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August 09, 2042 92° Houston Stadium
Attendance: 53,529 (75%)
MIN has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 15-David Tittle kicks 74 yards from HOU 35 to MIN -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (15:00) 30-Louis Jackson ran to MIN 23 for -2 yards. Tackle by 93-Russell Borowski .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Run Key
2-12-MIN 23 (14:28) 17-Charley Hancock ran to MIN 23 for a short gain. Tackle by 92-Alvin Carver .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
3-12-MIN 23 (13:51) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, intended for 26-Clayton McGuire . Pass knocked down by 53-Kyle Wilhoite .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
4-12-MIN 23 (13:47) 2-James McCain punts 51 yards to HOU 26. Fair Catch by 17-Gregory Simon .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 26 (13:40) 9-James Wood pass complete to 85-Ralph Crooks to HOU 37 for 11 yards. Tackle by 56-Ronald Tharp .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong TE Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Cover 2
1-10-HOU 37 (13:05) 9-James Wood pass complete to 85-Ralph Crooks to HOU 45 for 7 yards. Tackle by 43-Lee Reilly . Pressure by 95-David Edwards .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Weak Side Blitz
2-3-HOU 45 (12:23) 9-James Wood pass complete to 83-Jacob Johnson to MIN 43 for 12 yards. Tackle by 58-John Simmons . Pressure by 53-Jim Stevenson . MIN 96-Charles Knapp was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
1-10-MIN 43 (11:35) 9-James Wood pass complete to 87-Patrick Burgos to MIN 31 for 12 yards. Tackle by 46-Jorge Edwards .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
1-10-MIN 31 (10:49) 9-James Wood pass complete to 17-Gregory Simon for 31 yards. TOUCHDOWN! HOU 6 MIN 0
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
(10:43) Extra point GOOD by 15-David Tittle . HOU 7 MIN 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(10:43) 15-David Tittle kicks 74 yards from HOU 35 to MIN -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (10:43) 19-Danny King ran to MIN 24 for -1 yards. Tackle by 96-Leslie Foreman .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Man Strong Zone Weak
2-11-MIN 24 (10:06) 30-Louis Jackson ran to MIN 36 for 12 yards. Tackle by 67-Russell Jeffcoat .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Man Cover 1
1-10-MIN 36 (9:24) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 34-Donald Yokum to MIN 42 for 5 yards. Tackle by 23-Bennie Williams . MIN 63-Terry Morgan was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. HOU 96-Leslie Foreman was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
2-5-MIN 42 (8:48) 17-Charley Hancock ran to MIN 42 for a short gain. Tackle by 93-Russell Borowski .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
3-4-MIN 42 (8:04) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 26-Clayton McGuire to MIN 46 for 4 yards. Tackle by 20-Thomas Waxman . 26-Clayton McGuire breaks down the CB. Pressure by 57-Michael Patterson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Corner
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
4-1-MIN 46 (7:19) 2-James McCain punts 47 yards to HOU 7. Fair Catch by 17-Gregory Simon .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 7 (7:12) 9-James Wood sacked at HOU -5 for -12 yards ( 91-Ernest Brantley ). Sack allowed by 71-Dennis Scheel . SAFETY! ( 91-Ernest Brantley ) HOU 7 MIN 2
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Deep Corner/Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
(7:09) 15-David Tittle kicks 81 yards from HOU 20 to MIN -1. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (7:09) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 22-James Trejo to MIN 38 for 13 yards. Tackle by 67-Russell Jeffcoat .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1
1-10-MIN 38 (6:34) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 22-James Trejo for 62 yards. TOUCHDOWN! HOU 7 MIN 8
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong All Go
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Man Cover 1
(6:25) Extra point GOOD by 1-Richard Clark . HOU 7 MIN 9
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(6:25) 1-Richard Clark kicks 72 yards from MIN 35 to HOU -7. 17-Gregory Simon to HOU 23 for 30 yards. Tackle by 49-Maurice Newkirk . MIN 90-William Daves was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 23 (6:20) 9-James Wood pass incomplete, intended for 34-Corey Likens . Pass knocked down by 55-Philip Baker .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
2-10-HOU 23 (6:18) 9-James Wood pass complete to 34-Corey Likens to MIN 43 for 34 yards. MIN 55-Philip Baker was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
1-10-MIN 43 (5:32) 9-James Wood pass incomplete, dropped by 85-Ralph Crooks . Pressure by 98-Michael Marenco . PENALTY - Offsides (MIN 59-Charles Olesen)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
1-5-MIN 38 (5:28) 9-James Wood pass incomplete, intended for 87-Patrick Burgos . Pressure by 98-Michael Marenco . Pass knocked down by 93-Norman Price .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Cover 2
2-5-MIN 38 (5:24) 9-James Wood pass INTERCEPTED by 92-Robert Jones at MIN 28. 92-Robert Jones to MIN 28 for 0 yards. Tackle by 83-Jacob Johnson .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Wide Line
1-10-MIN 28 (5:21) 30-Louis Jackson ran to MIN 39 for 11 yards. Tackle by 45-Robert Greene .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
1-10-MIN 39 (4:43) 19-Danny King ran to MIN 41 for 2 yards. Tackle by 65-Perry Graham .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
2-8-MIN 41 (4:07) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, dropped by 18-Richard Dawkins .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
3-8-MIN 41 (4:03) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 11-Joseph Otto to MIN 49 for 8 yards. Tackle by 20-Thomas Waxman . PENALTY - Pass Interference (HOU 20-Thomas Waxman)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
1-10-MIN 48 (4:00) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 34-Donald Yokum to HOU 42 for 10 yards. Tackle by 53-Kyle Wilhoite .
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Corner Post
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under
1-10-HOU 42 (3:22) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass incomplete, intended for 11-Joseph Otto . Pass knocked down by 41-Samuel Gall .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
2-10-HOU 42 (3:19) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, intended for 88-Keith Johnson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
3-10-HOU 42 (3:15) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass incomplete, intended for 34-Donald Yokum . Pass knocked down by 53-Kyle Wilhoite .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big TE Flat Curl
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
4-10-HOU 42 (3:12) 2-James McCain punts 38 yards to HOU 4.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 4 (3:04) 34-Corey Likens ran to HOU 2 for -1 yards. Tackle by 95-David Edwards .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
2-11-HOU 2 (2:32) 9-James Wood pass incomplete, intended for 17-Gregory Simon . Pass knocked down by 46-Jorge Edwards .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-11-HOU 2 (2:29) 9-James Wood pass incomplete, intended for 83-Jacob Johnson . Pressure by 99-James Warner . Pass knocked down by 56-Ronald Tharp .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
4-11-HOU 2 (2:26) 1-Herbert Meredith punts 54 yards to MIN 44. 18-Richard Dawkins to HOU 41 for 15 yards. 18-Richard Dawkins FUMBLES ( 20-Thomas Waxman ) recovered by HOU-55-Sean Sanch ez at HOU 41. Tackle by 44-Levi Martin .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 41 (2:14) 9-James Wood pass complete to 34-Corey Likens for 59 yards. TOUCHDOWN! Nice job by 34- Corey Likens on that route to lose his coverage. Pressure by 95-David Edwards . HOU 13 MIN 9
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Skinny Post Corner
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
(2:03) Extra point GOOD by 15-David Tittle . HOU 14 MIN 9
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(2:03) 15-David Tittle kicks 74 yards from HOU 35 to MIN -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (2:03) 19-Danny King ran to MIN 36 for 11 yards. Tackle by 45-Robert Greene . HOU 23-Bennie Williams was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. HOU 92-Alvin Carver 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 Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-MIN 36 (1:17) 17-Charley Hancock ran to MIN 39 for 3 yards. Tackle by 63-William Armstrong .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
2-7-MIN 39 (0:41) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 30-Louis Jackson to MIN 42 for 4 yards. Tackle by 93-Russell Borowski .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Man Strong Zone Weak
End of first quarter.
3-3-MIN 42 (15:00) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass incomplete, intended for 18-Richard Dawkins .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Man Strong Zone Weak
4-3-MIN 42 (14:58) 2-James McCain punts 52 yards to HOU 5.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 5 (14:48) 9-James Wood pass incomplete, intended for 83-Jacob Johnson . Pass knocked down by 48-Carl Perez .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
2-10-HOU 5 (14:44) 9-James Wood pass complete to 85-Ralph Crooks to HOU 17 for 11 yards. Tackle by 56-Ronald Tharp .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
1-10-HOU 17 (14:04) 9-James Wood pass complete to 34-Corey Likens to HOU 33 for 16 yards. Tackle by 56-Ronald Tharp . Pressure by 90-William Daves . PENALTY - Offsides (MIN 98-Michael Marenco) (Declined)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
1-10-HOU 33 (13:58) 9-James Wood pass complete to 17-Gregory Simon to HOU 34 for 2 yards. Tackle by 43-Lee Reilly . HOU 51-Darrel Black was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
2-8-HOU 34 (13:25) 9-James Wood pass complete to 29-Dennis Bullard to HOU 39 for 4 yards. Tackle by 91-Ernest Brantley .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
3-4-HOU 39 (12:44) 9-James Wood pass complete to 81-Michael Rollison to HOU 45 for 6 yards. Tackle by 46-Jorge Edwards .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
1-10-HOU 45 (11:59) 9-James Wood pass complete to 19-Chester Morris to MIN 17 for 39 yards.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Post Flags
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Weak Side Blitz
1-10-MIN 17 (11:15) 4-Earl Begay pass incomplete, dropped by 29-Dennis Bullard . MIN 97-William Olson was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 17 (11:13) 29-Dennis Bullard ran to MIN 14 for 3 yards. Tackle by 58-John Simmons .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Power Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
3-7-MIN 14 (10:34) 9-James Wood pass complete to 83-Jacob Johnson to MIN 2 for 12 yards. Tackle by 96-Charles Knapp .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
1-2-MIN 2 (9:56) 4-Earl Begay pass complete to 88-Everett Malpass for 2 yards. TOUCHDOWN! HOU 20 MIN 9
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
(9:52) Extra point GOOD by 15-David Tittle . HOU 21 MIN 9
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(9:52) 15-David Tittle kicks 75 yards from HOU 35 to MIN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (9:52) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, intended for 11-Joseph Otto . Pass knocked down by 20-Thomas Waxman .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
2-10-MIN 25 (9:49) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, intended for 18-Richard Dawkins .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Inside LB Blitz
3-10-MIN 25 (9:48) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 30-Louis Jackson to MIN 40 for 15 yards. Tackle by 20-Thomas Waxman . Nice job by 30-L ouis Jackson on that route to lose his coverage. HOU 68-Greg Davis was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Post Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under
1-10-MIN 40 (9:13) 19-Danny King ran to MIN 41 for 1 yards. Tackle by 75-Reinaldo Chappell . PENALTY - Holding (MIN 63-Terry Morgan)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Man Strong Zone Weak
Run Key
1-20-MIN 30 (9:11) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 18-Richard Dawkins to MIN 41 for 10 yards. Tackle by 41-Samuel Gall . 18-Richard Dawkins did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide WR Curls
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under
2-10-MIN 41 (8:32) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 22-James Trejo to HOU 32 for 27 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 67-Russell Jeffcoat .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-HOU 32 (7:47) 17-Charley Hancock ran to HOU 34 for -2 yards. Tackle by 92-Alvin Carver . 62-John Grant was caught flat-footed on this play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
2-12-HOU 34 (7:10) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 18-Richard Dawkins to HOU 23 for 11 yards. Tackle by 93-Russell Borowski .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong All Go
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
3-1-HOU 23 (6:26) 10-James Bracey ran to HOU 25 for -2 yards. Tackle by 75-Reinaldo Chappell .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
4-3-HOU 25 (5:44) 1-Richard Clark 42 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Wide Right)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-HOU 32 (5:40) 9-James Wood pass complete to 17-Gregory Simon to MIN 50 for 18 yards. Tackle by 48-Carl Perez .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 50 (5:01) 9-James Wood pass complete to 34-Corey Likens to MIN 38 for 12 yards. Great move by 3 4-Corey Likens to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 38 (4:24) 9-James Wood pass incomplete, intended for 87-Patrick Burgos . Pass knocked down by 44-Levi Martin .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Skinny Post Corner
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 38 (4:21) 9-James Wood pass complete to 27-Mike Payne to MIN 33 for 5 yards. Tackle by 57-Lawrence McCollum . Nice job by 2 7-Mike Payne on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
3-5-MIN 33 (3:43) 9-James Wood pass incomplete, intended for 87-Patrick Burgos .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong TE Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
4-5-MIN 33 (3:40) 15-David Tittle 50 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 24 MIN 9
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(3:36) 15-David Tittle kicks 75 yards from HOU 35 to MIN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (3:36) 9-Kenneth Friedman ran to MIN 23 for -2 yards. Tackle by 65-Perry Graham .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1
Run Key
2-12-MIN 23 (2:58) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, intended for 18-Richard Dawkins .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
3-12-MIN 23 (2:56) 30-Louis Jackson ran to MIN 34 for 11 yards. Tackle by 45-Robert Greene . MIN 28-John Bridger 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 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
4-1-MIN 34 (2:14) 2-James McCain punts 47 yards to HOU 19. Fair Catch by 17-Gregory Simon .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 19 (2:08) 9-James Wood pass complete to 34-Corey Likens to HOU 36 for 17 yards.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Weak Side Blitz
Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
1-10-HOU 36 (2:00) 9-James Wood pass complete to 87-Patrick Burgos to MIN 22 for 43 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 54-Michael Casella .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Post Flags
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Weak Side Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 22 (1:54) 9-James Wood pass incomplete, intended for 83-Jacob Johnson . 90-William Daves kept his man from getting away from him. Pass knocked down by 93-Norman Price .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Post Flags
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 22 (1:51) 9-James Wood pass complete to 81-Michael Rollison to MIN 6 for 16 yards. Tackle by 93-Norman Price .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
1-6-MIN 6 (1:16) 9-James Wood pass complete to 17-Gregory Simon for 6 yards. TOUCHDOWN! PENALTY - Holding (HOU 64-Richard Wallace)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-16-MIN 16 (1:14) 9-James Wood pass incomplete, intended for 88-Everett Malpass . Pass knocked down by 92-Robert Jones .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Skinny Post Corner
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
Pass Key
2-16-MIN 16 (1:12) 9-James Wood pass incomplete, dropped by 85-Ralph Crooks .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
3-16-MIN 16 (1:09) 9-James Wood pass complete to 29-Dennis Bullard for 16 yards. TOUCHDOWN! 29-Dennis Bullard made a great move on the CB. I think the defense might be using that play a bit too frequently. HOU 30 MIN 9
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
(1:04) Extra point GOOD by 15-David Tittle . HOU 31 MIN 9
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:04) 15-David Tittle kicks 74 yards from HOU 35 to MIN -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (1:04) 34-Donald Yokum ran to MIN 30 for 5 yards. 34-Donald Yokum FUMBLES ( 56-Richard McCall ) recovered by HOU-52-Joseph Hen ry at MIN 28. Tackle by 60-John Pratt . 40-Terry Torres was caught flat-footed on this play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
1-10-MIN 28 (0:59) 9-James Wood pass incomplete, intended for 83-Jacob Johnson . Pass knocked down by 91-Ernest Brantley .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 28 (0:56) 9-James Wood pass complete to 37-Ray Curran to MIN 17 for 11 yards. Tackle by 44-Levi Martin .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Deep Corner/Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
Timeout HOU
1-10-MIN 17 (0:50) 9-James Wood pass complete to 83-Jacob Johnson to MIN 11 for 6 yards. Tackle by 57-Lawrence McCollum . PENALTY - Holding (HOU 62-Robert Gutierrez)
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-20-MIN 27 (0:48) PENALTY - False Start (HOU 83-Jacob Johnson)
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Pass Key
1-25-MIN 32 (0:48) 9-James Wood pass incomplete, intended for 17-Gregory Simon . Pressure by 53-Jim Stevenson . Pass knocked down by 46-Jorge Edwards .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Deep Corner/Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
2-25-MIN 32 (0:42) 9-James Wood pass incomplete, intended for 83-Jacob Johnson . Pass knocked down by 54-Michael Casella .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Pass Key
3-25-MIN 32 (0:39) 9-James Wood pass complete to 87-Patrick Burgos to MIN 27 for 5 yards. 87-Patrick Burgos FUMBLES ( 99-James Warner ) recovered by HOU-87-Patrick Burg os to MIN 23 for 2 yards. Tackle by 99-James Warner .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal WR Post
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
Pass Key
Timeout HOU
4-16-MIN 23 (0:03) 15-David Tittle 40 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 34 MIN 9
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
End of half.
(15:00) 1-Richard Clark kicks 75 yards from MIN 35 to HOU -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (15:00) 29-Dennis Bullard ran to HOU 37 for 12 yards. Tackle by 56-Ronald Tharp .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Power Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
1-10-HOU 37 (14:20) 29-Dennis Bullard ran to HOU 35 for -2 yards. Tackle by 92-Robert Jones .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Power Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
2-12-HOU 35 (13:34) 27-Mike Payne ran to HOU 34 for -1 yards. Tackle by 58-John Simmons . MIN 59-Charles Olesen was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Power Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside
Run Key
3-13-HOU 34 (12:50) 4-Earl Begay sacked at HOU 23 for -11 yards ( 90-William Daves ). Sack allowed by 74-Douglas Red .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Deep Corner/Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
4-24-HOU 23 (12:16) 1-Herbert Meredith punts 43 yards to MIN 35. 18-Richard Dawkins to MIN 45 for 10 yards. Tackle by 53-Kyle Wilhoite .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 45 (12:07) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass incomplete, dropped by 16-John Smith .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
2-10-MIN 45 (12:04) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass incomplete, intended for 88-Keith Johnson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
3-10-MIN 45 (12:01) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass INTERCEPTED by 90-Charles Dent at HOU 43. 90-Charles Dent to HOU 43 for -0 yards. Tackle by 17-Charley Hancock . HOU 91-Michael Bell 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: 3-4 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 43 (11:57) 4-Earl Begay pass incomplete, dropped by 88-Everett Malpass . 44-Levi Martin knocked the WR off his route.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 43 (11:53) 4-Earl Begay pass incomplete, dropped by 81-Michael Rollison .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal WR Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
3-10-HOU 43 (11:51) 4-Earl Begay pass incomplete, intended for 88-Everett Malpass .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
4-10-HOU 43 (11:48) 1-Herbert Meredith punts 53 yards to MIN 4.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 4 (11:37) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 30-Louis Jackson to MIN 9 for 6 yards. Tackle by 95-Mark Pike .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Man Strong Zone Weak
2-4-MIN 9 (10:57) 10-James Bracey ran to MIN 15 for 6 yards. Tackle by 41-Samuel Gall .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1
Run Key
1-10-MIN 15 (10:21) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass incomplete, dropped by 16-John Smith .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 15 (10:17) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass incomplete, intended for 18-Richard Dawkins . Pass knocked down by 41-Samuel Gall .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide WR Curls
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
3-10-MIN 15 (10:13) PENALTY - False Start (MIN 64-Robert Samuel)
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Run Key
3-15-MIN 10 (10:13) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 10-James Bracey to MIN 15 for 6 yards. Tackle by 97-Norman Wafford . 10-James Bracey breaks down the CB. PENALTY - Pass Interference (HOU 97-Norman Wafford)
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Corner Post
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 15 (10:10) PENALTY - False Start (MIN 69-Shane Kane)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Pass Key
1-15-MIN 10 (10:10) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 18-Richard Dawkins to MIN 15 for 5 yards. Tackle by 41-Samuel Gall . 18-Richard Dawkins breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big TE Flat Curl
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 15 (9:34) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 30-Louis Jackson to MIN 35 for 20 yards. Tackle by 41-Samuel Gall .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Inside LB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 35 (8:59) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 10-James Bracey to MIN 44 for 8 yards. Tackle by 97-Norman Wafford .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide WR Curls
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Prevent
Pass Key
2-2-MIN 44 (8:25) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass incomplete, intended for 88-Keith Johnson . He kind of lost control of that pass.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
3-2-MIN 44 (8:21) 10-James Bracey ran to MIN 43 for a short loss. Tackle by 78-Keith Moldenhauer . MIN 70-John Adams 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 Strong 2 Deep Man Under
Run Key
4-2-MIN 43 (7:45) 2-James McCain punts 50 yards to HOU 7. 27-Mike Payne to HOU 17 for 10 yards. Tackle by 57-Lawrence McCollum .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 17 (7:36) 4-Earl Begay pass complete to 29-Dennis Bullard to HOU 26 for 9 yards. Tackle by 93-Norman Price . HOU 64-Richard Wallace was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Weak Side Blitz
Pass Key
2-1-HOU 26 (6:58) 4-Earl Begay pass complete to 29-Dennis Bullard to HOU 24 for -2 yards. Tackle by 46-Jorge Edwards . 29-Dennis Bullard made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
3-3-HOU 24 (6:19) 29-Dennis Bullard ran to HOU 28 for 4 yards. Tackle by 56-Ronald Tharp .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Wide Line
1-10-HOU 28 (5:44) 27-Mike Payne ran for 72 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MIN 92-Robert Jones was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. HOU 40 MIN 9
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
(5:32) Extra point GOOD by 15-David Tittle . HOU 41 MIN 9
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(5:32) 15-David Tittle kicks 75 yards from HOU 35 to MIN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (5:32) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 18-Richard Dawkins to MIN 34 for 9 yards. Tackle by 20-Thomas Waxman .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
2-1-MIN 34 (5:09) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 11-Joseph Otto to HOU 28 for 38 yards.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big TE Flat Curl
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 28 (4:41) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 88-Keith Johnson to HOU 23 for 5 yards. Tackle by 67-Russell Jeffcoat .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big TE Flat Curl
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
2-5-HOU 23 (4:20) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 18-Richard Dawkins to HOU 15 for 8 yards. Tackle by 98-Richard Gay . Great move by 18-R ichard Dawkins to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 15 (4:02) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass incomplete, intended for 16-John Smith . Pass knocked down by 53-Kyle Wilhoite .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Cross
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 15 (3:58) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 16-John Smith to HOU 4 for 11 yards. Tackle by 53-Kyle Wilhoite . Great move by 16-John Smith to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
1-4-HOU 4 (3:34) PENALTY - False Start (MIN 28-John Bridger)
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide WR Curls
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB3 CB4 Blitz
Pass Key
1-9-HOU 9 (3:34) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass incomplete, intended for 28-John Bridger . Pass knocked down by 41-Samuel Gall .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big TE Flat Curl
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
2-9-HOU 9 (3:30) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass incomplete, dropped by 11-Joseph Otto . PENALTY - Pass Interference (HOU 53-Kyle Wilhoite)
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
1-4-HOU 4 (3:27) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass incomplete, intended for 28-John Bridger .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
2-4-HOU 4 (3:25) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass incomplete, intended for 28-John Bridger . Pass knocked down by 53-Kyle Wilhoite .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
3-4-HOU 4 (3:21) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 30-Louis Jackson for 4 yards. TOUCHDOWN! HOU 41 MIN 15
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Cross
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB3 CB4 Blitz
Pass Key
(3:18) Extra point GOOD by 1-Richard Clark . HOU 41 MIN 16
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(3:18) 1-Richard Clark kicks 74 yards from MIN 35 to HOU -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (3:18) 29-Dennis Bullard ran to HOU 32 for 7 yards. Tackle by 58-John Simmons .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-3-HOU 32 (2:37) 29-Dennis Bullard ran to MIN 50 for 18 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 49-Maurice Newkirk .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
1-10-MIN 50 (1:59) 4-Earl Begay pass incomplete, intended for 81-Michael Rollison . Pass knocked down by 56-Ronald Tharp .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 50 (1:57) 27-Mike Payne ran to HOU 49 for -1 yards. Tackle by 90-William Daves .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big Off Tackle Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
3-11-HOU 49 (1:12) 4-Earl Begay pass complete to 88-Everett Malpass to MIN 43 for 8 yards. Tackle by 56-Ronald Tharp .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Wide Line
Pass Key
4-3-MIN 43 (0:34) 1-Herbert Meredith punts 43 yards to MIN 0.4-3-MIN 43 (0:34) 1-Herbert Meredith punts 43 yards to MIN 0. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 20 (0:25) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 88-Keith Johnson to HOU 33 for 47 yards. Tackle by 20-Thomas Waxman .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong All Go
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
End of third quarter.
1-10-HOU 33 (15:00) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass incomplete, intended for 30-Louis Jackson . Pass knocked down by 53-Kyle Wilhoite .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 33 (14:57) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 18-Richard Dawkins to HOU 15 for 18 yards. Tackle by 53-Kyle Wilhoite .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Post Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 15 (14:30) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass incomplete, dropped by 18-Richard Dawkins . The coverage on that play was extremely tight.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 15 (14:27) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 28-John Bridger to HOU 7 for 8 yards. Tackle by 98-Richard Gay .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Man Strong Zone Weak
Pass Key
3-2-HOU 7 (14:09) PENALTY - False Start (MIN 9-Kenneth Friedman)
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
3-7-HOU 12 (14:09) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass incomplete, dropped by 11-Joseph Otto .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Cross
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Prevent
Pass Key
4-7-HOU 12 (14:05) 1-Richard Clark 29 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Wide Right)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-HOU 20 (14:02) 29-Dennis Bullard ran to HOU 17 for -3 yards. Tackle by 95-David Edwards . 88-Everett Malpass completely missed his blocking assignment.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Power Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
Run Key
2-13-HOU 17 (13:27) 4-Earl Begay pass complete to 87-Patrick Burgos to HOU 33 for 16 yards. Tackle by 57-Lawrence McCollum .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Weak Side Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 33 (12:50) 29-Dennis Bullard ran to HOU 39 for 6 yards. Tackle by 92-Robert Jones .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big Off Tackle Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-4-HOU 39 (12:06) 4-Earl Begay pass complete to 88-Everett Malpass to HOU 44 for 5 yards. Tackle by 46-Jorge Edwards . 88-Everett Malpass did some fancy footwork there. PENALTY - Offsides (MIN 99-James Warner) (Declined)
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 44 (12:02) 4-Earl Begay pass INTERCEPTED by 41-Jose Evans at MIN 31. 41-Jose Evans to MIN 31 for -0 yards. Tackle by 81-Michael Rollison .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 31 (11:58) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass incomplete, intended for 88-Keith Johnson . Pass knocked down by 41-Samuel Gall .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 31 (11:54) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 18-Richard Dawkins to MIN 34 for 3 yards. Tackle by 53-Kyle Wilhoite .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
3-7-MIN 34 (11:35) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 17-Charley Hancock to HOU 49 for 17 yards. Tackle by 20-Thomas Waxman .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 49 (11:11) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 30-Louis Jackson to HOU 47 for 2 yards. Tackle by 90-Charles Dent . 30-Louis Jackson made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Pass Key
2-8-HOU 47 (10:55) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass incomplete, intended for 30-Louis Jackson . Pass knocked down by 20-Thomas Waxman .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
3-8-HOU 47 (10:50) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass incomplete, intended for 88-Keith Johnson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
4-8-HOU 47 (10:47) 2-James McCain punts 37 yards to HOU 11.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 11 (10:39) 4-Earl Begay pass incomplete, intended for 81-Michael Rollison . Pass knocked down by 56-Ronald Tharp .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 11 (10:35) 29-Dennis Bullard ran to HOU 14 for 3 yards. Tackle by 48-Carl Perez .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
3-7-HOU 14 (10:02) 27-Mike Payne ran to HOU 13 for -1 yards. Tackle by 59-Charles Olesen .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big Off Tackle Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
4-7-HOU 13 (9:25) 1-Herbert Meredith punts 54 yards to MIN 33. 18-Richard Dawkins FUMBLES recovered by MIN-18-Richard Dawki ns to MIN 40 for 7 yards. Tackle by 27-Mike Payne .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 40 (9:15) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass incomplete, intended for 88-Keith Johnson . Pass knocked down by 91-Michael Bell .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide WR Curls
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 40 (9:11) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 28-John Bridger to HOU 38 for 22 yards. Tackle by 20-Thomas Waxman . 28-John Bridger did some fancy footwork there. HOU 91-Michael Bell was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 38 (8:44) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 11-Joseph Otto to HOU 8 for 30 yards. Tackle by 20-Thomas Waxman .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1
Pass Key
1-8-HOU 8 (8:22) PENALTY - False Start (MIN 65-Don Smith)
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Corner Post
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-13-HOU 13 (8:22) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass INTERCEPTED by 53-Kyle Wilhoite at HOU 5. 53-Kyle Wilhoite to HOU 6 for 1 yards. Tackle by 16-John Smith .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 6 (8:18) 4-Earl Begay pass incomplete, intended for 29-Dennis Bullard . Pass knocked down by 56-Ronald Tharp .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal WR Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 6 (8:14) 29-Dennis Bullard ran to HOU 7 for 1 yards. Tackle by 41-Jose Evans .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
3-9-HOU 7 (7:40) PENALTY - False Start (HOU 70-Andrew Varney)
Offensive Play: Weak I Big Off Tackle Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
3-13-HOU 4 (7:40) 29-Dennis Bullard ran to HOU 16 for 13 yards. Tackle by 54-Michael Casella .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 16 (7:00) 27-Mike Payne ran to HOU 17 for a short gain. Tackle by 95-David Edwards .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Power Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside
Run Key
2-10-HOU 17 (6:15) 27-Mike Payne ran to HOU 18 for 2 yards. Tackle by 58-John Simmons . 88-Everett Malpass completely missed his blocking assignment.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Run Key
3-8-HOU 18 (5:39) 27-Mike Payne ran to HOU 17 for -1 yards. Tackle by 98-Michael Marenco .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big Off Tackle Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
4-9-HOU 17 (5:03) 1-Herbert Meredith punts 44 yards to MIN 39. Fair Catch by 18-Richard Dawkins .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 39 (4:56) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass incomplete, dropped by 88-Keith Johnson .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR2 Deep Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 39 (4:53) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 16-John Smith to MIN 45 for 6 yards. Tackle by 20-Thomas Waxman .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
3-4-MIN 45 (4:31) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass incomplete, intended for 88-Keith Johnson . MIN 65-Don Smith was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
4-4-MIN 45 (4:29) 2-James McCain punts 53 yards to HOU 2.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 2 (4:19) 29-Dennis Bullard ran to HOU 1 for a short loss. Tackle by 93-Norman Price .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Power Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Run Key
2-10-HOU 1 (3:43) 29-Dennis Bullard ran to HOU 17 for 16 yards. Tackle by 44-Levi Martin . HOU 29-Dennis Bullard was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big Off Tackle Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
1-10-HOU 17 (3:04) 27-Mike Payne ran to HOU 18 for 1 yards. Tackle by 92-Robert Jones .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
2-9-HOU 18 (2:29) 27-Mike Payne ran to HOU 16 for -2 yards. 27-Mike Payne FUMBLES ( 59-Charles Olesen ) recovered by MIN-59-Charles Oles en to HOU 16 for 1 yards. Tackle by 74-Douglas Red . HOU 70-Andrew Varney was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Power Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside
Run Key
1-10-HOU 16 (2:25) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass complete to 18-Richard Dawkins to HOU 12 for 4 yards. Tackle by 95-Mark Pike . 18-Richard Dawkins breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide WR Curls
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-6-HOU 12 (2:00) 9-Kenneth Friedman pass INTERCEPTED by 53-Kyle Wilhoite at HOU 5. 53-Kyle Wilhoite to HOU 5 for -0 yards. Tackle by 88-Keith Johnson .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 5 (1:57) 27-Mike Payne ran to HOU 7 for 2 yards. Tackle by 57-Lawrence McCollum .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Power Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Run Key
2-8-HOU 7 (1:14) 29-Dennis Bullard ran to HOU 6 for -1 yards. Tackle by 48-Carl Perez .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
3-9-HOU 6 (0:30) 29-Dennis Bullard ran to HOU 5 for -1 yards. Tackle by 98-Michael Marenco .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Run Key
End of fourth quarter.