Pre-Season Week 1: Minnesota at Pittsburgh

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August 12, 2079 71° Pittsburgh Stadium
Attendance: 32,275 (50%)
PIT has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 6-Randal Garcia kicks 70 yards from MIN 35 to PIT -5. 21-Richard Johnson to PIT 14 for 19 yards. Tackle by 42-Darren Sharper .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-PIT 14 (14:57) 8-Michael Casper pass complete to 88-Robin Galaz to PIT 26 for 12 yards. Tackle by 23-Miles Blankenship .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
1-10-PIT 26 (14:15) 8-Michael Casper pass Pass knocked down by 21-Dwight Henderson . incomplete, intended for 84-Jeremy Ryerson .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-10-PIT 26 (14:08) 8-Michael Casper pass complete to 85-Jeffrey Jacks to PIT 33 for 6 yards. Tackle by 52-David Cordero . Great move by 85-Jeffrey Jacks to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
3-4-PIT 33 (13:34) 46-Anthony Miller ran to PIT 32 for a short loss. Tackle by 52-David Cordero .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
4-4-PIT 32 (12:50) 12-Gary Anderson punts 44 yards to MIN 24. Fair Catch by 23-Miles Blankenship .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 24 (12:44) 7-Zachery Mendez pass complete to 87-James Davis to MIN 40 for 16 yards. Tackle by 24-Clyde Boyd .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
1-10-MIN 40 (11:59) 7-Zachery Mendez pass Pass knocked down by 24-Clyde Boyd . incomplete, intended for 39-Samuel Voss . Pressure by 58-Gary Pope .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
2-10-MIN 40 (11:51) 7-Zachery Mendez pass complete to 88-Rudy Stevens to MIN 45 for 5 yards. Tackle by 29-Andre Bolden . MIN 69-Edward Collins 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 Normal Double WR1
3-5-MIN 45 (11:08) 7-Zachery Mendez pass Pass knocked down by 45-Cecil Hoskins . incomplete, intended for 87-James Davis .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
4-5-MIN 45 (11:04) 15-George Woodworth punts 39 yards to PIT 15.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 15 (10:54) 21-Richard Johnson ran to PIT 15 for -1 yards. Tackle by 54-Fred Warner .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-11-PIT 15 (10:14) 8-Michael Casper pass incomplete, the ball was thrown away. Pressure by 55-Marvin Smith .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Double Blitz
3-11-PIT 15 (10:11) 8-Michael Casper pass incomplete, the ball was thrown away. Pressure by 91-Nicholas Clements .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Double Blitz
Pass Key
4-11-PIT 15 (10:05) 12-Gary Anderson punts 48 yards to MIN 38. Fair Catch by 21-Dwight Henderson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 38 (9:59) 7-Zachery Mendez pass complete to 83-Juan Holm to MIN 42 for 5 yards. Great diving catch by 83-Juan Holm! Tackle by 45-Cecil Hoskins . Pressure by 97-Troy Nieto .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy SS MLB Blitz
2-5-MIN 42 (9:18) 7-Zachery Mendez pass incomplete, dropped by 19-Leroy Hill .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
3-5-MIN 42 (9:11) 32-Ronald Collins ran to MIN 48 for 6 yards. Tackle by 97-Troy Nieto .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
1-10-MIN 48 (8:25) 7-Zachery Mendez sacked at MIN 40 for -9 yards ( 54-Robert Schaefer )
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep LB Blitz
2-19-MIN 40 (7:45) 26-Manuel Lee ran to MIN 41 for 2 yards. Tackle by 95-Robert Harmon . PIT 76-Thomas Marrs was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
3-17-MIN 41 (7:04) 39-Samuel Voss ran to PIT 48 for 11 yards. Tackle by 24-Clyde Boyd .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
4-6-PIT 48 (6:18) 15-George Woodworth punts 41 yards to PIT 7.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 7 (6:08) 8-Michael Casper pass complete to 84-Jeremy Ryerson to PIT 11 for 3 yards. Tackle by 29-Nicholas Michael .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
2-7-PIT 11 (5:30) 8-Michael Casper pass complete to 84-Jeremy Ryerson to PIT 14 for 3 yards. Tackle by 31-James Macon . PENALTY - Holding (PIT 63-Fred Lane)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Double Blitz
2-12-PIT 5 (5:26) 8-Michael Casper pass complete to 84-Jeremy Ryerson to PIT 21 for 16 yards. Tackle by 45-Irving Carter . Great move by 84-Jeremy Ryerson to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
1-10-PIT 21 (4:40) 8-Michael Casper pass complete to 85-Jeffrey Jacks to PIT 29 for 8 yards. Tackle by 29-Nicholas Michael . 85-Jeffrey Jacks made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
2-2-PIT 29 (4:00) 8-Michael Casper pass complete to 85-Jeffrey Jacks to MIN 45 for 26 yards. Tackle by 25-Peter Levy . 85-Jeffrey Jacks made a great move on the CB. Pressure by 95-Harold Graham .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
1-10-MIN 45 (3:17) 8-Michael Casper pass complete to 84-Jeremy Ryerson to MIN 28 for 17 yards. Tackle by 21-Dwight Henderson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Cross In
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Double Blitz
1-10-MIN 28 (2:44) 21-Richard Johnson ran to MIN 29 for -1 yards. Tackle by 91-Nicholas Clements . PIT 63-Fred Lane was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-11-MIN 29 (2:11) 8-Michael Casper pass incomplete, the ball was thrown away. Pressure by 58-Roderick Farr .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
3-11-MIN 29 (2:07) 8-Michael Casper pass Pass knocked down by 42-Darren Sharper . incomplete, intended for 88-Robin Galaz .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
4-11-MIN 29 (2:04) 7-David Thompson 47 yard field goal is GOOD. PIT 3 MIN 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(2:00) 7-David Thompson kicks 64 yards from PIT 35 to MIN 1. 85-Keith Landry to MIN 32 for 31 yards. Tackle by 96-Albert Upchurch .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 32 (1:55) 7-Zachery Mendez pass complete to 19-Leroy Hill to MIN 46 for 14 yards. Tackle by 41-Floyd Noble . Great move by 19-Leroy Hill to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Quick Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-MIN 46 (1:10) 7-Zachery Mendez pass complete to 13-Andrew Stalnaker to PIT 45 for 9 yards. Tackle by 56-Ralph Navarrete .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
2-1-PIT 45 (0:35) 32-Ronald Collins ran to PIT 33 for 12 yards. Tackle by 56-Ralph Navarrete . PIT 24-Clyde Boyd was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
End of first quarter.
1-10-PIT 33 (15:00) 7-Zachery Mendez pass complete to 87-James Davis to PIT 29 for 4 yards. Tackle by 29-Andre Bolden .
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Quick Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
2-6-PIT 29 (14:13) 39-Samuel Voss ran to PIT 16 for 13 yards. Tackle by 29-Andre Bolden .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-PIT 16 (13:35) 7-Zachery Mendez pass complete to 19-Leroy Hill to PIT 9 for 7 yards. Tackle by 29-Andre Bolden .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
2-3-PIT 9 (12:59) 7-Zachery Mendez sacked at PIT 18 for -9 yards ( 42-Peter Lambert ). Sack allowed by 26-Manuel Lee . 26-Manuel Lee was completely beat on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
3-12-PIT 18 (12:26) 32-Ronald Collins ran to PIT 4 for 14 yards. Tackle by 97-Troy Nieto .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
Timeout MIN
1-4-PIT 4 (11:46) 5-Brian Thompson pass Pass knocked down by 45-Cecil Hoskins . incomplete, intended for 85-Keith Landry .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
2-4-PIT 4 (11:43) 7-Zachery Mendez pass Pass knocked down by 42-Fred Rice . incomplete, intended for 87-James Davis . Pressure by 53-Stephen Shelton . PENALTY - Pass Interference (PIT 42-Fred Rice) PENALTY - Offensive Pass Interference (MIN 87-James Davis) - Penalties offset, replay down.
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Corner Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
2-4-PIT 4 (11:38) 7-Zachery Mendez pass incomplete, the ball was thrown away. Pressure by 29-Andre Bolden .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
3-4-PIT 4 (11:33) 26-Manuel Lee ran for 4 yards. TOUCHDOWN! PIT 3 MIN 6
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
(11:30) Extra point GOOD by 6-Randal Garcia . PIT 3 MIN 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(11:30) 6-Randal Garcia kicks 73 yards from MIN 35 to PIT -8. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-PIT 25 (11:30) 21-Richard Johnson ran to PIT 29 for 4 yards. Tackle by 91-Nicholas Clements .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
2-6-PIT 29 (10:47) 8-Michael Casper pass incomplete, the ball was thrown away. Pressure by 98-Michael Byrnes .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
3-6-PIT 29 (10:41) 8-Michael Casper pass complete to 46-Anthony Miller to PIT 36 for 7 yards. 46-Anthony Miller had to slow down a little to make that catch. Tackle by 52-David Cordero . Pressure by 98-Michael Byrnes .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
1-10-PIT 36 (10:01) 46-Anthony Miller ran to PIT 42 for 5 yards. Tackle by 46-Jordan Heaton .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Double Blitz
2-5-PIT 42 (9:26) 28-Edmond Hinnant ran to PIT 44 for 3 yards. Tackle by 42-Darren Sharper .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
3-2-PIT 44 (8:49) 28-Edmond Hinnant ran to MIN 41 for 14 yards. Tackle by 31-James Macon .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
1-10-MIN 41 (8:08) 8-Michael Casper pass complete to 88-Robin Galaz to MIN 36 for 5 yards. Tackle by 52-David Cordero .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
2-5-MIN 36 (7:25) 8-Michael Casper pass complete to 13-Kevin Glenn to MIN 29 for 7 yards. Tackle by 31-James Macon .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
1-10-MIN 29 (6:45) 8-Michael Casper pass complete to 81-George Archuleta to MIN 17 for 12 yards. Tackle by 23-Miles Blankenship . 81-George Archuleta breaks down the CB. PENALTY - Offsides (MIN 90-John Putnam) (Declined)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
1-10-MIN 17 (6:42) 46-Anthony Miller ran to MIN 17 for a short loss. Tackle by 58-Roderick Farr .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
2-10-MIN 17 (6:06) 28-Edmond Hinnant ran for 17 yards. TOUCHDOWN! PIT 9 MIN 7
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
(6:02) Extra point GOOD by 7-David Thompson . PIT 10 MIN 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(6:02) 7-David Thompson kicks 59 yards from PIT 35 to MIN 6. 85-Keith Landry to MIN 33 for 28 yards. Tackle by 96-Russell Riddle .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 33 (5:57) 5-Brian Thompson pass complete to 19-Leroy Hill to MIN 45 for 12 yards. Tackle by 52-Darnell Cloutier .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
1-10-MIN 45 (5:19) 5-Brian Thompson pass complete to 84-William Madrid to PIT 27 for 28 yards. Tackle by 56-Ralph Navarrete .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-PIT 27 (4:38) 24-Andrew Anderson ran to PIT 19 for 8 yards. Tackle by 97-Troy Nieto .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
2-2-PIT 19 (3:56) 5-Brian Thompson pass complete to 17-Ray Byrne to PIT 0 for 18 yards. Tackle by 91-Michael Fulkerson .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Post
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
1-1-PIT 0 (3:21) 5-Brian Thompson pass Pass knocked down by 24-Clyde Boyd . incomplete, intended for 24-Andrew Anderson . Pressure by 42-Peter Lambert .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-1-PIT 0 (3:16) 5-Brian Thompson pass complete to 85-Keith Landry for 0 yards. TOUCHDOWN! Pressure by 76-Thomas Marrs . PIT 58-Gary Pope was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. PIT 10 MIN 13
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
(3:10) Extra point GOOD by 6-Randal Garcia . PIT 10 MIN 14
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(3:10) 6-Randal Garcia kicks 71 yards from MIN 35 to PIT -6. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-PIT 25 (3:10) 21-Richard Johnson ran to PIT 34 for 9 yards. Tackle by 31-James Macon . PIT 64-Omar Roy was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-1-PIT 34 (2:27) 8-Michael Casper pass incomplete, dropped by 88-Robin Galaz . Pressure by 91-Nicholas Clements .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Double Blitz
3-1-PIT 34 (2:24) 8-Michael Casper pass complete to 38-Delbert Wilson to MIN 31 for 35 yards. Tackle by 25-Peter Levy .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Timeout for two minute warning.
1-10-MIN 31 (2:00) 8-Michael Casper pass complete to 13-Kevin Glenn to MIN 20 for 10 yards. Tackle by 23-Miles Blankenship .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-MIN 20 (1:31) 21-Richard Johnson ran to MIN 16 for 4 yards. Tackle by 57-Gregory Patten . PIT 81-George Archuleta was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man QB Spy
Timeout PIT
2-6-MIN 16 (1:27) 8-Michael Casper pass complete to 81-George Archuleta to MIN 0 for 16 yards. TOUCHDOWN! PIT 16 MIN 14
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
(1:24) Extra point GOOD by 7-David Thompson . PIT 17 MIN 14
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:24) 7-David Thompson kicks 65 yards from PIT 35 to MIN 0. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (1:24) 44-Charles Hatfield ran to MIN 38 for 13 yards. Tackle by 42-Fred Rice .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Timeout MIN
1-10-MIN 38 (1:18) 5-Brian Thompson sacked at MIN 34 for -4 yards ( 95-Robert Harmon ). Sack allowed by 73-David Harris . PENALTY - Facemask (PIT 53-Stephen Shelton)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-MIN 49 (1:13) 5-Brian Thompson pass incomplete, dropped by 82-James Somers . Pressure by 96-Russell Riddle .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Strong Blitz Outside
2-10-MIN 49 (1:08) 5-Brian Thompson sacked at MIN 40 for -9 yards ( 53-Stephen Shelton ). Sack allowed by 71-Kevin Link .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
3-19-MIN 40 (0:47) 5-Brian Thompson pass incomplete, dropped by 24-Andrew Anderson . Pressure by 76-Thomas Marrs .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
4-19-MIN 40 (0:43) 15-George Woodworth punts 44 yards to PIT 16. Fair Catch by 13-Kevin Glenn .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 16 (0:36) 21-Richard Johnson ran to PIT 23 for 7 yards. Tackle by 58-Roderick Farr .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
End of half.
(15:00) 7-David Thompson kicks 64 yards from PIT 35 to MIN 1. 85-Keith Landry to MIN 34 for 33 yards. Tackle by 54-Robert Schaefer .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 34 (14:55) 32-Ronald Collins ran to MIN 43 for 9 yards. Tackle by 42-Peter Lambert .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
2-1-MIN 43 (14:19) 24-Andrew Anderson ran to MIN 47 for 4 yards. Tackle by 95-Robert Harmon . 73-David Harris missed that block completely. PIT 95-Robert Harmon was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-MIN 47 (13:41) 44-Charles Hatfield ran to PIT 47 for 6 yards. Tackle by 54-Robert Schaefer .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
2-4-PIT 47 (13:03) 32-Ronald Collins ran to PIT 41 for 6 yards. Tackle by 41-Floyd Noble .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
1-10-PIT 41 (12:25) 44-Charles Hatfield ran to PIT 37 for 4 yards. Tackle by 52-Darnell Cloutier . 84-William Madrid was caught flat-footed on this play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Run Key
2-6-PIT 37 (11:44) 5-Brian Thompson pass complete to 82-James Somers to PIT 21 for 16 yards. Tackle by 13-Kevin Glenn .
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Corner Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
1-10-PIT 21 (11:01) 32-Ronald Collins ran to PIT 10 for 11 yards. 32-Ronald Collins FUMBLES ( 20-Bruce Holloway ) recovered by PIT-20-Bruce Holloway at PIT 12. Tackle by 63-William Boner . 96-Albert Upchurch missed that block completely. PIT 52-Darnell Cloutier was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
1-10-PIT 12 (10:56) 46-Anthony Miller ran to PIT 16 for 4 yards. Tackle by 23-Miles Blankenship .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
2-6-PIT 16 (10:16) 2-Frank Gray pass Pass knocked down by 57-Gregory Patten . incomplete, intended for 85-Jeffrey Jacks . Pressure by 52-David Cordero .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
3-6-PIT 16 (10:12) 2-Frank Gray pass complete to 28-Edmond Hinnant to PIT 33 for 17 yards. Tackle by 46-Jordan Heaton .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
1-10-PIT 33 (9:32) 2-Frank Gray sacked at PIT 24 for -9 yards ( 92-Keith Millard ). Sack allowed by 61-Victor Jandreau .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
2-19-PIT 24 (8:46) 2-Frank Gray pass Pass knocked down by 42-Darren Sharper . incomplete, intended for 13-Kevin Glenn .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
3-19-PIT 24 (8:42) 2-Frank Gray sacked at PIT 15 for -9 yards ( 95-Harold Graham ). Sack allowed by 20-Gerard Larson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
4-28-PIT 15 (8:05) 12-Gary Anderson punts 46 yards to MIN 40. 23-Miles Blankenship to MIN 45 for 6 yards. Tackle by 20-Gerard Larson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 45 (7:57) 5-Brian Thompson pass complete to 85-Keith Landry to PIT 46 for 9 yards. Tackle by 28-Edmond Hinnant .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
2-1-PIT 46 (7:22) 5-Brian Thompson pass complete to 82-James Somers to PIT 34 for 12 yards. Tackle by 54-Robert Schaefer .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Short Zone
Pass Key
1-10-PIT 34 (6:37) 5-Brian Thompson pass complete to 44-Charles Hatfield to PIT 29 for 4 yards. Tackle by 97-Troy Nieto .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
2-6-PIT 29 (5:57) 32-Ronald Collins ran to PIT 32 for -2 yards. Tackle by 54-Robert Schaefer .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Weak Blitz
Run Key
3-8-PIT 32 (5:22) 5-Brian Thompson sacked at PIT 38 for -7 yards ( 96-Albert Upchurch ). Sack allowed by 64-James Fogle .
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Corner Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
4-15-PIT 38 (4:37) 6-Randal Garcia 57 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Short)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-PIT 45 (4:33) 46-Anthony Miller ran to PIT 49 for 4 yards. Tackle by 46-Jordan Heaton .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-6-PIT 49 (4:00) 46-Anthony Miller ran to PIT 49 for a short gain. Tackle by 58-Roderick Farr .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
3-6-PIT 49 (3:24) 46-Anthony Miller ran to MIN 50 for 1 yards. Tackle by 25-Peter Levy .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
4-5-MIN 50 (2:45) 12-Gary Anderson punts 40 yards to MIN 10.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 10 (2:37) 44-Charles Hatfield ran to MIN 12 for 2 yards. Tackle by 13-Kevin Glenn .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
Run Key
2-8-MIN 12 (2:00) 24-Andrew Anderson ran to MIN 19 for 7 yards. Tackle by 24-Clyde Boyd . PIT 42-Peter Lambert was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. PENALTY - Unnecessary Roughness (PIT 24-Clyde Boyd)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-MIN 34 (1:56) 5-Brian Thompson pass complete to 82-James Somers to PIT 49 for 17 yards. Tackle by 24-Clyde Boyd .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Pass Key
1-10-PIT 49 (1:17) 5-Brian Thompson pass incomplete, the ball was thrown away. Pressure by 41-Floyd Noble .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
2-10-PIT 49 (1:11) 5-Brian Thompson pass incomplete, intended for 84-William Madrid . PIT 20-Gerard Larson 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: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
3-10-PIT 49 (1:09) 24-Andrew Anderson ran to PIT 43 for 6 yards. Tackle by 41-Floyd Noble .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep LB Blitz
4-4-PIT 43 (0:24)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-PIT 50 (0:20) 2-Frank Gray pass complete to 85-Jeffrey Jacks to MIN 46 for 4 yards. Tackle by 42-Darren Sharper .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
End of third quarter.
2-6-MIN 46 (15:00) 2-Frank Gray pass complete to 88-Robin Galaz to MIN 40 for 6 yards. Tackle by 23-Miles Blankenship .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 40 (14:16) 46-Anthony Miller ran to MIN 36 for 4 yards. Tackle by 58-Roderick Farr .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
2-6-MIN 36 (13:37) (Hot Read) 2-Frank Gray pass complete to 28-Edmond Hinnant to MIN 37 for -1 yards. Tackle by 93-Walter Ortega . Pressure by 91-Nicholas Clements .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Pass Key
3-6-MIN 37 (12:55) 46-Anthony Miller ran to MIN 37 for a short loss. Tackle by 52-David Cordero .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
4-7-MIN 37 (12:14) 12-Gary Anderson punts 30 yards to MIN 7.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 7 (12:07) 44-Charles Hatfield ran to MIN 19 for 13 yards. Tackle by 24-Clyde Boyd .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
1-10-MIN 19 (11:24) 24-Andrew Anderson ran to MIN 21 for 2 yards. Tackle by 95-Robert Harmon . 73-David Harris was caught flat-footed on this play.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
2-8-MIN 21 (10:49) 24-Andrew Anderson ran to MIN 40 for 19 yards. Tackle by 45-Cecil Hoskins .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
1-10-MIN 40 (10:02) 5-Brian Thompson pass complete to 17-Ray Byrne to MIN 43 for 3 yards. Tackle by 52-Darnell Cloutier .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
2-7-MIN 43 (9:23) 5-Brian Thompson pass incomplete, the ball was thrown away. Pressure by 20-Bruce Holloway .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
3-7-MIN 43 (9:18) 5-Brian Thompson pass incomplete, dropped by 44-Charles Hatfield . That was a dangerous pass. Pressure by 54-Robert Schaefer . The defense seems to be getting familiar with that play. PENALTY - Offsides (PIT 52-Darnell Cloutier)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
3-2-MIN 48 (9:13) 5-Brian Thompson pass complete to 19-Leroy Hill to PIT 41 for 11 yards. Tackle by 52-Darnell Cloutier .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
1-10-PIT 41 (8:33) 24-Andrew Anderson ran to PIT 35 for 6 yards. Tackle by 97-Troy Nieto .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
2-4-PIT 35 (7:49) 32-Ronald Collins ran to PIT 30 for 6 yards. Tackle by 54-Robert Schaefer .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
1-10-PIT 30 (7:04) 44-Charles Hatfield ran to PIT 26 for 4 yards. Tackle by 58-Gary Pope .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-6-PIT 26 (6:27) 5-Brian Thompson pass incomplete, intended for 82-James Somers .
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Corner Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
3-6-PIT 26 (6:23) 5-Brian Thompson pass INTERCEPTED by 20-Bruce Holloway at PIT 8. 20-Bruce Holloway to PIT 7 for -0 yards. Tackle by 13-Andrew Stalnaker . PIT 58-Gary Pope was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Corner Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-PIT 7 (6:19) 2-Frank Gray pass complete to 88-Robin Galaz to PIT 28 for 20 yards. Tackle by 23-Miles Blankenship . 88-Robin Galaz did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
1-10-PIT 28 (5:39) 2-Frank Gray pass complete to 13-Kevin Glenn to PIT 44 for 16 yards. Tackle by 23-Miles Blankenship . Pressure by 59-Jeremiah Anderson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-PIT 44 (5:02) 2-Frank Gray sacked at PIT 36 for -8 yards ( 92-Keith Millard ). Sack allowed by 20-Gerard Larson . 20-Gerard Larson completely missed his blocking assignment. PIT 46-Anthony Miller was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Pass Key
2-18-PIT 36 (4:20) 2-Frank Gray pass complete to 13-Kevin Glenn to MIN 28 for 36 yards. Tackle by 91-Nicholas Clements . Pressure by 57-Gregory Patten . 42-Darren Sharper got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 28 (3:31) 28-Edmond Hinnant ran to MIN 30 for -2 yards. Tackle by 59-Jeremiah Anderson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
2-12-MIN 30 (2:52) 35-Leonard Cost ran to MIN 23 for 7 yards. Tackle by 46-Jordan Heaton .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-6-MIN 23 (2:16) 28-Edmond Hinnant ran to MIN 23 for 1 yards. Tackle by 45-Irving Carter .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Timeout for two minute warning.
4-5-MIN 23 (2:00) 7-David Thompson 41 yard field goal is GOOD. PIT 20 MIN 14
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:57) 7-David Thompson kicks 66 yards from PIT 35 to MIN -1. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (1:57) 5-Brian Thompson pass complete to 19-Leroy Hill to MIN 39 for 14 yards. Tackle by 45-Cecil Hoskins . PIT 54-Robert Schaefer was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Pass Key
Timeout MIN
1-10-MIN 39 (1:51) 5-Brian Thompson pass complete to 13-Andrew Stalnaker to MIN 43 for 5 yards. Tackle by 41-Floyd Noble . Great move by 13-Andrew Stalnaker to get free of his coverage. Pressure by 42-Peter Lambert . PENALTY - Pass Interference (PIT 41-Floyd Noble)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 45 (1:47) 5-Brian Thompson pass complete to 85-Keith Landry to PIT 43 for 11 yards. Tackle by 20-Bruce Holloway .
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Quick Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
Timeout MIN
1-10-PIT 43 (1:41) 5-Brian Thompson pass Pass knocked down by 96-Albert Upchurch . incomplete, intended for 85-Keith Landry .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
2-10-PIT 43 (1:38) 5-Brian Thompson pass incomplete, the ball was thrown away. Pressure by 97-Troy Nieto . PENALTY - Offsides (PIT 96-Albert Upchurch)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
2-5-PIT 38 (1:33) 5-Brian Thompson pass incomplete, the ball was thrown away. Pressure by 52-Darnell Cloutier .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Post
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Pass Key
3-5-PIT 38 (1:29) PENALTY - False Start (MIN 13-Andrew Stalnaker)
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
Pass Key
3-10-PIT 43 (1:29) 5-Brian Thompson pass Pass knocked down by 45-Cecil Hoskins . incomplete, intended for 85-Keith Landry .
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Corner Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
4-10-PIT 43 (1:23) 5-Brian Thompson pass complete to 13-Andrew Stalnaker to PIT 37 for 7 yards. Tackle by 24-Clyde Boyd . Great move by 13-Andrew Stalnaker to get free of his coverage. MIN 13-Andrew Stalnaker was injured on the play. Turnover on downs.
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Quick Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-PIT 37 (1:20) 46-Anthony Miller ran to PIT 36 for a short loss. Tackle by 52-David Cordero .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Timeout MIN
2-10-PIT 36 (1:16) 2-Frank Gray kneeled down to PIT 36 for 0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Short Zone
3-10-PIT 36 (0:36) PENALTY - False Start (PIT 77-Albert Morlan)
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Short Zone
3-15-PIT 31 (0:36) 2-Frank Gray kneeled down to PIT 31 for 0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB5 MLB Blitz
4-15-PIT 31 (0:02) 12-Gary Anderson punts 44 yards to MIN 24. 85-Keith Landry to MIN 30 for 7 yards. Tackle by 86-Gerald Gill .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
End of fourth quarter.