| Played in Minnesota, MN, weather: 59 degrees, fair, 9 mph wind. |
| Minnesota won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Ryan Succop kicked off 72 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 15:00) Devin Singletary ran a reverse around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Josh Nobles. Key block delivered by Ethan Pocic.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bequette | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | --- | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Becker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE D.Lofton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | LCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Out of Box | --- | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | --- | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | DB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | --- | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN35 (1Q: 14:24) Ameer Abdullah ran a draw inside the right guard for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Reggie Ragland. Key block delivered by Braden Smith.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Lofton | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Becker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE R.Jones | In Box | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | --- | | FB C.Robbins |
| +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | --- | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN48 (1Q: 14:00) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Anthony Miller for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Reggie Ragland.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Becker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Robbins | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB J.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | --- |
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2-4-PIT46 (1Q: 13:21) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DT J.T. Diana, assisted by S Marcus Peters. Key block delivered by Tunes Looney.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | --- | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE J.Bequette | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT38 (1Q: 12:41) Ameer Abdullah ran a draw inside the left guard for 6 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Jonas Mouton, assisted by S Duron Harmon. Key block delivered by Brandon Shell.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE J.Bequette | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-PIT32 (1Q: 12:10) Andy Dalton pass completed to RB Ameer Abdullah for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB Devin Bush. Abdullah gained 5 yards after the catch. PENALTY: C Joe Looney of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Becker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB J.Baker | Short Zone | --- | | LG J.Looney |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 2-14-PIT42 (1Q: 12:03) PENALTY: G Braden Smith of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
2-19-PIT47 (1Q: 11:56) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass completed to RB Ameer Abdullah for 20 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters. Abdullah gained 12 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Bequette | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | --- | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | --- | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Deep Zone | --- | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT27 (1Q: 11:26) Devin Singletary ran a reverse around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Josh Nobles. Key block delivered by Brandon Shell.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE J.Bequette | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Singletary | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Mouton | In Box | --- | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | --- | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | --- | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 2-4-PIT21 (1Q: 10:54) PENALTY: C Ethan Pocic of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
2-9-PIT26 (1Q: 10:48) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by S Duron Harmon, assisted by S Jaquiski Tartt. Key block delivered by Clothesline Francis.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | --- | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE J.Bequette | In Box | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-PIT15 (1Q: 10:04) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 7 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters. Matthews gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Bequette | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Mouton | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Bump and Run | +++ |
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2-3-PIT08 (1Q: 09:22) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones. Key block delivered by Braden Smith.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Lofton | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | --- | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Becker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE R.Jones | In Box | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Robbins |
| +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Spy | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-3-PIT03 (1Q: 08:37) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 6, Pittsburgh 0
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Becker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB J.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 08:37) Extra point by Cody Parkey was good. Minnesota 7, Pittsburgh 0 |
| (1Q: 08:27) Cody Parkey kicked off 72 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (1Q: 08:27) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Antonio Callaway for 41 yards. Tackled by CB Eddie Jackson. Callaway gained 39 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | --- | | RB R.Gaylor | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.McGary |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN34 (1Q: 07:45) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 34 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Fuller gained 29 yards after the catch. Minnesota 7, Pittsburgh 6
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Gaylor | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.McGary |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 07:45) Extra point by Ryan Succop was good. Minnesota 7, Pittsburgh 7 |
| (1Q: 07:31) Ryan Succop kicked off 74 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 07:31) Dennis Humphrey ran a reverse around right end for 16 yards. Tackled by S Earl Wolff, assisted by S Jaquiski Tartt. Key block delivered by Braden Smith.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bequette | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Humphrey | Ball Carrier | +++ | 3tcDT C.Becker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE D.Lofton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary |
| +++ | MLB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | LCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | DB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-MIN41 (1Q: 06:46) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right guard for 10 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters, assisted by OLB Devin Bush. Key block delivered by Joe Looney.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Lofton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Becker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE R.Jones | In Box | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | --- | | FB C.Robbins |
| +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB J.Baker | In Box | --- | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT49 (1Q: 06:08) Andy Dalton pass was dropped by WR Anthony Miller. PENALTY: G Braden Smith of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Bequette | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Mouton | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| --- | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-20-MIN41 (1Q: 06:02) Andy Dalton pass completed to TE Myles Martineau for 11 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Bequette | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Mouton | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | --- |
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2-9-PIT48 (1Q: 05:25) Ameer Abdullah ran a draw inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by S Duron Harmon. PENALTY: G Braden Smith of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE J.Bequette | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| --- | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| --- | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| --- | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-13-MIN48 (1Q: 05:17) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Ameer Abdullah. S Jaquiski Tartt defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Becker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Bequette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Mouton | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-13-MIN48 (1Q: 05:12) Bryan Anger punted 41 yards. Silas Ellard returned the kick -2 yards to the PIT09. Tackled by Harry Aquino. |
1-10-PIT09 (1Q: 05:05) Renaldo Gaylor ran a draw inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Tyrone Crawford.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Blair |
| --- | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Gaylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| --- | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.McGary |
| --- | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-PIT05 (1Q: 04:25) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Antonio Callaway. OLB Jordan Sanford hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Gaines | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Spencer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.McGary |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-14-PIT05 (1Q: 04:19) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Malachi Cybulski. S Landon Collins hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB L.Collins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| --- | LCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.McGary |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-14-PIT05 (1Q: 04:09) Drew Kaser punted 46 yards. Dennis Humphrey returned the kick 11 yards to the PIT40. Tackled by Jerome Baker. |
1-10-PIT40 (1Q: 03:59) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left tackle for 21 yards. Tackled by ILB Jonas Mouton. Key block delivered by Brandon Shell. PENALTY: G Braden Smith of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | --- | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE J.Bequette | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | --- | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | --- | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | --- | | RG B.Smith |
| --- | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-20-MIN50 (1Q: 03:42) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Reggie Ragland, assisted by DT Vita Vea.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Lofton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | --- | | TE M.Martineau |
| --- | 3tcDT C.Becker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Robbins |
| +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | WLB J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-18-PIT48 (1Q: 03:03) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones, assisted by ILB Jonas Mouton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Matthews gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Bequette | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| --- | NB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | --- | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-8-PIT38 (1Q: 02:19) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Jonas Mouton. PENALTY: G Braden Smith of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Miller | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Becker | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Bequette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Mouton | Deep Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Singletary | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| --- | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-18-PIT48 (1Q: 02:09) Andy Dalton pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Jordan Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bequette | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Humphrey | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Becker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | MLB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB B.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | DB C.Elder | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-18-PIT48 (1Q: 02:00) Bryan Anger punted 48 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT20 (1Q: 01:54) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Malachi Cybulski for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Abel Shea. Cybulski gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Gaines | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Fisher |
| --- | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.McGary |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-1-PIT29 (1Q: 01:28) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Bernard Blair. OLB Abel Shea defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Gaines | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Spencer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.McGary |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-1-PIT29 (1Q: 01:21) PENALTY: G Louis Vasquez of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
3-6-PIT24 (1Q: 01:12) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Cyrus Jones, assisted by CB Carter Meister. Fuller gained 11 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.McGary |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT38 (1Q: 00:29) James Conner ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Greg Gaines.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway |
| +++ | NT G.Gaines | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Blair |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| --- | WILB W.Bayer | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.McGary |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-PIT39 (1Q: 00:04) Cam Newton pass completed to RB James Conner for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Robert Nkemdiche, assisted by CB Carter Meister.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT G.Gaines | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Spencer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.McGary |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
3-5-PIT43 (2Q: 15:00) James Conner ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Marquel Lee, assisted by CB Carter Meister.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Callaway |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Blair |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB M.Lee | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| +++ | WILB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Fisher |
| --- | WLB L.Collins | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| --- | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.McGary |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-5-PIT43 (2Q: 14:23) Drew Kaser punted 55 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIN02. |
1-10-MIN02 (2Q: 14:14) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT J.T. Diana. Key block delivered by Brandon Shell.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Fox |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | --- | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-MIN09 (2Q: 13:41) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Reggie Ragland. Key block delivered by Braden Smith.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE J.Bequette | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Jones | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Singletary |
| +++ | WLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | --- | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN12 (2Q: 13:16) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Ameer Abdullah. ILB Reggie Ragland defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB R.Ragland | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB J.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | --- | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| --- | FS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN12 (2Q: 13:08) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt. Key block delivered by Clothesline Francis.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | --- | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | RDE J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Mouton | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Singletary |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | --- | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-MIN21 (2Q: 12:45) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT J.T. Diana, assisted by S Duron Harmon. Key block delivered by Braden Smith.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Becker | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE J.Bequette | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary |
| +++ | WLB R.Ragland | In Box | --- | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB J.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN28 (2Q: 12:16) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass was dropped by TE Jonnu Smith.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Humphrey | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE J.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN28 (2Q: 12:10) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Dennis Humphrey for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Devin Bush.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Martineau | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Humphrey | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Deep Zone | --- | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| --- | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-MIN33 (2Q: 11:24) Andy Dalton pass was intended for WR Jordan Matthews and was intercepted by ILB Jonas Mouton at the MIN41. Tackled by Devin Singletary.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Becker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE J.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | --- | MLB J.Mouton | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| --- | NB B.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| --- | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN41 (2Q: 11:16) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Bernard Blair for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Ivan Kassulke. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Fisher |
| --- | WLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | --- | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.McGary |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-3-MIN34 (2Q: 10:43) James Conner ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Blair |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene |
| +++ | WLB M.Lee | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Fisher |
| --- | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| --- | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.McGary |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-MIN32 (2Q: 10:14) Renaldo Gaylor ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Eddie Vanderdoes, assisted by OLB Marquel Lee. Key block delivered by Bernard Candelaria.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Blair |
| +++ | RDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB M.Lee | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Gaylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene |
| +++ | WLB T.Rodgers | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB J.Sanford | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS C.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RT K.McGary |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN27 (2Q: 09:32) James Conner ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Abel Shea, assisted by S Landon Collins.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) W.Fuller |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Horiszny |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | --- | | SLOT R.Greene |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Fisher |
| --- | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RT K.McGary |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-MIN27 (2Q: 08:58) Bryce Petty scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Marquel Lee.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| --- | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.McGary |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-MIN22 (2Q: 08:32) Bryce Petty pass completed to WR Rashad Greene for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown, assisted by CB Carter Meister.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | SLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT R.Greene | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.McGary |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-2-MIN19 (2Q: 07:51) Ryan Succop attempted a 36 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 10, Minnesota 7 |
| (2Q: 07:43) Ryan Succop kicked off 74 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 07:43) Ameer Abdullah ran a draw inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt, assisted by DT J.T. Diana.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE J.Bequette | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary |
| +++ | WLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-MIN28 (2Q: 06:59) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Anthony Miller for 50 yards. Tackled by CB B. W. Webb. Miller gained 41 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Mouton | Deep Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Humphrey | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | --- | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | --- | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT22 (2Q: 06:22) Ameer Abdullah ran around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt, assisted by DT Vita Vea. Key block delivered by Braden Smith.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | --- | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Humphrey |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | --- | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | --- | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT12 (2Q: 05:45) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jordan Matthews. DT J.T. Diana hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| --- | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT12 (2Q: 05:36) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters. Key block delivered by Braden Smith. Smith ran over Ray Jones to set up the play. PENALTY: DE Leonardo Tarpley of Pittsburgh was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | --- | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-PIT07 (2Q: 05:26) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jonnu Smith. S Jaquiski Tartt defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Becker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-PIT07 (2Q: 05:21) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Bequette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Deep Zone | --- | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-2-PIT04 (2Q: 04:45) Ameer Abdullah ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Duron Harmon, assisted by DT J.T. Diana. Key block delivered by Ethan Pocic.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Becker | In Box | --- | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE J.Bequette | In Box | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Fox |
| +++ | MLB J.Mouton | In Box | --- | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | --- | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS E.Wolff | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-1-PIT01 (2Q: 04:11) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Dennis Humphrey for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Reggie Ragland. PENALTY: G Braden Smith of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT C.Becker | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Bush | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Humphrey | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | MLB J.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| --- | WLB M.Peters | Bump and Run | --- | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | LCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| --- | RCB J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | SS E.Wolff | Bump and Run | +++ |
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1-11-PIT11 (2Q: 04:02) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Jake Bequette, assisted by DT J.T. Diana. Key block delivered by Clothesline Francis.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE J.Bequette | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-1-PIT01 (2Q: 03:37) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Braden Smith. Minnesota 13, Pittsburgh 10
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Fox |
| +++ | SLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | MLB J.Baker | In Box | --- | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | WLB M.Peters | In Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | LCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB J.Tartt | Out of Box | --- | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | SS E.Wolff | In Box | +++ |
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| (2Q: 03:37) Extra point by Cody Parkey was good. Minnesota 14, Pittsburgh 10 |
| (2Q: 03:30) Cody Parkey kicked off 71 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (2Q: 03:30) Bryce Petty pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Malachi Cybulski. CB Ivan Kassulke defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Gaines | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE R.Horiszny | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WILB W.Bayer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.McGary |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT25 (2Q: 03:25) Bryce Petty pass completed to TE Ricardo Horiszny for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Carter Meister, assisted by CB Eddie Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Horiszny | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Gaylor | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.McGary |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-1-PIT34 (2Q: 02:49) James Conner ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Eddie Jackson. Key block delivered by Sean Bernstein.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | NT G.Gaines | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB A.Shea | In Box | --- | | SLOT S.Ellard |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | LT J.Fisher |
| +++ | RCB E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | DB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | In Box | +++ | | RT K.McGary |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT40 (2Q: 02:27) Play-Action. Bryce Petty pass completed to TE Ricardo Horiszny for 28 yards. Tackled by OLB Travis Rodgers. Horiszny gained 25 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT G.Gaines | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Short Zone | --- | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | --- | | TE R.Horiszny | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB T.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.McGary |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-MIN32 (2Q: 02:00) Bryce Petty pass completed to RB James Conner for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Carter Meister. PENALTY: CB Carter Meister of Minnesota was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT G.Gaines | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Horiszny | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Spencer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB T.Rodgers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.McGary |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-MIN27 (2Q: 01:49) Bryce Petty pass completed to WR Rashad Greene for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Carter Meister. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Horiszny | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Gaylor | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.McGary |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN16 (2Q: 01:33) Bryce Petty scrambled for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Marquel Lee.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.McGary |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-9-MIN15 (2Q: 01:09) Bryce Petty pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. CB Ivan Kassulke simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Gaines | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Spencer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.McGary |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-9-MIN15 (2Q: 00:58) Bryce Petty scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| --- | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| --- | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.McGary |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
| 4-2-MIN08 (2Q: 00:50) Ryan Succop attempted a 25 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 14, Pittsburgh 13 |
| (2Q: 00:43) Ryan Succop kicked off 70 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 00:43) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Anthony Miller for 10 yards. Tackled by S Duron Harmon.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Bequette | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Humphrey | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | --- | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | --- | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
1-10-MIN35 (2Q: 00:32) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 6 yards. Tackled by S Duron Harmon. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
2-4-MIN41 (2Q: 00:22) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jordan Matthews. DE Leonardo Tarpley hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Bequette | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Humphrey | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-MIN41 (2Q: 00:16) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass completed to TE Myles Martineau for 32 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters. Martineau gained 24 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Becker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Bequette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Protect | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
| 1-10-PIT27 (2Q: 00:03) Cody Parkey attempted a 44 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 17, Pittsburgh 13 |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Cody Parkey kicked off 70 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (3Q: 15:00) James Conner ran a trap outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Travis Rodgers, assisted by ILB Arthur Brown.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) W.Fuller |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Horiszny |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | SLB M.Lee | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Blair |
| --- | WILB T.Rodgers | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | --- | | LG L.Vasquez |
| --- | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Fisher |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Garcia |
| +++ | FS C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-PIT24 (3Q: 14:15) James Conner ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Jordan Phillips, assisted by ILB Arthur Brown.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) W.Fuller |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Horiszny |
| --- | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | SLB M.Lee | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Fisher |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Garcia |
| +++ | FS I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-5-PIT30 (3Q: 13:31) Bryce Petty pass completed to WR D. K. Metcalf for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown, assisted by CB Ivan Kassulke.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Fuller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Horiszny | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Metcalf | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB E.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Fisher |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Garcia |
| +++ | FS I.Kassulke | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT36 (3Q: 12:44) Bryce Petty sacked by DT Jordan Phillips and DE Tyrone Crawford for a loss of 2 yards. Sack allowed by Bernard Candelaria.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Horiszny | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | SLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WILB T.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| --- | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | RCB E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Fisher |
| --- | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Garcia |
| +++ | FS C.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-12-PIT34 (3Q: 12:13) James Conner ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown, assisted by OLB Marquel Lee.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Horiszny |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Blair |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB M.Lee | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Spencer |
| +++ | WILB T.Rodgers | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Fisher |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Garcia |
| +++ | FS C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-13-PIT33 (3Q: 11:49) Bryce Petty pass was intended for TE Ricardo Horiszny and was intercepted by CB Eddie Jackson at the MIN28. The interception was returned 40 yards. Tackled by Bernard Blair.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Horiszny | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WILB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | WLB L.Collins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| --- | LCB E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Fisher |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Garcia |
| +++ | FS I.Kassulke | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT32 (3Q: 11:41) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 22 yards. Tackled by DE Jerome Baker. Matthews gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Smith | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | --- | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Short Zone | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT10 (3Q: 10:58) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Devin Bush, assisted by S Jaquiski Tartt. Key block delivered by Tunes Looney.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Baker | Spy | --- | | FB G.Fox |
| +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | --- | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-PIT04 (3Q: 10:22) Andy Dalton sacked by OLB Ray Jones for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Joe Looney.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB J.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| --- | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| --- | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-8-PIT08 (3Q: 09:38) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Dennis Humphrey for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 23, Pittsburgh 13
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | --- | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| (3Q: 09:38) Extra point by Cody Parkey was good. Minnesota 24, Pittsburgh 13 |
| (3Q: 09:28) Cody Parkey kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (3Q: 09:28) Bryce Petty pass completed to TE Ricardo Horiszny for -4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Cyrus Jones.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Fuller | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Horiszny | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB T.Rodgers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| --- | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Fisher |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Garcia |
| +++ | FS C.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-14-PIT21 (3Q: 08:55) James Conner ran around right end for -5 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown, assisted by DT Jordan Phillips.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) W.Fuller |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Horiszny |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | SLB M.Lee | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Humphrey |
| --- | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| --- | RCB E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | NB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Fisher |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | In Box | +++ | | RT A.Garcia |
| --- | FS I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-19-PIT16 (3Q: 08:17) Play-Action. Bryce Petty pass was dropped by TE Ricardo Horiszny.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Fuller | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Horiszny | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Spencer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | WLB L.Collins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Fisher |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Garcia |
| +++ | FS I.Kassulke | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-19-PIT16 (3Q: 08:07) Drew Kaser punted 38 yards. Dennis Humphrey returned the kick 10 yards to the PIT44. Tackled by Ricardo Horiszny. |
1-10-PIT44 (3Q: 07:56) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass was dropped by TE Jonnu Smith.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT44 (3Q: 07:52) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass completed to TE Jonnu Smith for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Reggie Ragland.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB J.Baker | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB G.Fox | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Deep Zone | --- | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| --- | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-11-PIT45 (3Q: 07:22) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Duron Harmon.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | SLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Bush | Short Zone | --- | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-PIT38 (3Q: 06:40) Cody Parkey attempted a 55 yard field goal and missed wide to the right. |
1-10-PIT45 (3Q: 06:33) Bryce Petty scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Cyrus Jones and assisted by CB Carter Meister.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Fuller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Horiszny | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT O.Humphrey |
| --- | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Fisher |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Garcia |
| +++ | FS I.Kassulke | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-PIT48 (3Q: 06:01) James Conner ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Tyrone Crawford.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) W.Fuller |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Horiszny |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | SLB M.Lee | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Fisher |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Garcia |
| +++ | FS I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-MIN46 (3Q: 05:26) James Conner ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Eddie Vanderdoes, assisted by CB Carter Meister. Key block delivered by Jake Fisher. PENALTY: OLB Travis Rodgers of Minnesota was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | In Box | --- | | X(SE) W.Fuller |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Horiszny |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | SLB M.Lee | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene |
| +++ | WLB T.Rodgers | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | LCB J.Sanford | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Fisher |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | In Box | +++ | | RT A.Garcia |
| +++ | FS C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN38 (3Q: 05:18) James Conner ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) W.Fuller |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Horiszny |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | SLB M.Lee | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Blair |
| +++ | WILB T.Rodgers | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Humphrey |
| --- | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| --- | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | RCB E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Fisher |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Garcia |
| --- | FS C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-MIN40 (3Q: 04:39) James Conner ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Marquel Lee.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) W.Fuller |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Horiszny |
| --- | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | SLB M.Lee | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Humphrey |
| --- | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Fisher |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | In Box | +++ | | RT A.Garcia |
| +++ | FS I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-14-MIN42 (3Q: 03:58) Bryce Petty pass completed to TE Ricardo Horiszny for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Cyrus Jones.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Fuller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Horiszny | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB E.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Fisher |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Garcia |
| +++ | FS I.Kassulke | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 4-4-MIN32 (3Q: 03:28) Ryan Succop attempted a 49 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 24, Pittsburgh 16 |
| (3Q: 03:20) Ryan Succop kicked off 71 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (3Q: 03:20) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Leonardo Tarpley, assisted by S Duron Harmon. Key block delivered by Nathan Haight. Haight ran over Ray Jones to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE R.Jones | In Box | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB R.Ragland | In Box | --- | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | --- | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-MIN30 (3Q: 02:39) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by S Duron Harmon, assisted by DE Leonardo Tarpley. Key block delivered by Braden Smith.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | In Box | --- | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Fox |
| +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN38 (3Q: 02:11) Ameer Abdullah ran outside the right tackle for 22 yards. Tackled by DE Jerome Baker. Key block delivered by Nathan Haight.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Fox |
| +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | --- | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | --- | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | --- | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT40 (3Q: 01:32) Andy Dalton pass completed to TE Jonnu Smith for 16 yards. Tackled by ILB Reggie Ragland. Smith gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Smith | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | --- | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Short Zone | --- | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT24 (3Q: 00:59) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT J.T. Diana.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| --- | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-PIT20 (3Q: 00:32) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Reggie Ragland.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| --- | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| --- | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | --- |
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3-5-PIT19 (3Q: 00:11) Andy Dalton pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Jordan Matthews. OLB Ray Jones blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Smith | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | --- | MLB R.Ragland | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | WLB D.Bush | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| --- | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-5-PIT19 (3Q: 00:06) Cody Parkey attempted a 36 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 27, Pittsburgh 16 |
| (3Q: 00:01) Cody Parkey kicked off 71 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (3Q: 00:01) Bryce Petty sacked by DT Eddie Vanderdoes for a loss of 11 yards. Sack allowed by Bernard Candelaria.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Horiszny | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WILB T.Rodgers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT O.Humphrey |
| --- | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| --- | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | RCB E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Fisher |
| --- | SS C.Meister | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Garcia |
| +++ | FS C.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Start of fourth quarter. |
2-21-PIT14 (4Q: 15:00) James Conner ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Jordan Sanford.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | In Box | --- | | X(SE) W.Fuller |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Horiszny |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | SLB M.Lee | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | NB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Fisher |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Garcia |
| +++ | FS I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-19-PIT16 (4Q: 14:24) Bryce Petty pass completed to WR Rashad Greene for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Cyrus Jones.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Fuller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Horiszny | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Short Zone | --- | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Fisher |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Garcia |
| +++ | FS I.Kassulke | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-9-PIT26 (4Q: 13:43) Drew Kaser punted 61 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN13. |
1-10-MIN13 (4Q: 13:36) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dennis Humphrey. ILB Reggie Ragland defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | SLB J.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Protect | --- | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Short Zone | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN13 (4Q: 13:32) Play-Action. Andy Dalton scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Devin Bush and assisted by ILB Reggie Ragland.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB J.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-6-MIN17 (4Q: 12:45) Andy Dalton pass completed to TE Jonnu Smith for 11 yards. Tackled by S Duron Harmon. Smith gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Smith | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN28 (4Q: 12:09) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Dennis Humphrey for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Devin Bush.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Humphrey | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Fox | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 2-4-MIN34 (4Q: 11:43) PENALTY: C Joe Looney of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
2-9-MIN29 (4Q: 11:33) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters. Key block delivered by Tunes Looney.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE R.Jones | In Box | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Fox |
| +++ | WLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | --- | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-MIN37 (4Q: 11:04) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Ameer Abdullah. OLB Ray Jones hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Smith | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Fox | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ |
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| 4-1-MIN37 (4Q: 11:00) Bryan Anger punted 53 yards. Silas Ellard returned the kick 0 yards to the PIT10. Tackled by Jordan Sanford. |
1-10-PIT10 (4Q: 10:49) James Conner ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Jordan Phillips.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) W.Fuller |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Horiszny |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | SLB M.Lee | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Spencer |
| +++ | WILB T.Rodgers | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | RCB E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Fisher |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Garcia |
| +++ | FS C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-PIT10 (4Q: 10:23) Bryce Petty pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Bernard Blair. DT Jordan Phillips hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Fuller | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Horiszny | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB T.Rodgers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Fisher |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Garcia |
| +++ | FS C.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-PIT10 (4Q: 10:16) Bryce Petty pass was dropped by TE Ricardo Horiszny.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Horiszny | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WILB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | WLB L.Collins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Fisher |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Garcia |
| +++ | FS I.Kassulke | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-10-PIT10 (4Q: 10:06) Drew Kaser punted 41 yards. Dennis Humphrey returned the kick 16 yards to the PIT35. PENALTY: OLB Travis Rodgers of Minnesota was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-PIT47 (4Q: 09:59) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Jerome Baker.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | --- | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-3-PIT40 (4Q: 09:29) Andy Dalton pass completed to RB Ameer Abdullah for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Reggie Ragland, assisted by DE Jerome Baker.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Baker | Short Zone | --- | | TE C.Pang | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | --- | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | --- | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT32 (4Q: 09:01) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Duron Harmon. Key block delivered by Joe Looney.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE R.Jones | In Box | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Fox |
| +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-PIT26 (4Q: 08:41) Ameer Abdullah ran a draw inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE R.Jones | In Box | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB R.Ragland | In Box | --- | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-2-PIT24 (4Q: 08:08) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Devin Bush.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Bush | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | In Box | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| --- | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-1-PIT23 (4Q: 07:36) Cody Parkey attempted a 40 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 30, Pittsburgh 16 |
| (4Q: 07:30) Cody Parkey kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (4Q: 07:30) James Conner ran a trap outside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Jordan Sanford. Key block delivered by Antonio Garcia.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) W.Fuller |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | --- | | TE R.Horiszny |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | SLB M.Lee | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Fisher |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Garcia |
| +++ | FS I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-1-PIT34 (4Q: 07:06) James Conner ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) W.Fuller |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Horiszny |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | SLB M.Lee | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| --- | RCB E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | NB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Fisher |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Garcia |
| --- | FS I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-PIT30 (4Q: 06:28) Bryce Petty pass completed to RB James Conner for 26 yards. Tackled by CB Ivan Kassulke. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Conner gained 16 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Horiszny | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | --- | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | WLB L.Collins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Fisher |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Garcia |
| +++ | FS I.Kassulke | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN44 (4Q: 06:02) Bryce Petty pass fell incomplete, intended for WR D. K. Metcalf. CB Eddie Jackson defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Fuller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Horiszny | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT O.Humphrey |
| --- | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Fisher |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Garcia |
| +++ | FS I.Kassulke | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN44 (4Q: 05:54) Bryce Petty pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Ricardo Horiszny. CB Ivan Kassulke knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Fuller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Horiszny | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Fisher |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Garcia |
| --- | FS I.Kassulke | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-MIN44 (4Q: 05:45) Bryce Petty sacked by DT Jordan Phillips for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Oliver Humphrey.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Fuller | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Horiszny | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | SLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Humphrey |
| --- | WLB L.Collins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| --- | LCB E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Fisher |
| --- | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Garcia |
| +++ | FS I.Kassulke | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-14-MIN48 (4Q: 05:19) Bryce Petty sacked by DE Tyrone Crawford for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Oliver Humphrey. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Fuller | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Horiszny | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Humphrey |
| --- | WLB L.Collins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Fisher |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Garcia |
| +++ | FS I.Kassulke | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT46 (4Q: 05:06) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE R.Jones | In Box | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| --- | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-PIT42 (4Q: 04:19) Ameer Abdullah ran outside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by S Duron Harmon. Key block delivered by Nathan Haight.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE R.Jones | In Box | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Baker | In Box | --- | | FB G.Fox |
| +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | --- | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-PIT31 (4Q: 03:36) Ameer Abdullah ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Jerome Baker, assisted by S Jaquiski Tartt. Key block delivered by Brandon Shell.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | --- | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | --- | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-5-PIT26 (4Q: 02:53) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Reggie Ragland. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Fox |
| +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | WLB D.Bush | In Box | --- | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
3-6-PIT27 (4Q: 02:43) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DT J.T. Diana. Key block delivered by Tunes Looney. PENALTY: C Ethan Pocic of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | --- | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| --- | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-16-PIT37 (4Q: 02:35) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DT J.T. Diana.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
| 4-7-PIT28 (4Q: 02:28) Cody Parkey attempted a 45 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 33, Pittsburgh 16 |
| (4Q: 02:23) Cody Parkey kicked off 53 yards from the MIN35. D. K. Metcalf returned the ball 21 yards to the PIT33. Tackled by Myles Martineau. |
1-10-PIT33 (4Q: 02:14) Bryce Petty sacked by DT Jordan Phillips for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Antonio Garcia.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Fuller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Horiszny | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | SLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| --- | RCB E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | NB C.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Fisher |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Garcia |
| --- | FS I.Kassulke | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-13-PIT30 (4Q: 02:00) Bryce Petty pass fell incomplete, intended for RB James Conner. OLB Marquel Lee defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Fuller | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Horiszny | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB M.Spencer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Fisher |
| --- | SS C.Meister | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Garcia |
| +++ | FS I.Kassulke | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-13-PIT30 (4Q: 01:53) Bryce Petty sacked by DE Tyrone Crawford for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Bernard Candelaria.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Fuller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Horiszny | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | RCB E.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | DB C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Fisher |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Garcia |
| --- | FS I.Kassulke | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-16-PIT27 (4Q: 01:33) Bryce Petty pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Carter Meister. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Fuller | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Horiszny | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT R.Greene | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB L.Collins | Short Zone | --- | | LT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | RCB E.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | DB C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Fisher |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Garcia |
| +++ | FS I.Kassulke | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT35 (4Q: 01:25) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT J.T. Diana, assisted by DT Vita Vea.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Fox |
| +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| --- | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
2-8-PIT33 (4Q: 01:13) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Reggie Ragland, assisted by DT J.T. Diana. PENALTY: DT Vita Vea of Pittsburgh was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| --- | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT28 (4Q: 01:07) Ameer Abdullah ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Duron Harmon, assisted by DT Vita Vea. Key block delivered by Braden Smith.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB R.Ragland | In Box | --- | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-3-PIT21 (4Q: 00:22) Ryan Finley dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 33, Pittsburgh Steelers 16 |