| Played in Minnesota, MN, weather: 25 degrees, fair, 9 mph wind. |
| New Orleans won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Cody Parkey kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-NOS25 (1Q: 15:00) Le'Veon Bell ran around right end for 18 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones. Key block delivered by Mike Iupati.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.James |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | --- | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | --- | | FB E.Griffith |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB M.Killebrew | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NOS43 (1Q: 14:18) Le'Veon Bell ran a trap outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Eddie Vanderdoes. Key block delivered by Ike Bennett.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | --- | | X(SE) B.James |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Dole |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | NB M.Killebrew | Out of Box | --- | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | DB J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-1-MIN48 (1Q: 13:53) Braden Harvey ran a draw inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown, assisted by OLB Ray Jones.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.James |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Harvey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Out of Box | --- | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB M.Killebrew | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-MIN48 (1Q: 13:09) Ryan Fitzpatrick pass completed to WR DeVier Posey for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Jordan Phillips. Posey gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) B.James | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Harvey | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB G.Lloyd | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB M.Lee | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB K.Baker | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN38 (1Q: 12:38) Ryan Fitzpatrick pass completed to TE Dwayne Allen for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Cyrus Jones, assisted by ILB Arthur Brown. Allen gained 14 yards after the catch. New Orleans's Eric Fisher was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Protect | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Hill | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | --- | | FB E.Griffith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN16 (1Q: 11:57) Ryan Fitzpatrick pass completed to WR DeVier Posey for 1 yard. Tackled by S Landon Collins.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Harvey | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB M.Killebrew | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 2-9-MIN15 (1Q: 11:33) PENALTY: G Mike Iupati of New Orleans was called for a False Start. |
2-14-MIN20 (1Q: 11:27) Ryan Fitzpatrick pass completed to WR DeVier Posey for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Jordan Sanford, assisted by ILB Greg Lloyd.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB E.Griffith | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-15-MIN21 (1Q: 10:56) Play-Action. Ryan Fitzpatrick pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Dwayne Allen.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Griffith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB C.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB J.Kinney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-15-MIN21 (1Q: 10:50) Randy Bullock attempted a 38 yard field goal and missed wide to the right. |
1-10-MIN28 (1Q: 10:44) Gabriel Fox ran a reverse around right end for 6 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Rich Greer, assisted by ILB Uchenna Nwosu. Key block delivered by Logan Whiting.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE T.Charlton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | In Box | --- | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE D.Wilson | In Box | --- | | SLOT G.Fox | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | --- | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | LCB Q.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | NB J.Burris | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | DB J.Laurinaitis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Swann | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-MIN34 (1Q: 10:04) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Uchenna Nwosu, assisted by DE Jermaine Cunningham.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | In Box | --- | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB A.Bouye | Out of Box | --- | | RG L.Whiting |
| --- | SS D.Swann | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-5-MIN33 (1Q: 09:35) Andy Dalton pass completed to TE Corbin Pang for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Uchenna Nwosu.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Worilds | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB Q.Wilson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Burris | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS C.Hightower | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS A.Bouye | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-9-MIN29 (1Q: 09:01) Bryan Anger punted 50 yards. Dominique Edison returned the kick 1 yard to the NOS22. Tackled by Corbin Pang. |
1-10-NOS22 (1Q: 08:51) Ryan Fitzpatrick pass completed to RB Brian Hill for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Kerry Baker, assisted by DT Aaron Donald. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | --- | | TE G.Everett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Hill | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB E.Griffith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | --- | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-8-NOS24 (1Q: 08:22) Braden Harvey ran a trap outside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Cyrus Jones.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | --- | | X(SE) B.James |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Harvey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB M.Killebrew | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-NOS31 (1Q: 07:44) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Tyrone Crawford.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.James |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| --- | WLB M.Lee | In Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-1-NOS31 (1Q: 07:15) Nicholas Sabo punted 50 yards. Dennis Humphrey returned the kick 20 yards to the MIN39. Tackled by Jermaine Pelletier. |
1-10-MIN39 (1Q: 07:04) Gabriel Fox ran a reverse around right end for 13 yards. Tackled by S Damian Swann. Key block delivered by King Dunlap.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE T.Charlton | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Fox | Ball Carrier | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE D.Wilson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Humphrey |
| +++ | LCB Q.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | --- | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | NB J.Burris | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | DB J.Laurinaitis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Swann | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NOS48 (1Q: 06:39) Ameer Abdullah ran a draw inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Jason Worilds.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Worilds | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart |
| +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB D.Wilson | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS R.Greer | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS C.Hightower | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-NOS45 (1Q: 06:15) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Uchenna Nwosu, assisted by DT Carlton Powell.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | In Box | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Swann | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-5-NOS43 (1Q: 05:49) Andy Dalton pass completed to TE Corbin Pang for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Troy Roose. Pang gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Worilds | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB T.Roose | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB Q.Wilson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Burris | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS C.Hightower | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS A.Bouye | Double TE | +++ |
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1-10-NOS36 (1Q: 05:08) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass was intended for WR Jordan Matthews and was intercepted by OLB Damien Wilson at the NOS25. The interception was returned 22 yards. Tackled by Toby Gerhart.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT J.Worilds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | --- | SLB J.Laurinaitis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart | Protect | --- | MLB U.Nwosu | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | WLB D.Wilson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | LCB D.Trufant | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS R.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Hightower | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NOS47 (1Q: 04:58) Braden Harvey ran a trap outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Jordan Sanford. Key block delivered by Weston Richburg.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.James |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Harvey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | --- | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB M.Killebrew | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-MIN47 (1Q: 04:28) Braden Harvey ran inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Eddie Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.James |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Allen |
| --- | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Harvey | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| --- | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB M.Killebrew | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-8-NOS49 (1Q: 03:43) Ryan Fitzpatrick pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Dominique Edison. DE Tyrone Crawford blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-8-NOS49 (1Q: 03:33) Nicholas Sabo punted 51 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN20 (1Q: 03:27) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by S Damian Swann.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | RCB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Swann | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-12-MIN18 (1Q: 02:44) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Joey Bosa. Key block delivered by King Dunlap.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | --- | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Swann | Out of Box | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-MIN29 (1Q: 02:08) Andy Dalton pass was intended for WR Stevie Johnson and was intercepted by OLB James Laurinaitis at the MIN33. The interception was returned 26 yards. Tackled by Stevie Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE T.Charlton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB D.Sharpton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB D.Trufant | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| --- | SS D.Swann | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-7-MIN07 (1Q: 01:59) Ryan Fitzpatrick pass completed to WR DeVier Posey for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Eddie Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT S.Coates | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Dole | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB M.Killebrew | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| --- | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-MIN02 (1Q: 01:25) Brian Hill ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Jordan Sanford.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Everett |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison |
| +++ | SLB D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Hill | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Griffith |
| +++ | WILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB M.Lee | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-MIN01 (1Q: 00:42) Braden Harvey ran a draw inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Greg Lloyd, assisted by ILB Arthur Brown.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.James |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Allen |
| --- | 1tcDT R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | RDE J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Harvey | Ball Carrier | +++ | NB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison |
| +++ | SILB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WILB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB C.Jones | In Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | LCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | RCB E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | In Box | +++ |
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| Start of second quarter. |
| 4-3-MIN03 (2Q: 15:00) Randy Bullock attempted a 20 yard field goal and it was blocked by Cyrus Jones. MIN Kerry Baker recovered the ball at the MIN09. |
1-10-MIN09 (2Q: 14:49) Ameer Abdullah ran a draw inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Rich Greer.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Swann | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-MIN10 (2Q: 14:14) Ameer Abdullah ran a draw inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Joey Bosa.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Swann | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-MIN16 (2Q: 13:32) Play-Action. Andy Dalton scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB James Laurinaitis.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Worilds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB J.Laurinaitis | Double TE | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB D.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS C.Hightower | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN22 (2Q: 13:02) Ameer Abdullah ran a draw inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Uchenna Nwosu. Key block delivered by King Dunlap.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | In Box | --- | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | In Box | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Swann | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-2-MIN30 (2Q: 12:37) Andy Dalton pass completed to TE Corbin Pang for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Desmond Trufant. Pang gained 11 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Goal Line Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Worilds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Buford | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Laurinaitis | Rush Passer | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | MLB D.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | WLB D.Trufant | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | RCB R.Greer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS C.Hightower | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN45 (2Q: 12:03) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Joey Bosa.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Worilds | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| --- | 1tcDT C.Powell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart |
| +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB D.Wilson | In Box | --- | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Spy | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Hightower | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-MIN45 (2Q: 11:24) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 15 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Uchenna Nwosu. Matthews gained 15 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Worilds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | SLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | --- | | TE J.Smith | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB D.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS R.Greer | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Hightower | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NOS40 (2Q: 11:00) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 14 yards. Tackled by S Rich Greer. Johnson gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB A.Bouye | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Swann | Short Zone | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NOS26 (2Q: 10:20) Andy Dalton pass completed to RB Ameer Abdullah for 8 yards. Tackled by S Curtis Hightower. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN King Dunlap on the NOS18.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT J.Worilds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB J.Laurinaitis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB D.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Hightower | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-NOS18 (2Q: 09:35) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB James Laurinaitis. Key block delivered by Joe Looney.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Swann | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NOS13 (2Q: 09:01) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. CB A. J. Bouye defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB A.Bouye | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Swann | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-NOS13 (2Q: 08:54) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left tackle for 13 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Joe Looney. Minnesota 6, New Orleans 0
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Worilds | In Box | --- | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | In Box | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Swann | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Out of Box | --- |
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| (2Q: 08:54) Extra point by Cody Parkey was good. Minnesota 7, New Orleans 0 |
| (2Q: 08:46) Cody Parkey kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-NOS25 (2Q: 08:46) Brian Hill ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Aaron Donald.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | In Box | --- | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Everett |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | --- | | RB B.Hill | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | FB E.Griffith |
| +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-NOS27 (2Q: 08:03) Brian Hill ran a trap outside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Robert Nkemdiche.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Everett |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Hill | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Griffith |
| +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| --- | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-NOS25 (2Q: 07:37) Ryan Fitzpatrick pass completed to WR DeVier Posey for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Cyrus Jones.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Pryor | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Coates | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Dole | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | NB M.Killebrew | Short Zone | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | DB J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| --- | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-NOS28 (2Q: 07:14) Nicholas Sabo punted 55 yards. Dennis Humphrey returned the kick 20 yards to the MIN37. Tackled by Ike Bennett. |
1-10-MIN37 (2Q: 07:04) Andy Dalton pass was intended for WR Stevie Johnson and was intercepted by ILB Uchenna Nwosu at the MIN41. Tackled by Stevie Johnson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB A.Bouye | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| --- | SS D.Swann | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Double TE | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN41 (2Q: 06:56) Braden Harvey ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Robert Nkemdiche.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.James |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Harvey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Pryor |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB M.Killebrew | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN41 (2Q: 06:26) Play-Action. Ryan Fitzpatrick pass completed to TE Dwayne Allen for 21 yards. Tackled by ILB Greg Lloyd, assisted by S Landon Collins. Allen gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB E.Griffith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | --- | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 05:40) Ryan Fitzpatrick pass completed to FB Efrain Griffith for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Greg Lloyd, assisted by CB Kerry Baker. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Griffith gained 10 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Pryor | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB E.Griffith | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Kinney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-5-MIN05 (2Q: 05:11) Le'Veon Bell ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Aaron Donald, assisted by OLB Ray Jones.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.James |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison |
| +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | --- | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-MIN03 (2Q: 04:46) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Eddie Jackson, assisted by DE Tyrone Crawford.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.James |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | --- | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| --- | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-MIN01 (2Q: 04:19) Ryan Fitzpatrick pass completed to WR DeVier Posey for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 7, New Orleans 6
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Allen | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Sanford | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WILB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | LCB K.Baker | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | RCB E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 04:19) Extra point by Randy Bullock was good. Minnesota 7, New Orleans 7 |
| (2Q: 04:12) Randy Bullock kicked off 56 yards from the NOS35. Landon Collins returned the ball 32 yards to the MIN41. Tackled by Rich Greer. Ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Jared Leisle on the MIN41. |
1-10-MIN41 (2Q: 03:40) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Desmond Trufant, assisted by ILB Uchenna Nwosu.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Worilds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT A.Miller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB A.Bouye | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Swann | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-NOS47 (2Q: 03:15) PENALTY: C Ramon Harewood of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-15-MIN48 (2Q: 03:09) Andy Dalton pass completed to TE Corbin Pang for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Troy Roose.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT J.Worilds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Buford | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | --- | | FB T.Gerhart | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB D.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS R.Greer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Hightower | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-NOS39 (2Q: 02:45) Andy Dalton pass completed to RB Ameer Abdullah for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Damien Wilson, assisted by DT Rasheem Green. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Goal Line Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Worilds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Buford | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Laurinaitis | Rush Passer | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | --- | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | MLB D.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | WLB D.Trufant | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Bump and Run | --- | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | RCB R.Greer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS C.Hightower | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS36 (2Q: 02:28) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Uchenna Nwosu. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Matthews gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Worilds | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB D.Trufant | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB A.Bouye | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Swann | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Double TE | +++ |
|
| 1-10-NOS24 (2Q: 02:04) PENALTY: T King Dunlap of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-15-NOS29 (2Q: 02:04) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jordan Matthews. S Damian Swann defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT J.Worilds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Double TE | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB A.Bouye | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Swann | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-15-NOS29 (2Q: 01:58) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Ameer Abdullah. OLB Damien Wilson defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Worilds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB D.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Hightower | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-15-NOS29 (2Q: 01:50) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass was intended for WR Dennis Humphrey and was intercepted by S Curtis Hightower at the NOS19. The interception was returned 81 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 13, Minnesota 7
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Worilds | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Humphrey | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | RCB Q.Wilson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| --- | NB J.Burris | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS C.Hightower | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS A.Bouye | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 01:50) Extra point by Randy Bullock missed. |
| (2Q: 01:39) Randy Bullock kicked off 59 yards from the NOS35. Dennis Humphrey returned the ball 31 yards to the MIN37. Tackled by J.J. Dole. |
1-10-MIN37 (2Q: 01:34) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB James Laurinaitis. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Worilds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB A.Bouye | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Swann | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Double TE | +++ |
|
2-3-MIN44 (2Q: 01:28) Andy Dalton scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Uchenna Nwosu.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | RCB T.Roose | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB A.Bouye | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| --- | SS D.Swann | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN47 (2Q: 01:05) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Joey Bosa, assisted by S Rich Greer. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Sharpton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB A.Bouye | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Swann | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-NOS46 (2Q: 00:46) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass was intended for WR Jordan Matthews and was intercepted by ILB Uchenna Nwosu at the NOS28. The interception was returned 12 yards. Tackled by Jordan Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT C.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | LCB D.Trufant | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB A.Bouye | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| --- | SS D.Swann | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NOS40 (2Q: 00:37) Ryan Fitzpatrick pass completed to RB Brian Hill for 16 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown. Hill gained 19 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB B.Hill | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Griffith | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | --- | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB J.Kinney | Short Zone | --- | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| New Orleans called a time out. |
1-10-MIN44 (2Q: 00:29) Ryan Fitzpatrick pass completed to WR DeVier Posey for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones. PENALTY: T Eric Fisher of New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Coates | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Dole | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB C.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| --- | RCB K.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | NB M.Killebrew | Deep Zone | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | DB J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-20-NOS46 (2Q: 00:20) Ryan Fitzpatrick pass completed to WR Dominique Edison for 40 yards. Tackled by CB Eddie Jackson. Edison gained 27 yards after the catch. PENALTY: CB Kerry Baker of Minnesota was called for Too Many Men on the Field. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Allen | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB M.Killebrew | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Short Zone | --- | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN14 (2Q: 00:20) Ryan Fitzpatrick sacked by DE Tyrone Crawford for a loss of 11 yards. Sack allowed by Weston Richburg.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Harvey | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Pryor | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| --- | RCB K.Baker | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| --- | NB M.Killebrew | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| New Orleans called a time out. |
| 2-21-MIN25 (2Q: 00:03) Randy Bullock attempted a 42 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 16, Minnesota 7 |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Randy Bullock kicked off 53 yards from the NOS35. Landon Collins returned the ball 21 yards to the MIN33. Tackled by Braden Harvey. PENALTY: FB Jared Leisle of Minnesota was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
| 1-10-MIN20 (3Q: 14:24) PENALTY: T Brandon Shell of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-15-MIN15 (3Q: 14:14) Ameer Abdullah ran around right end for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Uchenna Nwosu, assisted by DE Joey Bosa. Key block delivered by Toby Gerhart.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Worilds | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart |
| +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Spy | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB D.Wilson | In Box | --- | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Hightower | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-MIN27 (3Q: 13:30) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB James Laurinaitis.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Worilds | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| --- | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart |
| +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Spy | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB D.Wilson | In Box | --- | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Hightower | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-MIN28 (3Q: 12:45) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Ameer Abdullah. DT Jason Worilds hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: QB Andy Dalton of Minnesota was called for Intentional Grounding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Worilds | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE T.Charlton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB D.Sharpton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB D.Trufant | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Swann | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 4-12-MIN18 (3Q: 12:40) Bryan Anger punted 47 yards. Dominique Edison returned the kick 0 yards to the NOS35. Tackled by Jared Leisle. |
1-10-NOS35 (3Q: 12:32) Braden Harvey ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Aaron Donald, assisted by DE Tyrone Crawford.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.James |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Harvey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB M.Killebrew | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| --- | FS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-NOS38 (3Q: 11:53) Ryan Fitzpatrick pass completed to RB Le'Veon Bell for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Cyrus Jones, assisted by S Miles Killebrew. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB E.Griffith | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB M.Killebrew | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS49 (3Q: 11:23) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the right guard for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones, assisted by S Miles Killebrew. Key block delivered by Efrain Griffith.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Pryor |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Edison |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | FB E.Griffith |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | --- | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB M.Killebrew | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | --- | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN39 (3Q: 10:44) Le'Veon Bell ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Robert Nkemdiche, assisted by ILB Arthur Brown.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Everett |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | FB E.Griffith |
| +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| --- | LCB J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| --- | RCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-MIN37 (3Q: 10:14) Ryan Fitzpatrick scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Kerry Baker.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Pryor | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Griffith | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-MIN32 (3Q: 09:38) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Jordan Phillips. PENALTY: DT Jordan Phillips of Minnesota was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.James |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) T.Pryor |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN27 (3Q: 09:31) Le'Veon Bell ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown. Key block delivered by Mike Iupati.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.James |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-MIN22 (3Q: 09:05) Ryan Fitzpatrick pass completed to WR DeVier Posey for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Kerry Baker. Posey gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Protect | +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-1-MIN18 (3Q: 08:35) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown. Key block delivered by Eric Fisher.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.James |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | --- | | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | In Box | --- | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB M.Lee | In Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN17 (3Q: 07:57) Brian James ran a reverse around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Jordan Sanford.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Ball Carrier | --- | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell |
| +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| --- | WLB R.Jones | In Box | --- | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-MIN15 (3Q: 07:25) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Cyrus Jones.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Pryor |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | --- | | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Dole |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB M.Killebrew | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| --- | SS E.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-MIN14 (3Q: 06:47) Ryan Fitzpatrick pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Le'Veon Bell. DE Robert Nkemdiche simply tossed Mike Iupati aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Protect | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| --- | RCB K.Baker | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB J.Kinney | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| --- | SS E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| 4-7-MIN14 (3Q: 06:42) Randy Bullock attempted a 31 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 19, Minnesota 7 |
| (3Q: 06:37) Randy Bullock kicked off 58 yards from the NOS35. Landon Collins returned the ball 28 yards to the MIN35. Tackled by Sammie Coates. |
1-10-MIN35 (3Q: 06:15) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 19 yards. Tackled by DE Jermaine Cunningham, assisted by OLB Damien Wilson. Matthews gained 17 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Worilds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | SLB J.Laurinaitis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB D.Wilson | Short Zone | --- | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Bump and Run | --- | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Hightower | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-NOS46 (3Q: 05:29) Ameer Abdullah ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Joey Bosa, assisted by DT Jason Worilds. Key block delivered by King Dunlap.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Worilds | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart |
| +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Spy | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB D.Wilson | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Hightower | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-1-NOS37 (3Q: 05:04) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Rasheem Green. Key block delivered by Ramon Harewood.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Worilds | In Box | --- | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | In Box | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Swann | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS28 (3Q: 04:24) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Desmond Trufant.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Worilds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT A.Miller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB A.Bouye | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Swann | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS17 (3Q: 03:42) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 16 yards. Tackled by S Damian Swann. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Worilds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Bump and Run | --- | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB A.Bouye | Short Zone | --- | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Swann | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-1-NOS01 (3Q: 03:04) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. DE Joey Bosa drove right through King Dunlap to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Worilds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Laurinaitis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Protect | +++ | SLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | MLB D.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | WLB D.Trufant | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| --- | LCB T.Roose | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| --- | RCB R.Greer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | SS C.Hightower | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-1-NOS01 (3Q: 02:59) Andy Dalton pass was dropped by WR Stevie Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Worilds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Laurinaitis | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | MLB D.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | WLB D.Trufant | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| --- | RCB R.Greer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS C.Hightower | Bump and Run | --- |
|
3-1-NOS01 (3Q: 02:52) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 19, Minnesota 13
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Worilds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Laurinaitis | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | --- | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | MLB D.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | WLB D.Trufant | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | RCB R.Greer | Bump and Run | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS C.Hightower | Bump and Run | --- |
|
| (3Q: 02:52) Extra point by Cody Parkey missed. |
| (3Q: 02:41) Cody Parkey kicked off 63 yards from the MIN35. J.J. Dole returned the ball 25 yards to the NOS27. Tackled by Ameer Abdullah. |
1-10-NOS27 (3Q: 02:21) Ryan Fitzpatrick pass completed to TE Dwayne Allen for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Cyrus Jones. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Pritchett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Hill | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | --- | | FB E.Griffith | Protect | +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-NOS30 (3Q: 01:35) Braden Harvey ran a trap outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins. Key block delivered by Weston Richburg.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | --- | | X(SE) B.James |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Harvey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Pryor |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB M.Killebrew | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS38 (3Q: 00:50) Le'Veon Bell ran a trap outside the right tackle for 19 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Jordan Sanford. Key block delivered by Mike Iupati.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | --- | | X(SE) B.James |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Pryor |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB M.Killebrew | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN43 (3Q: 00:17) Brian Hill ran inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones, assisted by DE Robert Nkemdiche.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Hill | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | FB E.Griffith |
| --- | WILB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| --- | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| --- | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| --- | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
2-14-MIN47 (4Q: 15:00) Ryan Fitzpatrick pass completed to TE Dwayne Allen for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Eddie Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Harvey | Protect | --- | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB M.Killebrew | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-MIN39 (4Q: 14:34) Ryan Fitzpatrick pass completed to TE Dwayne Allen for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Jordan Sanford, assisted by S Jessie Kinney. PENALTY: S Jessie Kinney of Minnesota was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Griffith | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB C.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB J.Kinney | Deep Zone | --- | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN34 (4Q: 14:24) Ryan Fitzpatrick pass was dropped by WR DeVier Posey.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Dole | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | NB M.Killebrew | Short Zone | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | DB J.Kinney | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN34 (4Q: 14:17) Braden Harvey ran a draw inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Cyrus Jones.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.James |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Allen |
| --- | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Harvey | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| --- | RCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| --- | NB M.Killebrew | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| --- | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-14-MIN38 (4Q: 13:44) Ryan Fitzpatrick pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dominique Edison. S Harmon Killebrew defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Dole | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | NB M.Killebrew | Short Zone | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | DB J.Kinney | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-14-MIN38 (4Q: 13:35) Nicholas Sabo punted 38 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN20 (4Q: 13:29) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 26 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Rich Greer. Johnson gained 13 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Worilds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB D.Wilson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Spy on QB | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Hightower | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN46 (4Q: 12:52) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Rasheem Green. Key block delivered by Tunes Looney.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | LCB D.Trufant | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB A.Bouye | Out of Box | --- | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Swann | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-NOS46 (4Q: 12:13) Andy Dalton pass completed to TE Corbin Pang for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB James Laurinaitis.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Goal Line Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Smith | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Worilds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Buford | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Laurinaitis | Rush Passer | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | MLB D.Wilson | Short Zone | --- | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | WLB D.Trufant | Bump and Run | --- | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | RCB R.Greer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS C.Hightower | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS43 (4Q: 11:52) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 7 yards. Tackled by S Rich Greer.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT J.Worilds | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB D.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS R.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Hightower | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-NOS36 (4Q: 11:06) Ameer Abdullah ran a trap outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Joey Bosa, assisted by DT Rasheem Green. Key block delivered by Logan Whiting.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Worilds | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Buford |
| +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB D.Wilson | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Swann | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS33 (4Q: 10:40) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Damien Wilson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Worilds | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart |
| +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB D.Wilson | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS R.Greer | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Hightower | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-NOS29 (4Q: 10:14) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. DE Jermaine Cunningham hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: ILB Uchenna Nwosu of New Orleans was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT C.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | --- | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT A.Miller | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| --- | NB A.Bouye | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Swann | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS24 (4Q: 10:08) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Corbin Pang. DE Jermaine Cunningham hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Worilds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Buford | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB D.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| --- | SS R.Greer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Hightower | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NOS24 (4Q: 10:01) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB James Laurinaitis.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Worilds | In Box | --- | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Swann | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-11-NOS25 (4Q: 09:27) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. DE Joey Bosa hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Worilds | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Protect | --- | SLB U.Nwosu | Double TE | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB T.Roose | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB Q.Wilson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB D.Trufant | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS C.Hightower | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS A.Bouye | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-NOS25 (4Q: 09:20) Cody Parkey attempted a 42 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 19, Minnesota 16 |
| (4Q: 09:15) Cody Parkey kicked off 69 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-NOS25 (4Q: 09:15) Braden Harvey ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Robert Nkemdiche, assisted by ILB Arthur Brown.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.James |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | --- | | RB B.Harvey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB M.Killebrew | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-10-NOS25 (4Q: 08:32) PENALTY: G Mike Iupati of New Orleans was called for a False Start. |
2-15-NOS20 (4Q: 08:22) Ryan Fitzpatrick pass was dropped by WR Dominique Edison.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Harvey | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB M.Killebrew | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-15-NOS20 (4Q: 08:16) Play-Action. Ryan Fitzpatrick sacked by DE Robert Nkemdiche for a loss of 10 yards. Sack allowed by Eric Fisher.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| --- | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB J.Kinney | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| --- | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-25-NOS10 (4Q: 07:54) Nicholas Sabo punted 52 yards. Dennis Humphrey returned the kick 27 yards to the NOS35. Tackled by Efrain Griffith. |
| 1-10-NOS35 (4Q: 07:43) PENALTY: FB Toby Gerhart of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-15-NOS40 (4Q: 07:33) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jordan Matthews. OLB James Laurinaitis defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Worilds | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB A.Bouye | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Swann | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-NOS40 (4Q: 07:25) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Rasheem Green, assisted by DE Jermaine Cunningham.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Worilds | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart |
| --- | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB D.Wilson | In Box | --- | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS R.Greer | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Hightower | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-NOS33 (4Q: 07:03) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 18 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Juston Burris.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Worilds | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB K.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Short Zone | --- | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB D.Trufant | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Burris | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS C.Hightower | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS A.Bouye | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS15 (4Q: 06:34) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Damien Wilson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Worilds | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | In Box | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart |
| +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB D.Wilson | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| --- | SS R.Greer | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Hightower | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-NOS12 (4Q: 06:07) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Rasheem Green.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Worilds | In Box | --- | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | In Box | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Swann | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-NOS07 (4Q: 05:34) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Ameer Abdullah. OLB James Laurinaitis defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Worilds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Charlton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Wilson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Sharpton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB D.Trufant | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Swann | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS R.Greer | Bump and Run | --- |
|
| 4-2-NOS07 (4Q: 05:27) Cody Parkey attempted a 24 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 19, New Orleans 19 |
| (4Q: 05:20) Cody Parkey kicked off 57 yards from the MIN35. J.J. Dole returned the ball 24 yards to the NOS32. Tackled by Gabriel Fox. |
1-10-NOS32 (4Q: 04:53) Brian Hill ran a draw inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Eddie Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Everett |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Hill | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | FB E.Griffith |
| +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| --- | FS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-NOS32 (4Q: 04:22) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Jordan Sanford.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.James |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Allen |
| --- | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| --- | NB M.Killebrew | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-NOS34 (4Q: 04:01) Ryan Fitzpatrick pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dominique Edison. CB Kerry Baker defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Protect | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| --- | NB J.Kinney | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-8-NOS34 (4Q: 03:55) Nicholas Sabo punted 55 yards. Dennis Humphrey returned the kick 22 yards to the MIN33. Tackled by Rob Havenstein. |
1-10-MIN33 (4Q: 03:46) Andy Dalton pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Anthony Miller. DT Carlton Powell blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: CB Desmond Trufant of New Orleans was called for Illegal Contact.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT J.Worilds | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Double TE | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB A.Bouye | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Swann | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN38 (4Q: 03:40) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 25 yards. Tackled by S Curtis Hightower.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Worilds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | SLB J.Laurinaitis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB D.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Hightower | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NOS37 (4Q: 03:14) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass was dropped by WR Jordan Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT J.Worilds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | SLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB D.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS R.Greer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Hightower | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-NOS37 (4Q: 03:07) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass was intended for WR Jordan Matthews and was intercepted by CB Troy Roose at the NOS15. Tackled by Jordan Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 3tcDT J.Worilds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Laurinaitis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB D.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | LCB D.Trufant | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS C.Hightower | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NOS15 (4Q: 02:55) Ryan Fitzpatrick pass completed to RB Le'Veon Bell for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB M.Killebrew | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| --- | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-NOS18 (4Q: 02:14) Ryan Fitzpatrick pass completed to WR DeVier Posey for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Coates | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Dole | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB C.Jones | Short Zone | --- | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | NB M.Killebrew | Deep Zone | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| --- | DB J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-NOS23 (4Q: 02:09) Ryan Fitzpatrick sacked by DT Aaron Donald and DT Jordan Phillips for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Weston Richburg.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Harvey | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Pryor | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB G.Lloyd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB M.Lee | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| --- | NB K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| 4-7-NOS18 (4Q: 02:00) Nicholas Sabo punted 59 yards. Dennis Humphrey returned the kick 29 yards to the NOS48. PENALTY: FB Jalen Gallier of Minnesota was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-MIN23 (4Q: 01:52) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jordan Matthews. DE Taco Charlton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE T.Charlton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 3tcDT C.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT G.Fox | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Wilson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Humphrey | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB Q.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | NB J.Burris | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | DB J.Laurinaitis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Trufant | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN23 (4Q: 01:41) Andy Dalton pass was dropped by WR Stevie Johnson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Worilds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Double TE | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | RCB T.Roose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB A.Bouye | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Swann | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-MIN23 (4Q: 01:33) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Jordan Matthews. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: CB Juston Burris of New Orleans was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT J.Worilds | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB U.Nwosu | Double TE | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB T.Roose | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Burris | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS C.Hightower | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Swann | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 1-10-MIN38 (4Q: 01:23) PENALTY: WR Jordan Matthews of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-15-MIN33 (4Q: 01:23) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. CB Troy Roose knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Worilds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Protect | +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB A.Bouye | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Swann | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-15-MIN33 (4Q: 01:15) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. DE Joey Bosa hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT J.Worilds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB A.Bouye | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Swann | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Double TE | +++ |
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3-15-MIN33 (4Q: 01:08) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Anthony Miller. CB Desmond Trufant defended the pass. PENALTY: T King Dunlap of Minnesota was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT M.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT J.Worilds | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB Q.Wilson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB D.Trufant | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS C.Hightower | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS A.Bouye | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-30-MIN18 (4Q: 01:02) Bryan Anger punted 50 yards. Dominique Edison returned the kick -1 yards to the NOS31. Tackled by Ray Jones. Ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS J.J. Dole at the NOS31. |
| 1-10-NOS31 (4Q: 00:52) PENALTY: G Mike Iupati of New Orleans was called for a False Start. |
1-15-NOS26 (4Q: 00:52) Ryan Fitzpatrick pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brian James. DT Donald Foster hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Harvey | Protect | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB C.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| --- | NB M.Killebrew | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | DB J.Kinney | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-15-NOS26 (4Q: 00:46) Play-Action. Ryan Fitzpatrick pass completed to TE Dwayne Allen for 22 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | NB M.Killebrew | Short Zone | --- | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | DB J.Kinney | Short Zone | --- | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | --- |
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| New Orleans called a time out. |
1-10-NOS48 (4Q: 00:39) Ryan Fitzpatrick pass completed to RB Braden Harvey for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones. Harvey gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Pryor | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Harvey | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | NB M.Killebrew | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | DB J.Kinney | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | --- |
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| New Orleans called a time out. |
2-8-MIN50 (4Q: 00:27) Ryan Fitzpatrick pass completed to WR Dominique Edison for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones. Edison gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: G Mike Iupati of New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Dole | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | --- | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | NB M.Killebrew | Short Zone | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | DB J.Kinney | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG M.Iupati |
| --- | SS E.Jackson | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-18-NOS40 (4Q: 00:21) Ryan Fitzpatrick scrambled for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Eddie Jackson and assisted by S Miles Killebrew. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Jordan Phillips on the MIN49.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Harvey | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | NB M.Killebrew | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | DB J.Kinney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN49 (4Q: 00:12) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. DT Jason Worilds hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE T.Charlton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Worilds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE D.Wilson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | LCB Q.Wilson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | NB J.Burris | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| --- | DB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Swann | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN49 (4Q: 00:02) Andy Dalton pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE T.Charlton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Worilds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE D.Wilson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT G.Fox | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | LCB Q.Wilson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | RCB A.Bouye | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | NB J.Burris | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | DB J.Laurinaitis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Swann | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Minnesota won the coin toss and will receive to begin overtime. |
| Start of overtime 1. |
| (OT: 15:00) Randy Bullock kicked off 62 yards from the NOS35. Landon Collins returned the ball 48 yards to the NOS49. Tackled by Braden Harvey. |
1-10-NOS49 (OT: 14:52) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Curtis Hightower, assisted by DE Jermaine Cunningham.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Worilds | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart |
| +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Spy | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB D.Wilson | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS C.Hightower | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-NOS45 (OT: 14:10) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB James Laurinaitis.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | In Box | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | RCB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Swann | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-NOS41 (OT: 13:32) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Desmond Trufant. PENALTY: S Damian Swann of New Orleans was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Smith | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT J.Worilds | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Charlton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Protect | +++ | SLB D.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Sharpton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB D.Trufant | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Swann | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS36 (OT: 13:23) Gabriel Fox ran around the left tackle for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Desmond Trufant. Key block delivered by Tunes Looney. PENALTY: C Ramon Harewood of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE T.Charlton | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Worilds | In Box | --- | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE D.Wilson | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Humphrey |
| +++ | LCB Q.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | NB J.Burris | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | DB J.Laurinaitis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Trufant | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Out of Box | --- |
|
| 1-20-NOS46 (OT: 13:15) PENALTY: C Joe Looney of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-25-MIN49 (OT: 13:07) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jordan Matthews. DE Joey Bosa hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Humphrey | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB A.Bouye | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| --- | SS D.Swann | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-25-MIN49 (OT: 12:58) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Curtis Hightower.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Worilds | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart |
| +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | --- | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB D.Wilson | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS R.Greer | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Hightower | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-25-MIN49 (OT: 12:14) Andy Dalton pass was intended for WR Jordan Matthews and was intercepted by S Rich Greer at the NOS21. The interception was returned 6 yards. Tackled by Jordan Matthews. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE T.Charlton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 3tcDT C.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT G.Fox | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Wilson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Humphrey | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | LCB Q.Wilson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | RCB A.Bouye | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | NB T.Roose | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| --- | DB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Swann | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS27 (OT: 12:01) Ryan Fitzpatrick pass completed to TE Dwayne Allen for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Greg Lloyd.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Allen | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB E.Griffith | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | --- | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-9-NOS28 (OT: 11:38) Ryan Fitzpatrick pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Dwayne Allen. DE Robert Nkemdiche blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| --- | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-NOS28 (OT: 11:30) Ryan Fitzpatrick pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Brian James. DT Aaron Donald blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Pryor | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB J.Kinney | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-NOS28 (OT: 11:22) Nicholas Sabo punted 47 yards. Dennis Humphrey returned the kick 29 yards to the NOS46. Tackled by Kaleb Patton. |
1-10-NOS46 (OT: 11:14) Ameer Abdullah ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Troy Roose.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Worilds | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Humphrey |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| --- | NB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| --- | SS D.Swann | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-NOS47 (OT: 10:34) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass completed to TE Corbin Pang for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Troy Roose.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Worilds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Laurinaitis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB D.Wilson | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS R.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Hightower | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-NOS41 (OT: 09:58) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass completed to TE Corbin Pang for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Quincy Wilson. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Worilds | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB U.Nwosu | Double TE | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB T.Roose | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB Q.Wilson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Burris | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS C.Hightower | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS A.Bouye | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-NOS38 (OT: 09:17) Cody Parkey attempted a 55 yard field goal and missed wide to the left. |
1-10-NOS45 (OT: 09:11) Play-Action. Ryan Fitzpatrick sacked by DE Tyrone Crawford and DT Aaron Donald for a loss of 11 yards. Sack allowed by Eric Fisher.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Griffith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| --- | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| --- | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-21-NOS34 (OT: 08:46) Ryan Fitzpatrick pass completed to WR DeVier Posey for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown. Posey gained 1 yard after the catch. PENALTY: C Weston Richburg of New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Griffith | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| --- | RCB K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-31-NOS24 (OT: 08:36) Ryan Fitzpatrick pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Dwayne Allen. ILB Arthur Brown defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Harvey | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB J.Kinney | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| --- | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-31-NOS24 (OT: 08:27) Ryan Fitzpatrick pass completed to WR DeVier Posey for 26 yards. Tackled by CB Eddie Jackson. Posey gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Pryor | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Protect | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| --- | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-MIN50 (OT: 08:00) Nicholas Sabo punted 45 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN05. |
1-10-MIN05 (OT: 07:53) Ameer Abdullah ran a draw inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Rich Greer.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Worilds | In Box | --- | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart |
| +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB D.Wilson | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS R.Greer | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Hightower | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-MIN08 (OT: 07:16) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. DT Rasheem Green hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Trufant | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB A.Bouye | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| --- | SS D.Swann | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 3-7-MIN08 (OT: 07:06) PENALTY: WR Jordan Matthews of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
3-11-MIN04 (OT: 06:57) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass was dropped by RB Gabriel Fox.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT J.Worilds | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Humphrey | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Johnson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB K.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB Q.Wilson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Burris | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS C.Hightower | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS D.Trufant | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-11-MIN04 (OT: 06:52) Bryan Anger punted 57 yards. Dominique Edison returned the kick 11 yards to the MIN50. Tackled by Corbin Pang. |
1-10-MIN50 (OT: 06:44) Le'Veon Bell ran a trap outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.James |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | --- | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Dole |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | NB M.Killebrew | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | DB J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-MIN46 (OT: 06:14) Braden Harvey ran a trap outside the left tackle for -3 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DE Robert Nkemdiche, assisted by CB Kerry Baker.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Pryor |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Allen |
| --- | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Harvey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| --- | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB M.Killebrew | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| --- | FS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-9-MIN49 (OT: 05:41) Ryan Fitzpatrick pass completed to WR DeVier Posey for 21 yards. Tackled by S Jessie Kinney. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Posey gained 14 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT D.Edison | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Short Zone | --- | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN28 (OT: 04:55) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Eddie Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.James |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | --- | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB M.Killebrew | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-MIN28 (OT: 04:14) Braden Harvey ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown, assisted by CB Eddie Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.James |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Harvey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Pryor |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | --- | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB M.Killebrew | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 3-10-MIN28 (OT: 03:45) PENALTY: T Jason Fox of New Orleans was called for a False Start. |
3-15-MIN33 (OT: 03:38) Play-Action. Ryan Fitzpatrick pass completed to TE Mason Pritchett for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones, assisted by CB Kerry Baker.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB R.Fitzpatrick |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WILB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB C.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fox |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-1-MIN19 (OT: 02:59) Randy Bullock attempted a 36 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 22, Minnesota 19 |
| Final Score: New Orleans Saints 22, Minnesota Vikings 19 |