| Played in Pittsburgh, PA, weather: 46 degrees, fair, calm. |
| Pittsburgh won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Cody Parkey kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (1Q: 15:00) James Conner ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Rufus Wynn, assisted by ILB Willie Bayer.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | NT G.Gaines | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| +++ | WILB W.Bayer | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-PIT24 (1Q: 14:18) Play-Action. Cam Newton sacked by OLB Jordan Sanford for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Jake Fisher.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT G.Gaines | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Protect | --- | WILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| --- | FS R.Wynn | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-17-PIT18 (1Q: 13:37) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Malachi Cybulski for 9 yards. Tackled by S Leonard McDaniel.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB E.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB C.Meister | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB L.McDaniel | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS N.Nelson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-8-PIT27 (1Q: 12:50) Drew Kaser punted 53 yards. Dennis Humphrey returned the kick 3 yards to the MIN23. Tackled by Butch Esslinger. |
1-10-MIN23 (1Q: 12:39) Gabriel Fox ran a reverse around right end for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Corn Elder. Key block delivered by Ethan Pocic.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary |
| +++ | RDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Fox | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Daniels |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | NB D.Bush | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | DB R.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN34 (1Q: 12:12) Gabriel Fox ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Jacob Eckman.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Robbins |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-MIN33 (1Q: 11:41) Nick Chubb ran inside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Vita Vea. Key block delivered by Braden Smith.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| --- | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-2-MIN42 (1Q: 11:17) Nick Chubb ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Jonas Mouton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE D.Lofton | In Box | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary |
| +++ | WLB J.Mouton | Spy | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB R.Shazier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS E.Wolff | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-1-MIN43 (1Q: 10:36) Bryan Anger punted 50 yards. Silas Ellard returned the kick 9 yards to the PIT16. Tackled by Cornell Rocha. |
1-10-PIT16 (1Q: 10:26) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Carter Meister, assisted by S Leonard McDaniel.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Bump and Run | --- | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS N.Nelson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-1-PIT25 (1Q: 09:43) Cam Newton sacked by OLB Jordan Sanford for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Jake Fisher.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| --- | SS N.Nelson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| --- | FS L.Collins | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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3-10-PIT16 (1Q: 09:14) Cam Newton pass completed to WR D. K. Metcalf for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Eddie Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | --- | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB T.Rodgers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS N.Nelson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT31 (1Q: 08:39) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to TE Malachi Cybulski for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Eddie Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT G.Gaines | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | --- | | TE M.Cybulski | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Bump and Run | --- | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Bump and Run | --- | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Wynn | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT46 (1Q: 08:08) James Conner ran a draw inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Leonard McDaniel, assisted by ILB Arthur Brown. Key block delivered by Bernard Candelaria.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | --- | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS N.Nelson | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-MIN49 (1Q: 07:30) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Malachi Cybulski for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Carter Meister, assisted by S Landon Collins. Cybulski gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT G.Gaines | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Wynn | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-MIN38 (1Q: 06:55) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Allen Garrison for 22 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Eddie Jackson. PENALTY: S Landon Collins of Minnesota was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Gaines | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | --- | | TE M.Cybulski | Protect | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Wynn | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-MIN16 (1Q: 06:42) James Conner ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Nick Nelson, assisted by DT Eddie Vanderdoes.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | --- | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | --- | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS N.Nelson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-MIN14 (1Q: 06:14) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB James Conner. OLB Abel Shea defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT G.Gaines | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.Horiszny | Protect | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Wynn | Bump and Run | +++ |
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3-8-MIN14 (1Q: 06:04) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass was intended for WR D. K. Metcalf and was intercepted by S Nick Nelson in the end zone. Touchback.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| --- | FS N.Nelson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN20 (1Q: 05:54) Gabriel Fox ran a reverse around right end for 23 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones. Key block delivered by Braden Smith. Smith flattened Devin Bush to ensure the play's success.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Fox | Ball Carrier | +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Daniels |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | NB D.Bush | Out of Box | --- | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | DB R.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN43 (1Q: 05:17) Play-Action. Ryan Finley pass completed to WR Devin Singletary for 18 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters. Singletary gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | --- | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT39 (1Q: 04:50) Nick Chubb ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Devin Bush, assisted by DE Jacob Eckman. Key block delivered by Alexis Durham.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | --- | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | --- | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-PIT34 (1Q: 04:23) Nick Chubb ran inside the left tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by S Duron Harmon, assisted by DT Takkarist McKinley. Key block delivered by Clothesline Francis.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | --- | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | --- | | RB N.Chubb | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 1-10-PIT20 (1Q: 03:58) PENALTY: T Clothesline Francis of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-15-PIT25 (1Q: 03:48) Play-Action. Ryan Finley sacked by DT Takkarist McKinley and DT Vita Vea for a loss of 12 yards. Sack allowed by Alexis Durham. PENALTY: OLB Devin Bush of Pittsburgh was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | WLB D.Bush | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| --- | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| --- | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT20 (1Q: 03:35) Nick Chubb ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt, assisted by S Marcus Peters.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| --- | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-PIT20 (1Q: 02:55) Ryan Finley pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Gabriel Fox. DE Marcus Cusano hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: S Jaquiski Tartt of Pittsburgh was called for Illegal Contact.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Robbins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| --- | NB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| --- | SS J.Tartt | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT15 (1Q: 02:48) Play-Action. Ryan Finley pass completed to TE Cornell Rocha for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Cyrus Jones.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Rocha | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Protect | --- | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.McGee | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | --- | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-PIT06 (1Q: 02:09) Nick Chubb ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Marcus Cusano. Key block delivered by Brandon Shell.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | --- | | RB N.Chubb | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-3-PIT03 (1Q: 01:25) Ryan Finley pass completed to TE Jonnu Smith for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Rod Mirer, assisted by OLB Ray Jones.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE C.Rocha | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| --- | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-PIT04 (1Q: 00:52) Chandler Estrada ran around left end for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Alexis Durham. Minnesota 6, Pittsburgh 0
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Rocha |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | TE B.McGee |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Estrada | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Robbins |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | --- | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 00:52) Extra point by Cody Parkey was good. Minnesota 7, Pittsburgh 0 |
| (1Q: 00:42) Cody Parkey kicked off 73 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (1Q: 00:42) James Conner ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| --- | LCB E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS N.Nelson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| --- | FS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-PIT23 (1Q: 00:10) Cam Newton pass was dropped by TE Malachi Cybulski.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT G.Gaines | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Wynn | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-12-PIT23 (1Q: 00:05) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rashad Greene. OLB Travis Rodgers defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB T.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| --- | FS N.Nelson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
| 4-12-PIT23 (2Q: 15:00) Drew Kaser punted 39 yards. Dennis Humphrey returned the kick 7 yards to the MIN45. Tackled by Bernard Candelaria. |
1-10-MIN45 (2Q: 14:51) Ryan Finley scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Cyrus Jones.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Baker | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-PIT50 (2Q: 14:24) Play-Action. Ryan Finley sacked by DE Jacob Eckman for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Clothesline Francis.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | MLB J.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Humphrey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| --- | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-12-MIN43 (2Q: 13:52) Ryan Finley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jordan Matthews. CB Cyrus Jones hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| --- | NB C.Elder | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| --- | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-12-MIN43 (2Q: 13:45) Bryan Anger punted 44 yards. Silas Ellard returned the kick 3 yards to the PIT16. PENALTY: S Duron Harmon of Pittsburgh was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-PIT07 (2Q: 13:36) Play-Action. Cam Newton sacked by DT Eddie Vanderdoes and DE Robert Nkemdiche for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Sean Bernstein.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| --- | LCB E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| --- | RCB C.Meister | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | NB L.McDaniel | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS N.Nelson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-PIT02 (2Q: 13:06) James Conner ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Jordan Sanford.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | NT G.Gaines | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| --- | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Spencer |
| --- | WILB W.Bayer | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-16-PIT01 (2Q: 12:42) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. S Landon Collins defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: CB Ivan Kassulke of Minnesota was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Protect | --- | WILB J.Sanford | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB E.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| --- | LCB C.Meister | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS N.Nelson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT06 (2Q: 12:36) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. OLB Abel Shea defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | --- | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS N.Nelson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT06 (2Q: 12:31) James Conner ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Landon Collins.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | NT G.Gaines | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Spy | --- | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| --- | FS R.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-9-PIT07 (2Q: 11:47) Cam Newton pass completed to WR D. K. Metcalf for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Travis Rodgers. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Rodgers | Double X(SE) | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB E.Jackson | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB C.Meister | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB L.McDaniel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS N.Nelson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT19 (2Q: 11:04) Cam Newton pass completed to WR D. K. Metcalf for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Abel Shea. Metcalf gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS N.Nelson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT33 (2Q: 10:31) James Conner ran inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Eddie Vanderdoes.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| --- | SS N.Nelson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| --- | FS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-PIT29 (2Q: 10:06) Play-Action. Cam Newton sacked by OLB Jordan Sanford for a loss of 12 yards. Sack allowed by Kaleb McGary.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| --- | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Wynn | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-26-PIT17 (2Q: 09:29) Cam Newton pass completed to RB James Conner for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Donald Foster.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Spencer | Protect | +++ | WILB J.Sanford | Short Zone | --- | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB E.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB C.Meister | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB L.McDaniel | Bump and Run | --- | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS N.Nelson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-20-PIT23 (2Q: 08:59) Drew Kaser punted 55 yards. Dennis Humphrey returned the kick -2 yards to the MIN20. Tackled by Bernard Candelaria. |
1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 08:52) Nick Chubb ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt, assisted by S Duron Harmon. Key block delivered by Ethan Pocic. PENALTY: DT Takkarist McKinley of Pittsburgh was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | --- | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Humphrey |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | --- | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 08:41) Nick Chubb ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Daniels |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| --- | NB D.Bush | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | DB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-MIN27 (2Q: 08:01) Nick Chubb ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| --- | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-MIN32 (2Q: 07:28) Ryan Finley pass was dropped by WR Devin Singletary.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Daniels | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | NB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | DB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| --- | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-MIN32 (2Q: 07:22) Bryan Anger punted 42 yards. Silas Ellard returned the kick 7 yards to the PIT33. Tackled by Chandler Estrada. |
1-10-PIT33 (2Q: 07:11) James Conner ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Abel Shea, assisted by S Rufus Wynn.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | NT G.Gaines | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| --- | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| --- | WILB T.Rodgers | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| --- | SS L.Collins | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-PIT32 (2Q: 06:30) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Malachi Cybulski. OLB Jordan Sanford hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Spencer | Protect | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| --- | LCB E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Wynn | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-11-PIT32 (2Q: 06:24) Cam Newton pass completed to WR D. K. Metcalf for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Carter Meister. Metcalf gained 19 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS N.Nelson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN49 (2Q: 05:57) Cam Newton pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Will Fuller. DT Donald Foster blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT G.Gaines | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Wynn | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN49 (2Q: 05:51) James Conner ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Willie Bayer.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | NT G.Gaines | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Spencer |
| +++ | WILB W.Bayer | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-8-MIN47 (2Q: 05:16) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Allen Garrison for 2 yards. Tackled by S Nick Nelson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB T.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS N.Nelson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-MIN45 (2Q: 04:50) Drew Kaser punted 45 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 04:43) Nick Chubb ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Takkarist McKinley. Key block delivered by Clothesline Francis.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | --- | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | --- | | TE C.Rocha |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | --- | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-MIN25 (2Q: 04:19) Gabriel Fox ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Devin Bush, assisted by OLB Rod Mirer.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Robbins |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Spy | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-4-MIN26 (2Q: 03:35) Ryan Finley pass completed to TE Jonnu Smith for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Rod Mirer.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Smith | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Humphrey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-MIN29 (2Q: 03:00) Bryan Anger punted 35 yards. Silas Ellard returned the kick 13 yards to the PIT49. Tackled by Gabriel Fox. |
1-10-PIT49 (2Q: 02:53) Cam Newton pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR D. K. Metcalf. DE Robert Nkemdiche blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS N.Nelson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT49 (2Q: 02:43) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to TE Allen Garrison for 21 yards. Tackled by S Rufus Wynn. Garrison gained 6 yards after the catch. PENALTY: T Kaleb McGary of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT G.Gaines | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB M.Spencer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| --- | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Wynn | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-20-PIT39 (2Q: 02:28) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Silas Ellard for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Travis Rodgers.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB H.Freeman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | WLB T.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Ellard | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | DB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS N.Nelson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-12-PIT47 (2Q: 02:04) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Travis Rodgers.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Protect | +++ | WILB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB E.Jackson | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB C.Meister | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS N.Nelson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| 4-11-PIT48 (2Q: 01:55) Drew Kaser punted 52 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 01:50) Play-Action. Ryan Finley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Anthony Miller. DT Vita Vea hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN20 (2Q: 01:43) Gabriel Fox ran a reverse around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary |
| +++ | RDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Fox | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Daniels |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | NB D.Bush | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | DB R.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| --- | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 3-3-MIN27 (2Q: 01:03) PENALTY: G Braden Smith of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
3-8-MIN22 (2Q: 01:03) Ryan Finley pass completed to WR Devin Singletary for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Corn Elder. PENALTY: DE Leonardo Tarpley of Pittsburgh was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | --- | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | --- | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Blitz Passer | --- | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-MIN27 (2Q: 01:03) Play-Action. Ryan Finley pass completed to WR Devin Singletary for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Rod Mirer.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Smith | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | --- | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN31 (2Q: 00:58) Play-Action. Ryan Finley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devin Singletary. ILB Reggie Ragland defended the pass. PENALTY: S Marcus Peters of Pittsburgh was called for Illegal Contact.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Protect | --- | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | --- | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN36 (2Q: 00:48) Ryan Finley pass completed to WR Anthony Miller for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Devin Bush.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Miller | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| --- | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
2-4-MIN42 (2Q: 00:36) Ryan Finley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dennis Humphrey. S Jaquiski Tartt defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Protect | --- | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Protect | --- | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Humphrey | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
3-4-MIN42 (2Q: 00:27) Play-Action. Ryan Finley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jordan Matthews. S Jaquiski Tartt defended the pass. PENALTY: WR Jordan Matthews of Minnesota was called for an Illegal Formation. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| --- | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-MIN42 (2Q: 00:27) Bryan Anger punted 49 yards. Silas Ellard returned the kick 4 yards to the PIT13. Tackled by Gabriel Fox. |
| 1-10-PIT13 (2Q: 00:19) Cam Newton dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Ryan Succop kicked off 66 yards from the PIT35. Bobby Welch returned the ball 29 yards to the MIN28. Tackled by Bernard Candelaria. |
1-10-MIN28 (3Q: 14:26) Ryan Finley pass completed to WR Devin Singletary for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Cyrus Jones. Singletary gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-MIN37 (3Q: 13:53) Ryan Finley sacked by DT Vita Vea and DE Leonardo Tarpley for a loss of 6 yards. Vea ran right past Ethan Pocic and knocked down the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT G.Fox | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Humphrey | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Daniels | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | NB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| --- | DB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| --- | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-MIN31 (3Q: 13:19) Ryan Finley pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jonnu Smith. S Jaquiski Tartt knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Singletary | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-MIN31 (3Q: 13:13) Bryan Anger punted 50 yards. Silas Ellard returned the kick -1 yards to the PIT18. Tackled by Abel Shea. |
1-10-PIT18 (3Q: 13:06) James Conner ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Jordan Sanford.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | NT G.Gaines | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| +++ | WILB W.Bayer | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| --- | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| --- | LCB E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-PIT20 (3Q: 12:25) James Conner ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Abel Shea, assisted by ILB Arthur Brown.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | --- | | SLOT R.Greene |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| --- | LCB E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS N.Nelson | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-PIT26 (3Q: 11:44) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR D. K. Metcalf. OLB Hayden Freeman defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB H.Freeman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB A.Brown | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB M.Spencer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS R.Wynn | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS N.Nelson | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| 4-2-PIT26 (3Q: 11:39) Drew Kaser punted 37 yards. Dennis Humphrey called for a fair catch at the MIN37. |
1-10-MIN37 (3Q: 11:29) Nick Chubb ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Devin Bush, assisted by DT Takkarist McKinley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE D.Lofton | In Box | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| --- | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-MIN39 (3Q: 10:52) Play-Action. Ryan Finley sacked by DT Vita Vea for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Clothesline Francis.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Humphrey | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| --- | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| --- | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-17-MIN30 (3Q: 10:09) Ryan Finley scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Cyrus Jones.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Humphrey | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-12-MIN35 (3Q: 09:28) Bryan Anger punted 53 yards. Silas Ellard returned the kick 9 yards to the PIT21. Tackled by Abel Shea. |
1-10-PIT21 (3Q: 09:20) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. DT Jordan Phillips hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| --- | LCB E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| --- | SS N.Nelson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| --- | FS L.Collins | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT21 (3Q: 09:10) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Malachi Cybulski. DT Jordan Phillips hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: TE Allen Garrison of Pittsburgh was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Gaines | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | RCB C.Meister | Spy on QB | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| --- | FS R.Wynn | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-20-PIT11 (3Q: 09:01) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass was dropped by WR Will Fuller.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB T.Rodgers | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Protect | --- | WILB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB E.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB C.Meister | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB L.McDaniel | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| --- | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS N.Nelson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-20-PIT11 (3Q: 08:56) Drew Kaser punted 38 yards. Dennis Humphrey returned the kick 7 yards to the PIT42. Tackled by Kaleb McGary. |
1-10-PIT42 (3Q: 08:49) Chandler Estrada ran outside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt. Key block delivered by Braden Smith.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | --- | | TE C.Rocha |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | --- | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Estrada | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Robbins |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | --- | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | --- | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT32 (3Q: 08:11) Gabriel Fox ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Robbins |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-PIT29 (3Q: 07:38) Gabriel Fox ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Takkarist McKinley.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Rocha |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | TE B.McGee |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-4-PIT26 (3Q: 06:54) Gabriel Fox ran around the left tackle for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Corn Elder. Key block delivered by Alexis Durham. Durham ran over Jacob Eckman to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | --- | | TE C.Rocha |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | --- | | RB G.Fox | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | TE B.McGee |
| +++ | MLB R.Jones | Spy | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB M.Peters | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-8-PIT08 (3Q: 06:18) Ryan Finley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Anthony Miller. DT Vita Vea simply tossed Brandon Shell aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: C Alexis Durham of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Robbins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| --- | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| --- | NB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-18-PIT18 (3Q: 06:08) Ryan Finley pass completed to WR Anthony Miller for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Reggie Ragland, assisted by S Marcus Peters. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Humphrey | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Robbins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-9-PIT09 (3Q: 05:21) Gabriel Fox ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Devin Bush, assisted by DT Takkarist McKinley.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | --- | | RB G.Fox | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Robbins |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-6-PIT06 (3Q: 04:40) Ryan Finley pass completed to WR Devin Singletary for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 13, Pittsburgh 0
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | --- | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (3Q: 04:40) Extra point by Cody Parkey was good. Minnesota 14, Pittsburgh 0 |
| (3Q: 04:33) Cody Parkey kicked off 69 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (3Q: 04:33) James Conner ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Jordan Phillips, assisted by DT Eddie Vanderdoes.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | NB L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS N.Nelson | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-PIT24 (3Q: 03:51) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. DE Robert Nkemdiche hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Protect | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Wynn | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-11-PIT24 (3Q: 03:45) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rashad Greene. S Leonard McDaniel defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB T.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Short Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS N.Nelson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-11-PIT24 (3Q: 03:38) Drew Kaser punted 47 yards. Dennis Humphrey returned the kick 6 yards to the MIN35. Tackled by Kaleb McGary. |
1-10-MIN35 (3Q: 03:28) Play-Action. Ryan Finley pass was dropped by WR Anthony Miller. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Rocha | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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2-10-MIN35 (3Q: 03:20) Nick Chubb ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Cyrus Jones, assisted by DE Marcus Cusano.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | --- | | TE J.Smith |
| --- | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| --- | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| --- | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-4-MIN41 (3Q: 02:41) Play-Action. Ryan Finley pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Anthony Miller.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Rocha | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-4-MIN41 (3Q: 02:37) Bryan Anger punted 59 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT20 (3Q: 02:32) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rashad Greene. OLB Abel Shea defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS N.Nelson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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2-10-PIT20 (3Q: 02:24) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Malachi Cybulski for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown, assisted by S Landon Collins.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Greene | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT G.Gaines | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Wynn | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-PIT28 (3Q: 01:57) James Conner ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Willie Bayer. Key block delivered by Sean Bernstein.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB H.Freeman | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Spy | +++ | | FB M.Spencer |
| +++ | WILB W.Bayer | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS R.Wynn | Out of Box | --- | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS N.Nelson | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT33 (3Q: 01:12) Cam Newton pass completed to WR D. K. Metcalf for 2 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins. Metcalf gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS N.Nelson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-8-PIT35 (3Q: 00:33) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to TE Malachi Cybulski for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Carter Meister, assisted by ILB Willie Bayer. PENALTY: C Sean Bernstein of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT G.Gaines | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| --- | LCB E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Wynn | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-18-PIT25 (3Q: 00:26) James Conner ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Eddie Jackson, assisted by S Nick Nelson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | --- | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | NB L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS N.Nelson | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
3-12-PIT31 (4Q: 15:00) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Rashad Greene for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Abel Shea.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB T.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| --- | FS N.Nelson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-PIT39 (4Q: 14:15) Drew Kaser punted 46 yards. Dennis Humphrey returned the kick 13 yards to the MIN28. Tackled by Kaleb McGary. |
1-10-MIN28 (4Q: 14:05) Gabriel Fox ran a draw inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Norm Witt.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Robbins |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | --- | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-MIN31 (4Q: 13:21) Ryan Finley pass completed to TE Jonnu Smith for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Jacob Eckman.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | --- | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-MIN41 (4Q: 12:43) Gabriel Fox ran a reverse around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Jacob Eckman, assisted by S Marcus Peters. Key block delivered by Alexis Durham.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Fox | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Rocha |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | --- | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | --- | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-MIN47 (4Q: 12:15) Gabriel Fox ran a reverse around left end for -7 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| --- | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Fox | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Rocha |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| --- | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| --- | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-11-MIN40 (4Q: 11:37) Play-Action. Ryan Finley pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Jordan Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Humphrey | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-MIN40 (4Q: 11:30) Bryan Anger punted 59 yards. The ball was downed at the PIT01. |
| 1-10-PIT01 (4Q: 11:20) PENALTY: T Connor McGovern of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
1-10-PIT01 (4Q: 11:16) James Conner ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Jordan Sanford, assisted by CB Carter Meister.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | --- | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS N.Nelson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-PIT02 (4Q: 10:36) James Conner ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Abel Shea. DT Greg Gaines crushed Connor McGovern to wreck the play.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| +++ | NT G.Gaines | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Horiszny |
| +++ | WILB W.Bayer | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| --- | SS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-PIT05 (4Q: 09:55) Cam Newton pass completed to WR D. K. Metcalf for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Abel Shea.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Short Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | --- | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS N.Nelson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT20 (4Q: 09:31) James Conner ran around right end for 3 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Willie Bayer, assisted by S Landon Collins.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | NT G.Gaines | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| +++ | WILB W.Bayer | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-PIT23 (4Q: 08:56) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 18 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins, assisted by ILB Willie Bayer. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Fuller gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB M.Spencer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | --- | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Bump and Run | --- | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Wynn | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT41 (4Q: 08:11) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Malachi Cybulski. CB Eddie Jackson defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB H.Freeman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Wynn | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT41 (4Q: 08:05) James Conner ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Robert Nkemdiche. DT Jordan Phillips knocked down Jake Fisher to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | NT G.Gaines | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| --- | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Spy | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| --- | FS R.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-PIT41 (4Q: 07:29) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. DE Robert Nkemdiche simply tossed Connor McGovern aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| --- | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS N.Nelson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-PIT41 (4Q: 07:23) Drew Kaser punted 55 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN04. |
1-10-MIN04 (4Q: 07:14) Nick Chubb ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Vita Vea, assisted by S Jaquiski Tartt.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE D.Lofton | In Box | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Humphrey |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| --- | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-MIN02 (4Q: 06:29) Play-Action. Ryan Finley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Anthony Miller. OLB Ray Jones hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: S Jaquiski Tartt of Pittsburgh was called for Illegal Contact.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Rocha | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN07 (4Q: 06:18) Ryan Finley pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jonnu Smith. CB Cyrus Jones defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN07 (4Q: 06:10) Play-Action. Ryan Finley pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Bucky McGee. DE Marcus Cusano hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Rocha | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.McGee | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-MIN07 (4Q: 06:04) Play-Action. Ryan Finley pass completed to WR Devin Singletary for 18 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Singletary gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT D.Singletary | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Robbins | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN25 (4Q: 05:21) Gabriel Fox ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Rod Mirer, assisted by DE Jacob Eckman.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | --- | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Robbins |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Spy | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| --- | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-MIN28 (4Q: 04:34) Gabriel Fox ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Jacob Eckman, assisted by DT Takkarist McKinley.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Robbins |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-MIN31 (4Q: 03:49) Ryan Finley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jordan Matthews. DT Takkarist McKinley hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Smith | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-MIN31 (4Q: 03:42) Bryan Anger punted 49 yards. Silas Ellard returned the kick 7 yards to the PIT27. Tackled by Abel Shea. |
1-10-PIT27 (4Q: 03:32) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Malachi Cybulski. S Leonard McDaniel defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Greene | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Short Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | NB L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS N.Nelson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT27 (4Q: 03:22) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. DT Eddie Vanderdoes hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Protect | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Short Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS N.Nelson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-PIT27 (4Q: 03:15) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Allen Garrison. DE Robert Nkemdiche hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB T.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Short Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS N.Nelson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-10-PIT27 (4Q: 03:09) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Allen Garrison for 15 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Abel Shea.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Protect | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Short Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS N.Nelson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT42 (4Q: 03:02) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Allen Garrison for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Carter Meister. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: G Jake Fisher of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | NB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS N.Nelson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| --- | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-20-PIT32 (4Q: 02:53) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to WR Rashad Greene for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Carter Meister.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT R.Greene | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS N.Nelson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-PIT46 (4Q: 02:29) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB James Conner. DT Jordan Phillips hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB M.Spencer | Protect | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| --- | LCB E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS N.Nelson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-PIT46 (4Q: 02:23) Cam Newton pass was intended for WR Will Fuller and was intercepted by CB Eddie Jackson at the MIN36. The interception was returned 64 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 20, Pittsburgh 0
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB T.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| --- | RCB C.Meister | Short Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| --- | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS N.Nelson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 02:23) Extra point by Cody Parkey was blocked. |
| (4Q: 02:11) Cody Parkey kicked off 63 yards from the MIN35. D. K. Metcalf returned the ball 27 yards to the PIT29. Tackled by Nick Nelson. |
1-10-PIT29 (4Q: 02:06) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. OLB Abel Shea knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Short Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS N.Nelson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-10-PIT29 (4Q: 01:58) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Malachi Cybulski. S Leonard McDaniel knocked the ball out of his grasp. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT G.Gaines | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB H.Freeman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | WLB T.Rodgers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| --- | RCB C.Meister | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Short Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | DB I.Kassulke | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| --- | FS N.Nelson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-PIT29 (4Q: 01:52) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. DT Jordan Phillips hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | NT G.Gaines | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB H.Freeman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | WLB T.Rodgers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Protect | +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Short Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | DB I.Kassulke | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| --- | FS N.Nelson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-10-PIT29 (4Q: 01:45) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Rashad Greene for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Eddie Jackson. The ball goes over on downs. PENALTY: G Jake Fisher of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB H.Freeman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | RCB C.Meister | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Short Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | DB I.Kassulke | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS N.Nelson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT31 (4Q: 01:36) Gabriel Fox ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Takkarist McKinley.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | --- | | RB G.Fox | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Robbins |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Spy | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
2-7-PIT28 (4Q: 01:25) Nick Chubb ran inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Takkarist McKinley, assisted by DE Marcus Cusano. Key block delivered by Braden Smith.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
1-10-PIT20 (4Q: 01:16) Chandler Estrada ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Rod Mirer, assisted by DT Vita Vea.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | --- | | TE C.Rocha |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE D.Lofton | In Box | --- | | RB C.Estrada | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Robbins |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| --- | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
2-7-PIT17 (4Q: 01:07) Gabriel Fox ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | --- | | RB G.Fox | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Robbins |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 3-2-PIT12 (4Q: 00:20) Ryan Finley dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 20, Pittsburgh Steelers 0 |