| Played in New Orleans, LA, weather: 59 degrees, fair, 2 mph wind. |
| New Orleans won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Cody Parkey kicked off 69 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-NOS25 (1Q: 15:00) Brad Smith pass completed to TE Gerald Everett for 5 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins. Everett gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Lang | Protect | +++ | NT G.Gaines | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Everett | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Griffith | Protect | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | --- | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-5-NOS30 (1Q: 14:33) Brad Smith pass completed to WR DeVier Posey for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Ivan Kassulke, assisted by CB Carter Meister.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Madison | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.McDaniel | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-NOS30 (1Q: 13:59) Brad Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Cordarrelle Patterson. DT Eddie Vanderdoes hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Madison | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.McDaniel | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| --- | NB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-5-NOS30 (1Q: 13:54) Bobby Battle punted 55 yards. Dennis Humphrey returned the kick 27 yards to the MIN42. Tackled by Johnnie Lang. |
1-10-MIN42 (1Q: 13:44) Gabriel Fox ran a reverse around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Walter McFadden, assisted by ILB Uchenna Nwosu.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE T.Charlton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Mickelson |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Mathews | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Lynn | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Fox | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Bean |
| +++ | LCB W.McFadden | Out of Box | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | DB J.Laurinaitis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-MIN43 (1Q: 13:18) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by DE Malachi Schultz. Key block delivered by Braden Smith.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.England | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Schultz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Spy | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | LCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB Q.Wilson | Out of Box | --- | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NOS45 (1Q: 12:51) Ameer Abdullah ran a draw inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Aldon Smith. Key block delivered by Tunes Looney.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Lynn | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE T.Charlton | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Takitaki | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Robbins |
| +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | WLB K.Patton | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB Q.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-NOS39 (1Q: 12:24) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left tackle for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB James Laurinaitis. Key block delivered by Tunes Looney.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.England | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Schultz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | LCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | --- | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB Q.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Spy | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NOS23 (1Q: 11:52) Play-Action. Ryan Finley pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Jordan Matthews. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Lynn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Charlton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | SLB S.Takitaki | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Robbins | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | WLB K.Patton | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB A.Bouye | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB Q.Wilson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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2-10-NOS23 (1Q: 11:48) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB A. J. Bouye, assisted by DT Damon England.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.England | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Schultz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Spy | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | LCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB Q.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-5-NOS18 (1Q: 11:10) Ryan Finley scrambled for 18 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 6, New Orleans 0
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Lynn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT D.England | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Charlton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | LCB W.McFadden | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB A.Coffey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| --- | NB K.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 11:10) Extra point by Cody Parkey was good. Minnesota 7, New Orleans 0 |
| (1Q: 10:57) Cody Parkey kicked off 73 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-NOS25 (1Q: 10:57) Brad Smith pass was intended for WR Edwin Madison and was intercepted by S Landon Collins at the NOS34. The interception was returned 8 yards. Tackled by Edwin Madison.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Everett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Gaines | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Lang | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Madison | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB A.Shea | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RB D.Foreman | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE K.Bayne | Protect | --- | WILB W.Bayer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| --- | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NOS26 (1Q: 10:47) Gabriel Fox ran a reverse around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by S T.J. Ward.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE T.Charlton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Mathews | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Fox | Ball Carrier | +++ | 1tcDT E.Lynn | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE A.Smith | In Box | --- | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Spy | +++ | | SLOT W.Bean |
| +++ | LCB W.McFadden | Out of Box | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| --- | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | DB J.Laurinaitis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-NOS23 (1Q: 10:13) Ameer Abdullah ran a draw inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Damon England, assisted by S Ryan Mundy.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.England | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Schultz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Spy | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| --- | LCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB Q.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| --- | NB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-9-NOS25 (1Q: 09:33) Ryan Finley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jordan Matthews. OLB James Laurinaitis hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Lynn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.England | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE T.Charlton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | --- | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | LCB W.McFadden | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| --- | RCB A.Coffey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB K.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-9-NOS25 (1Q: 09:25) Cody Parkey attempted a 42 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 10, New Orleans 0 |
| (1Q: 09:18) Cody Parkey kicked off 61 yards from the MIN35. Calvin Fields returned the ball 17 yards to the NOS21. Tackled by Jordan Sanford. |
1-10-NOS21 (1Q: 08:43) Play-Action. Brad Smith pass completed to TE Johnnie Lang for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Abel Shea.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Everett | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT G.Gaines | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Lang | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Madison | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RB D.Foreman | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE K.Bayne | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Blitz Passer | --- | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-5-NOS26 (1Q: 07:59) Play-Action. Brad Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Edwin Madison. OLB Jordan Sanford hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Madison | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| --- | RCB L.McDaniel | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 3-5-NOS26 (1Q: 07:52) PENALTY: C Weston Richburg of New Orleans was called for a False Start. |
3-10-NOS21 (1Q: 07:48) Brad Smith pass completed to WR Edwin Madison for 3 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. New Orleans's Ike Bennett was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Allen | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Madison | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | --- | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.McDaniel | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-7-NOS24 (1Q: 07:15) Bobby Battle punted 48 yards. Dennis Humphrey returned the kick 18 yards to the MIN46. Tackled by Keith Bayne. Ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Jared Leisle at the MIN46. |
1-10-MIN46 (1Q: 07:08) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left tackle for 20 yards. Tackled by S Ryan Mundy. Key block delivered by Clothesline Francis.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.England | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Schultz | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | --- | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | LCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB Q.Wilson | Out of Box | --- | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Out of Box | --- | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Spy | +++ |
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1-10-NOS34 (1Q: 06:29) Ameer Abdullah ran a draw inside the left guard for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Uchenna Nwosu.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.England | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Schultz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Spy | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| --- | LCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| --- | RCB Q.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| --- | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-13-NOS37 (1Q: 05:57) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Aldon Smith.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Lynn | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE T.Charlton | In Box | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Takitaki | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Robbins |
| +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Spy | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| --- | WLB K.Patton | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | --- | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB Q.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-NOS31 (1Q: 05:32) Ryan Finley pass completed to WR Anthony Miller for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Amari Coffey.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Lynn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.England | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE T.Charlton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | LCB W.McFadden | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB A.Coffey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB K.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 4-4-NOS28 (1Q: 04:56) Cody Parkey attempted a 45 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 13, New Orleans 0 |
| (1Q: 04:51) Cody Parkey kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-NOS25 (1Q: 04:51) Brad Smith pass completed to WR DeVier Posey for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Abel Shea, assisted by CB Carter Meister. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Madison | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.McDaniel | Bump and Run | --- | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-NOS28 (1Q: 04:18) Wendell Smallwood ran around left end for 15 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins. Key block delivered by Ike Bennett.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | --- | | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | --- | | SLOT E.Madison |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS43 (1Q: 03:45) Brad Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Keith Bayne. DE Robert Nkemdiche hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Everett | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT G.Gaines | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Lang | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Madison | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RB D.Foreman | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE K.Bayne | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| --- | RCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NOS43 (1Q: 03:39) Brad Smith pass completed to WR DeVier Posey for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Robert Nkemdiche.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Madison | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| --- | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| --- | RCB L.McDaniel | Bump and Run | --- | | C W.Richburg |
| --- | NB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| --- | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-NOS43 (1Q: 02:58) Brad Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Cordarrelle Patterson. S Leonard McDaniel defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Rodgers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Madison | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.McDaniel | Short Zone | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| --- | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-NOS43 (1Q: 02:53) Bobby Battle punted 55 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN02. |
| 1-10-MIN02 (1Q: 02:45) PENALTY: FB Craig Robbins of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-11-MIN01 (1Q: 02:38) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Aldon Smith.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.England | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| --- | 1tcDT M.Schultz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Spy | --- | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | LCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB Q.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| --- | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| --- | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-MIN03 (1Q: 02:17) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Edward Lynn, assisted by DE Taco Charlton.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Lynn | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE T.Charlton | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Takitaki | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Robbins |
| +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Spy | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | WLB K.Patton | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB Q.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-11-MIN01 (1Q: 01:51) Ryan Finley pass completed to WR Anthony Miller for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Uchenna Nwosu. The quarterback threw into double coverage. Minnesota's Brandon Shell was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ribcage injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Lynn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.England | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Charlton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | SLB U.Nwosu | Double Z(FL) | --- | | TE C.Pang | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | WLB W.McFadden | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB A.Coffey | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB K.Patton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-MIN05 (1Q: 01:27) Bryan Anger punted 46 yards. Danny Rudis returned the kick 14 yards to the MIN37. Tackled by Jared Leisle. |
| 1-10-MIN37 (1Q: 01:18) PENALTY: T Taylor Lewan of New Orleans was called for a False Start. |
1-15-MIN42 (1Q: 01:11) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Jordan Sanford.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT G.Gaines | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Lang |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Everett |
| +++ | WILB W.Bayer | In Box | --- | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| --- | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-MIN39 (1Q: 00:35) Brad Smith pass completed to WR DeVier Posey for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown. Posey gained 14 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Gaines | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Lang | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE G.Everett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | --- | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 00:10) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown, assisted by CB Eddie Jackson. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN ILB Willie Bayer for 12 yards to the MIN26. Tackled by Eric Fisher.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT G.Gaines | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | FB E.Griffith |
| +++ | WILB W.Bayer | In Box | --- | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN26 (1Q: 00:04) Ameer Abdullah ran a draw inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB James Laurinaitis, assisted by S Ryan Mundy.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.England | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Schultz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Spy | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | LCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB Q.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
2-14-MIN22 (2Q: 15:00) Play-Action. Ryan Finley pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Quincy Wilson. Matthews gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT D.England | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Schultz | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Humphrey | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | LCB A.Bouye | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB Q.Wilson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Short Zone | --- | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-MIN44 (2Q: 14:17) PENALTY: WR Jordan Matthews of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-15-MIN39 (2Q: 14:06) Ryan Finley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Anthony Miller. DT Damon England drove right through Joe Looney to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.England | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.Humphrey | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | LCB A.Bouye | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| --- | RCB Q.Wilson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
2-15-MIN39 (2Q: 14:00) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Taco Charlton.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Schultz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE T.Charlton | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Takitaki | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Robbins |
| +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Spy | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | WLB K.Patton | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB Q.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-MIN45 (2Q: 13:26) Play-Action. Ryan Finley pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Walter McFadden. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Matthews gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Lynn | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.England | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE T.Charlton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | LCB W.McFadden | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB Q.Wilson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB K.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | --- | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS36 (2Q: 12:40) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Sione Takitaki. Key block delivered by Clothesline Francis.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Lynn | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE T.Charlton | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Takitaki | In Box | --- | | FB C.Robbins |
| +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Spy | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | WLB K.Patton | In Box | --- | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB Q.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-NOS31 (2Q: 12:13) Ryan Finley scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Quincy Wilson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Schultz | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Lynn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Humphrey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE T.Charlton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB S.Takitaki | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | WLB K.Patton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB A.Bouye | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB Q.Wilson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS26 (2Q: 11:48) Ryan Finley pass completed to WR Dennis Humphrey for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Uchenna Nwosu. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.England | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Humphrey | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | LCB A.Bouye | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB Q.Wilson | Man-to-Man | --- | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-NOS17 (2Q: 11:09) Ryan Finley pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Myles Martineau. DE Joey Bosa hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Lynn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Charlton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Takitaki | Rush Passer | +++ | | FB C.Robbins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | MLB K.Patton | Double TE | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | WLB A.Bouye | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| --- | LCB Q.Wilson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB R.Mundy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
3-1-NOS17 (2Q: 11:03) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Ryan Mundy. Key block delivered by Tunes Looney.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Schultz | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.England | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE T.Charlton | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Bosa | Spy | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB K.Misi | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | LCB J.Laurinaitis | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB Q.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB W.McFadden | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS15 (2Q: 10:21) Ryan Finley scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by CB A. J. Bouye.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT D.England | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Humphrey | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | LCB A.Bouye | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB Q.Wilson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-NOS12 (2Q: 09:48) Ryan Finley pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 12 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Matthews gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: RB Ameer Abdullah of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT D.England | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | --- | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | LCB A.Bouye | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB Q.Wilson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-17-NOS22 (2Q: 09:39) Play-Action. Ryan Finley scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Ryan Mundy.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT D.England | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | LCB A.Bouye | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB Q.Wilson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| --- | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-12-NOS17 (2Q: 09:06) Play-Action. Ryan Finley sacked by DT Damon England for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Brandon Shell.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT M.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.England | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE T.Charlton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| --- | LCB W.McFadden | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB A.Coffey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| --- | NB K.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| --- | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| --- | FS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-18-NOS23 (2Q: 08:21) Cody Parkey attempted a 40 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 16, New Orleans 0 |
| (2Q: 08:13) Cody Parkey kicked off 73 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-NOS25 (2Q: 08:13) Brad Smith kept the ball, running inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Jordan Sanford, assisted by CB Carter Meister.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Smith | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Allen |
| --- | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood |
| +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | --- | | SLOT E.Madison |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-NOS24 (2Q: 07:38) Brad Smith pass completed to TE Dwayne Allen for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Abel Shea.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Madison | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | --- |
|
3-3-NOS32 (2Q: 07:07) Play-Action. Brad Smith pass was dropped by WR Edwin Madison.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Madison | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Rudis | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | RCB S.Wright | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | DB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-NOS32 (2Q: 07:03) Bobby Battle punted 43 yards. Dennis Humphrey returned the kick 29 yards to the NOS46. Tackled by Kaleb Patton. |
1-10-NOS46 (2Q: 06:56) Ryan Finley pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 5 yards. Tackled by CB A. J. Bouye.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.England | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Humphrey | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | LCB A.Bouye | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB Q.Wilson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-NOS41 (2Q: 06:33) Ryan Finley pass was intended for WR Anthony Miller and was intercepted by OLB James Laurinaitis at the NOS31. Tackled by Anthony Miller.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT D.England | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | --- | MLB U.Nwosu | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | LCB A.Bouye | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB Q.Wilson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Spy on QB | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-NOS31 (2Q: 06:20) PENALTY: WR Cordarrelle Patterson of New Orleans was called for a False Start. |
1-15-NOS26 (2Q: 06:16) Wendell Smallwood ran a draw inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Eddie Jackson, assisted by DT Donald Foster.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Madison |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| --- | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-NOS29 (2Q: 05:38) Brad Smith pass completed to TE Gerald Everett for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Carter Meister. Everett gained 10 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Lang | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE G.Everett | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | --- | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | --- | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-NOS42 (2Q: 05:16) Brad Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Cordarrelle Patterson. DT Donald Foster hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Madison | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | --- | SILB A.Brown | Man-to-Man | +++ | | FB E.Griffith | Protect | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NOS42 (2Q: 05:09) Brad Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Edwin Madison. CB Ivan Kassulke defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Everett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Gaines | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Lang | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Madison | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE K.Bayne | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WILB T.Rodgers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-NOS42 (2Q: 05:02) Brad Smith sacked by DT Donald Foster for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Taylor Lewan.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Madison | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| --- | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| --- | RCB L.McDaniel | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| --- | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-14-NOS38 (2Q: 04:23) Bobby Battle punted 39 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN23. |
1-10-MIN23 (2Q: 04:14) Ryan Finley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Anthony Miller. DE Malachi Schultz hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 3tcDT D.England | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Bump and Run | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Misi | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | LCB A.Bouye | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB Q.Wilson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Spy on QB | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| --- | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN23 (2Q: 04:05) Ryan Finley pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Aldon Smith. Matthews gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT A.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Martineau | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT E.Lynn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Charlton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | SLB S.Takitaki | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | WLB K.Patton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB A.Bouye | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB Q.Wilson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-MIN31 (2Q: 03:21) Ameer Abdullah ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Ryan Mundy. PENALTY: WR Jordan Matthews of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Schultz | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.England | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE T.Charlton | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Takitaki | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Robbins |
| +++ | MLB K.Misi | Spy | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | WLB J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB Q.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB W.McFadden | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| --- | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-1-MIN32 (2Q: 03:14) Bryan Anger punted 34 yards. Danny Rudis returned the kick 16 yards to the NOS50. Tackled by Jordan Sanford. |
1-10-NOS50 (2Q: 03:07) Brad Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR DeVier Posey. CB Carter Meister defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Madison | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.McDaniel | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| --- | NB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NOS50 (2Q: 03:01) Brad Smith pass completed to RB Le'Veon Bell for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Abel Shea, assisted by ILB Willie Bayer.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Lang | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE G.Everett | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-MIN44 (2Q: 02:43) Brad Smith pass was dropped by WR Edwin Madison. New Orleans's Dwayne Allen was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor chest injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Madison | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.McDaniel | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| --- | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-MIN44 (2Q: 02:33) Bobby Battle punted 37 yards. Dennis Humphrey called for a fair catch at the MIN07. |
1-10-MIN07 (2Q: 02:22) Play-Action. Ryan Finley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jordan Matthews. DE Aldon Smith hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT D.England | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | LCB A.Bouye | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB Q.Wilson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN07 (2Q: 02:15) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by CB A. J. Bouye, assisted by DE Malachi Schultz. Key block delivered by Clothesline Francis.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.England | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Schultz | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Spy | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | --- | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | LCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB Q.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 02:00) Ryan Finley pass completed to RB Ameer Abdullah for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Quincy Wilson, assisted by ILB Uchenna Nwosu. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Lynn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE S.Takitaki | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Laurinaitis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | WLB K.Patton | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB A.Coffey | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB Q.Wilson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| --- | SS R.Mundy | Bump and Run | --- | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-MIN25 (2Q: 01:22) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Joey Bosa, assisted by ILB Uchenna Nwosu.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.England | In Box | --- | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Schultz | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | RDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Robbins |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Spy | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | LCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB Q.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-MIN26 (2Q: 00:51) Ryan Finley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Anthony Miller. DE Aldon Smith hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT E.Lynn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.England | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Protect | +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Francis |
| --- | LCB W.McFadden | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB A.Coffey | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB K.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
| 4-4-MIN26 (2Q: 00:47) Bryan Anger punted 51 yards. Danny Rudis returned the kick 1 yard to the NOS24. Tackled by Jared Leisle. |
1-10-NOS24 (2Q: 00:39) Wendell Smallwood ran around right end for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Abel Shea.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Madison |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| --- | RCB L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-NOS20 (2Q: 00:17) Play-Action. Brad Smith pass completed to WR DeVier Posey for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Carter Meister.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Griffith | Protect | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.McDaniel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-NOS27 (2Q: 00:10) Brad Smith pass completed to RB Le'Veon Bell for 6 yards. Tackled by S Leonard McDaniel.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Lang | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) C.Patterson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Griffith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Deep Zone | --- | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
| 4-1-NOS33 (2Q: 00:03) Bobby Battle punted 46 yards. Dennis Humphrey returned the kick 17 yards to the MIN38. PENALTY: CB Cyrus Jones of Minnesota was called for Offsides. |
1-10-NOS38 (2Q: 00:00) Brad Smith pass completed to WR Cordarrelle Patterson for 16 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown. Patterson gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Posey | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Madison | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Man-to-Man | +++ | | FB E.Griffith | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.McDaniel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Randy Bullock kicked off 74 yards from the NOS35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (3Q: 15:00) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for 19 yards. Tackled by S Ryan Mundy. Key block delivered by Clothesline Francis.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.England | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Schultz | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Spy | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | LCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB Q.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Out of Box | --- | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN44 (3Q: 14:22) Play-Action. Ryan Finley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jordan Matthews. CB Quincy Wilson defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.England | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | LCB A.Bouye | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB Q.Wilson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN44 (3Q: 14:18) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB James Laurinaitis. PENALTY: C Joe Looney of Minnesota was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.England | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Schultz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Spy | --- | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | LCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| --- | RCB Q.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-20-MIN34 (3Q: 14:12) Ryan Finley pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Amari Coffey. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.England | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | LCB A.Bouye | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB Q.Wilson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-17-MIN37 (3Q: 13:34) Ryan Finley pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Anthony Miller.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE T.Charlton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Mathews | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT G.Fox | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Lynn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Humphrey | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Bean | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB W.McFadden | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | RCB Q.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | DB J.Laurinaitis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-17-MIN37 (3Q: 13:25) Bryan Anger punted 59 yards. The ball was downed at the NOS04. |
1-10-NOS04 (3Q: 13:15) Brad Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Le'Veon Bell. OLB Jordan Sanford hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Lang | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE G.Everett | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| --- | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NOS04 (3Q: 13:08) Wendell Smallwood ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Eddie Jackson. Key block delivered by Weston Richburg. Richburg ran over Willie Bayer to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT G.Gaines | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Lang |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | --- | | RB W.Smallwood | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Everett |
| +++ | WILB W.Bayer | In Box | --- | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | --- | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS19 (3Q: 12:31) Wendell Smallwood ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Eddie Jackson, assisted by OLB Jordan Sanford.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Madison |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-NOS19 (3Q: 11:50) Play-Action. Brad Smith pass completed to WR Edwin Madison for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Eddie Jackson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Madison gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Madison | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.McDaniel | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS36 (3Q: 11:07) Brad Smith pass completed to WR DeVier Posey for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Jordan Sanford. Posey gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Madison | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Rodgers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Rudis | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | RCB S.Wright | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | DB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | --- | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS50 (3Q: 10:25) Play-Action. Brad Smith pass completed to WR DeVier Posey for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Ivan Kassulke.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Madison | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.McDaniel | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | --- | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-MIN42 (3Q: 09:50) D'Onta Foreman ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Travis Rodgers, assisted by CB Carter Meister. Key block delivered by Eric Fisher. PENALTY: C Weston Richburg of New Orleans was called for an Illegal Block Below the Waist.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | --- | | SLOT E.Madison |
| +++ | RDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB T.Rodgers | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Foreman | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Rudis |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | RCB L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| --- | DB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | --- | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-17-NOS43 (3Q: 09:43) Brad Smith pass completed to TE Gerald Everett for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Greg Gaines. PENALTY: CB Ivan Kassulke of Minnesota was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT G.Gaines | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Lang | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE G.Everett | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | --- | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS48 (3Q: 09:37) Wendell Smallwood ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown, assisted by S Landon Collins. Key block delivered by Mike Iupati.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | --- | | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | --- | | RB W.Smallwood | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Madison |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-MIN47 (3Q: 09:12) Le'Veon Bell ran around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Donald Foster, assisted by CB Carter Meister. Key block delivered by Mike Iupati. New Orleans's Mike Iupati was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor leg injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Madison |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | --- | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | FB E.Griffith |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | --- | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN38 (3Q: 08:45) Brad Smith pass completed to WR Cordarrelle Patterson for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Abel Shea. Patterson gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Madison | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.McDaniel | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-5-MIN33 (3Q: 08:03) Brad Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Gerald Everett. CB Eddie Jackson knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT G.Gaines | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Lang | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE G.Everett | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| --- | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| --- | RCB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-MIN33 (3Q: 07:58) Brad Smith pass completed to WR Cordarrelle Patterson for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Abel Shea.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Allen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Madison | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT E.Fisher |
| --- | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-1-MIN29 (3Q: 07:28) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Robert Nkemdiche. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT G.Gaines | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Madison |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | RDE A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | NB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | FB E.Griffith |
| +++ | SILB W.Bayer | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WILB J.Sanford | In Box | --- | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB L.Collins | In Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | LCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | RCB E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | In Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN29 (3Q: 07:17) Ryan Finley pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Kaleb Patton.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT E.Lynn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Charlton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | SLB S.Takitaki | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | WLB K.Patton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB A.Bouye | Man-to-Man | --- | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB Q.Wilson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-9-MIN30 (3Q: 06:37) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Malachi Schultz.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.England | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Schultz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Humphrey |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | LCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| --- | RCB Q.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Spy | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| --- | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| --- | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-12-MIN27 (3Q: 06:13) Ryan Finley scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Walter McFadden and assisted by OLB James Laurinaitis.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT E.Lynn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT M.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Charlton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | LCB W.McFadden | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB A.Coffey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB K.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-MIN33 (3Q: 05:37) Bryan Anger punted 43 yards. Danny Rudis returned the kick 5 yards to the NOS29. Tackled by Harry Aquino. |
1-10-NOS29 (3Q: 05:28) Le'Veon Bell ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown. Key block delivered by Taylor Lewan.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT G.Gaines | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Lang |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Everett |
| +++ | WILB W.Bayer | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-2-NOS37 (3Q: 04:58) Wendell Smallwood ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Abel Shea.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Madison |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | --- | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 3-3-NOS36 (3Q: 04:21) PENALTY: G Ike Bennett of New Orleans was called for a False Start. |
3-8-NOS31 (3Q: 04:14) Brad Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR DeVier Posey. DT Donald Foster drove right through Taylor Lewan to hurry the quarterback. PENALTY: T Eric Fisher of New Orleans was called for Illegal Use of the Hands. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Lang | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE G.Everett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB L.Collins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.McDaniel | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| --- | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-NOS31 (3Q: 04:09) Bobby Battle punted 36 yards. Dennis Humphrey returned the kick 14 yards to the MIN47. Tackled by Kaleb Patton. |
1-10-MIN47 (3Q: 04:00) Play-Action. Ryan Finley pass completed to WR Anthony Miller for 3 yards. Tackled by S Ryan Mundy, assisted by S T.J. Ward.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Lynn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE T.Charlton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB S.Takitaki | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | WLB K.Patton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB A.Bouye | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB Q.Wilson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-NOS50 (3Q: 03:13) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for 17 yards. Tackled by ILB Uchenna Nwosu. Key block delivered by Joe Looney.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.England | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Schultz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Robbins |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | LCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB Q.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS33 (3Q: 02:42) Ameer Abdullah ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Amari Coffey.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.England | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Schultz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Spy | +++ | | SLOT D.Humphrey |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | --- | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | LCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB Q.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-7-NOS30 (3Q: 02:10) PENALTY: DE Malachi Schultz of New Orleans was called for Encroachment. |
2-2-NOS25 (3Q: 02:01) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB James Laurinaitis.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.England | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Schultz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | LCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB Q.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-NOS24 (3Q: 01:23) Ryan Finley pass completed to RB Ameer Abdullah for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Damon England. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Abdullah gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT D.England | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.Takitaki | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Robbins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Misi | Spy on QB | --- | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB Q.Wilson | Bump and Run | --- | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB W.McFadden | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS15 (3Q: 00:56) Ryan Finley pass was dropped by WR Anthony Miller.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT D.England | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT M.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | LCB A.Bouye | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB Q.Wilson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NOS15 (3Q: 00:50) Play-Action. Ryan Finley pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Myles Martineau. CB Quincy Wilson defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Humphrey | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Charlton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Takitaki | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB C.Robbins | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | MLB U.Nwosu | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | WLB K.Patton | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB A.Bouye | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB Q.Wilson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
3-10-NOS15 (3Q: 00:44) Ryan Finley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Malachi Mickelson. S T.J. Ward defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT E.Lynn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT D.England | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB S.Takitaki | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | LCB Q.Wilson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB A.Coffey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB K.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-NOS15 (3Q: 00:36) Cody Parkey attempted a 32 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 19, New Orleans 0 |
| (3Q: 00:30) Cody Parkey kicked off 69 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-NOS25 (3Q: 00:30) Brad Smith scrambled for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Robert Nkemdiche and assisted by DT Eddie Vanderdoes.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Madison | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| --- | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.McDaniel | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-9-NOS26 (3Q: 00:05) Wendell Smallwood ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Ivan Kassulke, assisted by ILB Arthur Brown. Key block delivered by Ike Bennett.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Madison |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | FB E.Griffith |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
3-1-NOS34 (4Q: 15:00) Play-Action. Brad Smith pass completed to WR DeVier Posey for 17 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Lang | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Gaines | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB H.Freeman | Short Zone | --- | | RB W.Smallwood | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB E.Griffith | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB M.Lee | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN49 (4Q: 14:35) Brad Smith pass completed to TE Dwayne Allen for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Abel Shea. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Allen gained 7 yards after the catch. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS Dwayne Allen on the MIN38.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Madison | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.McDaniel | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-MIN38 (4Q: 14:08) Wendell Smallwood ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Eddie Jackson, assisted by S Landon Collins.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | --- | | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Madison |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-MIN35 (4Q: 13:24) Efrain Griffith ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Robert Nkemdiche, assisted by DT Greg Gaines. PENALTY: DE Robert Nkemdiche of Minnesota was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Lang |
| +++ | NT G.Gaines | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood |
| +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | FB E.Griffith | Ball Carrier | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN16 (4Q: 13:17) Brad Smith pass was dropped by WR Cordarrelle Patterson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Madison | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| --- | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.McDaniel | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN16 (4Q: 13:12) Brad Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR DeVier Posey. S Leonard McDaniel defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Madison | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.McDaniel | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-MIN16 (4Q: 13:06) Play-Action. Brad Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Edwin Madison. OLB Travis Rodgers hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: T Taylor Lewan of New Orleans was called for an Illegal Shift. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Madison | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Rodgers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Fields | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | RCB L.McDaniel | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| --- | NB C.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | DB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| --- | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-MIN16 (4Q: 13:01) Randy Bullock attempted a 33 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 19, New Orleans 3 |
| (4Q: 12:55) Randy Bullock kicked off 46 yards from the NOS35. Dennis Humphrey returned the ball 33 yards to the NOS48. Tackled by Efrain Griffith. |
1-10-NOS48 (4Q: 12:33) Ameer Abdullah ran a draw inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Joey Bosa, assisted by S Ryan Mundy. Key block delivered by Craig Robbins.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Smith | In Box | --- | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Schultz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE D.England | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Takitaki | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Robbins |
| +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Spy | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | WLB K.Patton | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | --- | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB Q.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-NOS43 (4Q: 11:53) Ameer Abdullah ran a trap outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Joey Bosa, assisted by S Ryan Mundy.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Lynn | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | RDE D.England | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB S.Takitaki | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | WLB K.Patton | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB Q.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-3-NOS41 (4Q: 11:12) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Edward Lynn, assisted by CB Walter McFadden. Key block delivered by Clothesline Francis.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Lynn | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Schultz | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE T.Charlton | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | --- | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | LCB W.McFadden | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB K.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS32 (4Q: 10:42) Ryan Finley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Anthony Miller. CB A. J. Bouye defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT D.England | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Bump and Run | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB K.Misi | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| --- | LCB A.Bouye | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB Q.Wilson | Spy on QB | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NOS32 (4Q: 10:36) Ameer Abdullah ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Malachi Schultz.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Schultz | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| --- | 1tcDT E.Lynn | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE T.Charlton | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Takitaki | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Robbins |
| --- | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | WLB K.Patton | Spy | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB Q.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-NOS32 (4Q: 10:13) Play-Action. Ryan Finley pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Anthony Miller. DE Joey Bosa blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: C Ethan Pocic of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT D.England | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE T.Charlton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB U.Nwosu | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | WLB W.McFadden | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB A.Coffey | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| --- | RCB K.Patton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-NOS32 (4Q: 10:05) Cody Parkey attempted a 49 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 22, New Orleans 3 |
| (4Q: 09:57) Cody Parkey kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-NOS25 (4Q: 09:57) Brad Smith pass completed to RB Wendell Smallwood for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Eddie Jackson. Smallwood gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Lang | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Gaines | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | --- | | FB E.Griffith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | --- | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-NOS31 (4Q: 09:22) Play-Action. Brad Smith pass completed to WR Edwin Madison for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Eddie Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT E.Madison | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.McDaniel | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS45 (4Q: 09:03) Brad Smith pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR DeVier Posey. DE Tyrone Crawford blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB T.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Madison | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | WLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Rudis | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB L.Collins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | RCB L.McDaniel | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| --- | DB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NOS45 (4Q: 08:52) Brad Smith pass completed to WR Cordarrelle Patterson for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Abel Shea. Patterson gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Madison | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Man-to-Man | --- | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Man-to-Man | +++ | | FB E.Griffith | Protect | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.McDaniel | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-1-MIN46 (4Q: 08:34) Brad Smith pass completed to WR DeVier Posey for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Ivan Kassulke. Posey gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT G.Gaines | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB H.Freeman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Madison | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB W.Bayer | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB M.Lee | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN36 (4Q: 08:12) Brad Smith pass completed to WR Cordarrelle Patterson for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown, assisted by S Leonard McDaniel.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Madison | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| --- | RCB L.McDaniel | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-MIN28 (4Q: 07:51) Brad Smith pass completed to RB Wendell Smallwood for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Jordan Phillips.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Lang | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB E.Griffith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB T.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN24 (4Q: 07:32) Brad Smith pass completed to WR Cordarrelle Patterson for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Ivan Kassulke, assisted by ILB Arthur Brown.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Madison | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Man-to-Man | +++ | | FB E.Griffith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-8-MIN08 (4Q: 07:09) Brad Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Edwin Madison. OLB Abel Shea defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Protect | --- | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Madison | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.McDaniel | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-8-MIN08 (4Q: 07:02) Brad Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Cordarrelle Patterson. CB Ivan Kassulke defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Madison | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| --- | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.McDaniel | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| --- | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-8-MIN08 (4Q: 06:57) Brad Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Johnnie Lang. CB Carter Meister knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Lang | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Rodgers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE G.Everett | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WILB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB L.Collins | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG I.Bennett |
| --- | LCB L.McDaniel | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| --- | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| --- | SS E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| 4-8-MIN08 (4Q: 06:50) PENALTY: TE Dwayne Allen of New Orleans was called for a False Start. |
4-13-MIN13 (4Q: 06:41) Brad Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Cordarrelle Patterson. OLB Abel Shea hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Madison | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Rodgers | Bump and Run | +++ | | FB E.Griffith | Protect | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.McDaniel | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN13 (4Q: 06:37) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Sione Takitaki, assisted by DE Joey Bosa.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Lynn | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE T.Charlton | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB S.Takitaki | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Robbins |
| +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | WLB K.Patton | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB Q.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN13 (4Q: 05:50) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Aldon Smith, assisted by ILB Uchenna Nwosu.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.England | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Schultz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB U.Nwosu | Spy | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB K.Misi | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | LCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB Q.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-MIN15 (4Q: 05:07) Ameer Abdullah ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S T.J. Ward, assisted by DE Malachi Schultz.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Schultz | In Box | --- | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.England | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Robbins |
| +++ | MLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | WLB W.McFadden | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB K.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-6-MIN17 (4Q: 04:20) Bryan Anger punted 58 yards. Danny Rudis returned the kick 5 yards to the NOS30. Tackled by Jordan Sanford. |
1-10-NOS30 (4Q: 04:12) Brad Smith pass completed to WR Cordarrelle Patterson for 12 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Ivan Kassulke, assisted by CB Eddie Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Madison | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.McDaniel | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | --- | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS42 (4Q: 04:06) Brad Smith pass completed to WR Cordarrelle Patterson for 7 yards. Tackled by S Leonard McDaniel.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Madison | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.McDaniel | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-NOS49 (4Q: 03:46) Brad Smith pass completed to RB Wendell Smallwood for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Eddie Jackson. Smallwood gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Lang | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Griffith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.McDaniel | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN41 (4Q: 03:24) Brad Smith pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Cordarrelle Patterson. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Madison | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Man-to-Man | +++ | | FB E.Griffith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| --- | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.McDaniel | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| --- | NB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN41 (4Q: 03:16) Brad Smith pass was intended for WR DeVier Posey and was intercepted by CB Ivan Kassulke at the MIN33. Tackled by DeVier Posey.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Madison | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| --- | RCB L.McDaniel | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| --- | NB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| --- | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN33 (4Q: 03:03) Ameer Abdullah ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB James Laurinaitis.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.England | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Schultz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Spy | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | LCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB Q.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| --- | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-MIN37 (4Q: 02:18) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Uchenna Nwosu, assisted by CB A. J. Bouye.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.England | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Schultz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | RDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Spy | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | LCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB Q.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
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| New Orleans called a time out. |
3-4-MIN39 (4Q: 02:08) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Aldon Smith. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Schultz | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.England | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Robbins |
| +++ | MLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | WLB W.McFadden | In Box | --- | | LG J.Looney |
| --- | LCB Q.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB K.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| 4-4-MIN39 (4Q: 02:00) Bryan Anger punted 48 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the NOS13. |
1-10-NOS13 (4Q: 01:53) Brad Smith pass completed to WR Cordarrelle Patterson for 6 yards. Tackled by S Leonard McDaniel, assisted by CB Eddie Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Madison | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | RCB L.McDaniel | Short Zone | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Deep Zone | --- | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | DB I.Kassulke | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-NOS19 (4Q: 01:33) Play-Action. Brad Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Edwin Madison. OLB Travis Rodgers defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Madison | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | RCB L.McDaniel | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | DB I.Kassulke | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-NOS19 (4Q: 01:26) Brad Smith pass was dropped by WR DeVier Posey.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Allen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | SLB T.Rodgers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Madison | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Rudis | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | LCB L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| --- | RCB S.Wright | Short Zone | --- | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | DB I.Kassulke | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| --- | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-4-NOS19 (4Q: 01:17) Brad Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Cordarrelle Patterson. DE Tyrone Crawford hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The ball goes over on downs. PENALTY: C Weston Richburg of New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Madison | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Griffith | Protect | +++ | LCB L.Collins | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | RCB L.McDaniel | Short Zone | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| --- | NB C.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | DB I.Kassulke | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NOS19 (4Q: 01:10) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Aldon Smith. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Lynn | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE T.Charlton | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Takitaki | In Box | --- | | FB C.Robbins |
| +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | WLB K.Patton | Spy | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB Q.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Shell |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
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| New Orleans called a time out. |
| 2-10-NOS19 (4Q: 00:58) Ryan Finley dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| New Orleans called a time out. |
| 3-12-NOS21 (4Q: 00:51) Ryan Finley dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| 4-13-NOS22 (4Q: 00:05) Cody Parkey attempted a 39 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 25, New Orleans 3 |
| Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 25, New Orleans Saints 3 |