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Week 9: Pittsburgh at Minnesota

November 01, 2048
70°
Minnesota Stadium (Minneapolis, MN) Attendance: 54,077 (84%)
PIT has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 5-Brian Frost kicks 75 yards from MIN 35 to PIT -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-PIT 25 (15:00) 25-James Mitchell ran to PIT 36 for 11 yards. Tackle by 37-Harry Gladden.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-PIT 36 (14:25) 26-Robert Alvarez ran to PIT 43 for 7 yards. Tackle by 22-Daniel Noland.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
2-3-PIT 43 (13:39) 26-Robert Alvarez ran to MIN 46 for 11 yards. Tackle by 43-Paul Cash.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone - Run Key
1-10-MIN 46 (13:02) 26-Robert Alvarez ran to MIN 39 for 7 yards. Tackle by 22-Daniel Noland.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
2-3-MIN 39 (12:23) 46-Gary Vera ran to MIN 38 for 1 yards. Tackle by 70-Brian Watts.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
3-2-MIN 38 (11:46) 16-Mark Malone pass complete to 46-Gary Vera to MIN 33 for 5 yards. Tackle by 37-Harry Gladden.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-MIN 33 (11:01) 16-Mark Malone pass complete to 80-Michael Ortiz to MIN 27 for 6 yards. Tackle by 48-Richard Corey.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
2-4-MIN 27 (10:17) 46-Gary Vera ran to MIN 18 for 9 yards. Tackle by 29-Samuel Aaron.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Run Key
1-10-MIN 18 (9:35) 16-Mark Malone pass complete to 87-Anthony Orbison to MIN 12 for 5 yards. Tackle by 59-Gregory Morgan.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
2-5-MIN 12 (8:59) 16-Mark Malone pass Pass knocked down by 37-Harry Gladden. incomplete, intended for 86-Lance Zuber.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
3-5-MIN 12 (8:56) 16-Mark Malone pass complete to 87-Anthony Orbison to MIN 4 for 9 yards. Tackle by 40-Kelly Dodson.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
1-4-MIN 4 (8:09) 16-Mark Malone pass Pass knocked down by 48-Richard Corey. incomplete, intended for 86-Lance Zuber. 48-Richard Corey got away with a hold on that play. PENALTY - Holding (PIT 78-Shawn Scott)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Run Key
1-14-MIN 14 (8:06) 16-Mark Malone pass Pass knocked down by 40-Kelly Dodson. incomplete, intended for 86-Lance Zuber.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
2-14-MIN 14 (8:03) 16-Mark Malone pass INTERCEPTED by 59-Gregory Morgan at MIN 5. 59-Gregory Morgan to MIN 5 for 0 yards. Tackle by 87-Anthony Orbison. PIT 69-Wesley Ellis 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 Cover 1 - Pass Key
1-10-MIN 5 (8:00) 13-Ernest Forney pass Pass knocked down by 49-Craig King. incomplete, intended for 85-William Johnson.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Double LB plus CB3 Blitz
2-10-MIN 5 (7:57) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 17-George Butler to MIN 8 for 3 yards. Tackle by 53-John Stitt.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
3-7-MIN 8 (7:14) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 42-Trent Jackson to MIN 21 for 13 yards. Tackle by 21-Christopher Elder.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
1-10-MIN 21 (6:35) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 27-John Hayes to MIN 23 for 2 yards. Tackle by 53-John Stitt.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Slot Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
2-8-MIN 23 (5:55) 27-John Hayes ran to MIN 22 for a short loss. Tackle by 93-Zachary Rice. PENALTY - Holding (MIN 68-Milton Carter)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
2-18-MIN 13 (5:53) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 17-George Butler to MIN 19 for 6 yards. Tackle by 34-Garry Taber.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-12-MIN 19 (5:09) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 85-William Johnson to MIN 21 for 2 yards. Tackle by 37-Rodolfo Shepherd. Nice job by 85-William Johnson on that route to lose his coverage. MIN 85-William Johnson was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Double LB plus CB3 Blitz - Pass Key
4-10-MIN 21 (4:27) 8-Jesse Mendivil punts 47 yards to PIT 32. 80-Michael Ortiz to PIT 37 for 6 yards. Tackle by 81-Robert Stroup.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 37 (4:19) 16-Mark Malone pass complete to 84-Randolph Branch to PIT 39 for 1 yards. Tackle by 43-Paul Cash.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
2-9-PIT 39 (3:41) 26-Robert Alvarez ran to PIT 49 for 10 yards. Tackle by 22-Daniel Noland.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
1-10-PIT 49 (3:03) 25-James Mitchell ran to PIT 48 for a short loss. Tackle by 99-Juan Gregory.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
2-10-PIT 48 (2:28) 26-Robert Alvarez ran to PIT 49 for 1 yards. Tackle by 70-Brian Watts.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
3-10-PIT 49 (1:53) 16-Mark Malone sacked at PIT 41 for -8 yards (93-James Smith). Sack allowed by 75-Jesse Cain.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Drag In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
4-18-PIT 41 (1:16) 17-Donald Farris punts 50 yards to MIN 10. Fair Catch by 81-Robert Stroup.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 10 (1:09) 27-John Hayes ran to MIN 10 for a short gain. Tackle by 76-Gary Bacon.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Weak Side Blitz
2-10-MIN 10 (0:27) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 27-John Hayes to MIN 26 for 17 yards. Tackle by 49-Craig King.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big PA Curls
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz
End of first quarter.
1-10-MIN 26 (15:00) 13-Ernest Forney pass incomplete, dropped by 27-John Hayes. Pressure by 70-Lamar Brown.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Deep Corner
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
2-10-MIN 26 (14:56) 27-John Hayes ran to MIN 32 for 5 yards. Tackle by 53-John Stitt.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
3-5-MIN 32 (14:14) 27-John Hayes ran to MIN 33 for 2 yards. Tackle by 70-Lamar Brown.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
4-3-MIN 33 (13:31) 8-Jesse Mendivil punts 46 yards to PIT 20. Fair Catch by 80-Michael Ortiz.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 20 (13:25) 16-Mark Malone pass complete to 87-Anthony Orbison to PIT 25 for 4 yards. Tackle by 55-Jeffrey McDonald. MIN 95-William Mannings was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
2-6-PIT 25 (12:40) 26-Robert Alvarez ran to PIT 25 for 1 yards. Tackle by 39-Jimmy Taylor.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
3-5-PIT 25 (11:58) 26-Robert Alvarez ran to PIT 34 for 8 yards. Tackle by 55-Jeffrey McDonald.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
1-10-PIT 34 (11:20) 16-Mark Malone pass Pass knocked down by 43-Paul Cash. incomplete, intended for 84-Randolph Branch. PIT 78-Shawn Scott was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
2-10-PIT 34 (11:17) 16-Mark Malone ran to PIT 38 for 5 yards. Tackle by 52-Gilbert Therrien. PIT 71-John Perez was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
3-5-PIT 38 (10:39) 26-Robert Alvarez ran to PIT 41 for 3 yards. Tackle by 79-Bruce Hogan.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
4-2-PIT 41 (10:02) 17-Donald Farris punts 46 yards to MIN 13. Fair Catch by 81-Robert Stroup. PIT 69-Wesley Ellis was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 13 (9:55) 27-John Hayes ran to MIN 11 for -1 yards. Tackle by 92-Andy Lopes.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-11-MIN 11 (9:20) 27-John Hayes ran to MIN 10 for -2 yards. Tackle by 98-Philip Benton.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Double LB plus CB3 Blitz
3-13-MIN 10 (8:39) 13-Ernest Forney ran to MIN 24 for 15 yards. Tackle by 45-Chad Starks. MIN 63-Lenard Wilson 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 Normal SS Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-MIN 24 (8:01) 27-John Hayes ran to MIN 32 for 8 yards. Tackle by 37-Rodolfo Shepherd.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
2-2-MIN 32 (7:25) 82-Wm Addis ran to MIN 40 for 8 yards. Tackle by 53-John Stitt. MIN 85-William Johnson 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
1-10-MIN 40 (6:39) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 80-Billy Edmonds to MIN 49 for 9 yards. Tackle by 44-Jimmie Winton.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
2-1-MIN 49 (5:55) 82-Wm Addis ran to PIT 44 for 7 yards. Tackle by 92-Andy Lopes.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
1-10-PIT 44 (5:13) 13-Ernest Forney pass incomplete, intended for 85-William Johnson.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
2-10-PIT 44 (5:10) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 80-Billy Edmonds to PIT 37 for 8 yards. Tackle by 90-Gary Mackie. PIT 72-Clifford Young was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
3-2-PIT 37 (4:34) 27-John Hayes ran to PIT 36 for 1 yards. Tackle by 76-Gary Bacon.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left - Run Key
4-2-PIT 36 (3:52) 5-Brian Frost 54 yard field goal is GOOD. MIN 3 PIT 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(3:49) 5-Brian Frost kicks 72 yards from MIN 35 to PIT -7. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-PIT 25 (3:49) 26-Robert Alvarez ran to PIT 29 for 4 yards. Tackle by 39-Jimmy Taylor.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
2-6-PIT 29 (3:07) 26-Robert Alvarez ran to PIT 45 for 16 yards. Tackle by 37-Harry Gladden.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
1-10-PIT 45 (2:19) 16-Mark Malone pass complete to 87-Anthony Orbison to PIT 49 for 4 yards. Tackle by 39-Jimmy Taylor.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Strong Flood
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man QB Spy
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-6-PIT 49 (2:00) 16-Mark Malone pass Pass knocked down by 40-Kelly Dodson. incomplete, intended for 86-Lance Zuber.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-6-PIT 49 (1:56) 16-Mark Malone ran to MIN 39 for 12 yards. Tackle by 22-Daniel Noland.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Timeout PIT
1-10-MIN 39 (1:48) 16-Mark Malone pass Pass knocked down by 59-Gregory Morgan. incomplete, intended for 87-Anthony Orbison.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
2-10-MIN 39 (1:46) 16-Mark Malone sacked at MIN 49 for -10 yards (93-James Smith). Sack allowed by 75-Jesse Cain. 16-Mark Malone FUMBLES (93-James Smith) recovered by MIN-93-James Smith at PIT 49.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
1-10-PIT 49 (1:41) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 85-William Johnson to PIT 45 for 4 yards. Tackle by 49-Craig King.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big PA Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Timeout MIN
2-6-PIT 45 (1:36) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 85-William Johnson to PIT 36 for 9 yards. Tackle by 90-Gary Mackie. PIT 53-John Stitt was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big PA Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Timeout MIN
1-10-PIT 36 (1:29) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 27-John Hayes to PIT 33 for 2 yards. Tackle by 98-Philip Benton.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
2-8-PIT 33 (1:10) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 27-John Hayes to PIT 27 for 6 yards. Tackle by 98-Philip Benton. PIT 70-Lamar Brown was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
3-2-PIT 27 (0:45) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 80-Billy Edmonds to PIT 22 for 5 yards. Tackle by 90-Gary Mackie.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone - Run Key
1-10-PIT 22 (0:22) 13-Ernest Forney pass Pass knocked down by 49-Craig King. incomplete, intended for 85-William Johnson.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz - Run Key
2-10-PIT 22 (0:19) 13-Ernest Forney pass Pass knocked down by 37-Rodolfo Shepherd. incomplete, intended for 85-William Johnson. Pressure by 93-Zachary Rice.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
3-10-PIT 22 (0:15) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 80-Billy Edmonds to PIT 2 for 20 yards. Tackle by 22-Scott Martin.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Timeout MIN
1-2-PIT 2 (0:02) 5-Brian Frost 20 yard field goal is GOOD. MIN 6 PIT 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
End of half.
(15:00) 13-Santos Reasor kicks 74 yards from PIT 35 to MIN -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (15:00) 27-John Hayes ran to MIN 34 for 9 yards. Tackle by 37-Rodolfo Shepherd.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-1-MIN 34 (14:22) 27-John Hayes ran to MIN 37 for 3 yards. Tackle by 49-Craig King.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
1-10-MIN 37 (13:46) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 82-Wm Addis to MIN 49 for 12 yards.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
1-10-MIN 49 (13:10) 27-John Hayes ran to PIT 49 for 2 yards. Tackle by 37-Rodolfo Shepherd.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-8-PIT 49 (12:28) 27-John Hayes ran to PIT 47 for 2 yards. Tackle by 72-Clifford Young.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
3-6-PIT 47 (11:51) 27-John Hayes ran to PIT 38 for 9 yards. Tackle by 45-Chad Starks. MIN 27-John Hayes 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 2 Deep
1-10-PIT 38 (11:09) 82-Wm Addis ran for 38 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MIN 12 PIT 0
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
(11:03) Extra point GOOD by 5-Brian Frost. MIN 13 PIT 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(11:03) 5-Brian Frost kicks 75 yards from MIN 35 to PIT -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-PIT 25 (11:03) 46-Gary Vera ran to PIT 31 for 6 yards. Tackle by 40-Kelly Dodson.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-4-PIT 31 (10:22) 26-Robert Alvarez ran to PIT 32 for 1 yards. Tackle by 70-Brian Watts.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man - Run Key
3-3-PIT 32 (9:43) 16-Mark Malone pass complete to 86-Lance Zuber to PIT 38 for 6 yards. Tackle by 98-Kenneth Mueller.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
1-10-PIT 38 (9:09) 26-Robert Alvarez ran to PIT 39 for 1 yards. Tackle by 99-Juan Gregory.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
2-9-PIT 39 (8:35) 16-Mark Malone pass complete to 26-Robert Alvarez to PIT 40 for 1 yards. Tackle by 43-Paul Cash.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-8-PIT 40 (7:58) 46-Gary Vera ran to MIN 47 for 13 yards. Tackle by 39-Jimmy Taylor.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
1-10-MIN 47 (7:20) 26-Robert Alvarez ran to MIN 37 for 10 yards. Tackle by 29-Samuel Aaron.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
2-1-MIN 37 (6:36) 20-James Siewert ran to MIN 12 for 25 yards. 20-James Siewert FUMBLES (43-Paul Cash) recovered by MIN-43-Paul Cash at MIN 8.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone - Run Key
1-10-MIN 8 (6:29) 27-John Hayes ran to MIN 9 for 1 yards. Tackle by 53-John Stitt.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-9-MIN 9 (5:49) 13-Ernest Forney pass Pass knocked down by 37-Rodolfo Shepherd. incomplete, intended for 80-Billy Edmonds.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
3-9-MIN 9 (5:45) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 85-William Johnson to MIN 14 for 5 yards. Tackle by 98-Philip Benton. 85-William Johnson breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
4-4-MIN 14 (5:07) 8-Jesse Mendivil punts 44 yards to PIT 42. 80-Michael Ortiz to PIT 44 for 3 yards. Tackle by 43-Paul Cash.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 44 (5:00) 26-Robert Alvarez ran to MIN 45 for 11 yards. Tackle by 22-Daniel Noland.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
1-10-MIN 45 (4:20) 46-Gary Vera ran to MIN 34 for 11 yards. Tackle by 43-Paul Cash.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
1-10-MIN 34 (3:39) 46-Gary Vera ran to MIN 26 for 8 yards. Tackle by 55-Jeffrey McDonald.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
2-2-MIN 26 (2:55) 26-Robert Alvarez ran to MIN 19 for 7 yards. Tackle by 22-Daniel Noland.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
1-10-MIN 19 (2:16) 46-Gary Vera ran to MIN 7 for 12 yards. Tackle by 37-Harry Gladden.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man - Run Key
1-7-MIN 7 (1:36) 16-Mark Malone pass complete to 25-James Mitchell to MIN 5 for 2 yards. Tackle by 98-Kenneth Mueller. PENALTY - Unnecessary Roughness (MIN 98-Kenneth Mueller)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
1-3-MIN 3 (1:32) 46-Gary Vera ran to MIN 4 for -1 yards. Tackle by 48-Richard Corey.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under - Run Key
2-4-MIN 4 (0:53) 46-Gary Vera ran to MIN 0 for 4 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MIN 13 PIT 6
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Run Key
(0:50) Extra point GOOD by 13-Santos Reasor. MIN 13 PIT 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:50) 13-Santos Reasor kicks 59 yards from PIT 35 to MIN 6. 88-George Colon to MIN 35 for 30 yards. Tackle by 13-Santos Reasor.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 35 (0:45) 27-John Hayes ran to MIN 36 for 1 yards. Tackle by 70-Lamar Brown.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Double LB plus CB3 Blitz
2-9-MIN 36 (0:05) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 85-William Johnson to MIN 39 for 3 yards. Tackle by 49-Craig King. 21-Christopher Elder got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone - Pass Key
End of third quarter.
3-6-MIN 39 (15:00) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 42-Trent Jackson to MIN 44 for 5 yards. Tackle by 90-Gary Mackie.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
4-1-MIN 44 (14:14) 8-Jesse Mendivil punts 34 yards to PIT 21.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 21 (14:06) 26-Robert Alvarez ran to PIT 24 for 3 yards. Tackle by 52-Gilbert Therrien.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz - Run Key
Timeout PIT
2-7-PIT 24 (13:32) 16-Mark Malone pass complete to 26-Robert Alvarez to PIT 24 for a short gain. Tackle by 55-Jeffrey McDonald.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Drag In
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-7-PIT 24 (12:56) 16-Mark Malone pass complete to 84-Randolph Branch to PIT 28 for 4 yards. Tackle by 59-Gregory Morgan.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Zone - Run Key
4-3-PIT 28 (12:18) 17-Donald Farris punts 48 yards to MIN 24. Fair Catch by 81-Robert Stroup.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 24 (12:12) 13-Ernest Forney pass incomplete, intended for 27-John Hayes.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
2-10-MIN 24 (12:08) 82-Wm Addis ran to MIN 31 for 7 yards. Tackle by 45-Chad Starks. PENALTY - Holding (MIN 80-Billy Edmonds)
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
2-20-MIN 14 (12:04) 82-Wm Addis ran to MIN 11 for -3 yards. Tackle by 90-Gary Mackie.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
3-23-MIN 11 (11:24) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 82-Wm Addis to MIN 26 for 15 yards. Tackle by 90-Gary Mackie. Pressure by 93-Zachary Rice.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal All Go
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle - Pass Key
4-7-MIN 26 (10:39) 8-Jesse Mendivil punts 45 yards to PIT 29. 80-Michael Ortiz to PIT 29 for 0 yards. Tackle by 93-James Smith.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 29 (10:31) 25-James Mitchell ran to PIT 43 for 14 yards. Tackle by 59-Gregory Morgan.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone - Run Key
1-10-PIT 43 (9:49) 26-Robert Alvarez ran to PIT 45 for 2 yards. Tackle by 59-Gregory Morgan.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under - Run Key
2-8-PIT 45 (9:12) 46-Gary Vera ran to PIT 45 for -1 yards. Tackle by 59-Gregory Morgan. MIN 95-William Mannings was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz - Run Key
3-9-PIT 45 (8:28) 26-Robert Alvarez ran to MIN 47 for 8 yards. Tackle by 43-Paul Cash.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone - Run Key
4-1-MIN 47 (7:51) 17-Donald Farris punts 36 yards to MIN 12.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 12 (7:42) 13-Ernest Forney pass INTERCEPTED by 21-Christopher Elder at MIN 16. 21-Christopher Elder to MIN 17 for -0 yards. Tackle by 27-John Hayes. Pressure by 70-Lamar Brown.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal All Go
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-MIN 17 (7:38) 24-Rick Young ran to MIN 12 for 5 yards. Tackle by 52-Gilbert Therrien.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under - Run Key
2-5-MIN 12 (6:59) 16-Mark Malone pass Pass knocked down by 43-Paul Cash. incomplete, intended for 26-Robert Alvarez. Pressure by 99-Juan Gregory.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
3-5-MIN 12 (6:54) 46-Gary Vera ran to MIN 10 for 2 yards. Tackle by 99-Juan Gregory.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz - Run Key
4-4-MIN 10 (6:15) 13-Santos Reasor 27 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Wide Right)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-MIN 20 (6:12) 13-Ernest Forney pass Pass knocked down by 37-Rodolfo Shepherd. incomplete, intended for 17-George Butler.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Slot Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Double LB plus CB3 Blitz - Pass Key
2-10-MIN 20 (6:09) 27-John Hayes ran to MIN 27 for 7 yards. Tackle by 53-John Stitt.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
3-3-MIN 27 (5:31) 82-Wm Addis ran to MIN 38 for 11 yards. Tackle by 21-Christopher Elder.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
1-10-MIN 38 (4:52) 82-Wm Addis ran to MIN 49 for 11 yards. Tackle by 21-Christopher Elder.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-MIN 49 (4:15) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 17-George Butler to PIT 46 for 5 yards. Tackle by 53-John Stitt.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
2-5-PIT 46 (3:41) 27-John Hayes ran to PIT 44 for 3 yards. Tackle by 72-Clifford Young.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
3-3-PIT 44 (2:59) 27-John Hayes ran to PIT 39 for 5 yards. Tackle by 49-Craig King.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man - Run Key
1-10-PIT 39 (2:18) 82-Wm Addis ran to PIT 37 for 2 yards. Tackle by 70-Lamar Brown.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone - Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-8-PIT 37 (2:00) 27-John Hayes ran to PIT 30 for 7 yards. Tackle by 49-Craig King.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under - Run Key
Timeout PIT
3-1-PIT 30 (1:54) 82-Wm Addis ran to PIT 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 72-Clifford Young.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside - Run Key
Timeout PIT
1-10-PIT 27 (1:50) 13-Ernest Forney kneeled down to PIT 27 for -0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Short Zone
2-10-PIT 27 (1:12) 13-Ernest Forney kneeled down to PIT 27 for -0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
3-10-PIT 27 (0:35) 13-Ernest Forney kneeled down to PIT 27 for -0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Short Zone
4-10-PIT 27 (0:02) 5-Brian Frost 46 yard field goal is GOOD. PIT 91-Valentine Derrick was injured on the play. MIN 16 PIT 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
End of fourth quarter.
End of fourth quarter.

Final Score: Minnesota 16, Pittsburgh 7