Pre-Season Week 1: Minnesota at Buffalo
August 10, 2058 59° Buffalo Stadium
Attendance: 55,234 (76%)
MIN has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 7-Charles Wilcox kicks 74 yards from BUF 35 to MIN -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (15:00) 2-Andrew Comstock pass complete to 81-Raymond Lee to MIN 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 42-Emmett Gillen .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
2-9-MIN 26 (14:17) 41-Michael Turner ran to MIN 30 for 4 yards. Tackle by 50-Joseph Martens .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
3-5-MIN 30 (13:37) 2-Andrew Comstock pass complete to 41-Michael Turner to MIN 42 for 12 yards. Tackle by 95-Neil Haakenson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
1-10-MIN 42 (13:03) 42-David Morgan ran to MIN 44 for 2 yards. Tackle by 50-Joseph Martens .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
2-8-MIN 44 (12:27) 2-Andrew Comstock pass complete to 86-Don Gregg to MIN 45 for 1 yards. Tackle by 55-Henry Holt . Great move by 86-Don Gregg to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-7-MIN 45 (11:52) 2-Andrew Comstock pass complete to 86-Don Gregg to BUF 44 for 10 yards. Tackle by 42-Emmett Gillen .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Slot Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
1-10-BUF 44 (11:07) 2-Andrew Comstock pass incomplete, dropped by 11-James Breen .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
2-10-BUF 44 (11:04) 42-David Morgan ran to BUF 35 for 9 yards. Tackle by 31-Thomas Ford . BUF 79-Evan Diaz was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. BUF 42-Emmett Gillen was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. PENALTY - Offsides (BUF 54-Michael Wright)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
2-5-BUF 39 (11:00) 41-Michael Turner ran to BUF 39 for 1 yards. Tackle by 54-Michael Wright .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
3-4-BUF 39 (10:27) 81-Raymond Lee ran to BUF 38 for 1 yards. Tackle by 68-Kyle Ladouceur . MIN 70-Ralph Wilkins was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
4-4-BUF 38 (9:42) 1-James Wilson 56 yard field goal is GOOD. BUF 0 MIN 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(9:38) 1-James Wilson kicks 74 yards from MIN 35 to BUF -9. 24-Christopher Perkins to BUF 19 for 29 yards. Tackle by 93-Greg Hodges .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-BUF 19 (9:32) 41-Walter Kleiman ran to BUF 21 for 2 yards. Tackle by 37-Stephen Golden .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
2-8-BUF 21 (8:58) 41-Walter Kleiman ran to BUF 20 for -1 yards. Tackle by 91-Adam Timberlake .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
3-9-BUF 20 (8:19) 12-Richard Welch pass complete to 13-Frank Conover to BUF 25 for 5 yards. Tackle by 31-Randall Bryant .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
4-4-BUF 25 (7:40) 14-Daniel Zinn punts 46 yards to MIN 29. Fair Catch by 19-Bruce Barnes .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 29 (7:33) 2-Andrew Comstock pass Pass knocked down by 55-Henry Holt . incomplete, intended for 87-Keith Rapp . MIN 67-Earl Abels was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. PENALTY - Pass Interference (BUF 58-Gary Bromberg)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
1-10-MIN 37 (7:29) 42-David Morgan ran to MIN 41 for 4 yards. Tackle by 52-Curtis Lowe . BUF 54-Michael Wright was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-6-MIN 41 (6:43) 41-Michael Turner ran to BUF 48 for 12 yards. Tackle by 58-Thomas Meyers .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
1-10-BUF 48 (6:09) 42-David Morgan ran to BUF 43 for 4 yards. Tackle by 31-Thomas Ford .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
2-6-BUF 43 (5:29) 2-Andrew Comstock pass complete to 87-Keith Rapp to BUF 36 for 7 yards. Tackle by 55-Henry Holt .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
1-10-BUF 36 (4:47) (Hot Read) 2-Andrew Comstock pass Pass knocked down by 91-Benjamin Boling . incomplete, intended for 81-Raymond Lee . Pressure by 68-Kyle Ladouceur .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
2-10-BUF 36 (4:44) 2-Andrew Comstock pass complete to 87-Keith Rapp to BUF 27 for 9 yards. Tackle by 31-Thomas Ford .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
3-1-BUF 27 (4:09) 81-Raymond Lee ran to BUF 26 for 2 yards. Tackle by 93-Dennis Johnson .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
1-10-BUF 26 (3:26) 81-Raymond Lee ran to BUF 28 for -2 yards. Tackle by 68-Kyle Ladouceur .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-12-BUF 28 (2:41) 2-Andrew Comstock pass complete to 87-Keith Rapp to BUF 26 for 2 yards. Tackle by 55-Henry Holt .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-10-BUF 26 (2:04) 2-Andrew Comstock pass Pass knocked down by 42-Emmett Gillen . incomplete, intended for 86-Don Gregg .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Slot Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
4-10-BUF 26 (2:01) 1-James Wilson 44 yard field goal is GOOD. BUF 0 MIN 6
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:58) 1-James Wilson kicks 74 yards from MIN 35 to BUF -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-BUF 25 (1:58) 41-Walter Kleiman ran to BUF 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 37-Stephen Golden .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
2-8-BUF 27 (1:17) 12-Richard Welch pass complete to 41-Walter Kleiman to BUF 27 for a short loss. Tackle by 96-Stephen Villa .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
3-8-BUF 27 (0:41) 12-Richard Welch pass Pass knocked down by 37-Stephen Golden . incomplete, intended for 18-Jesse Robbs .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Hooks
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
4-8-BUF 27 (0:38) 14-Daniel Zinn punts 46 yards to MIN 27. 19-Bruce Barnes to BUF 41 for 32 yards. Tackle by 86-Jeffery Aikens .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BUF 41 (0:26) 42-David Morgan ran to BUF 35 for 6 yards. Tackle by 54-Michael Wright .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
End of first quarter.
2-4-BUF 35 (15:00) 42-David Morgan ran to BUF 33 for 2 yards. Tackle by 93-Dennis Johnson .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
3-2-BUF 33 (14:17) 41-Michael Turner ran to BUF 28 for 5 yards. Tackle by 95-Neil Haakenson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
1-10-BUF 28 (13:32) 2-Andrew Comstock pass complete to 88-Cornelius Meek to BUF 9 for 19 yards. Tackle by 55-Henry Holt .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
1-9-BUF 9 (12:49) 42-David Morgan ran to BUF 5 for 4 yards. Tackle by 54-Michael Wright .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
2-5-BUF 5 (12:04) 2-Andrew Comstock pass Pass knocked down by 42-Emmett Gillen . incomplete, intended for 88-Cornelius Meek .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
3-5-BUF 5 (12:01) 39-Matthew Sullivan ran to BUF 8 for -3 yards. Tackle by 95-Neil Haakenson . MIN 67-Earl Abels was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
4-8-BUF 8 (11:22) 1-James Wilson 26 yard field goal is GOOD. BUF 0 MIN 9
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(11:19) 1-James Wilson kicks 74 yards from MIN 35 to BUF -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-BUF 25 (11:19) 41-Walter Kleiman ran to BUF 24 for -1 yards. Tackle by 94-Alphonso Maldonado .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
2-11-BUF 24 (10:46) 41-Walter Kleiman ran to BUF 24 for 1 yards. Tackle by 96-Stephen Villa . BUF 73-Jose Moore was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. BUF 80-Cristobal Poe was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
3-11-BUF 24 (10:02) 12-Richard Welch pass complete to 18-Jesse Robbs to BUF 31 for 7 yards. Tackle by 28-Rodney Beeler .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
4-4-BUF 31 (9:15) 14-Daniel Zinn punts 46 yards to MIN 23. Fair Catch by 19-Bruce Barnes .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 23 (9:09) 2-Andrew Comstock pass complete to 19-Bruce Barnes to MIN 28 for 5 yards. Tackle by 93-Dennis Johnson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-5-MIN 28 (8:34) 41-Michael Turner ran to MIN 28 for 1 yards. Tackle by 91-Benjamin Boling . PENALTY - Facemask (BUF 91-Benjamin Boling)
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
1-10-MIN 43 (8:32) 41-Michael Turner ran to MIN 43 for a short loss. Tackle by 58-Thomas Meyers .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
2-10-MIN 43 (7:53) 42-David Morgan ran to MIN 49 for 5 yards. Tackle by 95-Neil Haakenson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
3-5-MIN 49 (7:08) 41-Michael Turner ran to BUF 43 for 8 yards. Tackle by 95-Neil Haakenson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
1-10-BUF 43 (6:31) 2-Andrew Comstock pass complete to 19-Bruce Barnes to BUF 41 for 2 yards. Tackle by 58-Gary Bromberg .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
2-8-BUF 41 (5:56) 81-Raymond Lee ran to BUF 37 for 4 yards. Tackle by 95-Neil Haakenson .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
3-4-BUF 37 (5:17) 2-Andrew Comstock pass Pass knocked down by 95-Neil Haakenson . incomplete, intended for 42-David Morgan . BUF 68-Kyle Ladouceur 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 2 Deep
4-4-BUF 37 (5:14) 1-James Wilson 55 yard field goal is GOOD. BUF 0 MIN 12
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(5:10) 1-James Wilson kicks 69 yards from MIN 35 to BUF -4. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-BUF 25 (5:10) 12-Richard Welch pass complete to 86-Jeffery Aikens to BUF 32 for 7 yards. Tackle by 30-Roy Gallagher . 86-Jeffery Aikens did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
2-3-BUF 32 (4:32) 41-Walter Kleiman ran to BUF 33 for 1 yards. Tackle by 99-Juan Gregory .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
3-2-BUF 33 (3:55) 41-Walter Kleiman ran to BUF 34 for 1 yards. Tackle by 91-Adam Timberlake . BUF 75-William Miller was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
4-1-BUF 34 (3:12) 14-Daniel Zinn punts 50 yards to MIN 15. 19-Bruce Barnes to MIN 16 for 1 yards. Tackle by 31-Thomas Ford .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 16 (3:04) 42-David Morgan ran to MIN 21 for 5 yards. Tackle by 31-Thomas Ford .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
2-5-MIN 21 (2:24) 42-David Morgan ran to MIN 27 for 6 yards. 42-David Morgan FUMBLES ( 31-Thomas Ford ) recovered by BUF-31-Thomas Fo rd to MIN 32 for -2 yards. Tackle by 87-Keith Rapp .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
1-10-MIN 32 (2:16) 12-Richard Welch pass Pass knocked down by 37-Stephen Golden . incomplete, intended for 41-Walter Kleiman .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
2-10-MIN 32 (2:12) 12-Richard Welch pass Pass knocked down by 58-Phillip King . incomplete, intended for 41-Walter Kleiman .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 3 Deep LB Blitz
3-10-MIN 32 (2:10) 12-Richard Welch pass complete to 81-Michael Wright to MIN 30 for 2 yards. Tackle by 50-Nick Mason .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
Timeout for two minute warning.
4-8-MIN 30 (2:00) 7-Charles Wilcox 47 yard field goal is GOOD. BUF 3 MIN 12
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:57) 7-Charles Wilcox kicks 71 yards from BUF 35 to MIN -6. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (1:57) 41-Michael Turner ran to MIN 32 for 7 yards. Tackle by 28-Kevin Kelley . BUF 93-Dennis Johnson was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
Run Key
2-3-MIN 32 (1:11) 42-David Morgan ran to MIN 39 for 7 yards. Tackle by 31-Thomas Ford .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Timeout MIN
1-10-MIN 39 (1:05) PENALTY - False Start (MIN 75-Myron Bean)
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
1-15-MIN 34 (1:05) 41-Michael Turner ran to MIN 37 for 3 yards. 41-Michael Turner FUMBLES ( 90-Thomas Myers ) recovered by BUF-68-Kyle Ladouce ur at MIN 37. Tackle by 64-Rocco Stephenson .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 37 (1:01) PENALTY - False Start (BUF 61-John McElwee)
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
1-15-MIN 42 (1:01) 12-Richard Welch pass complete to 41-Walter Kleiman to MIN 25 for 17 yards. Tackle by 37-Stephen Golden . 41-Walter Kleiman did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Timeout BUF
1-10-MIN 25 (0:53) 12-Richard Welch pass complete to 81-Michael Wright to MIN 15 for 10 yards. Tackle by 50-Nick Mason . BUF 81-Michael Wright was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. MIN 99-Juan Gregory was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Timeout BUF
1-10-MIN 15 (0:48) 12-Richard Welch pass complete to 34-John Kindel to MIN 4 for 12 yards. Tackle by 96-Stephen Villa . BUF 34-John Kindel 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 Double WR3
Run Key
Timeout BUF
1-4-MIN 4 (0:42) 12-Richard Welch pass complete to 13-Frank Conover for 4 yards. TOUCHDOWN! BUF 9 MIN 12
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
Run Key
(0:38) Extra point GOOD by 7-Charles Wilcox . BUF 10 MIN 12
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:38) 7-Charles Wilcox kicks 74 yards from BUF 35 to MIN -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (0:38) 41-Michael Turner ran to MIN 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 58-Thomas Meyers .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
2-8-MIN 27 (0:04) 42-David Morgan ran to MIN 34 for 8 yards. Tackle by 31-Thomas Ford .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
End of half.
(15:00) 1-James Wilson kicks 70 yards from MIN 35 to BUF -5. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-BUF 25 (15:00) 6-Edward Sallee pass incomplete, dropped by 80-Cristobal Poe .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy WLB Blitz
2-10-BUF 25 (14:56) 6-Edward Sallee pass incomplete, dropped by 5-Richard Wilson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
3-10-BUF 25 (14:54) 6-Edward Sallee pass INTERCEPTED by 98-Andrew Bickel at BUF 29. 98-Andrew Bickel to BUF 29 for -0 yards. Tackle by 80-Cristobal Poe . BUF 56-Pete Treadway was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-BUF 29 (14:51) 42-David Morgan ran to BUF 30 for -1 yards. Tackle by 74-James Church .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
2-11-BUF 30 (14:08) 4-Walter McCann pass INTERCEPTED by 50-Joseph Martens at BUF 18. 50-Joseph Martens to BUF 38 for 20 yards. Tackle by 4-Walter McCann . MIN 55-Curtis Brown was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
1-10-BUF 38 (14:00) PENALTY - False Start (BUF 81-Michael Wright)
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
1-15-BUF 33 (14:00) 34-John Kindel ran to BUF 34 for 1 yards. Tackle by 93-Greg Hodges .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
2-14-BUF 34 (13:21) 34-John Kindel ran to BUF 35 for a short gain. Tackle by 40-Douglas Wiley .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
3-13-BUF 35 (12:35) 6-Edward Sallee pass complete to 34-John Kindel to BUF 40 for 5 yards. Tackle by 59-Walter Mendoza . Great move by 34-John Kindel to get free of his coverage. BUF 30-Kenneth Adams was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. MIN 92-Russell Penrod 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 2 Deep
Pass Key
4-8-BUF 40 (11:52) 14-Daniel Zinn punts 53 yards to MIN 7.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 7 (11:42) 42-David Morgan ran to MIN 10 for 3 yards. Tackle by 54-Michael Wright .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
2-7-MIN 10 (11:04) 42-David Morgan ran to MIN 9 for -1 yards. Tackle by 13-Frank Conover .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
Run Key
3-9-MIN 9 (10:21) 4-Walter McCann pass complete to 86-Keenan Devine to MIN 16 for 8 yards. Tackle by 93-Dennis Johnson . 86-Keenan Devine did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
4-1-MIN 16 (9:36) 8-Michael Stahl punts 44 yards to BUF 39. 82-Jeffrey Meadows to BUF 47 for 8 yards. Tackle by 88-Cornelius Meek .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BUF 47 (9:28) 34-John Kindel ran to MIN 47 for 6 yards. Tackle by 40-Douglas Wiley .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
2-4-MIN 47 (8:45) 30-Kenneth Adams ran to MIN 46 for 1 yards. Tackle by 94-Maurice Brown .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
3-3-MIN 46 (8:07) 34-John Kindel ran to MIN 41 for 5 yards. Tackle by 6-John Necaise .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
Run Key
1-10-MIN 41 (7:25) 30-Kenneth Adams ran to MIN 30 for 10 yards. Tackle by 31-Randall Bryant . MIN 50-Nick Mason was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
1-10-MIN 30 (6:45) 34-John Kindel ran to MIN 32 for -2 yards. Tackle by 81-Raymond Lee .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
2-12-MIN 32 (6:00) 6-Edward Sallee pass complete to 13-Frank Conover to MIN 30 for 3 yards. Tackle by 93-Greg Hodges . 13-Frank Conover made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy WLB Blitz
3-9-MIN 30 (5:19) 34-John Kindel ran to MIN 21 for 8 yards. Tackle by 90-Charles Louden . MIN 40-Douglas Wiley 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 Shallow Right Zone
4-1-MIN 21 (4:34) 7-Charles Wilcox 39 yard field goal is GOOD. BUF 13 MIN 12
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(4:31) 7-Charles Wilcox kicks 67 yards from BUF 35 to MIN -2. 19-Bruce Barnes to MIN 33 for 36 yards. Tackle by 31-Thomas Ford .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 33 (4:25) 42-David Morgan ran to MIN 33 for 1 yards. Tackle by 54-Michael Wright . MIN 62-George Parsons was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
2-9-MIN 33 (3:49) 42-David Morgan ran to MIN 34 for 1 yards. Tackle by 93-Dennis Johnson .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
3-8-MIN 34 (3:12) 39-Matthew Sullivan ran to MIN 42 for 8 yards. Tackle by 93-Dennis Johnson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
4-1-MIN 42 (2:34) 8-Michael Stahl punts 46 yards to BUF 12. 30-Kenneth Adams to BUF 19 for 7 yards. Tackle by 83-Richard Oneil . MIN 93-Greg Hodges was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BUF 19 (2:25) 6-Edward Sallee pass complete to 85-John Patterson to BUF 26 for 7 yards. Tackle by 50-Nick Mason . Pressure by 92-Russell Penrod . PENALTY - Pass Interference (MIN 50-Nick Mason)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-BUF 27 (2:21) 34-John Kindel ran to BUF 33 for 6 yards. Tackle by 59-Walter Mendoza .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
2-4-BUF 33 (1:46) PENALTY - False Start (BUF 60-Terry Barrows)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
2-9-BUF 28 (1:46) 6-Edward Sallee pass Pass knocked down by 31-Randall Bryant . incomplete, intended for 80-Cristobal Poe . Pressure by 94-Maurice Brown . 98-Andrew Bickel got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
3-9-BUF 28 (1:42) 6-Edward Sallee pass complete to 34-John Kindel to BUF 31 for 3 yards. Tackle by 98-Andrew Bickel .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep Zone Flat Left
4-6-BUF 31 (0:55) 14-Daniel Zinn punts 44 yards to MIN 25. 19-Bruce Barnes to MIN 27 for 3 yards. Tackle by 31-Thomas Ford .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 27 (0:48) PENALTY - False Start (MIN 81-Raymond Lee)
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
1-15-MIN 22 (0:48) 42-David Morgan ran to MIN 21 for -1 yards. Tackle by 93-Dennis Johnson .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
2-16-MIN 21 (0:11) 4-Walter McCann pass complete to 39-Matthew Sullivan to MIN 21 for a short gain. Tackle by 31-Thomas Ford .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
End of third quarter.
3-16-MIN 21 (15:00) 4-Walter McCann pass complete to 86-Keenan Devine to MIN 35 for 14 yards. Tackle by 58-Gary Bromberg . 86-Keenan Devine did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
4-2-MIN 35 (14:19) 8-Michael Stahl punts 49 yards to BUF 16. 30-Kenneth Adams to BUF 23 for 9 yards. Tackle by 88-Cornelius Meek .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BUF 23 (14:11) 6-Edward Sallee pass complete to 81-Michael Wright to BUF 30 for 7 yards. Tackle by 6-John Necaise . MIN 98-Andrew Bickel was injured on the play. MIN 66-James Miller was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-3-BUF 30 (13:29) 6-Edward Sallee pass complete to 81-Michael Wright to BUF 33 for 3 yards. Tackle by 31-Randall Bryant . 31-Randall Bryant got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Hooks
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Run Key
3-1-BUF 33 (12:47) 34-John Kindel ran to BUF 30 for -3 yards. Tackle by 6-John Necaise .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Weak Blitz
Run Key
4-4-BUF 30 (12:02) 14-Daniel Zinn punts 50 yards to MIN 20. 19-Bruce Barnes to MIN 28 for 9 yards. Tackle by 24-Christopher Perkins .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 28 (11:53) 42-David Morgan ran to MIN 40 for 12 yards. Tackle by 54-Michael Wright .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Run Key
1-10-MIN 40 (11:17) 39-Matthew Sullivan ran to MIN 46 for 6 yards. Tackle by 97-Richard Ballard .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
2-4-MIN 46 (10:37) 81-Raymond Lee ran to BUF 49 for 5 yards. Tackle by 97-Richard Ballard .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
1-10-BUF 49 (10:03) 39-Matthew Sullivan ran to BUF 49 for a short gain. Tackle by 57-Terrance McKay .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
2-10-BUF 49 (9:18) 4-Walter McCann ran to BUF 39 for 10 yards. Tackle by 50-Joseph Martens . BUF 97-Richard Ballard was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Slot Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-1-BUF 39 (8:41) 39-Matthew Sullivan ran to BUF 30 for 9 yards. Tackle by 54-Michael Wright .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
1-10-BUF 30 (8:01) 42-David Morgan ran to BUF 28 for 2 yards. Tackle by 50-Joseph Martens .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Run Key
2-8-BUF 28 (7:26) 4-Walter McCann pass incomplete, dropped by 11-James Breen . Pressure by 90-Thomas Myers . MIN 79-Charles Dillon was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
3-8-BUF 28 (7:21) 4-Walter McCann pass complete to 39-Matthew Sullivan to BUF 26 for 2 yards. Tackle by 93-Dennis Johnson .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
4-6-BUF 26 (6:41) 1-James Wilson 43 yard field goal is GOOD. BUF 13 MIN 15
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(6:37) 1-James Wilson kicks 69 yards from MIN 35 to BUF -4. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-BUF 25 (6:37) 6-Edward Sallee pass INTERCEPTED by 40-Douglas Wiley at BUF 30. 40-Douglas Wiley to BUF 30 for 0 yards. Tackle by 80-Cristobal Poe . Pressure by 66-James Miller . PENALTY - Pass Interference (MIN 94-Maurice Brown)
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-BUF 30 (6:34) 6-Edward Sallee pass complete to 85-John Patterson to BUF 38 for 8 yards. Tackle by 98-Andrew Bickel .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep Zone Flat Left
Pass Key
2-2-BUF 38 (5:51) 30-Kenneth Adams ran to BUF 39 for a short gain. Tackle by 40-Douglas Wiley .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
3-1-BUF 39 (5:11) 6-Edward Sallee pass incomplete, dropped by 34-John Kindel . Pressure by 92-Russell Penrod .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Pass Key
4-1-BUF 39 (5:07) 14-Daniel Zinn punts 45 yards to MIN 16. Fair Catch by 19-Bruce Barnes .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 16 (5:00) 4-Walter McCann pass complete to 81-Raymond Lee to MIN 23 for 7 yards. Tackle by 31-Thomas Ford . MIN 42-David Morgan was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Run Key
2-3-MIN 23 (4:21) 81-Raymond Lee ran to MIN 34 for 11 yards. Tackle by 97-Richard Ballard .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
1-10-MIN 34 (3:40) 39-Matthew Sullivan ran to MIN 34 for a short loss. Tackle by 52-Curtis Lowe .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
2-10-MIN 34 (2:58) 39-Matthew Sullivan ran to MIN 32 for -2 yards. Tackle by 93-Dennis Johnson . MIN 79-John King was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Run Key
3-12-MIN 32 (2:14) 39-Matthew Sullivan ran to MIN 34 for 2 yards. Tackle by 58-Gary Bromberg .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
4-10-MIN 34 (2:00) 8-Michael Stahl punts 47 yards to BUF 19. 30-Kenneth Adams to BUF 27 for 9 yards. Tackle by 85-Frank Whitworth .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BUF 27 (1:52) 6-Edward Sallee pass INTERCEPTED by 98-Andrew Bickel at BUF 31. 98-Andrew Bickel to BUF 31 for -0 yards. Tackle by 80-Cristobal Poe .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
1-10-BUF 31 (1:49) 42-David Morgan ran to BUF 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 54-Michael Wright .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Run Key
Timeout BUF
2-7-BUF 28 (1:44) 81-Raymond Lee ran to BUF 30 for -2 yards. Tackle by 50-Joseph Martens .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
Timeout BUF
3-9-BUF 30 (1:39) 42-David Morgan ran to BUF 31 for -1 yards. Tackle by 57-Terrance McKay . 62-George Parsons totally missed that block.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
Timeout BUF
4-10-BUF 31 (1:35) 1-James Wilson 49 yard field goal is GOOD. BUF 13 MIN 18
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:31) 1-James Wilson kicks 75 yards from MIN 35 to BUF -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-BUF 25 (1:31) 6-Edward Sallee pass complete to 48-Robert Hanson to BUF 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 59-Walter Mendoza .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy WLB Blitz
Pass Key
2-7-BUF 28 (1:09) 6-Edward Sallee pass incomplete, intended for 34-John Kindel .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
3-7-BUF 28 (1:06) 6-Edward Sallee sacked at BUF 18 for -10 yards ( 93-Greg Hodges ). Sack allowed by 48-Robert Hanson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
4-17-BUF 18 (0:40) 6-Edward Sallee pass Pass knocked down by 94-Maurice Brown . incomplete, intended for 5-Richard Wilson . Pressure by 50-Nick Mason . Turnover on downs.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-BUF 18 (0:34) 4-Walter McCann kneeled down to BUF 18 for -0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
2-10-BUF 18 (0:01) 4-Walter McCann kneeled down to BUF 18 for -0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Run Key
End of fourth quarter.