Pre-Season Week 1: Minnesota at Cleveland
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August 06, 2044 77° Cleveland Stadium
Attendance: 26,161 (36%)
CLE has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 15-Joe Craig kicks 75 yards from MIN 35 to CLE -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CLE 25 (15:00) 2-John Burgos pass complete to 84-Jonathan Alba to CLE 38 for 13 yards. Tackle by 49-Maurice Newkirk .
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Deep Corner Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Weak Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 38 (14:25) 2-John Burgos pass incomplete, dropped by 4-Lee Sheard .
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Deep Middle
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Stunt Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-CLE 38 (14:21) 2-John Burgos pass incomplete, intended for 18-Rodney Hernandez . 45-Charles Crowther kept his man from getting away from him. That pass kind of wobbled as it was released.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong All Go
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
3-10-CLE 38 (14:17) 2-John Burgos pass complete to 84-Jonathan Alba to MIN 48 for 14 yards. Tackle by 58-John Simmons .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide 5 WR Corner Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 48 (13:31) 2-John Burgos pass incomplete, intended for 31-Raymond Houston . He kind of lost control of that pass.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
2-10-MIN 48 (13:27) 2-John Burgos pass complete to 31-Raymond Houston to MIN 37 for 11 yards. Tackle by 30-Louis Jackson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
1-10-MIN 37 (12:42) 2-John Burgos pass complete to 18-Rodney Hernandez for 37 yards. TOUCHDOWN! CLE 6 MIN 0
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal All Go
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle Deep Man
Pass Key
(12:36) Extra point GOOD by 9-Christopher Lawson . CLE 7 MIN 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(12:36) 9-Christopher Lawson kicks 70 yards from CLE 35 to MIN -5. 19-Danny King to MIN 30 for 35 yards. Tackle by 9-Christopher Lawson .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 30 (12:29) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, intended for 22-James Trejo . Pass knocked down by 60-Frank Mills .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 30 (12:26) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, intended for 81-Tracy Murphy .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Zone Blitz
Run Key
3-10-MIN 30 (12:21) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 25-Christopher Hicks to MIN 33 for 3 yards. Tackle by 43-Jackie Williams .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR2 Deep Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Prevent
4-7-MIN 33 (11:42) 3-Nathan Donoghue punts 47 yards to CLE 20. Fair Catch by 26-James Johnson . PENALTY - Holding (MIN 83-Jesse Taylor) (Declined)
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 20 (11:35) 2-John Burgos pass complete to 31-Raymond Houston to CLE 29 for 9 yards. Tackle by 38-Walter Erdmann . 49-Maurice Newkirk knocked the WR off his route. 38-Walter Erdmann made a little extra contact there.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal All Go
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
2-1-CLE 29 (10:57) 2-John Burgos pass complete to 26-James Johnson to CLE 50 for 21 yards. Tackle by 53-Jim Stevenson . Nice job by 26-J ames Johnson on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Waggle Post
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
Run Key
1-10-CLE 50 (10:11) 2-John Burgos pass INTERCEPTED by 48-Carl Perez at MIN 43. 48-Carl Perez to MIN 44 for 1 yards. 48-Carl Perez FUMBLES ( 17-Adam Red ) recovered by CLE-17-Adam R ed at MIN 42. Tackle by 96-Charles Knapp . 17-Adam Red missed that block completely.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-MIN 42 (10:03) 2-John Burgos pass complete to 24-Raymond Nazario to MIN 25 for 17 yards. Tackle by 17-Charley Hancock . Pressure by 72-Ronald Hudson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
1-10-MIN 25 (9:25) 2-John Burgos pass incomplete, intended for 26-James Johnson . Pass knocked down by 55-Philip Baker .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide 5 WR Deep Ins
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Zone Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 25 (9:20) 2-John Burgos pass incomplete, intended for 24-Raymond Nazario .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Deep Corner/Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
3-10-MIN 25 (9:17) 2-John Burgos pass incomplete, intended for 31-Raymond Houston . Pressure by 72-Ronald Hudson . I think that ball started to slip out of his hand as he threw it.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Pass Key
4-10-MIN 25 (9:14) 9-Christopher Lawson 42 yard field goal is GOOD. CLE 10 MIN 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(9:10) 9-Christopher Lawson kicks 74 yards from CLE 35 to MIN -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (9:10) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 30-Louis Jackson to MIN 32 for 7 yards. Tackle by 51-Brent Garcia . PENALTY - Unnecessary Roughness (CLE 51-Brent Garcia)
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Corner Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Prevent
1-10-MIN 47 (9:06) 44-Larry Montgomery ran to CLE 49 for 3 yards. Tackle by 51-Brent Garcia .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
Pass Key
2-7-CLE 49 (8:25) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, intended for 81-Tracy Murphy . Pass knocked down by 45-Wayne Dukes .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Wide Line
Run Key
3-7-CLE 49 (8:21) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, intended for 25-Christopher Hicks . Pass knocked down by 43-Jackie Williams .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle Deep Man
Run Key
4-7-CLE 49 (8:15) 3-Nathan Donoghue punts 40 yards to CLE 10. 26-James Johnson to CLE 12 for 3 yards. Tackle by 43-Lee Reilly .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 12 (8:07) 2-John Burgos pass INTERCEPTED by 38-Walter Erdmann at CLE 34. 38-Walter Erdmann to CLE 33 for 1 yards. Tackle by 4-Lee Sheard . Pressure by 95-David Edwards .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action Bomb
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 33 (8:01) 30-Louis Jackson ran to CLE 33 for 1 yards. Tackle by 60-Frank Mills .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
Run Key
2-9-CLE 33 (7:18) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, intended for 26-Clayton McGuire . Pass knocked down by 38-Raymond Bradley .
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Corner Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Prevent
3-9-CLE 33 (7:14) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 10-George Sartin to CLE 19 for 14 yards. Tackle by 43-Jackie Williams . Pressure by 60-Frank Mills . MIN 10-George Sartin was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR2 Deep Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 19 (6:38) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, intended for 34-Donald Yokum . Pass knocked down by 53-Clifford Garcia .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Post Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Prevent
Pass Key
2-10-CLE 19 (6:34) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass incomplete, dropped by 55-Philip Baker . MIN 66-Henry Robertson was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
3-10-CLE 19 (6:30) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, intended for 34-Donald Yokum .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Prevent
4-10-CLE 19 (6:27) 15-Joe Craig 36 yard field goal is GOOD. CLE 10 MIN 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(6:24) 15-Joe Craig kicks 74 yards from MIN 35 to CLE -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CLE 25 (6:24) 2-John Burgos pass incomplete, intended for 31-Raymond Houston . Pressure by 98-Michael Marenco .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
2-10-CLE 25 (6:21) 2-John Burgos pass complete to 18-Rodney Hernandez to MIN 48 for 27 yards. Tackle by 54-Michael Casella .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide 5 WR Corner Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 4 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 48 (5:42) 2-John Burgos pass complete to 13-Kelly Foy to MIN 41 for 7 yards. Tackle by 71-David Mack .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide 5 WR All Go
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
2-3-MIN 41 (4:59) 2-John Burgos pass incomplete, intended for 18-Rodney Hernandez . Pass knocked down by 49-Maurice Newkirk .
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Deep Corner Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
3-3-MIN 41 (4:54) 2-John Burgos pass complete to 4-Lee Sheard for 41 yards. TOUCHDOWN! CLE 16 MIN 3
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Hail Mary
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 4 Deep Zone Under
Run Key
(4:48) Extra point GOOD by 9-Christopher Lawson . CLE 17 MIN 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(4:48) 9-Christopher Lawson kicks 75 yards from CLE 35 to MIN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (4:48) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 30-Louis Jackson to MIN 27 for 2 yards. 30-Louis Jackson FUMBLES ( 51-Brent Garcia ) recovered by CLE-57-Omar Peters on to MIN 0 for 26 yards. TOUCHDOWN! CLE 23 MIN 3
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
Run Key
(4:38) Extra point GOOD by 9-Christopher Lawson . CLE 24 MIN 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(4:38) 9-Christopher Lawson kicks 75 yards from CLE 35 to MIN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (4:38) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, intended for 81-Tracy Murphy . Pass knocked down by 32-John Barrett .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR2 Deep Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Prevent
2-10-MIN 25 (4:34) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, intended for 34-Donald Yokum . Pass knocked down by 37-Tom James .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Prevent
Run Key
3-10-MIN 25 (4:30) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 19-Danny King to CLE 40 for 35 yards. Tackle by 55-Thomas Pardue . Pressure by 91-William Weldon .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Slot Crosses
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Prevent
Run Key
1-10-CLE 40 (3:42) 84-Thomas Reedy ran to CLE 29 for 11 yards. Tackle by 23-Robert Westbrook . It looks like the offense is starting to get familiar with that defensive play. CLE 76-Matthew Stephenson was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Prevent
1-10-CLE 29 (3:00) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass incomplete, intended for 26-Clayton McGuire . Pass knocked down by 38-Raymond Bradley .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep LB Blitz
2-10-CLE 29 (2:57) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 18-Richard Dawkins to CLE 21 for 8 yards. Tackle by 57-Omar Peterson . MIN 18-Richard Dawkins was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide WR Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Prevent
3-2-CLE 21 (2:16) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass incomplete, intended for 81-Tracy Murphy . Pass knocked down by 23-Robert Westbrook .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep LB Blitz
Pass Key
4-2-CLE 21 (2:12) 15-Joe Craig 38 yard field goal is GOOD. CLE 24 MIN 6
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(2:09) 15-Joe Craig kicks 73 yards from MIN 35 to CLE -8. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CLE 25 (2:09) 2-John Burgos pass incomplete, intended for 84-Jonathan Alba . Pass knocked down by 49-Maurice Newkirk .
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Deep Corner Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 4 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
2-10-CLE 25 (2:03) 2-John Burgos pass incomplete, intended for 18-Rodney Hernandez . Pass knocked down by 43-Lee Reilly .
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Deep Corner Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
3-10-CLE 25 (1:59) 2-John Burgos pass complete to 31-Raymond Houston to CLE 36 for 11 yards. Tackle by 45-Charles Crowther . 45-Charles Crowther kept his man from getting away from him.
Offensive Play: I Formation Big Streak Heavy
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
1-10-CLE 36 (1:19) PENALTY - False Start (CLE 4-Lee Sheard)
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Waggle Post
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
1-15-CLE 31 (1:19) 2-John Burgos pass incomplete, intended for 26-James Johnson . Pass knocked down by 52-Gary Webb .
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Deep Corner Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Zone Rotate Strong
Pass Key
2-15-CLE 31 (1:15) 2-John Burgos pass complete to 26-James Johnson to CLE 41 for 9 yards. Tackle by 46-Jorge Edwards . MIN 46-Jorge Edwards was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
3-6-CLE 41 (0:33) 2-John Burgos pass complete to 48-Jack Shumate to MIN 38 for 22 yards. Nice job by 48- Jack Shumate on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation Big Streak Heavy
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
End of first quarter.
1-10-MIN 38 (15:00) 2-John Burgos pass complete to 84-Jonathan Alba to MIN 25 for 12 yards. Tackle by 38-Walter Erdmann .
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Deep Middle
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 25 (14:22) 2-John Burgos pass incomplete, intended for 48-Jack Shumate . Pressure by 96-Charles Knapp .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action Bomb
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 25 (14:18) 2-John Burgos pass incomplete, intended for 31-Raymond Houston . Pressure by 92-Philip Farmer . Pass knocked down by 48-Carl Perez .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
3-10-MIN 25 (14:15) 2-John Burgos FUMBLES recovered by CLE-75-Gary Dani el at MIN 25. Tackle by 93-Norman Price . 54-Fred Broadwater was caught flat-footed on this play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Pass Key
4-9-MIN 25 (13:34) 9-Christopher Lawson 42 yard field goal is GOOD. CLE 87-Odell Andre was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. CLE 27 MIN 6
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(13:31) 9-Christopher Lawson kicks 75 yards from CLE 35 to MIN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (13:31) 30-Louis Jackson ran to MIN 33 for 8 yards. Tackle by 38-Raymond Bradley . The defense seems to be calling that same play a lot.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Prevent
Run Key
2-2-MIN 33 (12:55) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 18-Richard Dawkins to MIN 37 for 5 yards. Tackle by 32-John Barrett .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle Deep Man
Run Key
1-10-MIN 37 (12:12) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, intended for 84-Thomas Reedy . Pass knocked down by 95-Roger Crespo .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Post
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Blitz
2-10-MIN 37 (12:10) (Hot Read) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, intended for 82-Micheal Weatherwax . Pass knocked down by 51-Brent Garcia .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Blitz
Run Key
3-10-MIN 37 (12:05) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 81-Tracy Murphy to MIN 40 for 3 yards. Tackle by 38-Corey Nelson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal TE Flag
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
Run Key
4-7-MIN 40 (11:20) 3-Nathan Donoghue punts 60 yards to CLE -1. PENALTY - Offsides (CLE 55-Thomas Pardue)
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
4-2-MIN 45 (11:12) 3-Nathan Donoghue punts 41 yards to CLE 14.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 14 (11:03) 2-John Burgos sacked at CLE 3 for -11 yards ( 53-Jim Stevenson ). Sack allowed by 52-Alec Ridley .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Deep Corner/Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
2-21-CLE 3 (10:24) 2-John Burgos pass incomplete, intended for 31-Raymond Houston . 52-Gary Webb knocked the WR off his route. Pass knocked down by 52-Gary Webb .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong All Go
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
3-21-CLE 3 (10:19) 2-John Burgos pass complete to 24-Raymond Nazario to MIN 39 for 58 yards. Tackle by 38-Walter Erdmann . 24-Raymond Nazario made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Deep Middle
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 39 (9:38) 2-John Burgos pass INTERCEPTED by 58-John Simmons at MIN 24. 58-John Simmons to MIN 24 for -0 yards. Tackle by 48-Jack Shumate . Pressure by 72-Ronald Hudson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action Bomb
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 24 (9:33) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 19-Danny King to MIN 48 for 24 yards. Tackle by 32-John Barrett .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle Deep Man
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 48 (8:52) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 25-Christopher Hicks to CLE 43 for 9 yards. Tackle by 32-John Barrett .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep LB Blitz
Pass Key
2-1-CLE 43 (8:16) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 84-Thomas Reedy to CLE 36 for 7 yards. Tackle by 43-Jackie Williams . CLE 57-Omar Peterson was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle Deep Man
1-10-CLE 36 (7:38) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, intended for 28-Benjamin Howland . PENALTY - Pass Interference (CLE 45-Wayne Dukes)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 28 (7:35) 44-Larry Montgomery ran to CLE 15 for 13 yards. Tackle by 38-Raymond Bradley .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 15 (6:49) 8-Alex Avelar sacked at CLE 23 for -8 yards ( 67-Robert Baggett ). Sack allowed by 77-Ellis McGahey .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
Pass Key
2-18-CLE 23 (6:12) 25-Christopher Hicks ran to CLE 12 for 11 yards. Tackle by 23-Robert Westbrook . The defense seems to be calling that same play a lot.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Prevent
Pass Key
3-7-CLE 12 (5:28) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 82-Micheal Weatherwax to CLE 1 for 11 yards. Tackle by 32-John Barrett . MIN 82-Micheal Weatherwax was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big HB Swing
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Blitz
Pass Key
1-1-CLE 1 (4:51) 9-Kenneth Friedman ran for 1 yards. TOUCHDOWN! CLE 27 MIN 12
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Prevent
Pass Key
(4:48) Extra point GOOD by 15-Joe Craig . CLE 55-Thomas Pardue was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. CLE 27 MIN 13
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(4:48) 15-Joe Craig kicks 75 yards from MIN 35 to CLE -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CLE 25 (4:48) 2-John Burgos pass complete to 17-Adam Red to MIN 49 for 26 yards. Tackle by 48-Carl Perez .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal PA All Go
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 49 (4:11) 2-John Burgos pass incomplete, intended for 18-Rodney Hernandez .
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Deep Corner Post
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 49 (4:08) 2-John Burgos pass incomplete, intended for 4-Lee Sheard . Pressure by 96-Charles Knapp . 53-Jim Stevenson knocked the WR off his route.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action Bomb
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
3-10-MIN 49 (4:04) 2-John Burgos pass complete to 87-Odell Andre to MIN 43 for 6 yards. Tackle by 61-Mario Williams . 30-Louis Jackson knocked the WR off his route.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Pass Key
4-4-MIN 43 (3:24) 14-Sergio Santos punts 41 yards to MIN 2.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 2 (3:14) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, dropped by 10-George Sartin . The coverage on that play was extremely tight. 43-Jackie Williams knocked the WR off his route.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 2 (3:10) 8-Alex Avelar ran to MIN 19 for 17 yards. Tackle by 45-Wayne Dukes . The defense seems to be calling that same play a lot.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Prevent
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 19 (2:17) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass incomplete, dropped by 46-Jorge Edwards . Excellent coverage on that play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide 5 WR Deep Ins
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Prevent
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 19 (2:14) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass incomplete, intended for 44-Larry Montgomery . Pass knocked down by 59-Manuel Viviano .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle Deep Man
Pass Key
3-10-MIN 19 (2:11) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 18-Richard Dawkins to MIN 30 for 11 yards. Tackle by 94-Daniel Corman . MIN 18-Richard Dawkins was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Corner Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
1-10-MIN 30 (2:00) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass incomplete, intended for 20-Leon Jackson . Pass knocked down by 23-Robert Westbrook .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal All Go
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 30 (1:56) 82-Micheal Weatherwax ran to MIN 35 for 5 yards. Tackle by 51-Brent Garcia . MIN 34-Donald Yokum was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Prevent
Pass Key
3-5-MIN 35 (1:22) 30-Louis Jackson ran to MIN 36 for 2 yards. Tackle by 57-Omar Peterson .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
4-4-MIN 36 (0:38) 3-Nathan Donoghue punts 44 yards to CLE 20. Fair Catch by 26-James Johnson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 20 (0:31) 2-John Burgos pass complete to 31-Raymond Houston to CLE 36 for 16 yards. Tackle by 52-Gary Webb . Great move by 31-R aymond Houston to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Pass Key
Timeout CLE
1-10-CLE 36 (0:24) 2-John Burgos pass complete to 48-Jack Shumate to MIN 37 for 26 yards. Tackle by 30-Louis Jackson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Waggle Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
Timeout CLE
1-10-MIN 37 (0:14) 2-John Burgos pass incomplete, the ball was thrown away. CLE 79-William Thoman was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong All Go
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 37 (0:09) 9-Christopher Lawson 55 yard field goal is GOOD. CLE 30 MIN 13
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:05) 9-Christopher Lawson kicks 75 yards from CLE 35 to MIN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (0:05) 22-James Trejo ran to MIN 33 for 8 yards. Tackle by 51-Brent Garcia .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Strong Blitz Outside
Pass Key
End of half.
(15:00) 9-Christopher Lawson kicks 71 yards from CLE 35 to MIN -6. 88-Keith Johnson to MIN 20 for 27 yards. Tackle by 21-Jesse Allen .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 20 (14:55) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass incomplete, intended for 82-Micheal Weatherwax . Pass knocked down by 37-Tom James .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal All Go
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Zone Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 20 (14:50) 22-James Trejo ran to MIN 30 for 9 yards. Tackle by 38-Corey Nelson . MIN 60-John Pratt was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep LB Blitz
3-1-MIN 30 (14:15) 44-Larry Montgomery ran to MIN 30 for a short gain. Tackle by 91-William Weldon .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
Run Key
4-1-MIN 30 (13:41) 3-Nathan Donoghue punts 49 yards to CLE 21. 24-Raymond Nazario to CLE 32 for 12 yards. Tackle by 46-Jorge Edwards .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 32 (13:32) 8-Brandon Hale pass incomplete, intended for 48-Jack Shumate . Pressure by 72-Ronald Hudson . Pass knocked down by 53-Jim Stevenson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action Bomb
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Pass Key
2-10-CLE 32 (13:27) 8-Brandon Hale pass complete to 18-Rodney Hernandez to CLE 48 for 16 yards. Tackle by 48-Carl Perez . Great move by 18-Ro dney Hernandez to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 48 (12:53) 8-Brandon Hale pass incomplete, intended for 13-Kelly Foy . Pressure by 96-Charles Knapp . 95-David Edwards knocked the WR off his route. Pass knocked down by 95-David Edwards .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action Bomb
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
2-10-CLE 48 (12:49) 8-Brandon Hale pass incomplete, intended for 87-Odell Andre . Pass knocked down by 93-Norman Price .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Deep Out
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
3-10-CLE 48 (12:45) 8-Brandon Hale pass incomplete, intended for 24-Raymond Nazario . PENALTY - Pass Interference (MIN 46-Jorge Edwards)
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Deep Corner Post
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 45 (12:42) 8-Brandon Hale pass INTERCEPTED by 46-Jorge Edwards at MIN 36. 46-Jorge Edwards to CLE 42 for 22 yards. Pressure by 95-David Edwards . 95-David Edwards completely missed his blocking assignment.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 42 (12:32) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass incomplete, intended for 82-Micheal Weatherwax . Pressure by 91-William Weldon . Pass knocked down by 94-Daniel Corman .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal FL Go
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Prevent
Pass Key
2-10-CLE 42 (12:28) 44-Larry Montgomery ran to CLE 31 for 12 yards. Tackle by 43-Jackie Williams .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Wide Line
1-10-CLE 31 (11:52) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 10-George Sartin to CLE 20 for 11 yards. Tackle by 21-Jesse Allen .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 20 (11:09) 20-Leon Jackson ran to CLE 21 for -1 yards. Tackle by 91-William Weldon .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
Run Key
2-11-CLE 21 (10:27) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass incomplete, dropped by 84-Thomas Reedy .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Post Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Prevent
Pass Key
3-11-CLE 21 (10:23) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 20-Leon Jackson to CLE 21 for a short gain. Tackle by 58-Jeremy Smith .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Inside LB Blitz
Pass Key
4-11-CLE 21 (9:43) 15-Joe Craig 38 yard field goal is GOOD. CLE 30 MIN 16
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(9:40) 15-Joe Craig kicks 74 yards from MIN 35 to CLE -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CLE 25 (9:40) 8-Brandon Hale pass complete to 17-Adam Red to CLE 35 for 10 yards. Tackle by 48-Carl Perez .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 35 (9:00) 8-Brandon Hale pass incomplete, intended for 87-Odell Andre . Pass knocked down by 45-Charles Crowther . PENALTY - Pass Interference (MIN 52-Gary Webb)
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 WR Post Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 42 (8:56) 8-Brandon Hale pass complete to 24-Raymond Nazario for 58 yards. TOUCHDOWN! Pressure by 72-Ronald Hudson . CLE 36 MIN 16
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle Deep Man
Pass Key
(8:47) Extra point GOOD by 9-Christopher Lawson . CLE 37 MIN 16
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(8:47) 9-Christopher Lawson kicks 75 yards from CLE 35 to MIN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (8:47) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 34-Donald Yokum to MIN 30 for 5 yards. Tackle by 59-Manuel Viviano .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
Pass Key
2-5-MIN 30 (8:08) 44-Larry Montgomery ran to MIN 31 for 1 yards. Tackle by 91-William Weldon .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Prevent
Run Key
3-4-MIN 31 (7:25) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 28-Benjamin Howland to CLE 36 for 33 yards. Tackle by 45-Wayne Dukes . Pressure by 58-Jeremy Smith . If the defense doesn't start mixing up their plays a bit more we might see more big gains like that one.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal FL Go
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Prevent
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 36 (6:40) 82-Micheal Weatherwax ran to CLE 28 for 7 yards. Tackle by 38-Corey Nelson . I think the defense might be using that play a bit too frequently. CLE 45-Wayne Dukes was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. PENALTY - Facemask (CLE 38-Corey Nelson)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Prevent
Run Key
1-10-CLE 13 (6:36) 84-Thomas Reedy ran to CLE 3 for 10 yards. Tackle by 37-Tom James . It looks like the offense is starting to get familiar with that defensive play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Prevent
Run Key
1-3-CLE 3 (5:56) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 10-George Sartin for 3 yards. TOUCHDOWN! CLE 37 MIN 22
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
Pass Key
(5:53) Extra point GOOD by 15-Joe Craig . CLE 37 MIN 23
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(5:53) 15-Joe Craig kicks 75 yards from MIN 35 to CLE -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CLE 25 (5:53) 8-Brandon Hale pass incomplete, intended for 17-Adam Red . PENALTY - Pass Interference (MIN 52-Gary Webb)
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide 5 WR Deep Ins
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 31 (5:49) 8-Brandon Hale pass incomplete, intended for 84-Jonathan Alba . Pressure by 72-Ronald Hudson . Pass knocked down by 48-Carl Perez .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR2 Deep Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
2-10-CLE 31 (5:45) 8-Brandon Hale sacked at CLE 21 for -10 yards ( 71-David Mack ). Sack allowed by 85-Rusty Wood .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide 5 WR All Go
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
3-20-CLE 21 (5:02) 8-Brandon Hale pass complete to 48-Jack Shumate to CLE 36 for 15 yards. Tackle by 49-Maurice Newkirk .
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Deep Middle
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
4-5-CLE 36 (4:20) 14-Sergio Santos punts 45 yards to MIN 18. 81-Tracy Murphy to MIN 19 for 1 yards. Tackle by 64-William Culver .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 19 (4:12) 9-Kenneth Friedman sacked at MIN 16 for -3 yards ( 91-William Weldon ). Sack allowed by 75-Edward Girard .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Prevent
Pass Key
2-13-MIN 16 (3:28) 84-Thomas Reedy ran to MIN 28 for 12 yards. Tackle by 45-Wayne Dukes .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Zone Blitz
3-1-MIN 28 (2:41) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass incomplete, intended for 22-James Trejo . Pressure by 53-Clifford Garcia . Pass knocked down by 37-Tom James . CLE 58-Jeremy Smith was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Slot Crosses
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
Pass Key
4-1-MIN 28 (2:36) 3-Nathan Donoghue punts 47 yards to CLE 25. 24-Raymond Nazario to CLE 34 for 10 yards. Tackle by 98-Michael Marenco .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 34 (2:27) 8-Brandon Hale sacked at CLE 26 for -8 yards ( 95-David Edwards ). Sack allowed by 72-Tony Dominguez . MIN 95-David Edwards was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Pass Key
2-18-CLE 26 (1:54) 8-Brandon Hale pass incomplete, dropped by 84-Jonathan Alba . Pressure by 72-Ronald Hudson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Pass Key
3-18-CLE 26 (1:51) 8-Brandon Hale pass incomplete, intended for 84-Jonathan Alba . Pressure by 72-Ronald Hudson .
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Deep Middle
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 4 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
4-18-CLE 26 (1:47) 14-Sergio Santos punts 48 yards to MIN 27. 81-Tracy Murphy to MIN 32 for 6 yards. Tackle by 17-Adam Red .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 32 (1:39) 82-Micheal Weatherwax ran to MIN 43 for 11 yards. Tackle by 38-Corey Nelson . CLE 38-Corey Nelson was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep LB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 43 (0:57) 84-Thomas Reedy ran to MIN 48 for 5 yards. Tackle by 37-Tom James . MIN 28-Benjamin Howland was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle Deep Man
Run Key
2-5-MIN 48 (0:14) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 81-Tracy Murphy to CLE 31 for 21 yards. Tackle by 65-Tad Graham . 81-Tracy Murphy breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
Pass Key
End of third quarter.
1-10-CLE 31 (15:00) 44-Larry Montgomery ran to CLE 29 for 2 yards. Tackle by 64-William Culver .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
Run Key
2-8-CLE 29 (14:27) 82-Micheal Weatherwax ran to CLE 18 for 11 yards. Tackle by 37-Tom James . I think the defense might be using that play a bit too frequently.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Prevent
1-10-CLE 18 (13:47) 84-Thomas Reedy ran to CLE 17 for 1 yards. Tackle by 59-Manuel Viviano .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
Run Key
2-9-CLE 17 (13:11) 9-Kenneth Friedman sacked at CLE 23 for -6 yards ( 59-Manuel Viviano ). Sack allowed by 60-John Pratt .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Prevent
Pass Key
3-15-CLE 23 (12:33) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 10-George Sartin to CLE 16 for 7 yards.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide WR Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Prevent
Pass Key
4-8-CLE 16 (11:49) 15-Joe Craig 33 yard field goal is GOOD. CLE 37 MIN 26
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(11:46) 15-Joe Craig kicks 74 yards from MIN 35 to CLE -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CLE 25 (11:46) 8-Brandon Hale pass complete to 18-Rodney Hernandez to CLE 45 for 20 yards. Tackle by 46-Jorge Edwards .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Weak Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 45 (10:59) 8-Brandon Hale pass incomplete, intended for 87-Odell Andre . Pass knocked down by 53-Jim Stevenson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong All Go
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-CLE 45 (10:56) 8-Brandon Hale sacked at CLE 33 for -12 yards ( 96-Charles Knapp ). Sack allowed by 70-John Turney . 70-John Turney was caught flat-footed on this play. PENALTY - Defensive Holding (MIN 61-Mario Williams)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Hail Mary
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 50 (10:52) 8-Brandon Hale pass incomplete, intended for 87-Odell Andre .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal All Go
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
2-10-CLE 50 (10:48) 8-Brandon Hale pass incomplete, intended for 87-Odell Andre . Pass knocked down by 54-Michael Casella .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Pass Key
3-10-CLE 50 (10:45) 8-Brandon Hale pass complete to 84-Jonathan Alba to MIN 25 for 25 yards. Tackle by 17-Charley Hancock .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Deep Corner/Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 4 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 25 (10:07) 8-Brandon Hale pass incomplete, intended for 84-Jonathan Alba .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 25 (10:03) 8-Brandon Hale pass complete to 87-Odell Andre to MIN 16 for 9 yards. Tackle by 93-Norman Price .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
3-1-MIN 16 (9:21) 8-Brandon Hale pass complete to 18-Rodney Hernandez for 16 yards. TOUCHDOWN! 18-Rodney Hernandez made a great move on the CB. CLE 43 MIN 26
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Deep Middle
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
(9:16) Extra point GOOD by 9-Christopher Lawson . CLE 44 MIN 26
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(9:16) 9-Christopher Lawson kicks 69 yards from CLE 35 to MIN -4. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (9:16) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 84-Thomas Reedy to MIN 33 for 8 yards. Tackle by 53-Clifford Garcia .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal TE Flag
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Inside LB Blitz
Pass Key
2-2-MIN 33 (8:55) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 34-Donald Yokum to MIN 40 for 8 yards. Tackle by 43-Jackie Williams . 34-Donald Yokum made a great move on the CB. 43-Jackie Williams kept his man from getting away from him.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 WR Post Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 40 (8:34) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 82-Micheal Weatherwax to MIN 48 for 8 yards. Tackle by 55-Thomas Pardue . 82-Micheal Weatherwax did some fancy footwork there. 59-Manuel Viviano knocked the WR off his route.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal TE Flag
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
Pass Key
2-2-MIN 48 (8:14) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 46-Jorge Edwards to CLE 41 for 11 yards. Tackle by 59-Manuel Viviano . MIN 67-Anthony Campos was injured on the play. CLE 53-Clifford Garcia was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 41 (7:49) 9-Kenneth Friedman ran to CLE 35 for 6 yards. 9-Kenneth Friedma n slides to avoid being hit. MIN 34-Donald Yokum was injured on the play. CLE 95-Roger Crespo was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Prevent
Pass Key
2-4-CLE 35 (7:24) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 20-Leon Jackson to CLE 26 for 9 yards. Tackle by 43-Jackie Williams .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep LB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 26 (7:00) 9-Kenneth Friedman sacked at CLE 31 for -5 yards ( 91-William Weldon ). Sack allowed by 66-Henry Robertson . MIN 76-Steven Holoman was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Zone Blitz
Pass Key
2-15-CLE 31 (6:36) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 20-Leon Jackson to CLE 13 for 18 yards. Tackle by 45-Wayne Dukes .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 13 (6:10) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 26-Clayton McGuire to CLE 10 for 2 yards. Tackle by 91-William Weldon .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal TE Flag
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Strong Blitz Outside
Pass Key
2-8-CLE 10 (5:46) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 80-Robert Jones for 10 yards. TOUCHDOWN! CLE 44 MIN 32
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Post
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Blitz
Pass Key
(5:43) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 88-Keith Johnson for 2 yards. CONVERSION GOOD! CLE 44 MIN 34
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep LB Blitz
Pass Key
(5:43) Onside kick by 15-Joe Craig from MIN 35 recovered by CLE-13-Kelly F oy at MIN 40. Tackle by 9-Kenneth Friedman .
Offensive Play: Onside Kick
Defensive Play: Onside Kick Return
1-10-MIN 40 (5:43) 8-Brandon Hale pass incomplete, dropped by 24-Raymond Nazario .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide 5 WR All Go
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 40 (5:37) 8-Brandon Hale pass incomplete, intended for 18-Rodney Hernandez . Pass knocked down by 45-Charles Crowther .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR2 Deep Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
3-10-MIN 40 (5:33) 8-Brandon Hale pass incomplete, intended for 24-Raymond Nazario . Pass knocked down by 46-Jorge Edwards .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Zone Rotate Strong
Pass Key
4-10-MIN 40 (5:29) 14-Sergio Santos punts 31 yards to MIN 8. Fair Catch by 81-Tracy Murphy . CLE 85-Rusty Wood was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 8 (5:22) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 81-Tracy Murphy to MIN 9 for a short gain. Tackle by 59-Manuel Viviano . Pressure by 53-Clifford Garcia . CLE 65-Tad Graham was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 9 (4:58) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass incomplete, intended for 34-Donald Yokum . Pass knocked down by 43-Jackie Williams .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle Deep Man
Pass Key
3-10-MIN 9 (4:54) 9-Kenneth Friedman ran to MIN 22 for 13 yards. 9-Kenneth Friedma n slides to avoid being hit. The defense seems to be calling that same play a lot.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal All Go
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 22 (4:30) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 88-Keith Johnson to MIN 25 for 3 yards. Tackle by 53-Clifford Garcia .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Prevent
Pass Key
2-7-MIN 25 (4:04) (Hot Read) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 84-Thomas Reedy to MIN 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 21-Jesse Allen . Pressure by 55-Thomas Pardue .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Blitz
Pass Key
3-4-MIN 27 (3:41) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass incomplete, intended for 28-Benjamin Howland . Pass knocked down by 37-Tom James .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Slot Crosses
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
Pass Key
4-4-MIN 27 (3:37) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 81-Tracy Murphy to MIN 34 for 7 yards. Tackle by 45-Wayne Dukes .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep LB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 34 (3:13) 9-Kenneth Friedman sacked at MIN 29 for -5 yards ( 58-Jeremy Smith ). Sack allowed by 73-Matthew Smith .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Prevent
Pass Key
2-15-MIN 29 (2:48) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 28-Benjamin Howland to MIN 36 for 7 yards. Tackle by 37-Tom James .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide WR Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Prevent
Pass Key
3-8-MIN 36 (2:22) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass incomplete, dropped by 84-Thomas Reedy . Excellent coverage on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal TE Flag
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
Pass Key
4-8-MIN 36 (2:18) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 17-Charley Hancock to MIN 45 for 9 yards. Tackle by 94-Daniel Corman .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR2 Deep Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Prevent
Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
1-10-MIN 45 (2:00) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 26-Clayton McGuire to MIN 49 for 3 yards. Tackle by 59-Manuel Viviano .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep LB Blitz
Pass Key
Timeout MIN
2-7-MIN 49 (1:53) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 34-Donald Yokum to CLE 42 for 10 yards. Tackle by 53-Clifford Garcia .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Strong Blitz Outside
Pass Key
Timeout MIN
1-10-CLE 42 (1:48) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 84-Thomas Reedy to CLE 39 for 3 yards. Tackle by 45-Wayne Dukes . PENALTY - Offsides (CLE 91-William Weldon)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal FL Go
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
Pass Key
1-5-CLE 37 (1:41) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass incomplete, intended for 34-Donald Yokum . Pass knocked down by 38-Corey Nelson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
2-5-CLE 37 (1:38) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 34-Donald Yokum to CLE 30 for 6 yards. Tackle by 53-Clifford Garcia .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Prevent
Pass Key
Timeout MIN
1-10-CLE 30 (1:31) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass incomplete, intended for 80-Robert Jones . Pass knocked down by 59-Manuel Viviano . MIN 77-Ellis McGahey was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle Deep Man
Pass Key
2-10-CLE 30 (1:27) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 22-James Trejo to CLE 13 for 17 yards. Tackle by 58-Jeremy Smith . I think the defense might be using that play a bit too frequently.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 WR Post Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Prevent
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 13 (1:04) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 17-Charley Hancock to CLE 9 for 4 yards. Tackle by 45-Wayne Dukes .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Wide Line
Pass Key
2-6-CLE 9 (0:38) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass incomplete, intended for 34-Donald Yokum . Pass knocked down by 43-Jackie Williams .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
Pass Key
3-6-CLE 9 (0:34) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 96-Charles Knapp to CLE 0 for 9 yards. TOUCHDOWN! CLE 44 MIN 40
Offensive Play: Strong I Big HB Swing
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Blitz
Pass Key
(0:31) Extra point GOOD by 15-Joe Craig . CLE 44 MIN 41
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:31) Onside kick by 15-Joe Craig from MIN 35 recovered by CLE-43-Jackie Willia ms at MIN 44. Tackle by 88-Keith Johnson .
Offensive Play: Onside Kick
Defensive Play: Onside Kick Return
1-10-MIN 44 (0:31) 8-Brandon Hale kneeled down to MIN 44 for -0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
End of fourth quarter.