| Played in Minnesota, MN, weather: 81 degrees, fair, 1 mph wind. |
| Minnesota won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Clifton Wickham kicked off 73 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 15:00) Devin Singletary ran a reverse around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Josh Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Smoczyk | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Baker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Mickelson |
| +++ | RDE M.Hunt | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB H.Nall | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Daniels |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | RCB J.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | NB D.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | DB S.Ebukam | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS R.Humphrey | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-MIN28 (1Q: 14:35) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Raul Burkhammer, assisted by OLB DeVonte Holloman.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE M.Hunt | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-MIN34 (1Q: 13:53) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Samson Ebukam. Key block delivered by Earnest Muir.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE A.Horton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Baker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE M.Hunt | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB S.Ebukam | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB H.Glover | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB D.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS R.Humphrey | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN38 (1Q: 13:13) Ameer Abdullah ran a draw inside the right guard for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Luke Kuechly. Key block delivered by Ethan Pocic.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Baker | In Box | --- | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE D.Perry | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Robbins |
| +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS R.Humphrey | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN50 (1Q: 12:30) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Anthony Miller for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Reggie Humphrey. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Perry | Rush Passer | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | SLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Robbins | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS R.Humphrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-6-NED46 (1Q: 11:44) Ameer Abdullah ran a draw inside the right guard for 46 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Ethan Pocic. Minnesota 6, New England 0
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE M.Hunt | In Box | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB D.Holloman | In Box | --- | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (1Q: 11:44) Extra point by Cody Parkey was good. Minnesota 7, New England 0 |
| (1Q: 11:22) Cody Parkey kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-NED25 (1Q: 11:22) Glen Yepremian sacked by OLB Jordan Sanford for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Bernard Cothran.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Protect | --- | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| --- | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| --- | RCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| --- | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-14-NED21 (1Q: 10:41) Glen Yepremian kept the ball, running inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Robert Nkemdiche, assisted by OLB Abel Shea.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB G.Yepremian | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd |
| +++ | NT G.Gaines | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| --- | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Wynn |
| +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | FB E.Harness |
| +++ | WILB W.Bayer | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-14-NED21 (1Q: 10:14) Glen Yepremian pass completed to TE Coby Fleener for 23 yards. Tackled by OLB Jordan Sanford. Fleener gained 13 yards after the catch. PENALTY: C Donovan Berg of New England was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Rodgers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE C.Fleener | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| --- | RCB L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-24-NED11 (1Q: 10:02) Glen Yepremian pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Calvin Ridley. OLB Abel Shea hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Shea | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| --- | NB L.McDaniel | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-24-NED11 (1Q: 09:56) Jeff Locke punted 52 yards. Anthony Miller returned the kick 9 yards to the MIN46. Tackled by Artie Ross. |
1-10-MIN46 (1Q: 09:46) Roman Daniels ran a reverse around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Josh Jackson, assisted by DE Dominic Baker.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Smoczyk | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Daniels | Ball Carrier | +++ | 3tcDT D.Baker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE M.Hunt | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | MLB H.Nall | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | RCB J.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | NB D.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | DB S.Ebukam | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Out of Box | --- | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS R.Humphrey | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-MIN49 (1Q: 09:16) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Anthony Miller for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB DeVonte Holloman, assisted by S Ladarius Webb. Miller gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Hunt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED44 (1Q: 08:39) Ameer Abdullah ran a draw inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Jarran Reed, assisted by OLB DeVonte Holloman.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | --- | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE M.Hunt | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | LCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| --- | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-NED41 (1Q: 08:02) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for 13 yards. Tackled by DE Margus Hunt, assisted by DT Jarran Reed. Key block delivered by Braden Smith.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | --- | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE M.Hunt | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Out of Box | --- | | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NED28 (1Q: 07:41) Malachi Mickelson ran a reverse around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Ladarius Webb.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE M.Hunt | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | WLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-NED24 (1Q: 06:58) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for 24 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Ethan Pocic. Minnesota 13, New England 0
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | --- | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE M.Hunt | In Box | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | --- | | FB C.Robbins |
| +++ | WLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | --- | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (1Q: 06:58) Extra point by Cody Parkey was good. Minnesota 14, New England 0 |
| (1Q: 06:43) Cody Parkey kicked off 73 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-NED25 (1Q: 06:43) Glen Yepremian pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Robert Woods. S Leonard McDaniel defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 2-10-NED25 (1Q: 06:39) PENALTY: ILB Arthur Brown of Minnesota was called for Encroachment. |
2-5-NED30 (1Q: 06:32) Glen Yepremian scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by S Leonard McDaniel.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| --- | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED37 (1Q: 05:54) Bernard Cothran ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins. Key block delivered by Donovan Berg.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Hurd |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Out of Box | --- | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-NED43 (1Q: 05:25) Bernard Cothran ran inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Carter Meister, assisted by CB Eddie Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| --- | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| --- | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| --- | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| --- | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-NED39 (1Q: 04:51) Glen Yepremian pass completed to TE Mike Gesicki for 8 yards. Tackled by S Leonard McDaniel. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NED Calvin Ridley on the NED47.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Gesicki | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | --- | | RB B.Cothran | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Fleener | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB A.Shea | Short Zone | --- | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB L.Collins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED47 (1Q: 04:08) Bernard Cothran ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd |
| +++ | NT G.Gaines | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Fleener |
| --- | WILB W.Bayer | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| --- | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| --- | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-NED44 (1Q: 03:25) Glen Yepremian sacked by CB Ivan Kassulke for a loss of 11 yards. Sack allowed by Dion Dawkins.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| --- | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| --- | SS E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-24-NED33 (1Q: 02:44) Glen Yepremian pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Robert Woods. DT Eddie Vanderdoes drove right through Dion Dawkins to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB A.Shea | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| --- | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-24-NED33 (1Q: 02:31) Jeff Locke punted 67 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN20 (1Q: 02:25) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Jarran Reed. Key block delivered by Ethan Pocic.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE M.Hunt | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | --- | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | --- | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-MIN27 (1Q: 02:01) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB DeVonte Holloman, assisted by S Ladarius Webb. Key block delivered by Braden Smith.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | --- | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE M.Hunt | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN36 (1Q: 01:26) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Luke Kuechly.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Baker | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE D.Perry | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Robbins |
| +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS R.Humphrey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-MIN40 (1Q: 00:51) Andy Dalton pass completed to TE Myles Martineau for 1 yard. Tackled by S Gus Barrett. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE M.Hunt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | --- | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-MIN41 (1Q: 00:16) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jordan Matthews. OLB DeVonte Holloman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Hunt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS R.Humphrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-MIN41 (1Q: 00:09) Bryan Anger punted 54 yards. The ball was downed at the NED05. |
1-10-NED05 (1Q: 00:02) Glen Yepremian pass was intended for WR Calvin Ridley and was intercepted by ILB Arthur Brown at the NED16. The interception was returned 13 yards. Tackled by Calvin Ridley.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Fleener | Protect | --- | NT G.Gaines | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.White | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Harness | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| --- | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| --- | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
1-3-NED03 (2Q: 15:00) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jordan Matthews. DE Duane Perry hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Muir |
| --- | SS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS R.Humphrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-NED03 (2Q: 14:56) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Malachi Mickelson for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Luke Kuechly, assisted by CB Josh Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Glover | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS R.Humphrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-NED04 (2Q: 14:10) Andy Dalton pass completed to TE Myles Martineau for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB DeVonte Holloman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Hunt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Holloman | Double X(SE) | --- | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB J.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | --- | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB J.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Muir |
| --- | SS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS R.Humphrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-NED05 (2Q: 13:43) Cody Parkey attempted a 22 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 17, New England 0 |
| (2Q: 13:37) Cody Parkey kicked off 63 yards from the MIN35. Calvin Ridley returned the ball 25 yards to the NED27. Tackled by Gabriel Fox. |
1-10-NED27 (2Q: 13:04) Glen Yepremian pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Calvin Ridley. DT Jordan Phillips hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT G.Gaines | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT O.Beckham | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB H.Freeman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Hayden | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | NB E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| --- | DB L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS A.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NED27 (2Q: 12:55) Glen Yepremian sacked by S Landon Collins for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Jackson Chatas. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Eddie Vanderdoes on the NED21.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB E.Harness | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| --- | LCB L.Collins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| --- | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-NED21 (2Q: 12:45) PENALTY: WR Dennis Humphrey of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-15-NED26 (2Q: 12:34) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Samson Ebukam, assisted by S Gus Barrett.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Baker | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE D.Perry | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Fox |
| +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS R.Humphrey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-NED24 (2Q: 11:54) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dennis Humphrey. OLB DeVonte Holloman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Humphrey | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Glover | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Matthews | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-13-NED24 (2Q: 11:49) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Devin McCourty. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Glover | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB D.McCourty | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS R.Humphrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-NED17 (2Q: 11:17) Cody Parkey attempted a 34 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 20, New England 0 |
| (2Q: 11:09) Cody Parkey kicked off 56 yards from the MIN35. Calvin Ridley returned the ball 21 yards to the NED30. Tackled by Harry Aquino. |
1-10-NED30 (2Q: 10:35) Bernard Cothran ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins. PENALTY: RB Bernard Cothran of New England was called for an Illegal Shift. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Hayden |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| --- | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| --- | NB L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | DB J.Sanford | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| --- | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-12-NED28 (2Q: 10:26) Glen Yepremian pass completed to WR Jalen Hurd for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Ivan Kassulke.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE I.Thomas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Beckham | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-6-NED34 (2Q: 09:55) Glen Yepremian pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Bernard Cothran. DT Donald Foster simply tossed Artie Ross aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Hayden | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB L.Collins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| --- | RCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | DB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-6-NED34 (2Q: 09:50) Jeff Locke punted 48 yards. Anthony Miller returned the kick 5 yards to the MIN23. Tackled by Harris Glover. |
1-10-MIN23 (2Q: 09:40) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Dennis Humphrey for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB DeVonte Holloman, assisted by S Gus Barrett.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Humphrey | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE M.Hunt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Muir |
| --- | SS L.Webb | Short Zone | --- | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-3-MIN30 (2Q: 09:12) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Ameer Abdullah. DE Kenneth Smoczyk hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Humphrey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| --- | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS R.Humphrey | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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3-3-MIN30 (2Q: 09:05) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Margus Hunt.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | RDE M.Hunt | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | LCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB D.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS R.Humphrey | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-2-MIN31 (2Q: 08:38) Bryan Anger punted 43 yards. Odell Beckham returned the kick 7 yards to the NED33. Tackled by Arthur Brown. |
1-10-NED33 (2Q: 08:29) James White ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Abel Shea. ILB Arthur Brown knocked down Jackson Chatas to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | RDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | RB J.White | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| --- | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 2-9-NED34 (2Q: 08:07) PENALTY: T Jackson Chatas of New England was called for a False Start. |
2-14-NED29 (2Q: 08:00) Play-Action. Glen Yepremian sacked by OLB Jordan Sanford for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Jackson Chatas.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | NT G.Gaines | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.White | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB E.Harness | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB T.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| --- | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| --- | RCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| --- | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| --- | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-20-NED23 (2Q: 07:40) Glen Yepremian pass was dropped by WR Odell Beckham.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB A.Shea | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| --- | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-20-NED23 (2Q: 07:30) Jeff Locke punted 48 yards. Anthony Miller called for a fair catch at the MIN29. |
1-10-MIN29 (2Q: 07:19) Andy Dalton pass was intended for WR Jordan Matthews and was intercepted by CB Jason Sweeney at the MIN44. The interception was returned 1 yard. Tackled by Anthony Miller. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE M.Hunt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| --- | FS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN43 (2Q: 07:08) Glen Yepremian pass completed to RB James White for 7 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE I.Thomas | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.White | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | --- | | FB E.Harness | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-3-MIN36 (2Q: 06:46) Glen Yepremian pass completed to TE Mike Gesicki for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Carter Meister, assisted by CB Ivan Kassulke. Gesicki gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) O.Beckham | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN16 (2Q: 06:18) Glen Yepremian pass completed to RB James White for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Eddie Jackson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE I.Thomas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.White | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT O.Beckham | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-1-MIN07 (2Q: 05:56) Glen Yepremian pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Bernard Cothran. DE Robert Nkemdiche drove right through Artie Ross to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Mueller | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| --- | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-1-MIN07 (2Q: 05:50) Glen Yepremian kept the ball, running a trap outside the left tackle for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Dion Dawkins. Minnesota 20, New England 6
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Yepremian | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | --- | | X(SE) B.Mueller |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | SLOT O.Beckham |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods |
| +++ | WLB H.Freeman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hurd |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | --- | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | DB J.Sanford | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (2Q: 05:50) Extra point by Clifton Wickham was good. Minnesota 20, New England 7 |
| (2Q: 05:44) Clifton Wickham kicked off 55 yards from the NED35. Dennis Humphrey returned the ball 31 yards to the MIN41. Tackled by James White. |
1-10-MIN41 (2Q: 05:04) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Anthony Miller for 17 yards. Tackled by S Ladarius Webb. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Miller gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Humphrey | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Hunt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | --- | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED42 (2Q: 04:48) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Dennis Humphrey for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Jason Sweeney, assisted by S Ladarius Webb. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Humphrey | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE H.Glover | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Short Zone | --- | | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED30 (2Q: 04:23) Andy Dalton pass completed to RB Ameer Abdullah for 17 yards. Tackled by DE Margus Hunt. Abdullah gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE H.Glover | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB M.Hunt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Double X(SE) | --- |
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1-10-NED13 (2Q: 04:03) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Anthony Miller. OLB DeVonte Holloman defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Hunt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| --- | RCB F.Mutzel | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-NED13 (2Q: 03:56) Andy Dalton pass was intended for WR Jordan Matthews and was intercepted by S Fernando Mutzel at the NED02. The interception was returned 39 yards. Tackled by Jordan Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE M.Hunt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | --- | MLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| --- | RCB F.Mutzel | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB D.McCourty | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG E.Muir |
| --- | SS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| --- | FS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED41 (2Q: 03:44) Jimmy Garoppolo sacked by DE Robert Nkemdiche for a loss of 11 yards. Sack allowed by Dion Dawkins.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Garoppolo |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE C.Fleener | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WILB T.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| --- | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| --- | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-21-NED30 (2Q: 03:23) G Garoppolo pass completed to FB Erick Harness for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Eddie Jackson, assisted by CB Carter Meister. Harness gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Garoppolo |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) O.Beckham | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.White | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB E.Harness | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | --- |
|
3-13-NED38 (2Q: 03:03) G Garoppolo pass was intended for WR Odell Beckham and was intercepted by CB Ivan Kassulke at the MIN20. Tackled by Odell Beckham.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Garoppolo |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT O.Beckham | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | WLB A.Shea | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| --- | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 02:51) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Johnnie Whalen, assisted by DE Margus Hunt. OLB DeVonte Holloman knocked down Earnest Muir to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE M.Hunt | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Humphrey |
| +++ | WLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB D.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Muir |
| --- | SS L.Webb | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-MIN21 (2Q: 02:21) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Devin McCourty, assisted by ILB Luke Kuechly.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| --- | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | RDE H.Glover | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Matthews |
| +++ | WLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS D.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| --- | FS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
3-13-MIN17 (2Q: 02:00) Ryan Finley pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Jordan Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE H.Glover | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Muir |
| --- | SS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-13-MIN17 (2Q: 01:54) Bryan Anger punted 60 yards. Odell Beckham returned the kick 15 yards to the NED38. Tackled by Jordan Sanford. |
1-10-NED38 (2Q: 01:47) Jimmy Garoppolo pass completed to WR Jalen Hurd for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Carter Meister. Hurd gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Garoppolo |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE I.Thomas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT O.Beckham | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-NED44 (2Q: 01:29) Jimmy Garoppolo pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Mike Gesicki. CB Carter Meister knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Garoppolo |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.White | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Fleener | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| --- | RCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-NED44 (2Q: 01:24) G Garoppolo pass completed to TE Mike Gesicki for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Jordan Sanford.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Garoppolo |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Gesicki | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Fleener | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Shea | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN45 (2Q: 01:05) Jimmy Garoppolo scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Ivan Kassulke.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Garoppolo |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.White | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT O.Beckham | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Shea | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-MIN39 (2Q: 00:40) G Garoppolo pass was dropped by WR Calvin Ridley.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB J.Garoppolo |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Mueller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB H.Freeman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Hayden | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | DB J.Sanford | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-MIN39 (2Q: 00:34) Jimmy Garoppolo pass completed to RB Bernard Cothran for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Leonard McDaniel. Minnesota's Eddie Jackson was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hamstring injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Garoppolo |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT G.Gaines | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT O.Beckham | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Freeman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Hayden | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | RCB E.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | DB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS A.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN28 (2Q: 00:28) Jimmy Garoppolo scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Carter Meister and assisted by DT Jordan Phillips.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Garoppolo |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Fleener | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| --- | NB L.McDaniel | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| --- | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| New England called a time out. |
| 2-2-MIN20 (2Q: 00:03) Clifton Wickham attempted a 37 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 20, New England 10 |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Cody Parkey kicked off 56 yards from the MIN35. Calvin Ridley returned the ball 23 yards to the NED32. Tackled by Antonio Woodard. |
1-10-NED32 (3Q: 14:28) Jimmy Garoppolo pass was intended for FB Erick Harness and was intercepted by OLB Jordan Sanford at the NED46. Tackled by Erick Harness.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Garoppolo |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Ridley | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Mueller | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RB J.White | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB E.Harness | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WLB A.Shea | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT O.Brown |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Dawkins |
| --- | RCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB C.Meister | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG I.Asiata |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Ross |
| --- | FS T.Rodgers | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED46 (3Q: 14:18) Ryan Finley pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Margus Hunt. Matthews gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE H.Glover | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | SLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | --- | | TE M.Martineau | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | --- | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB M.Hunt | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | --- | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS G.Barrett | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
1-10-NED35 (3Q: 13:46) Play-Action. Ryan Finley sacked by DE Johnnie Whalen for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Ethan Pocic.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE H.Glover | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| --- | RCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| --- | NB L.Webb | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| --- | FS D.McCourty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-NED40 (3Q: 13:12) Ryan Finley sacked by DE Johnnie Whalen for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Ethan Pocic.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE H.Glover | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Holloman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | LCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| --- | NB L.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| --- | SS G.Barrett | Short Zone | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| --- | FS D.McCourty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-18-NED43 (3Q: 12:32) Ryan Finley pass completed to WR Dennis Humphrey for 27 yards. Tackled by S Ladarius Webb. Humphrey gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Matthews | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE H.Glover | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Deep Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Singletary | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB F.Mutzel | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | RCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | NB L.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | DB D.McCourty | Short Zone | --- | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS D.Holloman | Deep Zone | --- | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED16 (3Q: 11:52) Ryan Finley scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Jarran Reed.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Protect | --- | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE H.Glover | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Holloman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB F.Mutzel | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB L.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS D.McCourty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-NED08 (3Q: 11:17) Ryan Finley pass completed to RB Ameer Abdullah for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB DeVonte Holloman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Martineau | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Phillips | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Glover | Rush Passer | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Holloman | Rush Passer | +++ | | FB G.Fox | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB L.Kuechly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | MLB M.Hunt | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | WLB F.Mutzel | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB L.Webb | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Bump and Run | +++ |
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1-2-NED02 (3Q: 10:34) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Raul Burkhammer.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE A.Horton | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB H.Glover | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Fox |
| +++ | MLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB M.Hunt | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-1-NED01 (3Q: 10:06) Ryan Finley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jordan Matthews. ILB Luke Kuechly defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Glover | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Holloman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Protect | --- | SLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | MLB M.Hunt | Short Zone | --- | | LG J.Looney |
| --- | WLB F.Mutzel | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB L.Webb | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Bump and Run | +++ |
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3-1-NED01 (3Q: 09:59) Ryan Finley pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Ameer Abdullah. OLB Harris Glover hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Glover | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Holloman | Rush Passer | +++ | | FB G.Fox | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | MLB M.Hunt | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | WLB F.Mutzel | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB L.Webb | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Bump and Run | +++ |
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| 4-1-NED01 (3Q: 09:55) Cody Parkey attempted a 18 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 23, New England 10 |
| (3Q: 09:50) Cody Parkey kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-NED25 (3Q: 09:50) Jimmy Garoppolo kept the ball, running inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Robert Nkemdiche.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Garoppolo | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE I.Thomas |
| +++ | RDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB J.White |
| +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | FB E.Harness |
| +++ | WILB T.Rodgers | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Brown |
| +++ | WLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | RG I.Asiata |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | In Box | +++ | | RT A.Ross |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-NED25 (3Q: 09:16) Jimmy Garoppolo pass completed to WR Odell Beckham for 5 yards. Tackled by S Leonard McDaniel. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Garoppolo |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE I.Thomas | Protect | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Fleener | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Beckham | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.White | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB E.Harness | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB T.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Brown |
| +++ | WLB A.Shea | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | --- | | RG I.Asiata |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Ross |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-5-NED30 (3Q: 08:33) PENALTY: C Donovan Berg of New England was called for a False Start. |
3-10-NED25 (3Q: 08:28) Jimmy Garoppolo pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Calvin Ridley. DE Robert Nkemdiche hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Garoppolo |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE I.Thomas | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.White | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Fleener | Protect | --- | WILB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Brown |
| --- | WLB L.Collins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | LCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG I.Asiata |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Ross |
| +++ | FS T.Rodgers | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-NED25 (3Q: 08:20) Jeff Locke punted 51 yards. Anthony Miller returned the kick 8 yards to the MIN32. Tackled by DeVonte Holloman. |
1-10-MIN32 (3Q: 08:09) Play-Action. Ryan Finley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dennis Humphrey. OLB Harris Glover hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE H.Glover | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB M.Hunt | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB F.Mutzel | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB J.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| --- | SS L.Webb | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS G.Barrett | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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2-10-MIN32 (3Q: 08:01) Ryan Finley pass completed to WR Dennis Humphrey for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Raul Burkhammer. Humphrey gained 13 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: DT Jarran Reed of New England was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE H.Glover | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | SLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB M.Hunt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | --- | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS G.Barrett | Double X(SE) | --- |
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1-10-MIN43 (3Q: 07:54) Ameer Abdullah ran around right end for 16 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Luke Kuechly. Key block delivered by Nathan Haight.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE H.Glover | In Box | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS D.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NED41 (3Q: 07:18) Ryan Finley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jordan Matthews. OLB Harris Glover hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Glover | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB L.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS D.McCourty | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-NED41 (3Q: 07:13) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Raul Burkhammer. Key block delivered by Nathan Haight.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE H.Glover | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | In Box | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS D.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-2-NED33 (3Q: 06:43) Ameer Abdullah ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Raul Burkhammer, assisted by OLB DeVonte Holloman. Key block delivered by Nathan Haight.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE H.Glover | In Box | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Fox |
| +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB M.Hunt | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NED29 (3Q: 06:06) Ameer Abdullah ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Raul Burkhammer. Key block delivered by Braden Smith.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE H.Glover | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Holloman | In Box | --- | | FB G.Fox |
| +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB M.Hunt | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | In Box | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-NED24 (3Q: 05:30) Ameer Abdullah ran a draw inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Fernando Mutzel. Key block delivered by Joe Looney.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | --- | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE H.Glover | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS D.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NED19 (3Q: 04:46) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Johnnie Whalen.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| --- | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE H.Glover | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Fox |
| +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB M.Hunt | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-NED15 (3Q: 04:01) Ameer Abdullah ran a draw inside the right guard for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Luke Kuechly. Key block delivered by Braden Smith. Smith ran over Jarran Reed to set up the play. PENALTY: OLB Harris Glover of New England was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE H.Glover | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Out of Box | --- | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS D.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 1-2-NED02 (3Q: 03:54) PENALTY: WR Dennis Humphrey of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-7-NED07 (3Q: 03:50) Ryan Finley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dennis Humphrey. DE Johnnie Whalen drove right through Brandon Shell to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Glover | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | LCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB L.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| --- | FS D.McCourty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-7-NED07 (3Q: 03:44) PENALTY: WR Dennis Humphrey of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
2-12-NED12 (3Q: 03:34) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Harris Glover, assisted by DT Jarran Reed. Key block delivered by Ethan Pocic.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE H.Glover | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Out of Box | --- | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS D.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-NED01 (3Q: 02:51) Ryan Finley pass completed to WR Anthony Miller for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 29, New England 10
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Smith | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Glover | Rush Passer | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Holloman | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | MLB M.Hunt | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | WLB F.Mutzel | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB L.Webb | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 02:51) Extra point by Cody Parkey was good. Minnesota 30, New England 10 |
| (3Q: 02:43) Cody Parkey kicked off 72 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-NED25 (3Q: 02:43) Jimmy Garoppolo pass completed to WR Calvin Ridley for 26 yards. Tackled by S Leonard McDaniel. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Ridley gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Garoppolo |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE I.Thomas | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RB J.White | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Mueller | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB A.Shea | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT O.Brown |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | --- | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB C.Meister | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG I.Asiata |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT A.Ross |
| +++ | FS T.Rodgers | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN49 (3Q: 02:07) Play-Action. Jimmy Garoppolo pass was intended for RB James White and was intercepted by CB Carter Meister at the MIN43. The interception was returned 57 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 36, New England 10
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Garoppolo |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE I.Thomas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.White | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Harness | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB T.Rodgers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT O.Brown |
| --- | WLB A.Shea | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| --- | RCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG I.Asiata |
| --- | SS C.Meister | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Ross |
| --- | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 02:07) Extra point by Cody Parkey was good. Minnesota 37, New England 10 |
| (3Q: 01:54) Cody Parkey kicked off 68 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-NED25 (3Q: 01:54) James White ran a draw inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Abel Shea. Key block delivered by Isaac Asiata.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Garoppolo |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | --- | | X(SE) O.Beckham |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE I.Thomas |
| +++ | RDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB J.White | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Mueller |
| +++ | WLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Brown |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | | RG I.Asiata |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | In Box | +++ | | RT A.Ross |
| +++ | FS T.Rodgers | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-NED30 (3Q: 01:18) G Garoppolo pass completed to WR Odell Beckham for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Travis Rodgers, assisted by ILB Arthur Brown. Beckham gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Garoppolo |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE I.Thomas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.White | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Mueller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB A.Shea | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT O.Brown |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB C.Meister | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG I.Asiata |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Ross |
| +++ | FS T.Rodgers | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED39 (3Q: 00:52) Jimmy Garoppolo pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Erick Harness. DT Donald Foster hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Garoppolo |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE I.Thomas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.White | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Harness | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB T.Rodgers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT O.Brown |
| +++ | WLB A.Shea | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Dawkins |
| --- | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG I.Asiata |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Ross |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NED39 (3Q: 00:46) Jimmy Garoppolo pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Ian Thomas. DE Robert Nkemdiche drove right through Isaac Asiata to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Garoppolo |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE I.Thomas | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.White | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Fleener | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB T.Rodgers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT O.Brown |
| --- | WLB A.Shea | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Dawkins |
| --- | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG I.Asiata |
| --- | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Ross |
| --- | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | --- |
|
3-10-NED39 (3Q: 00:40) Jimmy Garoppolo sacked by DT Donald Foster for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Donovan Berg. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Jordan Sanford for 6 yards to the NED26.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Garoppolo |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE I.Thomas | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.White | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Mueller | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB A.Shea | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT O.Brown |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| --- | NB C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG I.Asiata |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Ross |
| +++ | FS T.Rodgers | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED26 (3Q: 00:24) Ameer Abdullah ran a draw inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Margus Hunt.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE H.Glover | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Fox |
| +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | WLB M.Hunt | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | In Box | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
2-8-NED24 (4Q: 15:00) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Jarran Reed.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE H.Glover | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Fox |
| +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS D.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-NED23 (4Q: 14:29) Ryan Finley pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Jonnu Smith.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE H.Glover | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB L.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| --- | FS D.McCourty | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 4-7-NED23 (4Q: 14:19) Cody Parkey attempted a 40 yard field goal and missed wide to the right. |
1-10-NED30 (4Q: 14:12) James White ran around the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Donald Foster, assisted by ILB Arthur Brown. CB Carter Meister knocked down Donovan Berg to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Garoppolo |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE I.Thomas |
| --- | RDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB J.White | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Mueller |
| +++ | WLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Brown |
| --- | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| --- | NB C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | | RG I.Asiata |
| --- | SS L.McDaniel | In Box | +++ | | RT A.Ross |
| +++ | FS T.Rodgers | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-NED28 (4Q: 13:39) Jimmy Garoppolo pass fell incomplete, intended for RB James White. CB Ivan Kassulke defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Garoppolo |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE I.Thomas | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.White | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Harness | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Brown |
| +++ | WLB A.Shea | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG I.Asiata |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Ross |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-12-NED28 (4Q: 13:33) G Garoppolo pass completed to TE Ian Thomas for 6 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins, assisted by ILB Arthur Brown.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Garoppolo |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE I.Thomas | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.White | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Mueller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Shea | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT O.Brown |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG I.Asiata |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Ross |
| +++ | FS T.Rodgers | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 4-6-NED34 (4Q: 13:04) Jeff Locke punted 48 yards. Anthony Miller returned the kick 16 yards to the MIN34. Tackled by Moe Fletcher. |
1-10-MIN34 (4Q: 12:54) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Luke Kuechly.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE H.Glover | In Box | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Fox |
| +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB M.Hunt | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-MIN36 (4Q: 12:14) Ryan Finley sacked by OLB Harris Glover for a loss of 11 yards. Sack allowed by Brandon Shell. PENALTY: S Gus Barrett of New England was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE H.Glover | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB L.Kuechly | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | LCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB L.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | --- | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS D.McCourty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN40 (4Q: 12:01) Ryan Finley pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Jordan Matthews. DT Raul Burkhammer blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE H.Glover | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB L.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS D.McCourty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN40 (4Q: 11:51) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Luke Kuechly, assisted by OLB Harris Glover.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE H.Glover | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| --- | FS D.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-MIN44 (4Q: 11:06) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Luke Kuechly, assisted by OLB Harris Glover. Key block delivered by Braden Smith.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | --- | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE H.Glover | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS D.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN50 (4Q: 10:32) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Raul Burkhammer. Key block delivered by Ethan Pocic. Pocic flattened Fernando Mutzel to ensure the play's success.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE H.Glover | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | --- | | LG J.Looney |
| --- | RCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Out of Box | --- | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS D.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-NED44 (4Q: 10:03) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Gus Barrett.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE H.Glover | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Fox |
| +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | --- | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB M.Hunt | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| --- | LCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| --- | RCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | In Box | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| --- | FS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-NED44 (4Q: 09:33) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Johnnie Whalen.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE H.Glover | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Fox |
| +++ | MLB D.Holloman | In Box | --- | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB F.Mutzel | In Box | --- | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS D.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-3-NED43 (4Q: 09:08) Bryan Anger punted 43 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-NED20 (4Q: 09:01) Jimmy Garoppolo pass completed to WR Calvin Ridley for 25 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Ridley gained 12 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Garoppolo |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE I.Thomas | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | --- | | RB J.White | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Fleener | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB T.Rodgers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT O.Brown |
| +++ | WLB A.Shea | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG I.Asiata |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Ross |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED45 (4Q: 08:19) Jimmy Garoppolo pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Ian Thomas. ILB Arthur Brown knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Garoppolo |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE I.Thomas | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.White | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Fleener | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Rodgers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT O.Brown |
| +++ | WLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| --- | RCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG I.Asiata |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Ross |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NED45 (4Q: 08:12) G Garoppolo pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bruce Mueller. CB Carter Meister defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Garoppolo |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Ridley | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Mueller | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RB J.White | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB E.Harness | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB A.Shea | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT O.Brown |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB C.Meister | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG I.Asiata |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Ross |
| +++ | FS T.Rodgers | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-NED45 (4Q: 08:06) Jimmy Garoppolo pass completed to WR Calvin Ridley for -1 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins, assisted by OLB Jordan Sanford.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Garoppolo |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | --- | | TE I.Thomas | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.White | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Mueller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Shea | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT O.Brown |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB C.Meister | Short Zone | +++ | | RG I.Asiata |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Ross |
| +++ | FS T.Rodgers | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-NED44 (4Q: 07:22) Jeff Locke punted 56 yards. Touchback. PENALTY: S Landon Collins of Minnesota was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined. |
1-10-MIN20 (4Q: 07:17) Ameer Abdullah ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Luke Kuechly.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | --- | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE H.Glover | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | LCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| --- | FS D.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-MIN22 (4Q: 06:32) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Harris Glover. PENALTY: OLB DeVonte Holloman of New England was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | --- | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE H.Glover | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Holloman | In Box | --- | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| --- | FS D.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN37 (4Q: 06:21) Ameer Abdullah ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Johnnie Whalen.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE H.Glover | In Box | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Fox |
| +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB M.Hunt | In Box | --- | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | In Box | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-MIN41 (4Q: 05:36) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Fernando Mutzel. Minnesota's Joe Looney was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE H.Glover | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| --- | FS D.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-MIN42 (4Q: 04:53) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Fernando Mutzel, assisted by DT Jarran Reed. PENALTY: G Braden Smith of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE H.Glover | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| --- | RCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Smith |
| +++ | NB L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Durham |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS D.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-3-MIN44 (4Q: 04:47) Bryan Anger punted 49 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the NED07. |
1-10-NED07 (4Q: 04:40) Jimmy Garoppolo pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Calvin Ridley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Garoppolo |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE I.Thomas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.White | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Mueller | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Shea | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT O.Brown |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| --- | NB C.Meister | Short Zone | +++ | | RG I.Asiata |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Ross |
| +++ | FS T.Rodgers | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NED07 (4Q: 04:35) Jimmy Garoppolo scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Carter Meister.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB J.Garoppolo |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Ridley | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Mueller | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hurd | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB A.Shea | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Brown |
| --- | RCB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | NB C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | DB L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG I.Asiata |
| +++ | SS A.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Ross |
| +++ | FS T.Rodgers | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-NED12 (4Q: 03:53) Jimmy Garoppolo pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Bruce Mueller. DE Robert Nkemdiche blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Garoppolo |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE I.Thomas | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.White | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Mueller | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB A.Shea | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT O.Brown |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB C.Meister | Short Zone | +++ | | RG I.Asiata |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Ross |
| +++ | FS T.Rodgers | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-NED12 (4Q: 03:42) Jeff Locke punted 49 yards. Anthony Miller returned the kick 18 yards to the NED43. Tackled by Moe Fletcher. |
1-10-NED43 (4Q: 03:34) Ameer Abdullah ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Fernando Mutzel, assisted by DE Johnnie Whalen.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE H.Glover | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Fox |
| +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB M.Hunt | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| --- | LCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Durham |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | In Box | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-NED42 (4Q: 02:49) Ameer Abdullah ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Luke Kuechly.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE H.Glover | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Fox |
| +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB M.Hunt | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | LCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Durham |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | In Box | +++ | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-NED35 (4Q: 02:02) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Jarran Reed, assisted by OLB DeVonte Holloman.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE H.Glover | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | LCB M.Hunt | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Smith |
| +++ | NB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Durham |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Out of Box | --- | | RT N.Haight |
| +++ | FS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| 4-1-NED34 (4Q: 01:54) Cody Parkey attempted a 51 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 40, New England 10 |
| (4Q: 01:46) Cody Parkey kicked off 70 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-NED25 (4Q: 01:46) G Garoppolo sacked by DT Eddie Vanderdoes and DE Robert Nkemdiche for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Orlando Brown.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB J.Garoppolo |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE I.Thomas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.White | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB A.Shea | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Mueller | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Brown |
| --- | RCB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | NB C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| --- | DB L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG I.Asiata |
| +++ | SS A.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Ross |
| --- | FS T.Rodgers | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-NED20 (4Q: 01:24) Jimmy Garoppolo pass completed to TE Coby Fleener for 13 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins. Fleener gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Garoppolo |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) O.Beckham | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE I.Thomas | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.White | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Shea | Blitz Passer | --- | | TE C.Fleener | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB L.Collins | Short Zone | --- | | LT O.Brown |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | NB C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | DB L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | --- | | RG I.Asiata |
| +++ | SS A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Ross |
| +++ | FS T.Rodgers | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-NED33 (4Q: 00:39) James White ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown, assisted by OLB Abel Shea. Key block delivered by Dion Dawkins.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Garoppolo |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE I.Thomas |
| +++ | RDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB J.White | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB A.Shea | In Box | --- | | SLOT B.Mueller |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | LT O.Brown |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | NB C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | DB L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ | | RG I.Asiata |
| +++ | SS A.Brown | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Ross |
| +++ | FS T.Rodgers | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 40, New England Patriots 10 |