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January 30, 2050 70° Atlanta Stadium
Attendance: 71,228 (100%)
CLE has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 5-Brian Frost kicks 75 yards from MIN 35 to CLE -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CLE 25 (15:00) 22-Michael Duncan ran to CLE 29 for 4 yards. Tackle by 98-Kenneth Mueller .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
2-6-CLE 29 (14:18) 22-Michael Duncan ran to CLE 33 for 4 yards. Tackle by 57-David White .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
3-2-CLE 33 (13:43) 22-Michael Duncan ran to CLE 35 for 2 yards. Tackle by 99-Juan Gregory .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Run Key
4-1-CLE 35 (13:10) 5-Cameron Inman punts 47 yards to MIN 19. Fair Catch by 10-Paul Worthy .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 19 (13:03) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 17-George Butler to MIN 26 for 8 yards. Tackle by 25-Gabriel Hindman .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
2-2-MIN 26 (12:19) 44-Antonio Dawson ran to MIN 30 for 4 yards. Tackle by 92-John Baker .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
1-10-MIN 30 (11:38) 44-Antonio Dawson ran to MIN 36 for 6 yards. Tackle by 49-Edward Tucker . CLE 64-Randy Crofts 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 Normal Man Cover 2
2-4-MIN 36 (11:05) 44-Antonio Dawson ran to MIN 44 for 7 yards. Tackle by 29-Lavern Yan .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Run Key
1-10-MIN 44 (10:23) 13-Ernest Forney pass Pass knocked down by 90-Michael Lewis . incomplete, intended for 42-Trent Jackson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
2-10-MIN 44 (10:19) 27-John Hayes ran to MIN 43 for a short loss. Tackle by 92-John Baker .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 4 Deep Zone
3-10-MIN 43 (9:46) 44-Antonio Dawson ran to MIN 46 for 3 yards. Tackle by 69-Joseph Baccus .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Timeout MIN
4-8-MIN 46 (9:04) 8-Jesse Mendivil punts 42 yards to CLE 11. Fair Catch by 16-James Weber .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 11 (8:57) 22-Michael Duncan ran to CLE 14 for 2 yards. Tackle by 51-Jeremy Lake .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
2-8-CLE 14 (8:17) 10-Wayne Knights pass Pass knocked down by 57-David White . incomplete, intended for 14-Rudolph Friday . 40-Kelly Dodson got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Corner Ins
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
3-8-CLE 14 (8:13) 22-Michael Duncan ran to CLE 28 for 14 yards. Tackle by 22-Daniel Noland .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
1-10-CLE 28 (7:35) 21-Willie Alexander ran to CLE 25 for -3 yards. Tackle by 48-Richard Corey .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
2-13-CLE 25 (6:56) 10-Wayne Knights pass incomplete, intended for 89-Henry Wagner .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man QB Spy
3-13-CLE 25 (6:53) 22-Michael Duncan ran to CLE 30 for 5 yards. Tackle by 57-David White .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
4-8-CLE 30 (6:17) 5-Cameron Inman punts 43 yards to MIN 27. Fair Catch by 10-Paul Worthy .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 27 (6:10) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 44-Antonio Dawson to MIN 34 for 6 yards. Tackle by 46-Stephen Deans . MIN 44-Antonio Dawson was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Waggle Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
2-4-MIN 34 (5:24) 27-John Hayes ran to MIN 35 for 1 yards. Tackle by 92-John Baker . MIN 60-James Jones was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
3-2-MIN 35 (4:49) 27-John Hayes ran to MIN 36 for 1 yards. Tackle by 92-John Baker . 80-Billy Edmonds totally missed that block. CLE 99-Jimmy Horvath was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Run Key
4-2-MIN 36 (4:09) 8-Jesse Mendivil punts 45 yards to CLE 19. 16-James Weber to CLE 24 for 5 yards. Tackle by 59-Gregory Morgan .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 24 (4:01) 22-Michael Duncan ran to CLE 34 for 10 yards. Tackle by 43-Paul Cash .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
2-1-CLE 34 (3:21) 21-Willie Alexander ran to CLE 34 for a short gain. Tackle by 98-Kenneth Mueller .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
1-10-CLE 34 (2:49) 10-Wayne Knights pass complete to 22-Michael Duncan to CLE 35 for 2 yards. Tackle by 40-Kelly Dodson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
2-8-CLE 35 (2:07) 21-Willie Alexander ran to CLE 48 for 12 yards. Tackle by 22-Daniel Noland .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
1-10-CLE 48 (1:32) 21-Willie Alexander ran to MIN 29 for 24 yards. Tackle by 29-Samuel Aaron .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
1-10-MIN 29 (0:55) 28-John Gant ran to MIN 26 for 3 yards. Tackle by 99-Juan Gregory .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
2-7-MIN 26 (0:20) 22-Michael Duncan ran to MIN 25 for 1 yards. Tackle by 95-William Mannings .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
End of first quarter.
3-6-MIN 25 (15:00) 28-John Gant ran to MIN 19 for 6 yards. Tackle by 21-Wesley Fortenberry . CLE 14-Rudolph Friday 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 Shallow Zone Deep
4-1-MIN 19 (14:23) 4-Kevin Collins 36 yard field goal is GOOD. CLE 3 MIN 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(14:20) 4-Kevin Collins kicks 75 yards from CLE 35 to MIN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (14:20) 44-Antonio Dawson ran to MIN 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 23-Robert Johnson .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
2-9-MIN 26 (13:46) 44-Antonio Dawson ran to MIN 35 for 9 yards. Tackle by 33-Vincent McDonald .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
3-1-MIN 35 (13:01) 27-John Hayes ran to CLE 46 for 19 yards. Tackle by 26-John Ramirez .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Run Key
1-10-CLE 46 (12:24) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 44-Antonio Dawson to CLE 45 for 2 yards. Tackle by 55-Rodney Wall .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
2-8-CLE 45 (11:47) 42-Trent Jackson ran to CLE 46 for -2 yards. Tackle by 59-Christopher Stowers .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
3-10-CLE 46 (11:11) 42-Trent Jackson ran to CLE 40 for 6 yards. Tackle by 49-Edward Tucker .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
4-4-CLE 40 (10:31) 5-Brian Frost 59 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Wide Right)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-CLE 47 (10:27) 22-Michael Duncan ran to MIN 50 for 3 yards. Tackle by 22-Daniel Noland .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-7-MIN 50 (9:53) 22-Michael Duncan ran to MIN 47 for 3 yards. Tackle by 57-David White .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Run Key
3-4-MIN 47 (9:16) 22-Michael Duncan ran to MIN 42 for 5 yards. Tackle by 98-Kenneth Mueller .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
1-10-MIN 42 (8:40) 21-Willie Alexander ran to MIN 37 for 5 yards. Tackle by 57-David White .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Sweep Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
2-5-MIN 37 (8:00) 21-Willie Alexander ran to MIN 27 for 10 yards. Tackle by 21-Wesley Fortenberry .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
Timeout CLE
1-10-MIN 27 (7:28) 10-Wayne Knights pass complete to 14-Rudolph Friday to MIN 17 for 10 yards. Tackle by 43-Paul Cash . CLE 56-John Green was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. MIN 70-Brian Watts 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 Double Safety Blitz
2-1-MIN 17 (6:47) PENALTY - False Start (CLE 87-Eric Ouellette)
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Run Key
2-5-MIN 22 (6:47) 22-Michael Duncan ran to MIN 18 for 4 yards. Tackle by 21-Wesley Fortenberry .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
3-1-MIN 18 (6:12) 22-Michael Duncan ran to MIN 7 for 11 yards. Tackle by 99-Juan Gregory .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
1-7-MIN 7 (5:35) 21-Willie Alexander ran to MIN 6 for 1 yards. Tackle by 59-Gregory Morgan .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Power Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Run Key
2-6-MIN 6 (4:56) 21-Willie Alexander ran to MIN 3 for 3 yards. Tackle by 98-Kenneth Mueller .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
3-3-MIN 3 (4:12) 21-Willie Alexander ran to MIN 0 for 3 yards. TOUCHDOWN! CLE 9 MIN 0
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Power Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Run Key
(4:10) Extra point GOOD by 4-Kevin Collins . CLE 10 MIN 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(4:10) 4-Kevin Collins kicks 73 yards from CLE 35 to MIN -8. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (4:10) 13-Ernest Forney pass Pass knocked down by 23-Robert Johnson . incomplete, intended for 85-William Johnson .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
2-10-MIN 25 (4:06) 44-Antonio Dawson ran to MIN 31 for 6 yards. Tackle by 26-John Ramirez .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
3-4-MIN 31 (3:28) 13-Ernest Forney pass Pass knocked down by 55-Rodney Wall . incomplete, intended for 42-Trent Jackson . CLE 92-John Baker was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
Run Key
4-4-MIN 31 (3:24) 8-Jesse Mendivil punts 45 yards to CLE 25. Fair Catch by 16-James Weber .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 25 (3:17) 22-Michael Duncan ran to CLE 29 for 4 yards. Tackle by 51-Jeremy Lake .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Counter
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
2-6-CLE 29 (2:44) 22-Michael Duncan ran to CLE 32 for 3 yards. Tackle by 98-Kenneth Mueller .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
3-3-CLE 32 (2:00) 21-Willie Alexander ran to CLE 31 for a short loss. Tackle by 92-Philip Reyes .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
Timeout MIN
4-3-CLE 31 (1:55) 5-Cameron Inman punts 45 yards to MIN 23. Fair Catch by 10-Paul Worthy .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 23 (1:49) 44-Antonio Dawson ran to MIN 23 for a short loss. Tackle by 33-Vincent McDonald .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz
Run Key
2-10-MIN 23 (1:06) 44-Antonio Dawson ran to MIN 42 for 19 yards. Tackle by 49-Edward Tucker .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Timeout MIN
1-10-MIN 42 (1:00) 13-Ernest Forney pass Pass knocked down by 57-Joseph Pulliam . incomplete, intended for 42-Trent Jackson . CLE 92-John Baker was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big Backfield Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
2-10-MIN 42 (0:56) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 80-Billy Edmonds to MIN 49 for 7 yards. Tackle by 55-Rodney Wall .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
3-3-MIN 49 (0:38) 13-Ernest Forney pass incomplete, intended for 85-William Johnson .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Run Key
4-3-MIN 49 (0:35) 8-Jesse Mendivil punts 49 yards to CLE 2. MIN 68-Milton Carter was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 2 (0:26) 22-Michael Duncan ran to CLE 5 for 4 yards. Tackle by 57-David White . CLE 22-Michael Duncan was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Sweep Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
Run Key
End of half.
(15:00) 4-Kevin Collins kicks 68 yards from CLE 35 to MIN -3. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (15:00) 44-Antonio Dawson ran to MIN 25 for a short gain. Tackle by 64-Randy Crofts .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Run Key
2-10-MIN 25 (14:20) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 42-Trent Jackson to MIN 29 for 4 yards. Tackle by 33-Vincent McDonald .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
3-6-MIN 29 (13:34) 44-Antonio Dawson ran to MIN 35 for 6 yards. Tackle by 29-Lavern Yan .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
4-1-MIN 35 (12:52) 8-Jesse Mendivil punts 47 yards to CLE 18. 16-James Weber to CLE 19 for 1 yards. Tackle by 59-Gregory Morgan .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 19 (12:45) 22-Michael Duncan ran to CLE 30 for 11 yards. Tackle by 22-Daniel Noland .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
Run Key
1-10-CLE 30 (12:06) 21-Willie Alexander ran to CLE 30 for 1 yards. Tackle by 95-William Mannings .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
Run Key
2-9-CLE 30 (11:31) 10-Wayne Knights pass complete to 89-Henry Wagner to CLE 33 for 3 yards. Tackle by 98-Kenneth Mueller .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
3-7-CLE 33 (10:57) 10-Wayne Knights pass incomplete, dropped by 83-Michael Stone . Pressure by 92-Philip Reyes .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal PA All Go
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
4-7-CLE 33 (10:54) 5-Cameron Inman punts 49 yards to MIN 18. Fair Catch by 10-Paul Worthy .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 18 (10:47) 44-Antonio Dawson ran to MIN 21 for 2 yards. Tackle by 90-Michael Lewis . CLE 57-Joseph Pulliam was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
2-8-MIN 21 (10:12) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 80-Billy Edmonds to MIN 45 for 24 yards. Tackle by 53-Scotty Davis .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
1-10-MIN 45 (9:30) 13-Ernest Forney pass incomplete, intended for 17-George Butler .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big PA Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
2-10-MIN 45 (9:28) 27-John Hayes ran to CLE 50 for 6 yards. Tackle by 34-Matthew Wilson . PENALTY - Holding (MIN 69-John Degree)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
2-18-MIN 37 (9:24) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 44-Antonio Dawson to MIN 39 for 3 yards. Tackle by 55-Rodney Wall .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Waggle Post
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 4 Deep Zone
3-15-MIN 39 (8:47) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 80-Billy Edmonds to MIN 46 for 7 yards. Tackle by 23-Robert Johnson . MIN 60-James Jones 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
Pass Key
4-9-MIN 46 (8:05) 8-Jesse Mendivil punts 45 yards to CLE 9. Fair Catch by 16-James Weber .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 9 (7:58) 22-Michael Duncan ran to CLE 10 for 1 yards. Tackle by 70-Brian Watts .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
Run Key
2-9-CLE 10 (7:26) 22-Michael Duncan ran to CLE 9 for -1 yards. Tackle by 92-Philip Reyes .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
3-10-CLE 9 (6:50) 10-Wayne Knights pass complete to 21-Willie Alexander to CLE 11 for 2 yards. Tackle by 57-David White .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
4-8-CLE 11 (6:12) 5-Cameron Inman punts 48 yards to MIN 41. Fair Catch by 10-Paul Worthy .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 41 (6:06) 44-Antonio Dawson ran to MIN 42 for 1 yards. Tackle by 53-Scotty Davis .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-9-MIN 42 (5:20) 44-Antonio Dawson ran to CLE 48 for 10 yards. Tackle by 33-Vincent McDonald . CLE 92-John Baker was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 4 Deep Zone
Run Key
1-10-CLE 48 (4:38) 27-John Hayes ran to CLE 46 for 3 yards. Tackle by 99-Jimmy Horvath .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
2-7-CLE 46 (4:05) 27-John Hayes ran to CLE 41 for 5 yards. Tackle by 90-Michael Lewis .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
3-3-CLE 41 (3:25) 27-John Hayes ran to CLE 45 for -4 yards. Tackle by 75-Joseph Shelton .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
4-7-CLE 45 (2:40) 8-Jesse Mendivil punts 45 yards to CLE 1.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 1 (2:30) PENALTY - False Start (CLE 63-Robert Manning)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
Run Key
1-10-CLE 0 (2:30) 22-Michael Duncan ran to CLE 9 for 8 yards. Tackle by 43-Paul Cash .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
Run Key
2-2-CLE 9 (1:49) 21-Willie Alexander ran to CLE 11 for 3 yards. Tackle by 57-David White .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
Run Key
1-10-CLE 11 (1:13) 21-Willie Alexander ran to CLE 13 for 2 yards. Tackle by 43-Paul Cash .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
2-8-CLE 13 (0:39) 10-Wayne Knights pass Pass knocked down by 43-Paul Cash . incomplete, intended for 89-Henry Wagner .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
3-8-CLE 13 (0:35) 22-Michael Duncan ran to CLE 14 for 1 yards. Tackle by 95-William Mannings .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Run Key
End of third quarter.
4-7-CLE 14 (15:00) 5-Cameron Inman punts 50 yards to MIN 35. Fair Catch by 10-Paul Worthy .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 35 (14:54) 13-Ernest Forney pass Pass knocked down by 53-Scotty Davis . incomplete, intended for 42-Trent Jackson .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big Backfield Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
2-10-MIN 35 (14:50) 27-John Hayes ran to MIN 46 for 11 yards. Tackle by 33-Vincent McDonald .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
1-10-MIN 46 (14:09) 27-John Hayes ran to MIN 47 for 1 yards. Tackle by 29-Lavern Yan .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
2-9-MIN 47 (13:36) PENALTY - False Start (MIN 64-Martin Woodward)
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Run Key
2-14-MIN 42 (13:36) 13-Ernest Forney pass INTERCEPTED by 23-Robert Johnson at CLE 46. 23-Robert Johnson to CLE 47 for 1 yards. Tackle by 86-James Breen .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Slot Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
1-10-CLE 47 (13:33) 22-Michael Duncan ran to MIN 40 for 13 yards. Tackle by 21-Wesley Fortenberry .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Run Key
1-10-MIN 40 (12:56) 21-Willie Alexander ran to MIN 41 for -1 yards. Tackle by 92-Philip Reyes .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
2-11-MIN 41 (12:12) 21-Willie Alexander ran to MIN 29 for 12 yards. Tackle by 98-Kenneth Mueller .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Run Key
1-10-MIN 29 (11:33) 28-John Gant ran to MIN 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 70-Brian Watts .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
Run Key
2-8-MIN 27 (10:52) 10-Wayne Knights pass complete to 87-Eric Ouellette to MIN 13 for 15 yards. Tackle by 43-Paul Cash .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
1-10-MIN 13 (10:18) 28-John Gant ran to MIN 9 for 4 yards. Tackle by 59-Gregory Morgan . 27-Patrick McCord totally missed that block.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
2-6-MIN 9 (9:40) 28-John Gant ran to MIN 7 for 2 yards. Tackle by 70-Brian Watts . 63-Robert Manning was caught flat-footed on this play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Run Key
3-4-MIN 7 (9:05) 21-Willie Alexander ran to MIN 6 for 2 yards. Tackle by 70-Brian Watts . PENALTY - Offsides (MIN 57-David White)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Run Key
3-1-MIN 4 (9:03) 28-John Gant ran for 4 yards. TOUCHDOWN! CLE 16 MIN 0
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Run Key
(9:01) Extra point GOOD by 4-Kevin Collins . CLE 17 MIN 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(9:01) 4-Kevin Collins kicks 75 yards from CLE 35 to MIN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (9:01) 13-Ernest Forney pass Pass knocked down by 55-Rodney Wall . incomplete, intended for 85-William Johnson .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Slot Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
2-10-MIN 25 (8:57) 13-Ernest Forney pass incomplete, intended for 27-John Hayes . Pressure by 64-Randy Crofts .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
3-10-MIN 25 (8:53) 13-Ernest Forney sacked at MIN 18 for -7 yards ( 76-George Scott ). Sack allowed by 66-Mike Wright .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
4-17-MIN 18 (8:30) 8-Jesse Mendivil punts 42 yards to CLE 40. Fair Catch by 16-James Weber .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 40 (8:23) 22-Michael Duncan ran to CLE 41 for 2 yards. Tackle by 99-Juan Gregory .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Run Key
2-8-CLE 41 (7:39) 22-Michael Duncan ran to MIN 48 for 11 yards. Tackle by 22-Daniel Noland .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Zone
Run Key
1-10-MIN 48 (6:54) 21-Willie Alexander ran to MIN 47 for 1 yards. Tackle by 48-Richard Corey .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Double LB plus CB3 Blitz
Run Key
2-9-MIN 47 (6:13) 21-Willie Alexander ran to MIN 40 for 6 yards. Tackle by 57-David White .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Power Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
Run Key
3-3-MIN 40 (5:33) 28-John Gant ran to MIN 29 for 11 yards. Tackle by 21-Wesley Fortenberry .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Run Key
1-10-MIN 29 (4:49) 22-Michael Duncan ran to MIN 18 for 11 yards. Tackle by 39-Jimmy Taylor .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Run Key
1-10-MIN 18 (4:15) 28-John Gant ran to MIN 12 for 6 yards. Tackle by 99-Juan Gregory . 63-Robert Manning was completely beat on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
2-4-MIN 12 (3:40) 21-Willie Alexander ran to MIN 9 for 3 yards. Tackle by 57-David White .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Power Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Run Key
3-1-MIN 9 (3:03) 1-Charles Cassell ran to MIN 9 for a short loss. Tackle by 98-Kenneth Mueller .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
4-1-MIN 9 (2:18) 4-Kevin Collins 26 yard field goal is GOOD. CLE 20 MIN 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(2:15) 4-Kevin Collins kicks 74 yards from CLE 35 to MIN -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (2:15) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 85-William Johnson to MIN 38 for 13 yards. Tackle by 23-Robert Johnson .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big Backfield Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
1-10-MIN 38 (2:00) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 44-Antonio Dawson to MIN 37 for -1 yards. Tackle by 99-Jimmy Horvath . PENALTY - Offsides (CLE 76-George Scott)
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Deep Corner
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
1-5-MIN 43 (1:55) 13-Ernest Forney pass incomplete, intended for 85-William Johnson .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-5-MIN 43 (1:53) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 86-James Breen to CLE 47 for 10 yards. Tackle by 58-Edward Pennington .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
1-10-CLE 47 (1:26) 13-Ernest Forney sacked at MIN 43 for -10 yards ( 75-Joseph Shelton ). Sack allowed by 68-Milton Carter . 68-Milton Carter missed that block completely.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big Backfield Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Pass Key
2-20-MIN 43 (1:01) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 85-William Johnson to CLE 35 for 23 yards. Tackle by 30-Timothy Barriga .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
1-10-CLE 35 (0:41) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 17-George Butler to CLE 20 for 15 yards. Tackle by 34-Matthew Wilson . MIN 69-John Degree was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 20 (0:22) 13-Ernest Forney pass Pass knocked down by 58-Edward Pennington . incomplete, intended for 87-Fred Jones .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-CLE 20 (0:19) 13-Ernest Forney pass Pass knocked down by 33-Vincent McDonald . incomplete, intended for 87-Fred Jones .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
3-10-CLE 20 (0:16) 80-Billy Edmonds ran to CLE 28 for -9 yards. Tackle by 92-John Baker .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
End of fourth quarter.