| Played in Minnesota, MN, weather: 42 degrees, rain, 6 mph wind. |
| Buffalo won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Justin Rohrwasser kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (1Q: 15:00) Javonte Williams ran a trap outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Rashaan Evans, assisted by DE Glenn Batchelor.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Gargac |
| +++ | NT J.Hoover | In Box | --- | | TE D.Stowers |
| +++ | RDE D.Satterfield | In Box | +++ | | TE F.Corbett |
| +++ | SLB R.Evans | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Williams | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | In Box | +++ | | FB L.Kazadi |
| +++ | WILB P.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | WLB W.Bayer | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | LCB R.Horner | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS C.Brown | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-BUF26 (1Q: 14:15) Kerry Rodriguez ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Willie Bayer.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman |
| +++ | NT J.Hoover | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Stowers |
| +++ | RDE D.Satterfield | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon |
| +++ | SLB R.Evans | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | In Box | --- | | TE J.Gargac |
| +++ | WILB P.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | WLB W.Bayer | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | LCB R.Horner | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS C.Brown | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-5-BUF30 (1Q: 13:42) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mecole Hardman. ILB Winfred Pirker drove right through Bryson Sanderson to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT B.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Stowers | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Evans | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Horner | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | LCB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| --- | RCB A.Woodard | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB R.Horner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| --- | SS V.Nieuwstadt | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS C.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-5-BUF30 (1Q: 13:37) Jackson McElroy punted 50 yards. Zachery Stemke returned the kick 13 yards to the MIN33. Tackled by Chidobe Awuzie. |
1-10-MIN33 (1Q: 13:28) Miles Sanders ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Xavier Cooper.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Sanders | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Moore |
| +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB L.Upshaw | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| --- | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-MIN37 (1Q: 13:03) Play-Action. John Skelton pass completed to WR Rondale Moore for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Lamont Upshaw, assisted by OLB Sam Shanahan. Moore gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Sanders | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Moore | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB L.Upshaw | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-MIN41 (1Q: 12:33) Miles Sanders ran inside the left guard for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Julian Okwara. Key block delivered by Ethan Pocic.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE C.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Graham | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Beasley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE M.Adams | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Sanders | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Okwara | In Box | --- | | TE K.Harden |
| +++ | MLB B.Browning | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB P.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB G.Newsome II | Out of Box | --- | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS L.Sneed | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN50 (1Q: 12:04) Miles Sanders ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Xavier Cooper. Key block delivered by Brandon Shell.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Graham | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Sanders | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | FB K.Dunlap |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | --- | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB J.Okwara | In Box | --- | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB G.Newsome II | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-BUF45 (1Q: 11:31) John Skelton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Duane Wilcox. DE Jerome Baker hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: WR Duane Wilcox of Minnesota was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Wilcox | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Moore | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Akers | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | FB K.Dunlap | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB L.Upshaw | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-20-MIN40 (1Q: 11:24) Miles Sanders ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Terrell Edmunds.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE V.Beasley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Graham | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE M.Adams | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Sanders | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Browning | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Moore |
| +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB L.Upshaw | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| --- | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-20-MIN40 (1Q: 10:49) Braden Barlow punted 46 yards. Lamont Upshaw returned the kick 0 yards to the BUF14. Tackled by Miles Sanders. Ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Brandon Shell at the BUF14. |
1-10-BUF14 (1Q: 10:38) John Skelton pass completed to WR Rondale Moore for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Sam Shanahan. Moore gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Moore | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT K.Vaughn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | --- | | TE K.Harden | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Bump and Run | --- | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB L.Upshaw | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Bump and Run | --- | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Bump and Run | +++ |
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1-2-BUF02 (1Q: 09:59) Cam Akers ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Rod Mirer, assisted by OLB Sam Shanahan.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Harden |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Graham | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Reeves |
| --- | 3tcDT P.Eickholt | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Akers | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE S.Shanahan | In Box | --- | | FB K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | MLB J.Okwara | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | WLB G.Newsome II | In Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | LCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | SS J.Kinney | In Box | +++ |
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2-2-BUF02 (1Q: 09:31) John Skelton pass completed to RB Ke'Shawn Vaughn for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! PENALTY: WR Blake Guthrie of Minnesota was called for an Illegal Formation.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE C.Thomas | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Moore | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Graham | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT K.Vaughn | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB V.Beasley | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Harden | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Okwara | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB B.Browning | Bump and Run | --- | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB J.Tryon-Shoyinka | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB Z.Thomason | Bump and Run | --- | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | --- | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS P.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ |
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2-7-BUF07 (1Q: 09:21) Cam Akers ran a trap outside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Jessie Kinney.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Moore |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Akers | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | --- | | SLOT K.Vaughn |
| +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | LCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| --- | NB L.Upshaw | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-2-BUF02 (1Q: 08:54) Miles Sanders ran a trap outside the right tackle for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Clothesline Francis. Minnesota 6, Buffalo 0
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE C.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | --- | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE T.Graham | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Sanders | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB V.Beasley | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Harden |
| +++ | MLB J.Okwara | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB B.Browning | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB J.Tryon-Shoyinka | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS P.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (1Q: 08:54) Extra point by Justin Rohrwasser was good. Minnesota 7, Buffalo 0 |
| (1Q: 08:48) Justin Rohrwasser kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (1Q: 08:48) Kerry Rodriguez ran inside the right guard for 14 yards. Tackled by S Leonard McDaniel. Key block delivered by Calvin Carlson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman |
| +++ | NT B.Hill | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Stowers |
| +++ | RDE D.Satterfield | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon |
| +++ | SLB R.Evans | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Spy | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar |
| +++ | WLB R.Horner | In Box | --- | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | LCB R.Horner | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS C.Brown | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-BUF39 (1Q: 08:05) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to RB Kerry Rodriguez for 27 yards. Tackled by CB Ivan Kassulke. Rodriguez gained 24 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT B.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Stowers | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Satterfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Evans | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Horner | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | LCB R.Horner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS C.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN34 (1Q: 07:26) Kerry Rodriguez ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Darren Satterfield, assisted by CB R.J. Horner. PENALTY: WR Mecole Hardman of Buffalo was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman |
| --- | NT B.Hill | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Stowers |
| +++ | RDE D.Satterfield | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon |
| +++ | SLB R.Evans | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Spy | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar |
| +++ | WLB R.Horner | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| --- | LCB R.Horner | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| --- | NB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS C.Brown | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-20-MIN44 (1Q: 07:18) Cam Newton pass was dropped by WR Mecole Hardman.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | NT B.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Stowers | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Satterfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | SLB R.Evans | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Horner | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | LCB R.Horner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS C.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-20-MIN44 (1Q: 07:11) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Landon Dixon for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Winfred Pirker, assisted by CB Antonio Woodard.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT J.Hoover | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Stowers | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Satterfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Evans | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Gargac | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WILB P.Matthews | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | WLB W.Bayer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | LCB R.Horner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Spy on QB | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS C.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-16-MIN40 (1Q: 06:38) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Samuel Dunbar for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Winfred Pirker. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | NT B.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Stowers | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Evans | Short Zone | --- | | RB K.Rodriguez | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Horner | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | LCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Man-to-Man | --- | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB R.Horner | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS V.Nieuwstadt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS C.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-15-MIN39 (1Q: 05:58) Jackson McElroy punted 39 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN20 (1Q: 05:52) Miles Sanders ran a draw inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Sam Shanahan, assisted by DE Jerome Baker.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Graham | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Sanders | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | FB K.Dunlap |
| --- | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB J.Okwara | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB G.Newsome II | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-MIN21 (1Q: 05:24) Play-Action. John Skelton pass completed to WR Blake Guthrie for 23 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Zachary Thomason. Guthrie gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) B.Guthrie | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Sanders | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Moore | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB L.Upshaw | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN44 (1Q: 04:45) Play-Action. John Skelton pass was dropped by WR Blake Guthrie.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Sanders | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Moore | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | LCB Z.Thomason | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB L.Upshaw | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN44 (1Q: 04:39) John Skelton pass completed to WR Rondale Moore for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Rod Mirer, assisted by CB Zachary Thomason. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) B.Guthrie | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Sanders | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Moore | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB L.Upshaw | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-MIN47 (1Q: 04:08) Play-Action. John Skelton pass completed to WR Anthony Miller for 25 yards. Tackled by OLB Sam Shanahan. Miller gained 16 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE V.Beasley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Graham | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Adams | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Sanders | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Browning | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT R.Moore | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB L.Upshaw | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB Z.Thomason | Short Zone | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Awuzie | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF28 (1Q: 03:35) Miles Sanders ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Sam Shanahan.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | In Box | --- | | X(SE) B.Guthrie |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| --- | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Sanders | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Moore |
| +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB L.Upshaw | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-BUF24 (1Q: 03:08) Ke'Shawn Vaughn ran a reverse around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Vic Beasley. Key block delivered by Alexis Durham.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE V.Beasley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Graham | In Box | --- | | SLOT K.Vaughn | Ball Carrier | +++ | 3tcDT M.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Moore |
| +++ | RDE J.Strowbridge | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Wilcox |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Foreman |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | --- | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | NB S.Shanahan | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | DB G.Newsome II | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF18 (1Q: 02:23) John Skelton pass completed to RB Cam Akers for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Zachary Thomason. Akers gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Man to Man | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE V.Beasley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Graham | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Moore | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Strowbridge | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Akers | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Vaughn | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | NB S.Shanahan | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | DB G.Newsome II | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
1-3-BUF03 (1Q: 01:41) Cam Akers ran inside the left guard for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Alexis Durham. Minnesota 13, Buffalo 0
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Harden |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | --- | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Graham | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Moore |
| +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Akers | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Reeves |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB J.Okwara | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB G.Newsome II | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| --- | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | --- |
|
| (1Q: 01:41) Extra point by Justin Rohrwasser was good. Minnesota 14, Buffalo 0 |
| (1Q: 01:34) Justin Rohrwasser kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (1Q: 01:34) Javonte Williams ran around right end for 7 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Chase Brown, assisted by S Leonard McDaniel. Key block delivered by Bryson Sanderson.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Gargac |
| +++ | NT J.Hoover | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Stowers |
| +++ | RDE D.Satterfield | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Dunbar |
| +++ | SLB R.Evans | In Box | --- | | RB J.Williams | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | In Box | +++ | | FB L.Kazadi |
| +++ | WILB P.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | WLB W.Bayer | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| --- | LCB R.Horner | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Out of Box | --- | | RT J.Bates |
| --- | FS C.Brown | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-BUF32 (1Q: 01:09) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Landon Dixon. DT Darren Satterfield hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT J.Hoover | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Stowers | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Satterfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Evans | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Gargac | Protect | +++ | WILB P.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | WLB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | LCB R.Horner | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| --- | RCB A.Woodard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS C.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-BUF32 (1Q: 01:03) Landon Dixon ran a reverse around left end for -6 yards. Tackled by CB Ivan Kassulke.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.James | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman |
| +++ | NT B.Hill | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Stowers |
| +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Evans | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez |
| +++ | SILB W.Pirker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar |
| +++ | WLB R.Horner | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | LCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| --- | NB R.Horner | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS V.Nieuwstadt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| --- | FS C.Brown | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-9-BUF26 (1Q: 00:31) Jackson McElroy punted 42 yards. Zachery Stemke returned the kick 8 yards to the MIN40. Tackled by Kerry Rodriguez. |
1-10-MIN40 (1Q: 00:24) Play-Action. John Skelton pass completed to WR Duane Wilcox for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Sam Shanahan. Wilcox gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Wilcox | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Moore | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Akers | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | FB K.Dunlap | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB L.Upshaw | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
1-10-BUF49 (2Q: 15:00) Play-Action. John Skelton pass completed to TE K.C. Harden for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Sam Shanahan.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE J.Strowbridge | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Graham | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Sanders | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Harden | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB J.Okwara | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-BUF46 (2Q: 14:14) Play-Action. John Skelton pass completed to WR Anthony Miller for 34 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Rod Mirer. Miller gained 18 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Sanders | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Moore | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB L.Upshaw | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF12 (2Q: 13:36) John Skelton pass completed to FB Keith Dunlap for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Jerome Baker.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Graham | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Sanders | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | +++ | | FB K.Dunlap | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB J.Okwara | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB G.Newsome II | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-11-BUF13 (2Q: 13:04) Miles Sanders ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Rod Mirer.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Strowbridge | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Foreman |
| +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Sanders | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB L.Upshaw | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| --- | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-BUF12 (2Q: 12:33) John Skelton pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Myles Martineau.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE V.Beasley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Harden | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Graham | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Moore | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE M.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Sanders | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB B.Browning | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Reeves | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB L.Upshaw | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| --- | SS T.Edmunds | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| 4-10-BUF12 (2Q: 12:26) Justin Rohrwasser attempted a 29 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 17, Buffalo 0 |
| (2Q: 12:21) Justin Rohrwasser kicked off 70 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (2Q: 12:21) Cam Newton sacked by DE Peter Graham for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Javier Bates.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Dunbar | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT J.Hoover | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT K.Rodriguez | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE P.Graham | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Reisinger | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB G.Batchelor | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Williams | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | LCB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| --- | RCB A.Woodard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | NB J.Bush | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| --- | DB A.Madison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS V.Nieuwstadt | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| --- | FS R.Horner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-18-BUF17 (2Q: 11:50) Play-Action. Cam Newton sacked by ILB Willie Bayer for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Marcus Martin.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | NT J.Hoover | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Stowers | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Satterfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.Evans | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Gargac | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB P.Matthews | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| --- | WLB W.Bayer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | LCB R.Horner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| --- | RCB A.Woodard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| --- | SS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS C.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-26-BUF09 (2Q: 11:17) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mecole Hardman. OLB Rashaan Evans hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT B.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Stowers | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Evans | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Horner | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | LCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB R.Horner | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS V.Nieuwstadt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| --- | FS C.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-26-BUF09 (2Q: 11:07) Jackson McElroy punted 45 yards. Zachery Stemke returned the kick 9 yards to the BUF45. Tackled by Sam Shanahan. |
1-10-BUF45 (2Q: 10:58) Miles Sanders ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Ta'Quon Graham, assisted by ILB Julian Okwara.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE J.Strowbridge | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Foreman |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| --- | 3tcDT T.Graham | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Sanders | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | FB K.Dunlap |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB J.Okwara | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB G.Newsome II | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-BUF44 (2Q: 10:25) Miles Sanders ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Sam Shanahan.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | In Box | --- | | X(SE) B.Guthrie |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | --- | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Sanders | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Moore |
| +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB L.Upshaw | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-10-BUF45 (2Q: 09:41) Miles Sanders ran a trap outside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Vic Beasley. Key block delivered by Braden Smith.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE V.Beasley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Graham | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Moore |
| +++ | 3tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE J.Strowbridge | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Sanders | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT K.Vaughn |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | NB S.Shanahan | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | DB L.Upshaw | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-1-BUF36 (2Q: 09:14) Justin Rohrwasser attempted a 53 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar. |
1-10-BUF43 (2Q: 09:07) Kerry Rodriguez ran inside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Willie Bayer.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman |
| +++ | NT J.Hoover | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Stowers |
| +++ | RDE D.Satterfield | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon |
| +++ | SLB R.Evans | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Spy | +++ | | TE J.Gargac |
| +++ | WILB R.Horner | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | WLB W.Bayer | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| --- | LCB R.Horner | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| --- | FS C.Brown | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-13-BUF40 (2Q: 08:29) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Kerry Rodriguez. ILB Willie Bayer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Hoover | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Stowers | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Satterfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.Evans | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE J.Gargac | Protect | +++ | WILB P.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | WLB W.Bayer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | LCB R.Horner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS C.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-13-BUF40 (2Q: 08:24) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Samuel Dunbar. CB R.J. Horner defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT B.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Stowers | Protect | +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Evans | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB R.Horner | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | LCB I.Kassulke | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB J.Bush | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB R.Horner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS V.Nieuwstadt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS C.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-13-BUF40 (2Q: 08:16) Jackson McElroy punted 46 yards. Zachery Stemke returned the kick 15 yards to the MIN29. Tackled by Chidobe Awuzie. Ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Darren Satterfield at the MIN29. |
1-10-MIN29 (2Q: 08:06) Play-Action. John Skelton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Blake Guthrie. DT Xavier Cooper hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Sanders | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Moore | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB L.Upshaw | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN29 (2Q: 07:56) John Skelton sacked by ILB Julian Okwara for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Alexis Durham.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Strowbridge | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Sanders | Protect | +++ | SLB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Harden | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB J.Okwara | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| --- | LCB G.Newsome II | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| --- | RCB C.Awuzie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| --- | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-14-MIN25 (2Q: 07:30) Miles Sanders ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Ta'Quon Graham.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE V.Beasley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Graham | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE M.Adams | In Box | --- | | RB M.Sanders | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Okwara | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Harden |
| +++ | MLB S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB L.Upshaw | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-6-MIN33 (2Q: 07:09) Braden Barlow punted 55 yards. Lamont Upshaw returned the kick -1 yards to the BUF11. Tackled by K.C. Harden. |
1-10-BUF11 (2Q: 07:01) Landon Dixon ran a reverse around left end for -3 yards. Tackled by DT Darren Satterfield.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman |
| +++ | NT B.Hill | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Stowers |
| +++ | RDE D.Satterfield | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Evans | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez |
| +++ | SILB W.Pirker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar |
| +++ | WLB R.Horner | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | LCB R.Horner | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| --- | FS C.Brown | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-13-BUF08 (2Q: 06:27) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Mecole Hardman for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Ivan Kassulke.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT B.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Stowers | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Satterfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Evans | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Horner | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | LCB R.Horner | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS C.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-BUF11 (2Q: 05:49) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Landon Dixon. OLB Rashaan Evans defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT B.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Stowers | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Evans | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Gargac | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WILB R.Horner | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | WLB I.Kassulke | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | LCB A.Woodard | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB R.Horner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS V.Nieuwstadt | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS C.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-BUF11 (2Q: 05:42) Jackson McElroy punted 39 yards. Zachery Stemke returned the kick 10 yards to the BUF40. Tackled by Sam Shanahan. |
1-10-BUF40 (2Q: 05:31) Miles Sanders ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Paul Eickholt. Key block delivered by Clothesline Francis.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Sanders | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Moore |
| +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB L.Upshaw | Out of Box | --- | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | --- | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-BUF35 (2Q: 04:51) Miles Sanders ran a draw inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Terrell Edmunds. PENALTY: FB Keith Dunlap of Minnesota was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Strowbridge | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | In Box | --- | | RB M.Sanders | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | FB K.Dunlap |
| --- | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB J.Okwara | In Box | --- | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB G.Newsome II | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-15-BUF45 (2Q: 04:40) John Skelton pass completed to RB Miles Sanders for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Guy Newsome II, assisted by S Jessie Kinney. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Sanders gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Graham | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Sanders | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Harden | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB J.Okwara | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB G.Newsome II | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-1-BUF31 (2Q: 03:58) Miles Sanders ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by S P. J. Williams, assisted by DE Chad Thomas. Key block delivered by Ethan Pocic.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE C.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Graham | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Foreman |
| +++ | RDE M.Adams | In Box | --- | | RB M.Sanders | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Okwara | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Harden |
| +++ | MLB B.Browning | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB P.Williams | Out of Box | --- | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS L.Sneed | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-BUF25 (2Q: 03:13) Miles Sanders ran a draw inside the left guard for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Zachary Thomason. Key block delivered by Brandon Shell.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE J.Strowbridge | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Sanders | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Moore |
| +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB L.Upshaw | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | --- |
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2-1-BUF16 (2Q: 02:34) Miles Sanders ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Rod Mirer, assisted by OLB Sam Shanahan. Key block delivered by Braden Smith.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE J.Strowbridge | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | --- | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Graham | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Foreman |
| +++ | RDE M.Adams | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Sanders | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Harden |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB J.Okwara | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB G.Newsome II | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF12 (2Q: 02:05) Miles Sanders ran around the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Paul Eickholt. Key block delivered by Brandon Shell.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE J.Strowbridge | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Graham | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Sanders | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Harden |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB J.Okwara | In Box | --- | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-2-BUF02 (2Q: 01:58) John Skelton pass was dropped by TE Luis Reeves.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE C.Thomas | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Harden | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Moore | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE T.Graham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Akers | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB V.Beasley | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Reeves | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB J.Okwara | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB B.Browning | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB J.Tryon-Shoyinka | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB Z.Thomason | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS L.Upshaw | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS P.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-2-BUF02 (2Q: 01:54) John Skelton pass completed to WR Anthony Miller for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 23, Buffalo 0
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE C.Thomas | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) B.Guthrie | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Graham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Sanders | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB V.Beasley | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Moore | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB J.Okwara | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB B.Browning | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB J.Tryon-Shoyinka | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB Z.Thomason | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS P.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 01:54) Extra point by Justin Rohrwasser was good. Minnesota 24, Buffalo 0 |
| (2Q: 01:45) Justin Rohrwasser kicked off 71 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (2Q: 01:45) Javonte Williams ran a trap outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Winfred Pirker. Key block delivered by Javier Bates.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman |
| +++ | NT B.Hill | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Stowers |
| +++ | RDE D.Satterfield | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Dunbar |
| +++ | SLB R.Evans | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Williams | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | In Box | +++ | | FB L.Kazadi |
| +++ | WLB R.Horner | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | LCB R.Horner | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS C.Brown | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-BUF31 (2Q: 01:28) Kerry Rodriguez ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Leonard McDaniel, assisted by CB R.J. Horner.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman |
| +++ | NT B.Hill | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Stowers |
| +++ | RDE R.James | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon |
| +++ | SLB R.Evans | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Gargac |
| +++ | WLB R.Horner | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| --- | LCB R.Horner | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS C.Brown | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-BUF33 (2Q: 01:02) Lincoln Kazadi ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Ryan James. Key block delivered by Bryson Sanderson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.James | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Hardman |
| +++ | NT M.Meyer | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Stowers |
| +++ | RDE P.Graham | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Dunbar |
| +++ | SLB W.Bayer | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Williams |
| +++ | SILB W.Pirker | In Box | +++ | | FB L.Kazadi | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB P.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | LCB R.Horner | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB J.Bush | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS V.Nieuwstadt | In Box | --- | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS C.Brown | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF36 (2Q: 00:43) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Landon Dixon for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Antonio Woodard, assisted by CB Ivan Kassulke.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Dunbar | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT B.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Stowers | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Satterfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Evans | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Hardman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Gargac | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Horner | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | LCB R.Horner | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS C.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Buffalo called a time out. |
1-10-MIN46 (2Q: 00:31) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Mecole Hardman for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Rashaan Evans.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT B.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Stowers | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Satterfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.Evans | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB W.Pirker | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Gargac | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | WLB R.Horner | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | LCB R.Horner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB J.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS C.Brown | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| Buffalo called a time out. |
2-1-MIN37 (2Q: 00:22) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Mecole Hardman for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB Rashaan Evans. Hardman gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT B.Hill | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Stowers | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Satterfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Evans | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Short Zone | --- | | TE J.Gargac | Protect | +++ | WLB R.Horner | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | LCB R.Horner | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS C.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Buffalo called a time out. |
| 1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 00:03) Junior Wilczewski attempted a 37 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 24, Buffalo 3 |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Junior Wilczewski kicked off 64 yards from the BUF35. Dusty Foreman returned the ball 43 yards to the MIN44. Tackled by Chidobe Awuzie. |
1-10-MIN44 (3Q: 14:17) Ke'Shawn Vaughn ran a reverse around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Rod Mirer.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE V.Beasley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Graham | In Box | +++ | | SLOT K.Vaughn | Ball Carrier | --- | 3tcDT M.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Moore |
| +++ | RDE J.Strowbridge | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Wilcox |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Foreman |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | NB S.Shanahan | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | DB L.Upshaw | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-MIN46 (3Q: 13:41) Play-Action. John Skelton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Blake Guthrie. DE Paul Eickholt hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Akers | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Moore | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB L.Upshaw | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-8-MIN46 (3Q: 13:32) Play-Action. John Skelton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dusty Foreman. DT Xavier Cooper hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE V.Beasley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Strowbridge | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE M.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Sanders | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Okwara | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Foreman | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB L.Upshaw | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB Z.Thomason | Short Zone | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Awuzie | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-MIN46 (3Q: 13:27) Braden Barlow punted 52 yards. The ball was downed at the BUF02. |
1-10-BUF02 (3Q: 13:19) Javonte Williams ran a trap outside the right tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Winfred Pirker. Key block delivered by Lincoln Kazadi.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman |
| +++ | NT J.Hoover | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Stowers |
| +++ | RDE D.Satterfield | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Dunbar |
| +++ | SLB R.Evans | Spy | +++ | | RB J.Williams | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | In Box | +++ | | FB L.Kazadi |
| +++ | WILB P.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | WLB W.Bayer | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | LCB R.Horner | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Out of Box | --- | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS C.Brown | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF14 (3Q: 12:46) Kerry Rodriguez ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Leonard McDaniel, assisted by ILB Parker Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman |
| +++ | NT J.Hoover | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Stowers |
| +++ | RDE R.James | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon |
| +++ | SLB R.Evans | In Box | --- | | RB K.Rodriguez | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Gargac |
| --- | WILB P.Matthews | Spy | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | WLB W.Bayer | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| --- | LCB R.Horner | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS C.Brown | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF14 (3Q: 12:02) Cam Newton pass completed to RB Kerry Rodriguez for 9 yards. Tackled by CB R.J. Horner. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Rodriguez gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT B.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Stowers | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Satterfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Evans | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Horner | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | LCB R.Horner | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB J.Bush | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS C.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-1-BUF23 (3Q: 11:17) Cam Newton sacked by DE Peter Graham and DT Ryan James for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Javier Bates. PENALTY: ILB Winfred Pirker of Minnesota was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT B.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Stowers | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE P.Graham | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT S.Dunbar | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB P.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| --- | LCB R.Horner | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| --- | RCB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| --- | NB J.Bush | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| --- | SS V.Nieuwstadt | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| --- | FS C.Brown | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF28 (3Q: 11:04) Lincoln Kazadi ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Jonathan Hoover.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman |
| +++ | NT J.Hoover | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Stowers |
| +++ | RDE D.Satterfield | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Dunbar |
| +++ | SLB R.Evans | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Williams |
| +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Spy | +++ | | FB L.Kazadi | Ball Carrier | --- | WILB P.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | WLB W.Bayer | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | LCB R.Horner | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| --- | SS L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS C.Brown | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-BUF30 (3Q: 10:28) Kerry Rodriguez ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Parker Matthews, assisted by OLB Rashaan Evans.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman |
| +++ | NT B.Hill | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Stowers |
| --- | RDE D.Satterfield | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon |
| +++ | SLB R.Evans | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Gargac |
| +++ | WILB P.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | WLB W.Bayer | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | LCB R.Horner | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| --- | FS C.Brown | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-BUF28 (3Q: 10:01) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Damien Stowers for 9 yards. Tackled by S Van Nieuwstadt. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Stowers gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | NT B.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Stowers | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Evans | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Gargac | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB R.Horner | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | WLB I.Kassulke | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | LCB A.Woodard | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB R.Horner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS V.Nieuwstadt | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS C.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-BUF37 (3Q: 09:21) Jackson McElroy punted 33 yards. Zachery Stemke called for a fair catch at the MIN30. |
1-10-MIN30 (3Q: 09:10) John Skelton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Myles Martineau. DT Dalvin Tomlinson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Foreman | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Sanders | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Moore | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB L.Upshaw | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-10-MIN30 (3Q: 09:05) PENALTY: G Braden Smith of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
2-15-MIN25 (3Q: 08:54) Miles Sanders ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Julian Okwara. PENALTY: G Braden Smith of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Graham | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Sanders | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Shanahan | In Box | --- | | FB K.Dunlap |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB J.Okwara | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB G.Newsome II | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| --- | SS T.Edmunds | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-25-MIN15 (3Q: 08:44) John Skelton pass completed to FB Keith Dunlap for 21 yards. Tackled by ILB Julian Okwara, assisted by CB Guy Newsome II. Dunlap gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE J.Strowbridge | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Graham | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Sanders | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | +++ | | FB K.Dunlap | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB J.Okwara | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB G.Newsome II | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| --- | RCB C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-MIN36 (3Q: 07:58) Miles Sanders ran around left end for 8 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Lamont Upshaw, assisted by S Terrell Edmunds. Key block delivered by Alexis Durham.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE V.Beasley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Graham | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE M.Adams | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Sanders | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Browning | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Harden |
| +++ | MLB S.Shanahan | In Box | --- | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB L.Upshaw | In Box | --- | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | --- | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN44 (3Q: 07:34) Play-Action. John Skelton pass completed to WR Rondale Moore for 19 yards. Tackled by OLB Sam Shanahan.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Foreman | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Sanders | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT R.Moore | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB L.Upshaw | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF37 (3Q: 06:48) Cam Akers ran inside the right guard for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Xavier Cooper. Key block delivered by Brandon Shell.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Wilcox |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Moore |
| +++ | RDE J.Strowbridge | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Akers | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | FB K.Dunlap |
| +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | --- | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB L.Upshaw | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF26 (3Q: 06:03) Play-Action. John Skelton pass completed to WR Blake Guthrie for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Zachary Thomason.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Strowbridge | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Sanders | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Moore | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB L.Upshaw | Bump and Run | --- | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-BUF17 (3Q: 05:17) John Skelton scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Lamont Upshaw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Sanders | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Moore | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB L.Upshaw | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF10 (3Q: 04:37) John Skelton pass was dropped by WR Blake Guthrie.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Sanders | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Moore | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB L.Upshaw | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| 2-10-BUF10 (3Q: 04:28) PENALTY: TE Myles Martineau of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
2-15-BUF15 (3Q: 04:22) Cam Akers ran inside the left tackle for 15 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Alexis Durham. Minnesota 30, Buffalo 3
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE J.Strowbridge | In Box | --- | | X(SE) B.Guthrie |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | --- | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Graham | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Akers | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Harden |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | --- | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB J.Okwara | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB G.Newsome II | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | --- | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 04:22) Extra point by Justin Rohrwasser was good. Minnesota 31, Buffalo 3 |
| (3Q: 04:12) Justin Rohrwasser kicked off 71 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (3Q: 04:12) Jimmy Clausen pass completed to TE Damien Stowers for 23 yards. Tackled by S Leonard McDaniel. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Stowers gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Clausen |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT B.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Stowers | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Satterfield | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Evans | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Gargac | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB R.Horner | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | WLB W.Bayer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | LCB R.Horner | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB J.Bush | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS V.Nieuwstadt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF48 (3Q: 03:29) Kerry Rodriguez ran inside the right guard for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Ramon Horner. Key block delivered by Bryson Sanderson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Clausen |
| *** | LDE R.James | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman |
| +++ | NT B.Hill | In Box | --- | | TE D.Stowers |
| +++ | RDE D.Satterfield | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon |
| +++ | SLB R.Evans | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar |
| +++ | WLB R.Horner | In Box | --- | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | LCB R.Horner | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB J.Bush | Out of Box | --- | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Out of Box | --- | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS C.Brown | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN40 (3Q: 02:49) Jimmy Clausen pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mecole Hardman. S Leonard McDaniel defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Clausen |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT B.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Stowers | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Satterfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Horner | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Evans | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | LCB R.Horner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB J.Bush | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB A.Woodard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS V.Nieuwstadt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN40 (3Q: 02:41) Jimmy Clausen pass completed to WR Landon Dixon for 17 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Ivan Kassulke.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Clausen |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Dunbar | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT B.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Stowers | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Satterfield | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Horner | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Reisinger | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Gargac | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Evans | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | LCB J.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS V.Nieuwstadt | Short Zone | --- | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS C.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN23 (3Q: 02:12) Kerry Rodriguez ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by CB R.J. Horner.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Clausen |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman |
| +++ | NT B.Hill | In Box | --- | | TE J.Gargac |
| +++ | RDE D.Satterfield | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon |
| +++ | SLB R.Horner | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar |
| +++ | WLB R.Evans | In Box | --- | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | LCB R.Horner | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB J.Bush | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS V.Nieuwstadt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS C.Brown | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-MIN24 (3Q: 01:45) Kerry Rodriguez ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Ramon Horner, assisted by DE Glenn Batchelor.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Clausen |
| *** | LDE R.James | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman |
| +++ | NT B.Hill | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Gargac |
| +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon |
| +++ | SLB R.Evans | Spy | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar |
| +++ | WLB R.Horner | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | LCB J.Bush | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS C.Brown | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-MIN19 (3Q: 01:12) Play-Action. Jimmy Clausen pass completed to TE Damien Stowers for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Jerome Bush. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Clausen |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT B.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Gargac | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.Evans | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Stowers | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB R.Horner | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | WLB I.Kassulke | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | LCB A.Woodard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| --- | RCB J.Bush | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS V.Nieuwstadt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-MIN14 (3Q: 00:37) Junior Wilczewski attempted a 31 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 31, Buffalo 6 |
| (3Q: 00:31) Junior Wilczewski kicked off 74 yards from the BUF35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (3Q: 00:31) Miles Sanders ran inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Montravius Adams. Key block delivered by Clothesline Francis.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Strowbridge | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE M.Adams | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Sanders | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Harden |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB J.Okwara | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB G.Newsome II | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | --- |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
2-2-MIN33 (4Q: 15:00) Dusty Foreman ran a reverse around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by S Terrell Edmunds. Key block delivered by Brandon Shell.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE V.Beasley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Graham | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Moore |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE J.Strowbridge | In Box | --- | | RB C.Akers |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Foreman | Ball Carrier | +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | --- | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | NB S.Shanahan | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | DB G.Newsome II | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | --- | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN39 (4Q: 14:36) Ke'Shawn Vaughn ran a reverse around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Montravius Adams, assisted by DT Xavier Cooper. Key block delivered by Ethan Pocic.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE V.Beasley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Moore |
| +++ | RDE J.Strowbridge | In Box | +++ | | SLOT K.Vaughn | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Wilcox |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | NB S.Shanahan | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | DB G.Newsome II | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-2-MIN47 (4Q: 14:01) Miles Sanders ran around right end for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Rod Mirer. Key block delivered by Clothesline Francis. Francis ran over Terrell Edmunds to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE J.Strowbridge | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | In Box | --- | | RB M.Sanders | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Moore |
| +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB L.Upshaw | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | --- | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF42 (4Q: 13:22) John Skelton pass completed to WR Dusty Foreman for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Zachary Thomason. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE V.Beasley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Graham | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Adams | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Newman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Strowbridge | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT D.Wilcox | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Deep Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Foreman | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | LCB Z.Thomason | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | NB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | DB L.Upshaw | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-11-BUF43 (4Q: 12:39) John Skelton pass completed to WR Blake Guthrie for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Jason Strowbridge, assisted by CB Lamont Upshaw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Strowbridge | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Foreman | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Sanders | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Moore | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB L.Upshaw | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-BUF36 (4Q: 11:56) Miles Sanders ran a draw inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Sam Shanahan.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Skelton |
| *** | LDE V.Beasley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| --- | 3tcDT T.Graham | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE M.Adams | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Sanders | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Okwara | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Moore |
| +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB L.Upshaw | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-8-BUF40 (4Q: 11:27) Braden Barlow punted 40 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF20 (4Q: 11:22) Jimmy Clausen pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mecole Hardman. DE Glenn Batchelor hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Clausen |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT B.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Stowers | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Satterfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Evans | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Horner | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | LCB R.Horner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB J.Bush | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS C.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF20 (4Q: 11:16) Jimmy Clausen pass was intended for WR Landon Dixon and was intercepted by S Van Nieuwstadt at the BUF38. The interception was returned 38 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 37, Buffalo 6
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Clausen |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | NT J.Hoover | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Graham | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB G.Batchelor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT K.Reisinger | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | LCB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | NB J.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | DB A.Madison | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS V.Nieuwstadt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS R.Horner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 11:16) Extra point by Justin Rohrwasser missed.The holder had trouble fielding the snap from center. |
| (4Q: 11:05) Justin Rohrwasser kicked off 55 yards from the MIN35. Lamont Upshaw returned the ball 18 yards to the BUF28. Tackled by Kim Newman. |
1-10-BUF28 (4Q: 10:46) Play-Action. Jimmy Clausen pass completed to WR Mecole Hardman for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Rashaan Evans.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Clausen |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT B.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Stowers | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Satterfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.Evans | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE J.Gargac | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB R.Horner | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | WLB W.Bayer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | LCB R.Horner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS V.Nieuwstadt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS C.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-5-BUF33 (4Q: 10:05) PENALTY: T Javier Bates of Buffalo was called for a False Start. |
2-10-BUF28 (4Q: 10:00) Kerry Rodriguez ran around right end for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Winfred Pirker.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Clausen |
| *** | LDE R.James | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman |
| +++ | NT B.Hill | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Stowers |
| +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon |
| +++ | SLB R.Evans | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Spy | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar |
| +++ | WLB R.Horner | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | LCB R.Horner | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| --- | RCB A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS V.Nieuwstadt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS C.Brown | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-13-BUF25 (4Q: 09:29) Jimmy Clausen pass completed to WR Landon Dixon for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Rashaan Evans.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Clausen |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT B.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Gargac | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Evans | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Horner | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | LCB J.Bush | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB R.Horner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS V.Nieuwstadt | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS C.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-BUF27 (4Q: 09:09) Jackson McElroy punted 36 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIN37. |
1-10-MIN37 (4Q: 09:01) Miles Sanders ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Dalvin Tomlinson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Lingen |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Foreman |
| +++ | RDE J.Strowbridge | In Box | --- | | RB M.Sanders | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB L.Upshaw | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-MIN38 (4Q: 08:36) Cam Akers ran a trap outside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Dalvin Tomlinson. The defense looked very familiar with that play. PENALTY: T Clothesline Francis of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Lingen |
| *** | LDE J.Strowbridge | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Foreman |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Wilcox |
| +++ | RDE M.Adams | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Akers | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB J.Okwara | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Guthrie |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LT A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB L.Upshaw | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| --- | NB T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Smith |
| +++ | DB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Francis |
| --- | SS L.Sneed | Out of Box | +++ | | RT Z.Arbogast |
| --- | FS P.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-19-MIN28 (4Q: 08:26) Play-Action. Clayton Lingen pass completed to WR Anthony Miller for 46 yards. Tackled by CB Lamont Upshaw. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Miller gained 42 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Lingen |
| *** | LDE J.Strowbridge | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Foreman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Harden | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Akers | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Okwara | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT D.Wilcox | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | --- | | LT A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB L.Upshaw | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Smith |
| +++ | NB T.Edmunds | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Francis |
| +++ | SS L.Sneed | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT Z.Arbogast |
| +++ | FS P.Williams | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-BUF26 (4Q: 07:45) Cam Akers ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Terrell Edmunds.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Lingen |
| *** | LDE J.Strowbridge | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Harden |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Reeves |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Foreman |
| +++ | RDE M.Adams | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Akers | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Okwara | In Box | +++ | | FB K.Dunlap |
| +++ | MLB S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Durham |
| +++ | WLB C.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Smith |
| --- | RCB L.Upshaw | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Francis |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | In Box | +++ | | RT Z.Arbogast |
| +++ | FS L.Sneed | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-BUF22 (4Q: 07:01) Play-Action. Clayton Lingen pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dusty Foreman. S Terrell Edmunds simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Lingen |
| *** | LDE J.Strowbridge | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Foreman | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Harden | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Akers | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Okwara | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Wilcox | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB S.Shanahan | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB L.Upshaw | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Smith |
| +++ | NB T.Edmunds | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Francis |
| +++ | SS L.Sneed | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT Z.Arbogast |
| +++ | FS P.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-BUF22 (4Q: 06:51) Cam Akers ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S P. J. Williams.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Lingen |
| *** | LDE J.Strowbridge | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Foreman |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Wilcox |
| +++ | RDE M.Adams | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Akers | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Okwara | In Box | +++ | | FB K.Dunlap |
| +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| --- | RCB L.Upshaw | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Smith |
| +++ | NB T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Francis |
| +++ | SS L.Sneed | In Box | +++ | | RT Z.Arbogast |
| +++ | FS P.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-2-BUF18 (4Q: 06:04) Justin Rohrwasser attempted a 35 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 40, Buffalo 6 |
| (4Q: 05:56) Justin Rohrwasser kicked off 71 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (4Q: 05:56) Jimmy Clausen pass completed to RB Kerry Rodriguez for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Ramon Horner.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Clausen |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT B.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Gargac | Protect | +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Horner | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB R.Evans | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Carlson |
| +++ | LCB J.Bush | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bates |
| +++ | SS V.Nieuwstadt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Jackson |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-BUF29 (4Q: 05:19) Jimmy Clausen pass completed to WR Mecole Hardman for 10 yards. Tackled by S Leonard McDaniel. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Clausen |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT B.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Gargac | Protect | +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Horner | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB R.Evans | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Carlson |
| +++ | LCB J.Bush | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Bates |
| +++ | SS V.Nieuwstadt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Jackson |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF39 (4Q: 04:54) Jimmy Clausen pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Mecole Hardman. DE Glenn Batchelor blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Clausen |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT B.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Gargac | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Horner | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB R.Evans | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Carlson |
| +++ | LCB J.Bush | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bates |
| +++ | SS V.Nieuwstadt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Jackson |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF39 (4Q: 04:44) Jimmy Clausen pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Landon Dixon. DT B. J. Hill hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Clausen |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT B.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Gargac | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Horner | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Evans | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Carlson |
| +++ | LCB J.Bush | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bates |
| --- | SS V.Nieuwstadt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Jackson |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-BUF39 (4Q: 04:39) Jimmy Clausen sacked by OLB Ramon Horner for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Calvin Carlson.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Clausen |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT B.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Dixon | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Dunbar | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.Horner | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB R.Evans | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Reisinger | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | LCB J.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Carlson |
| --- | RCB A.Woodard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | DB R.Horner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bates |
| +++ | SS V.Nieuwstadt | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Jackson |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-14-BUF35 (4Q: 03:53) Jackson McElroy punted 43 yards. Zachery Stemke returned the kick 11 yards to the MIN33. Tackled by Julian Okwara. |
1-10-MIN33 (4Q: 03:43) Cam Akers ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Chad Thomas.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Lingen |
| *** | LDE J.Strowbridge | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Foreman |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Harden |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE M.Adams | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Akers | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Okwara | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Reeves |
| +++ | MLB S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Durham |
| +++ | WLB C.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Smith |
| --- | RCB L.Upshaw | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Francis |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT Z.Arbogast |
| +++ | FS L.Sneed | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-MIN34 (4Q: 02:59) Cam Akers ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Lamont Upshaw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Lingen |
| *** | LDE J.Strowbridge | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Foreman |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Harden |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE M.Adams | In Box | --- | | RB C.Akers | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Okwara | In Box | +++ | | FB K.Dunlap |
| +++ | MLB S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Durham |
| +++ | WLB C.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB L.Upshaw | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Francis |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | In Box | +++ | | RT Z.Arbogast |
| +++ | FS L.Sneed | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-10-MIN33 (4Q: 02:15) Cam Akers ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Sam Shanahan, assisted by DT Xavier Cooper.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Lingen |
| *** | LDE J.Strowbridge | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Foreman |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Harden |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE M.Adams | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Akers | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Okwara | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Wilcox |
| +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB L.Upshaw | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Smith |
| --- | NB T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Francis |
| --- | SS L.Sneed | Out of Box | +++ | | RT Z.Arbogast |
| +++ | FS P.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| 4-7-MIN36 (4Q: 02:00) Braden Barlow punted 53 yards. Lamont Upshaw returned the kick 0 yards to the BUF11. Tackled by Winfred Pirker. |
1-10-BUF11 (4Q: 01:53) Play-Action. Jimmy Clausen pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mecole Hardman. DT Ryan James hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Clausen |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT B.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Gargac | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB R.Horner | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Protect | +++ | WLB R.Evans | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE D.Stowers | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB J.Bush | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | DB R.Horner | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bates |
| +++ | SS V.Nieuwstadt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Jackson |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-BUF11 (4Q: 01:46) Jimmy Clausen scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by S Leonard McDaniel.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Clausen |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT B.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Gargac | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Horner | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB R.Evans | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB J.Bush | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Sanderson |
| --- | NB I.Kassulke | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | DB R.Horner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bates |
| --- | SS V.Nieuwstadt | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Jackson |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-BUF17 (4Q: 01:19) Play-Action. Jimmy Clausen pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Kerry Rodriguez. DT B. J. Hill hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Clausen |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT B.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Gargac | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Horner | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Evans | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB J.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | DB R.Horner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bates |
| +++ | SS V.Nieuwstadt | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Jackson |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-4-BUF17 (4Q: 01:15) Jackson McElroy punted 45 yards. Zachery Stemke returned the kick 12 yards to the MIN50. PENALTY: S Van Nieuwstadt of Minnesota was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-MIN28 (4Q: 01:05) Cam Akers ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Chad Thomas, assisted by CB Zachary Thomason. Key block delivered by Luis Reeves.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Lingen |
| *** | LDE J.Strowbridge | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Foreman |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Harden |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE M.Adams | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Akers | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Okwara | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Reeves |
| +++ | MLB S.Shanahan | In Box | --- | | LT A.Durham |
| +++ | WLB C.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| --- | LCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB L.Upshaw | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Francis |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT Z.Arbogast |
| +++ | FS L.Sneed | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-MIN33 (4Q: 00:19) Cam Akers ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Julian Okwara.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Lingen |
| *** | LDE J.Strowbridge | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Foreman |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | --- | | TE K.Harden |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE M.Adams | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Akers | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Okwara | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Reeves |
| +++ | MLB S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Durham |
| +++ | WLB C.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB L.Upshaw | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Francis |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT Z.Arbogast |
| +++ | FS L.Sneed | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 40, Buffalo Bills 6 |