League Championship: Minnesota vs. Miami
November 30, -0001 70° Dallas Stadium
Attendance: 80,000 (100%)
MIA has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 5-Brian Frost kicks 71 yards from MIN 35 to MIA -6. 29-George Gonzalez to MIA 18 for 24 yards. Tackle by 26-David Park .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIA 18 (14:57) 9-Brandon Cleaves pass complete to 13-Andre Gatlin to MIA 26 for 8 yards. Tackle by 22-Norman Law . MIN 22-Norman Law was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
2-2-MIA 26 (14:13) 4-Vern Vines ran to MIA 32 for 7 yards. Tackle by 23-Kenneth McCarty .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
1-10-MIA 32 (13:33) 29-George Gonzalez ran to MIA 38 for 5 yards. Tackle by 47-John Flores .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-5-MIA 38 (12:56) 9-Brandon Cleaves pass complete to 23-William Perales to MIA 42 for 4 yards. Tackle by 47-John Flores .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
3-1-MIA 42 (12:09) 9-Brandon Cleaves pass complete to 10-Randy Lively to MIA 48 for 7 yards. Tackle by 23-Kenneth McCarty .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Run Key
1-10-MIA 48 (11:32) 9-Brandon Cleaves pass incomplete, intended for 13-Andre Gatlin .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
2-10-MIA 48 (11:30) 31-William Houck ran to MIN 47 for 5 yards. Tackle by 56-Eduardo Dewey .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
3-5-MIN 47 (10:53) 9-Brandon Cleaves pass INTERCEPTED by 23-Kenneth McCarty at MIN 44. 23-Kenneth McCarty to MIN 45 for 1 yards. Tackle by 10-Randy Lively . PENALTY - Pass Interference (MIN 23-Kenneth McCarty)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
1-10-MIN 38 (10:50) 29-George Gonzalez ran to MIN 26 for 12 yards. Tackle by 22-Norman Law .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
1-10-MIN 26 (10:08) 23-William Perales ran to MIN 16 for 10 yards. Tackle by 23-Kenneth McCarty . MIN 91-Peter Gonzales was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
1-10-MIN 16 (9:26) 9-Brandon Cleaves pass complete to 31-William Houck to MIN 15 for a short gain. Tackle by 36-Gary Johnson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Strong Flood
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Run Key
2-10-MIN 15 (8:50) 9-Brandon Cleaves sacked at MIN 24 for -9 yards ( 55-Jeffrey McDonald ) MIN 92-Carlos Patel was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Run Key
3-18-MIN 24 (8:14) 9-Brandon Cleaves pass complete to 23-William Perales to MIN 22 for 2 yards. Tackle by 41-Edgar Crooks .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
4-16-MIN 22 (7:36) 1-Jeff Stark 39 yard field goal is GOOD. MIA 3 MIN 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(7:33) 1-Jeff Stark kicks 71 yards from MIA 35 to MIN -6. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (7:33) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 80-Billy Edmonds to MIN 37 for 12 yards. Tackle by 32-John Reyes .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
1-10-MIN 37 (6:58) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 81-Robert Stroup to MIN 47 for 10 yards. Tackle by 52-Ernest Torgerson .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
1-10-MIN 47 (6:15) 33-Walter Ngo ran to MIA 49 for 4 yards. Tackle by 52-Ernest Torgerson . PENALTY - Offsides (MIA 69-Kenneth Farley)
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
1-5-MIA 48 (6:12) 44-Antonio Dawson ran to MIA 48 for -1 yards. Tackle by 99-Thomas Pineiro .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Zone Blitz
Run Key
2-6-MIA 48 (5:35) 13-Ernest Forney pass Pass knocked down by 25-Homer Pelton . incomplete, intended for 89-Walter Lovett . Pressure by 91-Val Harris .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
3-6-MIA 48 (5:31) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 32-Lee Branch to MIA 43 for 5 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 25-Homer Pelton .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
4-1-MIA 43 (4:55) 8-Jesse Mendivil punts 36 yards to MIA 7. Fair Catch by 10-Randy Lively .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIA 7 (4:49) 29-George Gonzalez ran to MIA 8 for 1 yards. Tackle by 92-Carlos Patel . MIN 57-James Caldwell was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
2-9-MIA 8 (4:13) 4-Vern Vines ran to MIA 11 for 3 yards. Tackle by 52-Gilbert Therrien . MIN 47-John Flores was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
3-6-MIA 11 (3:29) 9-Brandon Cleaves pass complete to 10-Randy Lively to MIA 11 for a short gain. Tackle by 26-David Park .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
4-6-MIA 11 (2:45) 14-Mark Christian punts 49 yards to MIN 40. 16-Kevin Principato to MIA 49 for 11 yards. Tackle by 51-Rob Tocco .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIA 49 (2:36) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 80-Billy Edmonds to MIA 46 for 3 yards. Tackle by 21-John Rowland .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
2-7-MIA 46 (1:52) 33-Walter Ngo ran to MIA 44 for 2 yards. Tackle by 99-Thomas Pineiro .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
3-4-MIA 44 (1:08) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 32-Lee Branch to MIA 39 for 5 yards. Tackle by 90-Brandon Durden . Great move by 32-Lee Branch to get free of his coverage. 45-Stanley Brown got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
1-10-MIA 39 (0:29) 13-Ernest Forney pass incomplete, intended for 80-Billy Edmonds .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
2-10-MIA 39 (0:26) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 19-Gregory Cantu to MIA 28 for 11 yards. Tackle by 92-Delbert Bright .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
End of first quarter.
1-10-MIA 28 (15:00) 44-Antonio Dawson ran to MIA 25 for 3 yards. Tackle by 99-Thomas Pineiro .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
2-7-MIA 25 (14:18) 13-Ernest Forney pass Pass knocked down by 21-John Rowland . incomplete, intended for 80-Billy Edmonds .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
3-7-MIA 25 (14:15) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 33-Walter Ngo to MIA 19 for 6 yards. Tackle by 52-Ernest Torgerson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
4-1-MIA 19 (13:30) 5-Brian Frost 37 yard field goal is GOOD. MIA 3 MIN 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(13:27) 5-Brian Frost kicks 71 yards from MIN 35 to MIA -6. 29-George Gonzalez to MIA 24 for 31 yards. Tackle by 47-John Flores .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIA 24 (13:23) 9-Brandon Cleaves pass complete to 13-Andre Gatlin to MIN 33 for 42 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 36-Gary Johnson .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
1-10-MIN 33 (12:40) 9-Brandon Cleaves pass complete to 11-Kenneth Varney to MIN 27 for 6 yards. Tackle by 56-Eduardo Dewey .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
2-4-MIN 27 (11:55) 9-Brandon Cleaves ran to MIN 18 for 9 yards. Tackle by 36-Gary Johnson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
Run Key
1-10-MIN 18 (11:09) 9-Brandon Cleaves pass complete to 89-Sheldon Hamel to MIN 6 for 12 yards. Tackle by 22-Norman Law .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
1-6-MIN 6 (10:24) 9-Brandon Cleaves pass complete to 4-Vern Vines for 6 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MIA 9 MIN 3
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
(10:22) Extra point GOOD by 1-Jeff Stark . MIA 10 MIN 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(10:22) 1-Jeff Stark kicks 74 yards from MIA 35 to MIN -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (10:22) 33-Walter Ngo ran to MIN 23 for -2 yards. Tackle by 25-Homer Pelton . MIN 80-Billy Edmonds was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. MIA 69-Kenneth Farley 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 CB3 LB Blitz
2-12-MIN 23 (9:37) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 88-George Colon to MIN 31 for 8 yards. Tackle by 52-Ernest Torgerson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
3-4-MIN 31 (9:03) 13-Ernest Forney pass Pass knocked down by 21-John Rowland . incomplete, intended for 88-George Colon . MIA 76-Cliff Graves was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Pass Key
4-4-MIN 31 (9:01) 8-Jesse Mendivil punts 47 yards to MIA 22. Fair Catch by 10-Randy Lively .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIA 22 (8:55) 9-Brandon Cleaves pass Pass knocked down by 26-David Park . incomplete, intended for 81-Richard McGriff .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
2-10-MIA 22 (8:52) 4-Vern Vines ran to MIA 24 for 2 yards. Tackle by 36-Gary Johnson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
3-8-MIA 24 (8:11) 9-Brandon Cleaves pass incomplete, dropped by 13-Andre Gatlin . Excellent coverage on that play.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
4-8-MIA 24 (8:08) 14-Mark Christian punts 49 yards to MIN 27. 16-Kevin Principato to MIN 29 for 1 yards. Tackle by 99-Thomas Pineiro .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 29 (8:00) 33-Walter Ngo ran to MIN 33 for 4 yards. Tackle by 90-Brandon Durden .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
2-6-MIN 33 (7:18) 33-Walter Ngo ran to MIN 42 for 9 yards. Tackle by 32-John Reyes .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
1-10-MIN 42 (6:43) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 80-Billy Edmonds to MIN 41 for a short loss. Tackle by 90-Brandon Durden .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
2-10-MIN 41 (6:03) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 19-Gregory Cantu to MIN 43 for 2 yards. Tackle by 25-Homer Pelton . MIN 65-Colin Burnham was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
3-9-MIN 43 (5:24) 44-Antonio Dawson ran to MIN 43 for a short loss. 44-Antonio Dawson FUMBLES ( 69-Kenneth Farley ) recovered by MIN-61-Garland Vog el at MIN 41. Tackle by 92-Delbert Bright .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
4-11-MIN 41 (4:45) 8-Jesse Mendivil punts 59 yards to MIA 0.4-11-MIN 41 (4:45) 8-Jesse Mendivil punts 59 yards to MIA 0. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIA 20 (4:37) 29-George Gonzalez ran to MIA 19 for -1 yards. Tackle by 53-Buddy Isaac .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-11-MIA 19 (3:57) 4-Vern Vines ran to MIA 21 for 2 yards. Tackle by 53-Buddy Isaac .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
3-9-MIA 21 (3:22) 29-George Gonzalez ran to MIA 26 for 5 yards. Tackle by 47-John Flores . MIA 51-Rob Tocco was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
4-4-MIA 26 (2:40) 14-Mark Christian punts 47 yards to MIN 28. 16-Kevin Principato to MIN 29 for 2 yards. Tackle by 69-Kenneth Farley .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 29 (2:32) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 16-Kevin Principato to MIN 35 for 6 yards. Tackle by 45-Stanley Brown .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-4-MIN 35 (2:00) 13-Ernest Forney pass incomplete, intended for 19-Gregory Cantu .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-4-MIN 35 (1:57) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 81-Robert Stroup to MIN 39 for 4 yards. Tackle by 21-John Rowland .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
Run Key
Timeout MIN
1-10-MIN 39 (1:52) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 44-Antonio Dawson to MIN 49 for 10 yards. Tackle by 34-William Rosario .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Timeout MIN
2-1-MIN 49 (1:44) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 19-Gregory Cantu to MIA 45 for 6 yards. Tackle by 25-Homer Pelton . PENALTY - Holding (MIN 62-Eric Graham)
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
2-10-MIN 39 (1:41) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 32-Lee Branch to MIN 41 for 2 yards. Tackle by 52-Ernest Torgerson .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Timeout MIN
3-8-MIN 41 (1:36) 13-Ernest Forney pass Pass knocked down by 45-Stanley Brown . incomplete, intended for 80-Billy Edmonds .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
4-8-MIN 41 (1:32) 8-Jesse Mendivil punts 51 yards to MIA 8.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIA 8 (1:23) 29-George Gonzalez ran to MIA 18 for 10 yards. Tackle by 47-John Flores .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz
1-10-MIA 18 (0:37) 29-George Gonzalez ran to MIA 21 for 2 yards. Tackle by 53-Buddy Isaac .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man QB Spy
End of half.
(15:00) 1-Jeff Stark kicks 75 yards from MIA 35 to MIN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (15:00) 13-Ernest Forney pass incomplete, intended for 81-Robert Stroup .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz
2-10-MIN 25 (14:57) 33-Walter Ngo ran to MIN 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 59-Edward Scott .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
3-8-MIN 27 (14:12) 33-Walter Ngo ran to MIN 31 for 4 yards. Tackle by 48-Patrick Patino .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
4-4-MIN 31 (13:29) 8-Jesse Mendivil punts 45 yards to MIA 24. Fair Catch by 10-Randy Lively .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIA 24 (13:23) 9-Brandon Cleaves pass INTERCEPTED by 22-Norman Law at MIA 42. 22-Norman Law to MIA 42 for 0 yards. Tackle by 13-Andre Gatlin .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
1-10-MIA 42 (13:17) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 81-Robert Stroup to MIA 35 for 7 yards. Tackle by 21-John Rowland . MIN 65-Colin Burnham 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 Double LB Blitz
2-3-MIA 35 (12:41) 13-Ernest Forney pass Pass knocked down by 21-John Rowland . incomplete, intended for 81-Robert Stroup .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
3-3-MIA 35 (12:38) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 80-Billy Edmonds to MIA 25 for 10 yards. Tackle by 34-William Rosario . MIA 34-William Rosario was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
1-10-MIA 25 (12:00) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 32-Lee Branch to MIA 22 for 2 yards. Tackle by 90-Brandon Durden .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
2-8-MIA 22 (11:25) 44-Antonio Dawson ran to MIA 18 for 4 yards. Tackle by 32-John Reyes . MIA 54-Charles Anderson was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
3-3-MIA 18 (10:40) 44-Antonio Dawson ran to MIA 19 for a short loss. Tackle by 52-Ernest Torgerson . MIN 68-Milton Carter was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
4-4-MIA 19 (9:55) 5-Brian Frost 37 yard field goal is GOOD. MIA 10 MIN 6
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(9:52) 5-Brian Frost kicks 75 yards from MIN 35 to MIA -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIA 25 (9:52) 4-Vern Vines ran to MIA 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 52-Gilbert Therrien .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-9-MIA 26 (9:09) 4-Vern Vines ran to MIA 36 for 10 yards. Tackle by 23-Kenneth McCarty .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
1-10-MIA 36 (8:35) 9-Brandon Cleaves pass Pass knocked down by 41-Edgar Crooks . incomplete, intended for 81-Richard McGriff .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
2-10-MIA 36 (8:33) 9-Brandon Cleaves pass complete to 10-Randy Lively to MIA 44 for 9 yards. Tackle by 26-David Park .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-1-MIA 44 (7:47) 29-George Gonzalez ran to MIA 42 for -3 yards. Tackle by 52-Gilbert Therrien .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Run Key
4-4-MIA 42 (7:05) 14-Mark Christian punts 45 yards to MIN 13. 16-Kevin Principato to MIN 14 for 1 yards. Tackle by 99-Thomas Pineiro .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 14 (6:57) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 19-Gregory Cantu to MIN 30 for 16 yards. Tackle by 52-Ernest Torgerson .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 30 (6:15) 33-Walter Ngo ran to MIN 29 for -1 yards. Tackle by 69-Kenneth Farley .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
2-11-MIN 29 (5:36) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 33-Walter Ngo to MIN 34 for 5 yards. Tackle by 99-Thomas Pineiro .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Slot Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
3-6-MIN 34 (5:01) 44-Antonio Dawson ran to MIN 37 for 3 yards. Tackle by 98-Jamie Alexander .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
4-3-MIN 37 (4:24) 8-Jesse Mendivil punts 44 yards to MIA 19. Fair Catch by 10-Randy Lively .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIA 19 (4:17) 4-Vern Vines ran to MIA 30 for 11 yards. Tackle by 47-John Flores .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz
1-10-MIA 30 (3:43) 9-Brandon Cleaves pass complete to 10-Randy Lively to MIA 34 for 4 yards. Tackle by 26-David Park .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
2-6-MIA 34 (3:03) 9-Brandon Cleaves pass complete to 31-William Houck to MIA 41 for 6 yards. Tackle by 93-James Smith .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
1-10-MIA 41 (2:16) 9-Brandon Cleaves pass complete to 13-Andre Gatlin to MIN 22 for 38 yards. Tackle by 22-Norman Law . MIN 57-James Caldwell was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man QB Spy
1-10-MIN 22 (1:29) 9-Brandon Cleaves pass complete to 29-George Gonzalez to MIN 19 for 3 yards. Tackle by 41-Edgar Crooks .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
2-7-MIN 19 (0:52) 9-Brandon Cleaves sacked at MIN 27 for -7 yards ( 55-Jeffrey McDonald ). Sack allowed by 65-Albert Todd . MIA 28-Robert Murphy was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
3-15-MIN 27 (0:06) PENALTY - False Start (MIA 9-Brandon Cleaves)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
3-20-MIN 32 (0:06) 9-Brandon Cleaves pass complete to 23-William Perales to MIN 23 for 8 yards. Tackle by 53-Buddy Isaac .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
End of third quarter.
4-11-MIN 23 (15:00) 1-Jeff Stark 41 yard field goal is GOOD. MIA 13 MIN 6
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(14:57) 1-Jeff Stark kicks 73 yards from MIA 35 to MIN -8. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (14:57) 13-Ernest Forney pass Pass knocked down by 21-John Rowland . incomplete, intended for 81-Robert Stroup .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 25 (14:55) 33-Walter Ngo ran to MIN 24 for -1 yards. Tackle by 92-Delbert Bright .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
3-11-MIN 24 (14:21) 13-Ernest Forney sacked at MIN 19 for -5 yards ( 69-Kenneth Farley ). Sack allowed by 65-Colin Burnham . 65-Colin Burnham was caught flat-footed on this play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
Pass Key
4-16-MIN 19 (13:37) 8-Jesse Mendivil punts 43 yards to MIA 38. Fair Catch by 10-Randy Lively .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIA 38 (13:31) 29-George Gonzalez ran to MIN 46 for 16 yards. Tackle by 23-Kenneth McCarty . MIN 72-Johnny Ryan was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Blitz
1-10-MIN 46 (12:45) 9-Brandon Cleaves pass Pass knocked down by 26-David Park . incomplete, intended for 81-Richard McGriff .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Zone
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 46 (12:42) 9-Brandon Cleaves pass complete to 13-Andre Gatlin to MIN 25 for 22 yards. Tackle by 55-Jeffrey McDonald .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Zone
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 25 (12:06) 23-William Perales ran to MIN 16 for 9 yards. Tackle by 36-Gary Johnson . MIA 13-Andre Gatlin was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
2-1-MIN 16 (11:31) 9-Brandon Cleaves sacked at MIN 22 for -6 yards ( 92-Carlos Patel ). Sack allowed by 73-Tim Goldstein . MIA 31-William Houck was injured on the play. MIN 92-Carlos Patel was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
3-8-MIN 22 (10:50) 9-Brandon Cleaves pass incomplete, dropped by 11-Kenneth Varney .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
4-8-MIN 22 (10:46) 1-Jeff Stark 40 yard field goal is GOOD. MIA 16 MIN 6
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(10:43) 1-Jeff Stark kicks 70 yards from MIA 35 to MIN -5. 16-Kevin Principato to MIN 37 for 42 yards. Tackle by 32-John Reyes . MIA 35-Frank Watson was injured on the play. MIN 49-John Shire was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 37 (10:36) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 32-Lee Branch to MIN 48 for 10 yards. Tackle by 48-Patrick Patino .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Zone Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 48 (9:50) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 80-Billy Edmonds to MIA 44 for 9 yards. Tackle by 52-Ernest Torgerson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Strong Flood
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
2-1-MIA 44 (9:04) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 80-Billy Edmonds to MIA 28 for 16 yards. Tackle by 94-Kenneth Cole . MIA 69-Kenneth Farley was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
1-10-MIA 28 (8:27) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 19-Gregory Cantu to MIA 24 for 4 yards. Tackle by 54-Charles Anderson . 88-George Colon was caught flat-footed on this play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big PA Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
2-6-MIA 24 (7:52) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 32-Lee Branch to MIA 17 for 7 yards. Tackle by 54-Charles Anderson . 32-Lee Branch breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
1-10-MIA 17 (7:10) 13-Ernest Forney pass Pass knocked down by 25-Homer Pelton . incomplete, intended for 16-Kevin Principato .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-10-MIA 17 (7:07) 44-Antonio Dawson ran to MIA 8 for 8 yards. Tackle by 90-Brandon Durden .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
3-2-MIA 8 (6:24) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 88-George Colon for 8 yards. TOUCHDOWN! 88-George Colon made a great move on the CB. MIA 16 MIN 12
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
(6:18) Extra point GOOD by 5-Brian Frost . MIA 16 MIN 13
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(6:18) 5-Brian Frost kicks 75 yards from MIN 35 to MIA -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIA 25 (6:18) 4-Vern Vines ran to MIA 29 for 4 yards. Tackle by 23-Kenneth McCarty .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
2-6-MIA 29 (5:42) 9-Brandon Cleaves ran to MIA 38 for 9 yards. Tackle by 53-Buddy Isaac .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
Pass Key
1-10-MIA 38 (4:53) 9-Brandon Cleaves pass complete to 4-Vern Vines to MIA 47 for 9 yards. Tackle by 52-Gilbert Therrien . Great move by 4-Vern Vines to get free of his coverage. 55-Jeffrey McDonald got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
Pass Key
2-1-MIA 47 (4:15) 9-Brandon Cleaves pass complete to 23-William Perales to MIN 37 for 17 yards. Tackle by 53-Buddy Isaac .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 37 (3:29) 23-William Perales ran to MIN 21 for 16 yards. Tackle by 47-John Flores . MIN 56-Eduardo Dewey was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
1-10-MIN 21 (2:46) 31-William Houck ran to MIN 14 for 7 yards. Tackle by 36-Gary Johnson . MIN 93-James Smith was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
2-3-MIN 14 (2:05) 29-George Gonzalez ran to MIN 13 for 1 yards. Tackle by 54-Richard Nice .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
3-2-MIN 13 (2:00) 4-Vern Vines ran to MIN 11 for 2 yards. Tackle by 93-James Smith .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Run Key
Timeout MIN
1-10-MIN 11 (1:57) 29-George Gonzalez ran to MIN 10 for 1 yards. Tackle by 55-Jeffrey McDonald . MIA 10-Randy Lively was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Run Key
Timeout MIN
2-9-MIN 10 (1:53) PENALTY - False Start (MIA 13-Andre Gatlin)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Run Key
2-14-MIN 15 (1:53) 4-Vern Vines ran to MIN 13 for 2 yards. Tackle by 91-Peter Gonzales . PENALTY - Offsides (MIN 26-David Park)
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
2-9-MIN 10 (1:51) 4-Vern Vines ran to MIN 9 for 1 yards. Tackle by 91-Peter Gonzales .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
Timeout MIN
3-8-MIN 9 (1:47) PENALTY - False Start (MIA 31-William Houck)
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
3-13-MIN 14 (1:47) 4-Vern Vines ran to MIN 11 for 3 yards. Tackle by 53-Buddy Isaac .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
4-11-MIN 11 (1:07) 1-Jeff Stark 29 yard field goal is GOOD. MIA 19 MIN 13
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:05) 1-Jeff Stark kicks 75 yards from MIA 35 to MIN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (1:05) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 81-Robert Stroup to MIN 39 for 14 yards. Tackle by 32-John Reyes . 81-Robert Stroup breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Slot Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 39 (0:44) 13-Ernest Forney pass Pass knocked down by 48-Patrick Patino . incomplete, intended for 33-Walter Ngo .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 39 (0:41) 13-Ernest Forney pass incomplete, intended for 32-Lee Branch . Pressure by 91-Val Harris .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Pass Key
3-10-MIN 39 (0:37) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 17-Frank Goddard to MIN 48 for 9 yards. Tackle by 33-Jose Ackerson . 17-Frank Goddard breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
4-1-MIN 48 (0:14) 13-Ernest Forney pass complete to 89-Walter Lovett to MIA 49 for 4 yards. Tackle by 94-Kenneth Cole . 89-Walter Lovett did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
End of fourth quarter.