Pre-Season Week 4: Buffalo at Minnesota
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August 27, 2044 70° Minnesota Stadium
Attendance: 43,855 (68%)
MIN has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 2-Robert Nielson kicks 69 yards from BUF 35 to MIN -4. 19-Danny King to MIN 22 for 27 yards. Tackle by 43-Harry Cavazos . MIN 71-David Mack was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 22 (14:56) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, intended for 25-Christopher Hicks . Pressure by 63-Miguel Manning . Pass knocked down by 24-Robert Johnson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
2-10-MIN 22 (14:53) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, intended for 43-Lee Reilly . Pass knocked down by 94-Daniel Crouch .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong FS CB3 Blitz
Pass Key
3-10-MIN 22 (14:49) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, intended for 10-George Sartin .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 4 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
4-10-MIN 22 (14:45) 3-Nathan Donoghue punts 50 yards to BUF 28. Fair Catch by 12-James Barrett .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BUF 28 (14:39) PENALTY - False Start (BUF 77-Nathaniel Browning)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
Pass Key
1-15-BUF 23 (14:39) 19-Bradley Lovejoy pass complete to 14-Joe Gorton to BUF 34 for 11 yards. Tackle by 46-Jorge Edwards . Great move by 14-Joe Gorton to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Post Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
2-4-BUF 34 (13:58) 25-Daniel Sanders ran to BUF 41 for 7 yards. Tackle by 38-Walter Erdmann .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-BUF 41 (13:18) 25-Daniel Sanders ran to BUF 43 for 3 yards. Tackle by 55-Philip Baker .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
2-7-BUF 43 (12:32) 19-Bradley Lovejoy pass complete to 40-Juan Nelson to BUF 45 for 2 yards. Tackle by 46-Jorge Edwards .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
3-6-BUF 45 (11:58) 25-Daniel Sanders ran to MIN 39 for 16 yards. Tackle by 55-Philip Baker .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 39 (11:12) 19-Bradley Lovejoy pass complete to 83-Calvin McLane to MIN 36 for 4 yards. Tackle by 54-Michael Casella .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Post Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
2-6-MIN 36 (10:33) 19-Bradley Lovejoy pass complete to 40-Juan Nelson to MIN 31 for 5 yards. Tackle by 17-Charley Hancock .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Slot Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 4 Deep Zone Under
3-2-MIN 31 (9:55) 19-Bradley Lovejoy pass complete to 83-Calvin McLane to MIN 29 for 2 yards. Tackle by 43-Lee Reilly .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
1-10-MIN 29 (9:18) 25-Daniel Sanders ran to MIN 20 for 8 yards. Tackle by 53-Jim Stevenson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
2-2-MIN 20 (8:37) 19-Bradley Lovejoy sacked at MIN 31 for -11 yards ( 93-Norman Price ). Sack allowed by 53-Aaron Montiel .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
Pass Key
3-12-MIN 31 (7:54) 19-Bradley Lovejoy pass incomplete, intended for 83-Calvin McLane . Pass knocked down by 53-Jim Stevenson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Zone Rotate Strong
4-12-MIN 31 (7:50) 2-Robert Nielson 49 yard field goal is GOOD. MIN 0 BUF 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(7:46) 2-Robert Nielson kicks 74 yards from BUF 35 to MIN -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (7:46) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, dropped by 25-Christopher Hicks .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
2-10-MIN 25 (7:43) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, intended for 28-Benjamin Howland . Pass knocked down by 57-Christopher Castrejon .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
3-10-MIN 25 (7:39) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, intended for 88-Keith Johnson . Pass knocked down by 58-Richard Mayers .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide WR Curls
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Prevent
Pass Key
4-10-MIN 25 (7:36) 3-Nathan Donoghue punts 43 yards to BUF 32. Fair Catch by 12-James Barrett .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BUF 32 (7:29) 19-Bradley Lovejoy pass complete to 83-Calvin McLane to BUF 37 for 5 yards. Tackle by 45-Charles Crowther . Great move by 83 -Calvin McLane to get free of his coverage. PENALTY - Offsides (MIN 61-Mario Williams)
Offensive Play: Strong I Big WR Quick In
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
1-5-BUF 37 (7:27) 25-Daniel Sanders ran to BUF 47 for 10 yards. Tackle by 55-Philip Baker .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
1-10-BUF 47 (6:48) 19-Bradley Lovejoy pass incomplete, intended for 11-Lawrence Barnett . Pass knocked down by 49-Maurice Newkirk .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Slot Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
2-10-BUF 47 (6:44) 25-Daniel Sanders ran to BUF 45 for -2 yards. Tackle by 55-Philip Baker . 84-Paul Walters was completely beat on that play.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
3-12-BUF 45 (6:05) 19-Bradley Lovejoy pass incomplete, intended for 83-Calvin McLane . Pass knocked down by 54-Michael Casella .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
4-12-BUF 45 (6:01) 6-David Asuncion punts 50 yards to MIN 5. Fair Catch by 19-Danny King .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 5 (5:55) 83-Jesse Taylor ran to MIN 6 for 1 yards. Tackle by 96-Jonathan Lemaster .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
2-9-MIN 6 (5:17) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 26-Clayton McGuire to MIN 39 for 33 yards. Tackle by 43-Harry Cavazos .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide 5 WR Deep Ins
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 39 (4:31) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 10-George Sartin to BUF 33 for 28 yards. Tackle by 57-Christopher Castrejon .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
1-10-BUF 33 (3:49) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, dropped by 46-Jorge Edwards .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Post Corner
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
2-10-BUF 33 (3:45) 8-Alex Avelar pass INTERCEPTED by 43-Harry Cavazos at BUF 27. 43-Harry Cavazos to BUF 27 for 0 yards. Tackle by 9-Kenneth Friedman .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR2 Deep Post
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
1-10-BUF 27 (3:41) 25-Daniel Sanders ran to BUF 37 for 10 yards. Tackle by 55-Philip Baker .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle Deep Man
Pass Key
2-1-BUF 37 (3:00) 19-Bradley Lovejoy pass complete to 84-Paul Walters to BUF 48 for 11 yards. Tackle by 55-Philip Baker .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Post
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
1-10-BUF 48 (2:25) 40-Juan Nelson ran to BUF 50 for 2 yards. Tackle by 55-Philip Baker .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
Pass Key
2-8-BUF 50 (1:43) 19-Bradley Lovejoy pass incomplete, intended for 83-Calvin McLane . Pass knocked down by 38-Walter Erdmann . PENALTY - Pass Interference (MIN 38-Walter Erdmann)
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
1-10-MIN 44 (1:39) 19-Bradley Lovejoy pass complete to 83-Calvin McLane to MIN 36 for 8 yards. Tackle by 45-Charles Crowther .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
2-2-MIN 36 (1:04) 19-Bradley Lovejoy pass complete to 84-Paul Walters to MIN 33 for 3 yards. Tackle by 43-Lee Reilly . Nice job by 84- Paul Walters on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
1-10-MIN 33 (0:19) 19-Bradley Lovejoy pass complete to 34-Russell Pinto to MIN 29 for 4 yards. Tackle by 91-Ernest Brantley . Great move by 34 -Russell Pinto to get free of his coverage. Pressure by 98-Michael Marenco .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
End of first quarter.
2-6-MIN 29 (15:00) 19-Bradley Lovejoy pass complete to 14-Joe Gorton to MIN 20 for 9 yards. Tackle by 55-Philip Baker . 14-Joe Gorton breaks down the CB. PENALTY - Pass Interference (MIN 91-Ernest Brantley) (Declined)
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Slot Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-MIN 20 (14:57) 19-Bradley Lovejoy pass incomplete, intended for 83-Calvin McLane . Pass knocked down by 45-Charles Crowther .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 20 (14:53) 19-Bradley Lovejoy pass incomplete, intended for 83-Calvin McLane . Pressure by 93-Norman Price . Pass knocked down by 52-Gary Webb .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal FL Go
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
3-10-MIN 20 (14:50) 19-Bradley Lovejoy pass complete to 83-Calvin McLane to MIN 4 for 16 yards. Tackle by 48-Carl Perez .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal FL Go
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
1-4-MIN 4 (14:09) 19-Bradley Lovejoy pass INTERCEPTED by 17-Charley Hancock at MIN -1. 17-Charley Hancock for 0 yards. Tackle by 84-Paul Walters . Touchback.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 20 (14:05) 8-Alex Avelar pass INTERCEPTED by 96-Jonathan Lemaster at MIN 31. 96-Jonathan Lemaster to MIN 31 for 0 yards. Tackle by 83-Jesse Taylor . BUF 96-Jonathan Lemaster was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 31 (14:02) 19-Bradley Lovejoy pass incomplete, intended for 12-James Barrett . Pass knocked down by 46-Jorge Edwards .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide In and Out
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 31 (13:58) 19-Bradley Lovejoy sacked at MIN 41 for -10 yards ( 71-David Mack ). Sack allowed by 64-John Lester .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Post Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
Pass Key
3-20-MIN 41 (13:24) 19-Bradley Lovejoy pass complete to 80-Charles Miller to MIN 39 for 1 yards. Tackle by 38-Walter Erdmann . PENALTY - Holding (BUF 53-Aaron Montiel)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 4 Deep Zone Under
3-30-BUF 49 (13:19) 19-Bradley Lovejoy pass complete to 14-Joe Gorton to MIN 41 for 10 yards. Tackle by 46-Jorge Edwards .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
4-20-MIN 41 (12:43) 2-Robert Nielson 59 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Short)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-MIN 48 (12:39) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 19-Danny King to BUF 47 for 5 yards. Tackle by 24-Robert Johnson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Wide Line
Pass Key
2-5-BUF 47 (11:57) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 10-George Sartin to BUF 35 for 13 yards. Tackle by 21-Travis Lutz .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep LB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-BUF 35 (11:21) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 25-Christopher Hicks to BUF 23 for 11 yards. Tackle by 36-Robert Edwards .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 WR Post Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
1-10-BUF 23 (10:36) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, intended for 88-Keith Johnson . Pass knocked down by 48-Patrick Robertson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Slot Crosses
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 4 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
2-10-BUF 23 (10:33) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 46-Jorge Edwards for 23 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MIN 6 BUF 3
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Drag In
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
(10:29) Extra point GOOD by 15-Joe Craig . MIN 7 BUF 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(10:29) 15-Joe Craig kicks 74 yards from MIN 35 to BUF -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-BUF 25 (10:29) 25-Daniel Sanders ran to BUF 24 for -1 yards. Tackle by 72-Ronald Hudson .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy SS MLB Blitz
2-11-BUF 24 (9:52) 25-Daniel Sanders ran to BUF 29 for 4 yards. Tackle by 48-Carl Perez . MIN 91-Ernest Brantley was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Sweep Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
3-6-BUF 29 (9:06) 19-Bradley Lovejoy pass incomplete, intended for 83-Calvin McLane .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal FL Go
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
4-6-BUF 29 (9:03) 6-David Asuncion punts 49 yards to MIN 22. Fair Catch by 19-Danny King . MIN 71-David Mack was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 22 (8:56) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, intended for 10-George Sartin . Pass knocked down by 36-Robert Edwards .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
2-10-MIN 22 (8:51) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 44-Larry Montgomery to MIN 35 for 13 yards. Tackle by 48-Patrick Robertson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep LB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 35 (8:14) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, intended for 9-Kenneth Friedman . Pass knocked down by 36-Robert Edwards .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
2-10-MIN 35 (8:10) 88-Keith Johnson ran to MIN 46 for 11 yards. Tackle by 21-Travis Lutz .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 46 (7:35) 8-Alex Avelar sacked at MIN 34 for -13 yards ( 50-Antonio Standridge ). Sack allowed by 76-Steven Holoman .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal All Go
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Pass Key
2-23-MIN 34 (6:50) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 44-Larry Montgomery to MIN 44 for 11 yards. Tackle by 48-Patrick Robertson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal TE Flag
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep LB Blitz
Pass Key
3-12-MIN 44 (6:13) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 28-Benjamin Howland to BUF 38 for 18 yards. Tackle by 23-Joel Matson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Slot Crosses
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Prevent
Pass Key
1-10-BUF 38 (5:32) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, intended for 46-Jorge Edwards .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Slot Crosses
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong FS CB3 Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-BUF 38 (5:28) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, intended for 25-Christopher Hicks . Pass knocked down by 96-Jonathan Lemaster .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal FL Go
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
3-10-BUF 38 (5:24) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, intended for 84-Thomas Reedy . Pass knocked down by 96-Jonathan Lemaster .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 4 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
4-10-BUF 38 (5:22) 3-Nathan Donoghue punts 23 yards to BUF 16.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BUF 16 (5:13) 25-Daniel Sanders ran to BUF 17 for 2 yards. Tackle by 48-Carl Perez .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big HB Toss Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Pass Key
2-8-BUF 17 (4:28) 19-Bradley Lovejoy pass incomplete, intended for 12-James Barrett . Pass knocked down by 61-Mario Williams .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
3-8-BUF 17 (4:25) 19-Bradley Lovejoy pass incomplete, dropped by 14-Joe Gorton . Pressure by 99-James Warner . 49-Maurice Newkirk kept his man from getting away from him.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide In and Out
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
Pass Key
4-8-BUF 17 (4:21) 6-David Asuncion punts 53 yards to MIN 30. 19-Danny King to MIN 41 for 12 yards. Tackle by 91-Mark Shearer .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 41 (4:12) 8-Alex Avelar sacked at MIN 31 for -10 yards ( 58-Richard Mayers ). Sack allowed by 75-Edward Girard .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
2-20-MIN 31 (3:36) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 88-Keith Johnson to MIN 50 for 19 yards. Tackle by 21-Travis Lutz .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep LB Blitz
Pass Key
3-1-MIN 50 (2:53) 25-Christopher Hicks ran to BUF 41 for 9 yards. Tackle by 21-Travis Lutz .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
1-10-BUF 41 (2:19) 9-Kenneth Friedman ran to BUF 37 for 4 yards. Tackle by 57-Christopher Castrejon .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-6-BUF 37 (2:00) 9-Kenneth Friedman ran to BUF 37 for a short gain. Tackle by 98-Anthony Copeland .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Timeout MIN
3-6-BUF 37 (1:55) 8-Alex Avelar pass INTERCEPTED by 98-Anthony Copeland at BUF 19. 98-Anthony Copeland to BUF 27 for 9 yards. Tackle by 75-Edward Girard .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Drag In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Prevent
Pass Key
1-10-BUF 27 (1:49) 19-Bradley Lovejoy pass incomplete, intended for 12-James Barrett . Pass knocked down by 46-Jorge Edwards .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide In and Out
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
2-10-BUF 27 (1:45) PENALTY - False Start (BUF 19-Bradley Lovejoy)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
2-15-BUF 22 (1:45) 19-Bradley Lovejoy pass incomplete, intended for 14-Joe Gorton . Pass knocked down by 43-Lee Reilly . PENALTY - Pass Interference (MIN 49-Maurice Newkirk)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal FL Go
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-BUF 34 (1:41) 19-Bradley Lovejoy pass incomplete, intended for 83-Calvin McLane . Pass knocked down by 98-Michael Marenco . PENALTY - Pass Interference (MIN 55-Philip Baker)
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Post
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
1-10-BUF 41 (1:37) PENALTY - False Start (BUF 11-Lawrence Barnett)
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide In and Out
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-15-BUF 36 (1:37) 19-Bradley Lovejoy sacked at BUF 28 for -8 yards ( 99-James Warner ). Sack allowed by 77-Nathaniel Browning .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Post
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Pass Key
2-23-BUF 28 (0:59) 19-Bradley Lovejoy pass complete to 83-Calvin McLane to BUF 36 for 9 yards. Tackle by 38-Walter Erdmann . 83-Calvin McLane breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Pass Key
Timeout BUF
3-14-BUF 36 (0:53) 19-Bradley Lovejoy pass complete to 86-Thomas Cole to MIN 48 for 16 yards. Tackle by 48-Carl Perez . 46-Jorge Edwards kept his man from getting away from him.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
Pass Key
Timeout BUF
1-10-MIN 48 (0:47) 19-Bradley Lovejoy pass incomplete, intended for 14-Joe Gorton . Pressure by 93-Norman Price . Pass knocked down by 48-Carl Perez .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide In and Out
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 48 (0:43) 19-Bradley Lovejoy pass incomplete, intended for 83-Calvin McLane . Pass knocked down by 49-Maurice Newkirk .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
3-10-MIN 48 (0:39) 19-Bradley Lovejoy pass INTERCEPTED by 38-Walter Erdmann at MIN 32. 38-Walter Erdmann to MIN 32 for 0 yards. Tackle by 83-Calvin McLane .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal FL Go
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 32 (0:35) 83-Jesse Taylor ran to MIN 42 for 10 yards. Tackle by 21-Travis Lutz .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Timeout MIN
2-1-MIN 42 (0:29) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, intended for 43-Lee Reilly . Pressure by 58-Richard Mayers . Pass knocked down by 43-Harry Cavazos .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide 5 WR Deep Ins
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
3-1-MIN 42 (0:25) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 83-Jesse Taylor to MIN 46 for 5 yards. Tackle by 96-Jonathan Lemaster .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big HB Swing
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
Timeout MIN
1-10-MIN 46 (0:20) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 44-Larry Montgomery to BUF 44 for 10 yards. Tackle by 21-Travis Lutz . Pressure by 94-Daniel Crouch .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal TE Flag
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Wide Line
Pass Key
End of half.
(15:00) 15-Joe Craig kicks 75 yards from MIN 35 to BUF -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-BUF 25 (15:00) 40-Juan Nelson ran to BUF 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 48-Carl Perez .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
2-8-BUF 27 (14:27) 16-Michael Wright pass incomplete, intended for 84-Paul Walters . Pass knocked down by 46-Jorge Edwards .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
3-8-BUF 27 (14:23) 16-Michael Wright pass complete to 40-Juan Nelson to BUF 49 for 21 yards.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
1-10-BUF 49 (13:43) 34-Russell Pinto ran to BUF 46 for -3 yards. Tackle by 72-Ronald Hudson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
2-13-BUF 46 (12:58) 16-Michael Wright pass incomplete, intended for 14-Joe Gorton . Pass knocked down by 48-Carl Perez .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
Pass Key
3-13-BUF 46 (12:54) 16-Michael Wright pass incomplete, intended for 86-Thomas Cole . Pass knocked down by 46-Jorge Edwards .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Post Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
4-13-BUF 46 (12:51) 6-David Asuncion punts 57 yards to MIN -3.4-13-BUF 46 (12:51) 6-David Asuncion punts 57 yards to MIN -3. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 20 (12:42) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass incomplete, intended for 28-Benjamin Howland . 95-Morris Manske made a little extra contact there.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Post Corner
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 20 (12:39) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 10-George Sartin to MIN 34 for 14 yards. Tackle by 95-Morris Manske .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Post Corner
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 34 (12:04) 84-Thomas Reedy ran to MIN 39 for 5 yards. Tackle by 93-Donald Conde .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
2-5-MIN 39 (11:29) 44-Larry Montgomery ran to BUF 49 for 12 yards. Tackle by 49-Andrew Buttrey .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Pass Key
1-10-BUF 49 (10:52) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass incomplete, intended for 20-Leon Jackson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Pass Key
2-10-BUF 49 (10:50) 25-Christopher Hicks ran to BUF 38 for 11 yards. Tackle by 49-Andrew Buttrey .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
1-10-BUF 38 (10:06) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass incomplete, dropped by 28-Benjamin Howland . The coverage on that play was extremely tight.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Waggle Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Strong Blitz Outside
Pass Key
2-10-BUF 38 (10:01) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 10-George Sartin to BUF 6 for 32 yards. Tackle by 42-Ted Lutz .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal FL Go
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Pass Key
1-6-BUF 6 (9:25) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass incomplete, intended for 99-James Warner . Pass knocked down by 20-Eric Obrien .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Post Corner
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Pass Key
2-6-BUF 6 (9:21) 25-Christopher Hicks ran to BUF 7 for -1 yards. Tackle by 91-Mark Shearer .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
3-7-BUF 7 (8:39) 44-Larry Montgomery ran for 7 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MIN 13 BUF 3
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Prevent
Run Key
(8:36) Extra point GOOD by 15-Joe Craig . MIN 14 BUF 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(8:36) 15-Joe Craig kicks 74 yards from MIN 35 to BUF -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-BUF 25 (8:36) 40-Juan Nelson ran to BUF 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 72-Ronald Hudson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
2-9-BUF 26 (7:54) 16-Michael Wright pass complete to 89-Ira Gorski to BUF 36 for 10 yards. Tackle by 48-Carl Perez . Great move by 89-Ira Gorski to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Post
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Pass Key
1-10-BUF 36 (7:14) 16-Michael Wright pass incomplete, intended for 14-Joe Gorton . Pressure by 71-David Mack .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
2-10-BUF 36 (7:11) 16-Michael Wright pass complete to 86-Thomas Cole to BUF 43 for 7 yards. Tackle by 46-Jorge Edwards . PENALTY - Holding (BUF 52-Jeffrey Brunton)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
2-20-BUF 26 (7:06) 34-Russell Pinto ran to BUF 38 for 12 yards. Tackle by 49-Maurice Newkirk .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
3-8-BUF 38 (6:24) 16-Michael Wright pass incomplete, intended for 86-Thomas Cole . That ball didn't get thrown well at all.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Post Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Weak Blitz
Pass Key
4-8-BUF 38 (6:21) 6-David Asuncion punts 47 yards to MIN 15. Fair Catch by 26-Clayton McGuire .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 15 (6:14) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass incomplete, dropped by 28-Benjamin Howland .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Wide Line
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 15 (6:12) 44-Larry Montgomery ran to MIN 25 for 10 yards. Tackle by 49-Andrew Buttrey .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
1-10-MIN 25 (5:35) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass incomplete, intended for 26-Clayton McGuire . Pass knocked down by 43-Harry Cavazos .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 25 (5:30) 84-Thomas Reedy ran to MIN 33 for 8 yards. Tackle by 91-Mark Shearer .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep LB Blitz
Pass Key
3-2-MIN 33 (4:49) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 20-Leon Jackson to MIN 44 for 11 yards. Tackle by 46-Lawrence McCollum .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep LB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 44 (4:06) 25-Christopher Hicks ran to MIN 44 for a short loss. Tackle by 69-Robert Alexander . MIN 10-George Sartin was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Run Key
2-10-MIN 44 (3:27) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass incomplete, intended for 17-Charley Hancock . Pass knocked down by 62-Frank Reed .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal TE Flag
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Pass Key
3-10-MIN 44 (3:23) 84-Thomas Reedy ran to BUF 44 for 12 yards. Tackle by 20-Eric Obrien .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Prevent
Pass Key
1-10-BUF 44 (2:44) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass incomplete, intended for 99-James Warner . Pass knocked down by 95-Morris Manske .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal FL Go
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Pass Key
2-10-BUF 44 (2:40) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass incomplete, intended for 28-Benjamin Howland . Pass knocked down by 93-Donald Conde .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Post Corner
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Pass Key
3-10-BUF 44 (2:37) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 26-Clayton McGuire for 44 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MIN 20 BUF 3
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide 5 WR Deep Ins
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Prevent
Pass Key
(2:30) Extra point GOOD by 15-Joe Craig . MIN 21 BUF 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(2:30) 15-Joe Craig kicks 74 yards from MIN 35 to BUF -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-BUF 25 (2:30) PENALTY - False Start (BUF 11-Lawrence Barnett)
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Slot Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Weak Blitz
Pass Key
1-15-BUF 20 (2:30) 40-Juan Nelson ran to BUF 21 for 1 yards. Tackle by 93-Norman Price .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
2-14-BUF 21 (1:55) 40-Juan Nelson ran to BUF 24 for 3 yards. Tackle by 98-Michael Marenco .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
3-11-BUF 24 (1:22) 16-Michael Wright pass incomplete, intended for 11-Lawrence Barnett . Pressure by 93-Norman Price . Pass knocked down by 53-Jim Stevenson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Post Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 4 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
4-11-BUF 24 (1:17) 6-David Asuncion punts 53 yards to MIN 23. 26-Clayton McGuire to MIN 30 for 7 yards. Tackle by 40-Juan Nelson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 30 (1:09) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass INTERCEPTED by 95-Morris Manske at MIN 40. 95-Morris Manske to MIN 40 for 0 yards. Tackle by 28-Benjamin Howland . BUF 92-Dennis Delgado was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 40 (1:06) 40-Juan Nelson ran to MIN 29 for 10 yards. Tackle by 49-Maurice Newkirk .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
1-10-MIN 29 (0:20) 16-Michael Wright pass incomplete, intended for 14-Joe Gorton . Pass knocked down by 46-Jorge Edwards .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Post Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 29 (0:15) 34-Russell Pinto ran to MIN 18 for 11 yards. Tackle by 53-Jim Stevenson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
End of third quarter.
1-10-MIN 18 (15:00) 16-Michael Wright pass complete to 40-Juan Nelson for 18 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MIN 71-David Mack was injured on the play. MIN 21 BUF 9
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
(14:55) 16-Michael Wright sacked at MIN 10 for -8 yards ( 92-Philip Farmer ). Sack allowed by 79-James Loyd .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Post Corner
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
(14:55) 2-Robert Nielson kicks 74 yards from BUF 35 to MIN -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (14:55) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 20-Leon Jackson to MIN 35 for 10 yards. Tackle by 49-Andrew Buttrey .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Strong Blitz Outside
Pass Key
2-1-MIN 35 (14:08) 44-Larry Montgomery ran to MIN 46 for 11 yards. Tackle by 46-Lawrence McCollum .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 46 (13:33) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass incomplete, dropped by 28-Benjamin Howland .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide 5 WR Deep Ins
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 46 (13:29) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 10-George Sartin to BUF 40 for 14 yards. Tackle by 95-Morris Manske .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Pass Key
1-10-BUF 40 (12:46) 44-Larry Montgomery ran to BUF 36 for 4 yards. Tackle by 42-Ted Lutz . PENALTY - Offsides (BUF 63-Miguel Manning)
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep LB Blitz
Pass Key
1-5-BUF 35 (12:43) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 28-Benjamin Howland for 35 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MIN 27 BUF 9
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal All Go
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep LB Blitz
Pass Key
(12:38) Extra point GOOD by 15-Joe Craig . MIN 28 BUF 9
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(12:38) 15-Joe Craig kicks 75 yards from MIN 35 to BUF -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-BUF 25 (12:38) 16-Michael Wright pass incomplete, intended for 14-Joe Gorton . Pass knocked down by 45-Charles Crowther . The defense seems to be getting familiar with that play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Post Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
2-10-BUF 25 (12:34) 16-Michael Wright pass complete to 86-Thomas Cole to BUF 33 for 8 yards. Tackle by 17-Charley Hancock . 86-Thomas Cole breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
3-2-BUF 33 (11:53) 16-Michael Wright pass complete to 40-Juan Nelson to BUF 39 for 6 yards. Tackle by 49-Maurice Newkirk .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-BUF 39 (11:29) 16-Michael Wright pass complete to 86-Thomas Cole to BUF 50 for 10 yards. Tackle by 48-Carl Perez . PENALTY - Offsides (MIN 72-Ronald Hudson) (Declined)
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 4 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-BUF 50 (11:26) 16-Michael Wright pass complete to 89-Ira Gorski to MIN 48 for 3 yards. Tackle by 17-Charley Hancock . BUF 79-James Loyd was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
2-7-MIN 48 (11:06) 16-Michael Wright pass complete to 14-Joe Gorton to MIN 45 for 3 yards. Tackle by 45-Charles Crowther .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big WR Quick In
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
3-5-MIN 45 (10:42) 16-Michael Wright sacked at BUF 47 for -8 yards ( 99-James Warner ). Sack allowed by 51-William French .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
4-13-BUF 47 (10:16) 6-David Asuncion punts 45 yards to MIN 8.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 8 (10:06) 25-Christopher Hicks ran to MIN 9 for 1 yards. Tackle by 99-Adam Davis .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Run Key
2-9-MIN 9 (9:27) 44-Larry Montgomery ran to MIN 11 for 2 yards. Tackle by 95-Morris Manske . BUF 70-Brandon Coleman was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Run Key
3-7-MIN 11 (8:45) 25-Christopher Hicks ran to MIN 10 for -1 yards. Tackle by 46-Lawrence McCollum .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong FS CB3 Blitz
Run Key
4-7-MIN 10 (8:07) 3-Nathan Donoghue punts 47 yards to BUF 43. Fair Catch by 40-Juan Nelson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BUF 43 (8:00) 16-Michael Wright pass incomplete, intended for 86-Thomas Cole . That ball didn't get thrown well at all.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
2-10-BUF 43 (7:58) PENALTY - False Start (BUF 14-Joe Gorton)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Post Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
2-15-BUF 38 (7:58) 40-Juan Nelson ran to BUF 48 for 10 yards. Tackle by 46-Jorge Edwards .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
3-5-BUF 48 (7:33) 16-Michael Wright sacked at BUF 40 for -8 yards ( 98-Michael Marenco ). Sack allowed by 67-Andrew Boeding .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
Pass Key
4-13-BUF 40 (7:12) 6-David Asuncion punts 46 yards to MIN 14.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 14 (7:02) 25-Christopher Hicks ran to MIN 24 for 10 yards. Tackle by 49-Andrew Buttrey .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Strong Blitz Outside
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 24 (6:20) 20-Leon Jackson ran to MIN 35 for 11 yards. Tackle by 49-Andrew Buttrey . If the defense doesn't start mixing up their plays a bit more we might see more big gains like that one. MIN 84-Thomas Reedy was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep LB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 35 (5:37) 44-Larry Montgomery ran to MIN 34 for -1 yards. Tackle by 99-Adam Davis .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Run Key
2-11-MIN 34 (5:00) 26-Clayton McGuire ran to MIN 34 for a short loss. Tackle by 63-Miguel Manning .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Run Key
3-11-MIN 34 (4:19) 44-Larry Montgomery ran to MIN 40 for 6 yards. Tackle by 23-Joel Matson .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong FS CB3 Blitz
Run Key
4-5-MIN 40 (3:38) 3-Nathan Donoghue punts 44 yards to BUF 15. Fair Catch by 40-Juan Nelson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BUF 15 (3:31) 16-Michael Wright pass complete to 40-Juan Nelson to BUF 16 for 1 yards. Tackle by 17-Charley Hancock . BUF 40-Juan Nelson was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
2-9-BUF 16 (3:11) 16-Michael Wright pass incomplete, dropped by 11-Lawrence Barnett . Pressure by 98-Michael Marenco . 48-Carl Perez knocked the WR off his route. PENALTY - Holding (BUF 52-Jeffrey Brunton)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
2-17-BUF 8 (3:07) 16-Michael Wright pass incomplete, intended for 86-Thomas Cole . Pass knocked down by 46-Jorge Edwards .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide In and Out
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
3-17-BUF 8 (3:02) 16-Michael Wright pass incomplete, intended for 89-Ira Gorski . Pass knocked down by 46-Jorge Edwards .
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Flats
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
4-17-BUF 8 (2:59) 6-David Asuncion punts 51 yards to MIN 41. 26-Clayton McGuire to BUF 48 for 12 yards. Tackle by 91-Mark Shearer .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BUF 48 (2:50) 25-Christopher Hicks ran to BUF 40 for 8 yards. Tackle by 49-Andrew Buttrey . It looks like the offense is starting to get familiar with that defensive play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep LB Blitz
Run Key
2-2-BUF 40 (2:15) 17-Charley Hancock ran to BUF 38 for 2 yards. Tackle by 95-Morris Manske .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Wide Line
Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
3-1-BUF 38 (2:00) 44-Larry Montgomery ran to BUF 30 for 8 yards. Tackle by 46-Lawrence McCollum . 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 Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep LB Blitz
Run Key
Timeout BUF
1-10-BUF 30 (1:57) 25-Christopher Hicks ran to BUF 23 for 8 yards. Tackle by 46-Lawrence McCollum . 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 Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep LB Blitz
Run Key
Timeout BUF
2-2-BUF 23 (1:51) 17-Charley Hancock ran to BUF 24 for -1 yards. Tackle by 92-Dennis Delgado . 60-John Pratt completely missed his blocking assignment.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Run Key
Timeout BUF
3-4-BUF 24 (1:47) 84-Thomas Reedy ran to BUF 26 for -2 yards. Tackle by 91-Mark Shearer . 66-Henry Robertson was completely beat on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Prevent
Run Key
4-6-BUF 26 (1:09) 15-Joe Craig 44 yard field goal is GOOD. MIN 31 BUF 9
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:06) 15-Joe Craig kicks 75 yards from MIN 35 to BUF -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-BUF 25 (1:06) 16-Michael Wright pass complete to 14-Joe Gorton to MIN 32 for 43 yards. Tackle by 49-Maurice Newkirk .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Slot Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Zone Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 32 (0:38) 16-Michael Wright pass complete to 86-Thomas Cole to MIN 20 for 12 yards. Tackle by 53-Jim Stevenson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 20 (0:13) 16-Michael Wright pass complete to 14-Joe Gorton to MIN 11 for 9 yards. Tackle by 45-Charles Crowther . Great move by 14-Joe Gorton to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
End of fourth quarter.