| Played in Minnesota, MN, weather: 71 degrees, fair, 11 mph wind. |
| Houston won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Cody Parkey kicked off 71 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 15:00) Bryce Love ran a draw inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Willie Bayer, assisted by CB David Long. Key block delivered by Courtney Bronson.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE S.Hollerorth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | NT C.Harris | In Box | +++ | | SLOT K.Benjamin |
| +++ | RDE H.Freeman | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.O'Neal |
| +++ | SLB Unknown | In Box | --- | | RB B.Love | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB W.Bayer | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Pettis |
| +++ | LCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | RCB D.Long | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | NB S.Wright | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | DB R.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Philip |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-HOU30 (1Q: 14:15) Bryce Love ran around left end for -3 yards. Tackled by CB Ivan Kassulke, assisted by DT Charles Harris.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE S.Hollerorth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | NT G.Gaines | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | RDE C.Harris | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Taylor |
| +++ | SLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Love | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Meerdink |
| +++ | WILB W.Bayer | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| --- | WLB H.Freeman | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Philip |
| --- | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-8-HOU27 (1Q: 13:48) Play-Action. Tavaris Jackson pass completed to WR Taywan Taylor for 32 yards. Tackled by OLB Marquel Lee. Taylor gained 16 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE G.Gaines | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE C.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Taylor | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | --- | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Kellogg | Short Zone | +++ | | FB L.Blount | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB M.Lee | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB C.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB D.Long | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Philip |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-MIN41 (1Q: 13:11) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Michael Egnew. CB David Long defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE S.Hollerorth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Taylor | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB G.Lloyd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.O'Neal | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB H.Freeman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| --- | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| --- | RCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB D.Long | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Philip |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN41 (1Q: 13:04) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Bishop Sankey. OLB Hayden Freeman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE S.Hollerorth | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Meerdink | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Gaines | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Kroft | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | FB L.Blount | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB H.Freeman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Philip |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-MIN41 (1Q: 12:57) Tavaris Jackson pass was intended for WR Dante Pettis and was intercepted by Unknown at the MIN40. Tackled by Dante Pettis.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE S.Hollerorth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT C.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Blount | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE H.Freeman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.O'Neal | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SLB Unknown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Benjamin | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB W.Bayer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | LCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | RCB D.Long | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | NB S.Wright | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | DB R.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Philip |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| --- | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN40 (1Q: 12:44) Harry Aquino ran a reverse around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Justin Layne, assisted by CB Tharold Simon. Key block delivered by Justics Van Fleet.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE S.Calhoun | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Mickelson |
| +++ | RDE J.Hill | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Aquino | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | LT N.Haight |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Out of Box | --- | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | NB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Muir |
| +++ | DB Z.Sanchez | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Webb |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN50 (1Q: 12:19) Unknown ran a draw inside the right guard for 13 yards. Tackled by S Troy Apke, assisted by ILB Leighton Vander Esch. Key block delivered by Braden Smith.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Singletary |
| +++ | RDE J.Hill | In Box | --- | | RB Unknown | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart |
| +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Spy | --- | | LT N.Haight |
| +++ | WLB C.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Muir |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Webb |
| +++ | SS T.Apke | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS J.Layne | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU37 (1Q: 11:38) Play-Action. Ryan Finley pass completed to WR Anthony Miller for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Marcus Gilchrist. Miller gained 5 yards after the catch. PENALTY: G Braden Smith of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Miller | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Unknown | Protect | +++ | SLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Haight |
| +++ | WLB C.Barton | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG B.Smith |
| --- | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Muir |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Spy on QB | +++ | | RG D.Webb |
| +++ | SS T.Apke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS J.Layne | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-20-HOU47 (1Q: 11:27) Unknown ran around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Tharold Simon. Key block delivered by Nathan Haight.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary |
| +++ | RDE J.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RB Unknown | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart |
| +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | --- | | LT N.Haight |
| +++ | WLB C.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Muir |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Webb |
| +++ | SS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS J.Layne | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-HOU38 (1Q: 10:53) Unknown ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Leighton Vander Esch, assisted by DT Austin Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Clements | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| --- | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Singletary |
| +++ | RDE J.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RB Unknown | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Haight |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Muir |
| +++ | NB J.Layne | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Webb |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 3-4-HOU31 (1Q: 10:14) PENALTY: G Braden Smith of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
3-9-HOU36 (1Q: 10:10) Ryan Finley pass completed to TE Jonnu Smith for 24 yards. Tackled by CB Tharold Simon. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Smith gained 22 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Singletary | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE S.Calhoun | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Aquino | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | --- | | LT N.Haight |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB Z.Sanchez | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Muir |
| +++ | NB J.McCourty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Webb |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-HOU12 (1Q: 09:28) Ryan Finley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devin Singletary. DT Austin Johnson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Unknown | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Haight |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Muir |
| --- | NB J.Layne | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Webb |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU12 (1Q: 09:24) Ryan Finley pass completed to WR Anthony Miller for 12 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Miller gained 11 yards after the catch. Minnesota 6, Houston 0
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Unknown | Protect | +++ | SLB N.Perry | Short Zone | --- | | TE J.Cook | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Haight |
| +++ | WLB C.Barton | Bump and Run | --- | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Muir |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Bump and Run | --- | | RG D.Webb |
| +++ | SS T.Apke | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS J.Layne | Bump and Run | +++ |
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| (1Q: 09:24) Extra point by Cody Parkey was good. Minnesota 7, Houston 0 |
| (1Q: 09:14) Cody Parkey kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 09:14) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Bryce Love. OLB Hayden Freeman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: CB Carter Meister of Minnesota was called for Illegal Contact.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE S.Hollerorth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Gaines | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE C.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Taylor | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Love | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB G.Lloyd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB L.Blount | Protect | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB H.Freeman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Philip |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | --- | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU30 (1Q: 09:09) Bishop Sankey ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by S Leonard McDaniel, assisted by DT Eddie Vanderdoes. Key block delivered by Stefen Wisniewski.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE S.Hollerorth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | RDE M.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Taylor |
| +++ | SLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.O'Neal |
| +++ | WLB H.Freeman | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB D.Long | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Philip |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Out of Box | --- |
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2-2-HOU38 (1Q: 08:38) Bryce Love ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Charles Harris, assisted by DT Greg Gaines.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE S.Hollerorth | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | NT G.Gaines | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | RDE C.Harris | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Taylor |
| +++ | SLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Love | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Meerdink |
| +++ | WILB W.Bayer | In Box | --- | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB H.Freeman | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Philip |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-HOU39 (1Q: 08:06) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Bishop Sankey. OLB Ray Jones defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE S.Hollerorth | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Meerdink | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT G.Gaines | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Kroft | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NB G.Lloyd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB L.Blount | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WILB H.Freeman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | WLB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | LCB I.Kassulke | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | SS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-1-HOU39 (1Q: 07:59) Dustin Colquitt punted 42 yards. Shareece Wright returned the kick 15 yards to the MIN34. Tackled by Willie Philip. |
1-10-MIN34 (1Q: 07:49) Unknown ran a reverse around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Leighton Vander Esch.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE S.Calhoun | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT Unknown | Ball Carrier | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Singletary |
| +++ | RDE J.Hill | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Humphrey |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | LT N.Haight |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | NB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Muir |
| +++ | DB Z.Sanchez | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Webb |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-MIN34 (1Q: 07:10) Unknown ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Richard Clements, assisted by OLB Nick Perry.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Clements | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary |
| +++ | RDE J.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RB Unknown | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Haight |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Muir |
| --- | NB J.Layne | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Webb |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-7-MIN37 (1Q: 06:33) Ryan Finley pass completed to TE Jonnu Smith for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Jason McCourty.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clements | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Smith | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE S.Calhoun | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Aquino | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Haight |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Short Zone | --- | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB Z.Sanchez | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Muir |
| +++ | NB J.McCourty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Webb |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN46 (1Q: 05:47) Unknown ran a draw inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Richard Clements.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Clements | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Singletary |
| +++ | RDE J.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RB Unknown | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB N.Perry | In Box | --- | | LT N.Haight |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Muir |
| +++ | NB J.Layne | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Webb |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN46 (1Q: 05:06) Unknown ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Jordan Hill.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Clements | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Singletary |
| +++ | RDE J.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RB Unknown | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Haight |
| --- | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Muir |
| +++ | NB J.Layne | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Webb |
| --- | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-MIN46 (1Q: 04:31) Ryan Finley pass completed to WR Devin Singletary for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Tharold Simon, assisted by OLB Nick Perry.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Calhoun | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Aquino | Protect | +++ | SLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Cook | Protect | +++ | MLB N.Perry | Short Zone | --- | | LT N.Haight |
| +++ | WLB T.Simon | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB Z.Sanchez | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Muir |
| +++ | RCB J.McCourty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Webb |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU39 (1Q: 03:48) Unknown ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Austin Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary |
| +++ | RDE J.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RB Unknown | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart |
| +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Haight |
| +++ | WLB C.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Muir |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Webb |
| --- | SS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS J.Layne | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-HOU37 (1Q: 03:22) Unknown ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Nick Perry, assisted by ILB Leighton Vander Esch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Clements | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary |
| +++ | RDE J.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RB Unknown | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Haight |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| --- | RCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Muir |
| +++ | NB J.Layne | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Webb |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-HOU33 (1Q: 02:38) Ryan Finley scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Shilique Calhoun and assisted by CB Zack Sanchez.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE S.Calhoun | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Aquino | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Cook | Protect | +++ | MLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Haight |
| +++ | WLB T.Simon | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB Z.Sanchez | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Muir |
| +++ | RCB J.McCourty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Webb |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU28 (1Q: 02:02) Ryan Finley pass completed to TE Jonnu Smith for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Nick Perry.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Hill | Rush Passer | --- | | RB Unknown | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Haight |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | --- | | C E.Muir |
| +++ | NB J.Layne | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Webb |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU13 (1Q: 01:33) Ryan Finley pass was dropped by WR Anthony Miller.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Unknown | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Haight |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Muir |
| +++ | NB J.Layne | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Webb |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| --- | FS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU13 (1Q: 01:23) Play-Action. Ryan Finley pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Jonnu Smith.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Unknown | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Haight |
| +++ | WLB C.Barton | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Muir |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Webb |
| +++ | SS T.Apke | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS J.Layne | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU13 (1Q: 01:14) Play-Action. Ryan Finley scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Nick Perry.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE S.Calhoun | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Aquino | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Haight |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB Z.Sanchez | Deep Zone | --- | | C E.Muir |
| +++ | NB J.McCourty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Webb |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-HOU07 (1Q: 00:27) Cody Parkey attempted a 24 yard field goal and it was blocked by Phil Taylor. HOU Phil Taylor recovered the ball at the HOU21 and returned it 7 yards. You can blame the block on a bad snap from center. |
1-10-HOU28 (1Q: 00:18) Play-Action. Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR David O'Neal. OLB Hayden Freeman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE S.Hollerorth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Taylor | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Protect | +++ | SILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.O'Neal | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB H.Freeman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB D.Long | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Philip |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU28 (1Q: 00:11) Bryce Love ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Willie Bayer, assisted by S Jessie Kinney.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE S.Hollerorth | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | NT G.Gaines | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | RDE C.Harris | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Taylor |
| +++ | SLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Love | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Meerdink |
| --- | WILB W.Bayer | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| --- | WLB H.Freeman | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Philip |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
3-9-HOU29 (2Q: 15:00) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to TE Michael Egnew for 33 yards. Tackled by ILB Greg Lloyd.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE C.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Taylor | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Kellogg | Short Zone | +++ | | FB L.Blount | Protect | +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB C.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | --- | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB S.Wright | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG W.Philip |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN38 (2Q: 14:26) Tavaris Jackson pass was dropped by RB Bishop Sankey.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE S.Hollerorth | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Meerdink | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT G.Gaines | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Taylor | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | FB L.Blount | Protect | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB H.Freeman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| --- | LCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB S.Wright | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Philip |
| --- | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN38 (2Q: 14:20) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to RB LeGarrette Blount for 3 yards. Tackled by S Jessie Kinney, assisted by CB Cyrus Jones. PENALTY: CB Cyrus Jones of Minnesota was called for Illegal Contact. Houston's Tavaris Jackson was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE S.Hollerorth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Taylor | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | FB L.Blount | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB C.Kellogg | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB M.Lee | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | --- | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG W.Philip |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN33 (2Q: 14:14) Joe Flacco sacked by OLB Hayden Freeman for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Stefen Wisniewski.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Taylor | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Love | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Meerdink | Protect | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB H.Freeman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| --- | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| --- | RCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Philip |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-17-MIN40 (2Q: 13:37) Joe Flacco pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Bishop Sankey. CB Cyrus Jones defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE S.Hollerorth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Taylor | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Crawford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Kroft | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB H.Freeman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Philip |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-17-MIN40 (2Q: 13:30) Joe Flacco pass completed to TE Michael Egnew for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Carter Meister. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE G.Gaines | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Taylor | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB C.Kellogg | Short Zone | +++ | | FB L.Blount | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB C.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB D.Long | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Philip |
| +++ | SS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-MIN27 (2Q: 12:56) Julian Salyer attempted a 44 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 7, Houston 3 |
| (2Q: 12:49) Julian Salyer kicked off 59 yards from the HOU35. Shareece Wright returned the ball 29 yards to the MIN35. Tackled by Duron Harmon. Ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU LeGarrette Blount on the MIN35. |
1-10-MIN35 (2Q: 12:40) Bryce Love ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Tyrone Crawford.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE S.Hollerorth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Taylor |
| +++ | SLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Love | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | FB L.Blount |
| +++ | WILB C.Kellogg | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB M.Lee | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Philip |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-MIN32 (2Q: 12:04) Joe Flacco pass completed to WR David O'Neal for 7 yards. Tackled by CB David Long, assisted by ILB Greg Lloyd. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE S.Hollerorth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Taylor | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB B.Sankey | Protect | +++ | SILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.O'Neal | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Crawford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB D.Long | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Philip |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 11:19) Bryce Love ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Tyrone Crawford.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE S.Hollerorth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | NT G.Gaines | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Taylor |
| +++ | SLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Love | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Kroft |
| +++ | WILB C.Kellogg | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB H.Freeman | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Philip |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | --- | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-MIN21 (2Q: 10:38) Joe Flacco pass completed to TE Michael Egnew for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Carter Meister.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Taylor | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.O'Neal | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB H.Freeman | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB J.Kinney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Philip |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN15 (2Q: 10:05) Joe Flacco sacked by OLB Ray Jones for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Brandon Parker.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT G.Gaines | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Taylor | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | FB L.Blount | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB C.Kellogg | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB H.Freeman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Philip |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| --- | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-14-MIN19 (2Q: 09:26) Play-Action. Joe Flacco scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Cyrus Jones.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT G.Gaines | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE C.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Taylor | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB G.Lloyd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB L.Blount | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB H.Freeman | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Philip |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-11-MIN16 (2Q: 08:47) Play-Action. Joe Flacco pass completed to WR David O'Neal for 7 yards. Tackled by S Jessie Kinney. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Taylor | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB G.Lloyd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.O'Neal | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Lee | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB D.Long | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Philip |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| 4-4-MIN09 (2Q: 08:20) Julian Salyer attempted a 26 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 7, Houston 6 |
| (2Q: 08:14) Julian Salyer kicked off 73 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 08:14) Unknown ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Nick Perry, assisted by DE Jordan Hill.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary |
| +++ | RDE J.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RB Unknown | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Humphrey |
| +++ | WLB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Haight |
| --- | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Muir |
| +++ | NB J.Layne | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Webb |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-MIN21 (2Q: 07:39) Play-Action. Ryan Finley pass completed to WR Devin Singletary for 6 yards. Tackled by S Duron Harmon. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: S Ladarius Webb of Houston was called for Illegal Contact.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Unknown | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Haight |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Muir |
| +++ | NB J.Layne | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Webb |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| --- | FS L.Webb | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-MIN26 (2Q: 07:31) Ryan Finley pass completed to TE Jared Cook for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Leighton Vander Esch. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Smith | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Humphrey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Loyd | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Unknown | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Cook | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Haight |
| +++ | WLB C.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Muir |
| +++ | RCB L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Webb |
| +++ | SS T.Apke | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-MIN29 (2Q: 06:50) Unknown ran a draw inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Duron Harmon, assisted by OLB Nick Perry.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary |
| +++ | RDE B.Loyd | In Box | +++ | | RB Unknown | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Cook |
| +++ | WLB N.Perry | Spy | +++ | | LT N.Haight |
| --- | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Muir |
| +++ | NB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Webb |
| --- | SS D.Harmon | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-3-MIN33 (2Q: 06:20) Play-Action. Ryan Finley pass completed to RB Harry Aquino for 8 yards. Tackled by S Ladarius Webb. Aquino gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Aquino | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Cook | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Haight |
| +++ | WLB C.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Muir |
| +++ | RCB J.McCourty | Deep Zone | --- | | RG D.Webb |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS J.Layne | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN41 (2Q: 05:35) Unknown ran a reverse around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Jason McCourty, assisted by S Duron Harmon.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE S.Calhoun | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 3tcDT P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | SLOT Unknown | Ball Carrier | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary |
| +++ | RDE J.Hill | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Humphrey |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | LT N.Haight |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | NB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Muir |
| +++ | DB L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Webb |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-MIN39 (2Q: 05:00) Unknown ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Austin Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary |
| +++ | RDE B.Loyd | In Box | +++ | | RB Unknown | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart |
| +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Haight |
| +++ | WLB C.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Muir |
| +++ | RCB L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Webb |
| +++ | SS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS J.Layne | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-MIN46 (2Q: 04:16) Play-Action. Ryan Finley scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Zack Sanchez.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE S.Calhoun | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Aquino | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Cook | Protect | --- | MLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Haight |
| +++ | WLB T.Simon | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB Z.Sanchez | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Muir |
| +++ | RCB J.McCourty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Webb |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-MIN50 (2Q: 03:36) Bryan Anger punted 50 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU20 (2Q: 03:30) Bishop Sankey ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Carter Meister, assisted by ILB Greg Lloyd.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE S.Hollerorth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | RDE M.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Taylor |
| +++ | SLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.O'Neal |
| +++ | WLB H.Freeman | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB S.Wright | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Philip |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-HOU22 (2Q: 02:52) Joe Flacco pass completed to WR Adam Thielen for 2 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Jessie Kinney.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE S.Hollerorth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Taylor | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB G.Lloyd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.O'Neal | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB H.Freeman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB J.Kinney | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Philip |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-HOU24 (2Q: 02:06) Joe Flacco pass completed to TE Lester Meerdink for 18 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Meerdink gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE G.Gaines | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Taylor | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Egnew | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Harris | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Thielen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Kellogg | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Meerdink | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB T.Crawford | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB C.Jones | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB D.Long | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Philip |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | --- | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| 1-10-HOU42 (2Q: 01:57) PENALTY: G Cody Whitehair of Houston was called for a False Start. |
1-15-HOU37 (2Q: 01:57) Joe Flacco sacked by DT Eddie Vanderdoes for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Willie Philip.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE S.Hollerorth | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Meerdink | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Taylor | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB G.Lloyd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB L.Blount | Protect | +++ | WLB H.Freeman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| --- | RCB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB D.Long | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Philip |
| --- | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| --- | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-19-HOU33 (2Q: 01:32) Bishop Sankey ran around left end for 1 yard and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Greg Lloyd, assisted by OLB Marquel Lee.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE S.Hollerorth | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Kroft |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | --- | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | RDE M.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Taylor |
| +++ | SLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Meerdink |
| +++ | WLB T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB S.Wright | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Philip |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-18-HOU34 (2Q: 01:25) Joe Flacco pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Bishop Sankey. CB Ivan Kassulke knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Taylor | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Thielen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Kellogg | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Benjamin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB M.Lee | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| --- | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB D.Long | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Philip |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-18-HOU34 (2Q: 01:21) Dustin Colquitt punted 33 yards. Shareece Wright called for a fair catch at the MIN33. |
1-10-MIN33 (2Q: 01:12) Unknown ran a draw inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Austin Johnson, assisted by CB Tharold Simon.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary |
| +++ | RDE J.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RB Unknown | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Spy | +++ | | SLOT D.Humphrey |
| +++ | WLB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Haight |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Muir |
| +++ | NB J.Layne | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Webb |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-7-MIN36 (2Q: 00:49) PENALTY: OLB Nick Perry of Houston was called for Encroachment. |
2-2-MIN41 (2Q: 00:49) Ryan Finley scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Alan Branch.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cook | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Houston | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE B.Loyd | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Unknown | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB W.Woodyard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Haight |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Muir |
| +++ | NB J.Layne | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Webb |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
1-10-MIN49 (2Q: 00:39) Play-Action. Ryan Finley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dennis Humphrey. OLB Nick Perry hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Unknown | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Haight |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Muir |
| +++ | NB J.McCourty | Short Zone | --- | | RG D.Webb |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN49 (2Q: 00:32) Play-Action. Ryan Finley pass completed to Unknown for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Nick Perry.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clements | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Smith | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Unknown | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Cook | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Haight |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Muir |
| +++ | NB L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Webb |
| --- | SS D.Harmon | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS T.Simon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
3-4-HOU45 (2Q: 00:20) Ryan Finley sacked by OLB Benjamin Loyd for a loss of 8 yards. Loyd ran right past Harry Aquino and knocked down the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cook | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Loyd | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Aquino | Protect | --- | MLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Haight |
| --- | LCB T.Simon | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB Z.Sanchez | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Muir |
| +++ | NB J.McCourty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Webb |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
| 4-12-MIN47 (2Q: 00:12) Bryan Anger punted 51 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the HOU02. |
1-10-HOU02 (2Q: 00:05) Bryce Love ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Hayden Freeman, assisted by S Jessie Kinney.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE S.Hollerorth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Taylor |
| +++ | SLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Love | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Meerdink |
| +++ | WILB C.Kellogg | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB H.Freeman | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Philip |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Julian Salyer kicked off 71 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
| 1-10-MIN25 (3Q: 15:00) PENALTY: OLB Benjamin Loyd of Houston was called for Encroachment. |
1-5-MIN30 (3Q: 14:54) Unknown ran inside the left tackle for 20 yards. Tackled by S Ladarius Webb. Key block delivered by Brandon Shell.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cook |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Singletary |
| +++ | RDE B.Loyd | In Box | +++ | | RB Unknown | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB W.Woodyard | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Whiting |
| +++ | RCB L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN50 (3Q: 14:14) Unknown ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Austin Johnson. PENALTY: WR Malachi Mickelson of Minnesota was called for an Illegal Formation.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cook |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary |
| +++ | RDE B.Loyd | In Box | +++ | | RB Unknown | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| --- | WLB W.Woodyard | In Box | --- | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Whiting |
| +++ | RCB L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-15-MIN45 (3Q: 14:03) Unknown ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by S Duron Harmon, assisted by DE Phil Taylor. Key block delivered by Logan Whiting. PENALTY: T Brandon Shell of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cook |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary |
| +++ | RDE B.Loyd | In Box | +++ | | RB Unknown | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart |
| +++ | MLB W.Woodyard | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | WLB J.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Whiting |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-25-MIN35 (3Q: 13:55) Unknown ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Leighton Vander Esch, assisted by ILB Wesley Woodyard.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cook |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary |
| +++ | RDE B.Loyd | In Box | +++ | | RB Unknown | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart |
| +++ | MLB W.Woodyard | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB J.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Whiting |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-23-MIN37 (3Q: 13:25) Play-Action. Ryan Finley pass was dropped by WR Devin Singletary.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cook | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE B.Loyd | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Unknown | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | MLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB W.Woodyard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Whiting |
| +++ | RCB L.Webb | Spy on QB | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS M.Gilchrist | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-23-MIN37 (3Q: 13:18) Ryan Finley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dennis Humphrey. DE Phil Taylor hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cook | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Loyd | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT Unknown | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | RCB L.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Whiting |
| +++ | NB T.Simon | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | DB M.Gilchrist | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS J.Barber | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-23-MIN37 (3Q: 13:06) Bryan Anger punted 59 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU04. |
1-10-HOU04 (3Q: 12:56) Bishop Sankey ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Shareece Wright.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Taylor |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Thielen |
| +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Kroft |
| --- | WILB C.Kellogg | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Whitehair |
| +++ | WLB M.Lee | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Schwartz |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Newton |
| +++ | FS S.Wright | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-HOU08 (3Q: 12:17) Joe Flacco pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Adam Thielen. CB Cyrus Jones knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Taylor | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Thielen | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT K.Benjamin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.O'Neal | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Whitehair |
| --- | RCB J.Kinney | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Bronson |
| +++ | NB S.Wright | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | DB C.Meister | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Schwartz |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Newton |
| +++ | FS I.Kassulke | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-HOU08 (3Q: 12:09) Joe Flacco pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Adam Thielen. DT Jordan Phillips hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Taylor | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Thielen | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Benjamin | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB M.Lee | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Bronson |
| +++ | RCB J.Kinney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB S.Wright | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Schwartz |
| --- | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Newton |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-HOU08 (3Q: 12:02) Dustin Colquitt punted 52 yards. Shareece Wright returned the kick 15 yards to the HOU45. Tackled by LeGarrette Blount. |
1-10-HOU45 (3Q: 11:54) Ryan Finley scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Jason McCourty and assisted by ILB Leighton Vander Esch. PENALTY: OLB Benjamin Loyd of Houston was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cook | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE B.Loyd | Rush Passer | --- | | RB Unknown | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB W.Woodyard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Whiting |
| +++ | RCB L.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB T.Simon | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS M.Gilchrist | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 11:41) Ryan Finley pass completed to WR Devin Singletary for 7 yards. Tackled by S Ladarius Webb. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cook | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Loyd | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Unknown | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB W.Woodyard | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG L.Whiting |
| --- | RCB L.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB T.Simon | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS M.Gilchrist | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-HOU18 (3Q: 10:54) Ryan Finley pass fell incomplete, intended for Unknown. CB Tharold Simon defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cook | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Loyd | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Unknown | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB W.Woodyard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB J.Jenkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Whiting |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB L.Webb | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS T.Simon | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
3-3-HOU18 (3Q: 10:48) Ryan Finley pass completed to Unknown for 18 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Unknown gained 14 yards after the catch. Minnesota 13, Houston 6
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT D.Singletary | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cook | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Loyd | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Unknown | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB W.Woodyard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Whiting |
| +++ | RCB L.Webb | Man-to-Man | --- | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB T.Simon | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS M.Gilchrist | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 10:48) Extra point by Cody Parkey was good. Minnesota 14, Houston 6 |
| (3Q: 10:38) Cody Parkey kicked off 49 yards from the MIN35. Adam Thielen returned the ball 24 yards to the HOU40. Tackled by Shareece Wright. |
1-10-HOU40 (3Q: 10:19) Bishop Sankey ran inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Tyrone Crawford, assisted by CB Carter Meister. ILB Greg Lloyd knocked down Courtney Bronson to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Taylor |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Thielen |
| +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | SLOT K.Benjamin |
| +++ | WLB M.Lee | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Bronson |
| --- | RCB J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB S.Wright | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Schwartz |
| --- | SS C.Meister | In Box | +++ | | RT S.Newton |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-HOU36 (3Q: 09:35) Joe Flacco pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Bishop Sankey. ILB Chase Kellogg defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Taylor | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Thielen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Kroft | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB C.Kellogg | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Whitehair |
| --- | WLB M.Lee | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB J.Kinney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Schwartz |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Newton |
| +++ | FS S.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-14-HOU36 (3Q: 09:28) Play-Action. Joe Flacco pass completed to TE Michael Egnew for 39 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Shareece Wright. Egnew gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Taylor | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Thielen | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB R.Jones | Short Zone | --- | | TE T.Kroft | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WILB M.Lee | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Whitehair |
| +++ | WLB C.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB J.Kinney | Man-to-Man | --- | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB S.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Schwartz |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Newton |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN25 (3Q: 08:49) Bishop Sankey ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Cyrus Jones.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | --- | | X(SE) T.Taylor |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Thielen |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Benjamin |
| +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.O'Neal |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LT C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Bronson |
| +++ | NB S.Wright | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | DB C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Schwartz |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Newton |
| --- | FS I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-MIN24 (3Q: 08:20) Joe Flacco pass completed to RB LeGarrette Blount for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Cyrus Jones. PENALTY: DE Tyrone Crawford of Minnesota was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) T.Taylor | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Thielen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Benjamin | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.O'Neal | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Blount | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB C.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB J.Kinney | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Bronson |
| +++ | NB S.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | DB C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Schwartz |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Newton |
| +++ | FS I.Kassulke | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-MIN13 (3Q: 08:11) Bishop Sankey ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Jordan Phillips, assisted by CB Cyrus Jones.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Kroft |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Taylor |
| +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Meerdink |
| --- | WILB C.Kellogg | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Whitehair |
| +++ | WLB M.Lee | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Bronson |
| --- | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Schwartz |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | In Box | +++ | | RT S.Newton |
| +++ | FS S.Wright | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-9-MIN12 (3Q: 07:39) Bishop Sankey ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Carter Meister, assisted by DT Eddie Vanderdoes.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Taylor |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Thielen |
| +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Kroft |
| +++ | WILB C.Kellogg | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Whitehair |
| +++ | WLB M.Lee | In Box | --- | | LG C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Schwartz |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Newton |
| --- | FS S.Wright | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-MIN11 (3Q: 07:11) Joe Flacco pass completed to RB Bishop Sankey for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Taylor | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Thielen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | TE T.Kroft | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB M.Lee | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Whitehair |
| +++ | WLB C.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB J.Kinney | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB S.Wright | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Schwartz |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Newton |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Blitz Passer | +++ |
|
| 4-3-MIN06 (3Q: 06:37) Julian Salyer attempted a 23 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 14, Houston 9 |
| (3Q: 06:29) Julian Salyer kicked off 58 yards from the HOU35. Shareece Wright returned the ball 16 yards to the MIN23. Tackled by Leonard Fournette. |
1-10-MIN23 (3Q: 06:02) Play-Action. Ryan Finley pass completed to WR Dennis Humphrey for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Jason McCourty. PENALTY: S Ladarius Webb of Houston was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cook | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Loyd | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Unknown | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | MLB L.Vander Esch | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB W.Woodyard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Whiting |
| +++ | RCB L.Webb | Man-to-Man | --- | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB T.Simon | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS M.Gilchrist | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN28 (3Q: 05:53) Unknown ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Austin Johnson, assisted by OLB Benjamin Loyd.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Mariota |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cook |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Singletary |
| +++ | RDE B.Loyd | In Box | +++ | | RB Unknown | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart |
| +++ | MLB W.Woodyard | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB J.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Whiting |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| --- | FS T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-MIN30 (3Q: 05:14) Unknown ran inside the left guard for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Leighton Vander Esch. Key block delivered by Brandon Shell.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Mariota |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cook |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary |
| +++ | RDE B.Loyd | In Box | --- | | RB Unknown | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB W.Woodyard | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Whiting |
| +++ | RCB L.Webb | Out of Box | --- | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN39 (3Q: 04:41) Marcus Mariota sacked by OLB Benjamin Loyd for a loss of 9 yards. Loyd ran right past Justics Van Fleet and knocked down the quarterback. Minnesota's Marcus Mariota was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Mariota |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cook | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Loyd | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Unknown | Protect | --- | MLB L.Vander Esch | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WLB W.Woodyard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | LCB J.McCourty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Whiting |
| +++ | RCB L.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB T.Simon | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| --- | FS M.Gilchrist | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-19-MIN30 (3Q: 03:57) Unknown ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Jelani Jenkins, assisted by ILB Leighton Vander Esch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cook |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary |
| +++ | RDE B.Loyd | In Box | +++ | | RB Unknown | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart |
| +++ | MLB W.Woodyard | Spy | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB J.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Whiting |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-16-MIN33 (3Q: 03:33) Play-Action. Ryan Finley pass completed to WR Devin Singletary for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Jason McCourty.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cook | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Loyd | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Unknown | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB W.Woodyard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Whiting |
| +++ | RCB L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB T.Simon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS M.Gilchrist | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-13-MIN36 (3Q: 03:06) Bryan Anger punted 57 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the HOU07. |
1-10-HOU07 (3Q: 02:57) Bishop Sankey ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Eddie Vanderdoes, assisted by OLB Marquel Lee.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Kroft |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Taylor |
| +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB R.Jones | In Box | --- | | FB L.Blount |
| +++ | WILB C.Kellogg | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Whitehair |
| +++ | WLB M.Lee | In Box | --- | | LG C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Schwartz |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Newton |
| +++ | FS S.Wright | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-HOU08 (3Q: 02:26) Joe Flacco pass completed to RB Bishop Sankey for 1 yard. Tackled by S Leonard McDaniel.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Taylor | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Thielen | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT K.Benjamin | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB M.Lee | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Bronson |
| +++ | RCB J.Kinney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB S.Wright | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Schwartz |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT S.Newton |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | --- |
|
3-8-HOU09 (3Q: 01:57) Joe Flacco pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Taywan Taylor. DT Eddie Vanderdoes hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Taylor | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Thielen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT K.Benjamin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Bronson |
| +++ | RCB J.Kinney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB S.Wright | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Schwartz |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Newton |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-HOU09 (3Q: 01:51) Dustin Colquitt punted 44 yards. Shareece Wright returned the kick 14 yards to the HOU39. PENALTY: TE Lenny Houston of Minnesota was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-MIN47 (3Q: 01:43) Unknown ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Phil Taylor.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cook |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary |
| +++ | RDE B.Loyd | In Box | +++ | | RB Unknown | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Spy | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB W.Woodyard | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Whiting |
| +++ | RCB L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| --- | FS M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-MIN49 (3Q: 01:07) Unknown ran inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Leighton Vander Esch, assisted by DE Phil Taylor. Key block delivered by Justics Van Fleet.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cook |
| +++ | RDE B.Loyd | In Box | +++ | | RB Unknown | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart |
| +++ | WLB W.Woodyard | In Box | --- | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Whiting |
| +++ | RCB L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU43 (3Q: 00:23) Unknown ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Alan Branch, assisted by CB Marcus Gilchrist.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cook |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary |
| +++ | RDE B.Loyd | In Box | +++ | | RB Unknown | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Spy | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB W.Woodyard | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Whiting |
| +++ | RCB L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU43 (3Q: 00:01) Unknown ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Austin Johnson, assisted by S Duron Harmon.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cook |
| +++ | RDE B.Loyd | In Box | --- | | RB Unknown | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | RCB L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Whiting |
| +++ | NB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | DB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS J.Barber | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Start of fourth quarter. |
3-7-HOU40 (4Q: 15:00) Ryan Finley pass completed to WR Devin Singletary for 11 yards. Tackled by S Ladarius Webb.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cook | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Loyd | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Unknown | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Protect | +++ | MLB W.Woodyard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB J.McCourty | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Whiting |
| +++ | LCB L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB T.Simon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Short Zone | --- | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS M.Gilchrist | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-HOU29 (4Q: 14:34) Ryan Finley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dennis Humphrey. ILB Leighton Vander Esch knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cook | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Humphrey | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Loyd | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Unknown | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB W.Woodyard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB J.Jenkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Whiting |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| --- | RCB L.Webb | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS T.Simon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU29 (4Q: 14:27) Unknown ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Wesley Woodyard.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cook |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary |
| +++ | RDE B.Loyd | In Box | +++ | | RB Unknown | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | --- | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB W.Woodyard | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Whiting |
| --- | RCB L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-11-HOU30 (4Q: 13:55) Ryan Finley pass completed to WR Devin Singletary for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Tharold Simon. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cook | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE B.Loyd | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Unknown | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB W.Woodyard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Whiting |
| +++ | RCB L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB T.Simon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| --- | FS M.Gilchrist | Deep Zone | --- |
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| 4-5-HOU24 (4Q: 13:10) Cody Parkey attempted a 41 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 17, Houston 9 |
| (4Q: 13:03) Cody Parkey kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (4Q: 13:03) Bishop Sankey ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Eddie Vanderdoes, assisted by CB Shareece Wright.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Kroft |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Meerdink |
| +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | FB L.Blount |
| +++ | WILB C.Kellogg | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Whitehair |
| +++ | WLB M.Lee | In Box | --- | | LG C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Schwartz |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | In Box | +++ | | RT S.Newton |
| +++ | FS S.Wright | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-HOU29 (4Q: 12:29) Joe Flacco pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Michael Egnew. CB Cyrus Jones defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Taylor | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Thielen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB L.Blount | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB C.Kellogg | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Whitehair |
| +++ | WLB M.Lee | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB J.Kinney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Schwartz |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Newton |
| +++ | FS S.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-6-HOU29 (4Q: 12:23) Joe Flacco pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Michael Egnew. DT Jordan Phillips drove right through Harvey Schwartz to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Taylor | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Thielen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Benjamin | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB M.Lee | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Whitehair |
| --- | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Bronson |
| +++ | RCB J.Kinney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB S.Wright | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Schwartz |
| --- | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Newton |
| --- | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-6-HOU29 (4Q: 12:19) Dustin Colquitt punted 44 yards. Shareece Wright returned the kick 17 yards to the MIN44. PENALTY: S Leonard McDaniel of Minnesota was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return. |
1-10-MIN14 (4Q: 12:09) Ryan Finley pass completed to WR Dennis Humphrey for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Wesley Woodyard.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cook | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Loyd | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Unknown | Protect | +++ | SLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Protect | +++ | MLB W.Woodyard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB J.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Whiting |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| --- | RCB L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS T.Simon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-14-MIN10 (4Q: 11:34) Unknown ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Wesley Woodyard, assisted by S Duron Harmon.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cook |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary |
| +++ | RDE B.Loyd | In Box | +++ | | RB Unknown | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart |
| +++ | MLB W.Woodyard | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB J.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Whiting |
| --- | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-15-MIN09 (4Q: 11:10) Ryan Finley pass completed to WR Devin Singletary for 14 yards. Tackled by S Ladarius Webb, assisted by ILB Leighton Vander Esch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Cook | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Loyd | Rush Passer | --- | | RB Unknown | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB W.Woodyard | Short Zone | --- | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Short Zone | --- | | LG L.Whiting |
| +++ | RCB L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB T.Simon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Short Zone | --- | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS M.Gilchrist | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-1-MIN23 (4Q: 10:44) Bryan Anger punted 46 yards. Josue Barber called for a fair catch at the HOU31. |
1-10-HOU31 (4Q: 10:35) Joe Flacco pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Bishop Sankey. DE Tyrone Crawford hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Kroft | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Meerdink | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | FB L.Blount | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB C.Kellogg | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Whitehair |
| +++ | WLB M.Lee | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB J.Kinney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Schwartz |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT S.Newton |
| +++ | FS S.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 2-10-HOU31 (4Q: 10:29) PENALTY: TE Michael Egnew of Houston was called for a False Start. |
2-15-HOU26 (4Q: 10:22) Joe Flacco pass completed to TE Michael Egnew for 29 yards. Tackled by CB Cyrus Jones. Egnew gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Taylor | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Thielen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB L.Blount | Protect | +++ | WILB C.Kellogg | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Whitehair |
| +++ | WLB M.Lee | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB J.Kinney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Schwartz |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Newton |
| +++ | FS S.Wright | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-MIN45 (4Q: 09:42) Joe Flacco pass completed to WR Adam Thielen for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Cyrus Jones.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Taylor | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Thielen | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Benjamin | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Protect | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.O'Neal | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB J.Kinney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Bronson |
| +++ | NB S.Wright | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | DB C.Meister | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Schwartz |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Newton |
| +++ | FS I.Kassulke | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-11-MIN46 (4Q: 09:02) Bishop Sankey ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Greg Lloyd, assisted by DE Tyrone Crawford.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Taylor |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Thielen |
| +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | SLOT K.Benjamin |
| +++ | WLB M.Lee | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Bronson |
| +++ | RCB J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB S.Wright | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Schwartz |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Newton |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-12-MIN47 (4Q: 08:35) Play-Action. Joe Flacco pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Michael Egnew. S Leonard McDaniel defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Taylor | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Thielen | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | FB L.Blount | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Whitehair |
| +++ | WLB C.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB J.Kinney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB S.Wright | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Schwartz |
| --- | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Newton |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-12-MIN47 (4Q: 08:29) Dustin Colquitt punted 47 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN20 (4Q: 08:22) Play-Action. Ryan Finley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devin Singletary. S Duron Harmon defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 3tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cook | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE B.Loyd | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Unknown | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Protect | +++ | MLB W.Woodyard | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB J.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Whiting |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB L.Webb | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS T.Simon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN20 (4Q: 08:13) Ryan Finley pass completed to WR Dennis Humphrey for 2 yards. Tackled by S Ladarius Webb, assisted by OLB Jelani Jenkins. Humphrey gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Cook | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Loyd | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Unknown | Protect | +++ | SLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Protect | +++ | MLB W.Woodyard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB J.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Whiting |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| --- | SS D.Harmon | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS T.Simon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-8-MIN22 (4Q: 07:37) Play-Action. Ryan Finley pass completed to WR Dennis Humphrey for 38 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Jason McCourty. Humphrey gained 24 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Cook | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE B.Loyd | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Unknown | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB W.Woodyard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Whiting |
| +++ | RCB L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB T.Simon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS M.Gilchrist | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU40 (4Q: 06:55) Unknown ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Duron Harmon, assisted by DT Alan Branch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cook |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary |
| +++ | RDE B.Loyd | In Box | +++ | | RB Unknown | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart |
| +++ | MLB W.Woodyard | Spy | --- | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB J.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Whiting |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-HOU40 (4Q: 06:10) Unknown ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Alan Branch, assisted by CB Jason McCourty. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Ryan Finley to the HOU39.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cook |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary |
| +++ | RDE B.Loyd | In Box | +++ | | RB Unknown | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB L.Vander Esch | Spy | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB W.Woodyard | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Whiting |
| +++ | RCB L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-9-HOU39 (4Q: 05:26) Ryan Finley pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Jared Cook.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cook | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Loyd | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Unknown | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB W.Woodyard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Whiting |
| +++ | RCB L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB T.Simon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS M.Gilchrist | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-HOU39 (4Q: 05:16) Bryan Anger punted 39 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU20 (4Q: 05:10) Bishop Sankey ran a draw inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Greg Lloyd.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Taylor |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Thielen |
| +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Kroft |
| +++ | WILB C.Kellogg | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Whitehair |
| +++ | WLB M.Lee | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Schwartz |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Newton |
| --- | FS S.Wright | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU20 (4Q: 04:25) Joe Flacco pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Adam Thielen. DT Eddie Vanderdoes hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Taylor | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Thielen | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Benjamin | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Protect | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.O'Neal | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | LCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB J.Kinney | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Bronson |
| +++ | NB S.Wright | Double X(SE) | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | DB C.Meister | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Schwartz |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Newton |
| +++ | FS I.Kassulke | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU20 (4Q: 04:19) Joe Flacco pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Bishop Sankey.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Kroft | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Taylor | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB L.Blount | Protect | +++ | WILB M.Lee | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Whitehair |
| +++ | WLB C.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB J.Kinney | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB S.Wright | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Schwartz |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Newton |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Blitz Passer | +++ |
|
| 4-10-HOU20 (4Q: 04:13) Dustin Colquitt punted 45 yards. Shareece Wright returned the kick 2 yards to the MIN37. Tackled by Jelani Jenkins. |
1-10-MIN37 (4Q: 04:05) Unknown ran a draw inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Leighton Vander Esch, assisted by DT Austin Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cook |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary |
| +++ | RDE B.Loyd | In Box | +++ | | RB Unknown | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart |
| +++ | MLB W.Woodyard | Spy | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | WLB J.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Whiting |
| --- | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-MIN35 (4Q: 03:20) Unknown ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Alan Branch, assisted by DE Phil Taylor.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cook |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary |
| +++ | RDE B.Loyd | In Box | +++ | | RB Unknown | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB W.Woodyard | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Whiting |
| +++ | RCB L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-MIN37 (4Q: 02:37) Unknown ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Leighton Vander Esch, assisted by CB Jason McCourty.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cook |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary |
| +++ | RDE B.Loyd | In Box | +++ | | RB Unknown | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart |
| +++ | MLB W.Woodyard | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB J.McCourty | In Box | --- | | LG L.Whiting |
| +++ | LCB L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Van Fleet |
| +++ | FS M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
| 4-11-MIN36 (4Q: 02:30) Bryan Anger punted 54 yards. Josue Barber returned the kick -6 yards to the HOU04. Tackled by Unknown. |
1-10-HOU04 (4Q: 02:19) Joe Flacco pass completed to WR Taywan Taylor for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Tyrone Crawford. Taylor gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Taylor | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Thielen | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT K.Benjamin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.O'Neal | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB J.Kinney | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Bronson |
| +++ | NB S.Wright | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | DB C.Meister | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Schwartz |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Newton |
| +++ | FS I.Kassulke | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-HOU07 (4Q: 02:13) Joe Flacco pass completed to WR Taywan Taylor for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Carter Meister. Taylor gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Taylor | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Thielen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE T.Kroft | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Lee | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Bronson |
| +++ | RCB J.Kinney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB S.Wright | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Schwartz |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Newton |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
3-3-HOU11 (4Q: 02:00) Joe Flacco pass completed to RB LeGarrette Blount for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Shareece Wright. Blount gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Taylor | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Thielen | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | --- | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | FB L.Blount | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Lee | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Bronson |
| +++ | RCB J.Kinney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB S.Wright | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Schwartz |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Newton |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-HOU21 (4Q: 01:39) Joe Flacco pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Tyler Kroft.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Taylor | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Thielen | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Kroft | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB M.Lee | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Bronson |
| --- | RCB J.Kinney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB S.Wright | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Schwartz |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Newton |
| --- | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-10-HOU21 (4Q: 01:32) PENALTY: DT Jordan Phillips of Minnesota was called for Encroachment. |
2-5-HOU26 (4Q: 01:32) Joe Flacco pass completed to WR Taywan Taylor for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Carter Meister. Taylor gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Taylor | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Thielen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT K.Benjamin | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB M.Lee | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Bronson |
| +++ | RCB J.Kinney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB S.Wright | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Schwartz |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT S.Newton |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-HOU28 (4Q: 01:09) Joe Flacco pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Tyler Kroft. CB Shareece Wright defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Taylor | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Thielen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Kroft | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB M.Lee | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Bronson |
| +++ | RCB J.Kinney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB S.Wright | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Schwartz |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Newton |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-3-HOU28 (4Q: 01:02) Joe Flacco pass completed to RB Bishop Sankey for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Taylor | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Thielen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | --- | | RB B.Sankey | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Kroft | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Lee | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Bronson |
| +++ | RCB J.Kinney | Man-to-Man | --- | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB S.Wright | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Schwartz |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | --- | | RT S.Newton |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
1-10-HOU33 (4Q: 00:54) Play-Action. Joe Flacco pass completed to TE Tyler Kroft for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Greg Lloyd, assisted by CB Cyrus Jones. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Taylor | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Thielen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Protect | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE T.Kroft | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB J.Kinney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Bronson |
| +++ | NB S.Wright | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | DB C.Meister | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Schwartz |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Newton |
| +++ | FS I.Kassulke | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
2-2-HOU41 (4Q: 00:42) Joe Flacco pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Taywan Taylor. DE Tyrone Crawford defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Taylor | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Thielen | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT K.Benjamin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.O'Neal | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB J.Kinney | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Bronson |
| +++ | NB S.Wright | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| --- | DB C.Meister | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Schwartz |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Newton |
| +++ | FS I.Kassulke | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-HOU41 (4Q: 00:36) Joe Flacco pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Taywan Taylor. DT Jordan Phillips hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Taylor | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Thielen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE T.Kroft | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB J.Kinney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Bronson |
| +++ | NB S.Wright | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | DB C.Meister | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Schwartz |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Newton |
| +++ | FS I.Kassulke | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-2-HOU41 (4Q: 00:30) Joe Flacco pass completed to WR Adam Thielen for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Greg Lloyd.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Taylor | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Thielen | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB L.Blount | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB C.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB J.Kinney | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Bronson |
| +++ | NB S.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | DB C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Schwartz |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Newton |
| +++ | FS I.Kassulke | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU46 (4Q: 00:10) Joe Flacco pass completed to WR Adam Thielen for 14 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Shareece Wright. Thielen gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB J.Flacco |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Taylor | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Thielen | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Blount | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB C.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB J.Kinney | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Bronson |
| +++ | NB S.Wright | Deep Zone | --- | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | DB C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Schwartz |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Newton |
| +++ | FS I.Kassulke | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 17, Houston Texans 9 |