Week 14, 2015

Played in Minnesota, MN, weather: 68 degrees, fair, calm.
Minnesota won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Danny Whitfield kicked off 68 yards from the DEN30. Dwight Grolitzer returned the ball 27 yards to the MIN29. Tackled by Mario Beyer.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN29 (1Q: 14:30) Richie Forbes ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Shaun Woods, assisted by OLB Marshall Chin.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-11-MIN28 (1Q: 14:04) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to RB Butch McConnell for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Cornell Shah. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-3-MIN36 (1Q: 13:27) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 17 yards. Tackled by DE Tracy Homer, assisted by S Bernie Burke. Giles gained 11 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN47 (1Q: 12:56) Richie Forbes ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Marshall Chin. Key block delivered by Ralph Ingram.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-DEN40 (1Q: 12:22) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to RB Richie Forbes for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Jose Brooks. Forbes gained 8 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Chin is blitzing.
1-10-DEN30 (1Q: 11:35) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Calvin Truong for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Tom Clancy. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN19 (1Q: 10:48) Glen Jeffers ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Shaun Woods.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-DEN18 (1Q: 10:05) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Alonzo Poston for 3 yards. Tackled by S Bernie Burke.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-DEN15 (1Q: 09:34) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to RB Richie Forbes for 12 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Marshall Chin. Forbes gained 12 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-3-DEN03 (1Q: 08:57) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Calvin Truong for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 6, Denver 0
(1Q: 08:57) Extra point by Donnell Wilcox was good. Minnesota 7, Denver 0
(1Q: 08:52) Donnell Wilcox kicked off 63 yards from the MIN30. Mario Beyer returned the ball 24 yards to the DEN31. Tackled by Mo Harvey.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN31 (1Q: 08:23) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Deron Lane for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Daniel Shearer.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-11-DEN30 (1Q: 07:47) Drew Brees pass was intended for WR Deron Lane and was intercepted by S Jose Turner at the DEN42. Tackled by Deron Lane. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Densmore is blitzing.
1-10-DEN42 (1Q: 07:39) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to RB GJ Jeffers for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Marshall Chin, assisted by CB Cornell Shah. Jeffers gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-2-DEN34 (1Q: 07:02) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Bryce Perkins for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Chuck Densmore, assisted by S Reuben Toniolo. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN26 (1Q: 06:23) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Quentin Giles. ILB Chuck Densmore defended the pass.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-DEN26 (1Q: 06:10) Richie Forbes ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Ian Kanpurwala.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-DEN25 (1Q: 05:25) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Alvin Cortez for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Tom Clancy. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN15 (1Q: 04:42) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Alvin Cortez for 11 yards. Tackled by CB John Echols, assisted by OLB Jose Brooks.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Chin is blitzing.
1-4-DEN04 (1Q: 03:55) Ben Roethlisberger pass was dropped by WR Alvin Cortez. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-DEN04 (1Q: 03:52) Glen Jeffers ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Freddie Segers.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Toniolo is blitzing.
3-6-DEN06 (1Q: 03:25) Richie Forbes ran around the left tackle for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Luther Winslett. Minnesota 13, Denver 0
(1Q: 03:25) Extra point by Donnell Wilcox was good. Minnesota 14, Denver 0
(1Q: 03:17) Donnell Wilcox kicked off 57 yards from the MIN30. Rico Bensen returned the ball 22 yards to the DEN35. Tackled by Calvin Truong.
Denver: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN35 (1Q: 02:54) Jeffrey McCollom ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Randy Murray.
Denver: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-DEN38 (1Q: 02:28) Drew Brees pass completed to RB Jeffrey McCollom for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Louis Downs. McCollom gained 9 yards after the catch.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN45 (1Q: 01:57) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Deron Lane. DE Brent Beeston drove right through Kennedy Finneran to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-DEN45 (1Q: 01:48) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Darius Watts for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Dwight Grolitzer, assisted by CB Daniel Shearer. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Watts gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN41 (1Q: 01:22) Luther Puzzuoli ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Shannon Bynaker.
Denver: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-MIN39 (1Q: 00:42) Luther Puzzuoli ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Kirk Baum, assisted by CB Percy Garcia.
Start of second quarter.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-MIN37 (2Q: 15:00) Drew Brees pass completed to TE Lee Rayman for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Shannon Bynaker. Rayman gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN22 (2Q: 14:30) Drew Brees sacked by DE Clay Szymanski for a loss of 5 yards. Szymanski simply blew through Arnie Alcott to reach the quarterback and knock him down. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Clay Szymanski on the MIN27.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN27 (2Q: 14:17) Richie Forbes ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Marshall Chin.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-MIN30 (2Q: 13:39) Richie Forbes ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Jose Brooks, assisted by ILB Chuck Densmore.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Chin is blitzing.
3-7-MIN30 (2Q: 13:09) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to FB Bernard Branch for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Chuck Densmore. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-8-MIN29 (2Q: 12:30) Herman Burns punted 57 yards. Rico Bensen returned the kick -1 yards to the DEN13. PENALTY: Denver was called for Holding on the Punt Return.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN07 (2Q: 12:22) Luther Puzzuoli ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Daniel Shearer. Key block delivered by Ted Paulk.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-DEN12 (2Q: 11:40) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Deron Lane for 21 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Kirk Baum.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN33 (2Q: 11:05) Jeffrey McCollom ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Edgar Morrison, assisted by OLB Shannon Bynaker. PENALTY: Denver was called for Offensive Holding.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-20-DEN23 (2Q: 10:55) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Deron Lane for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Daniel Shearer, assisted by S Jose Turner.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-DEN35 (2Q: 10:19) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Deron Lane. DE Clay Szymanski drove right through Luther Puzzuoli to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-DEN35 (2Q: 10:15) Drew Brees sacked by DT Cory Rose and DE Clay Szymanski for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Arnie Alcott.
4-14-DEN29 (2Q: 09:40) Christian Cunningham punted 55 yards. Warren Pigg returned the kick 4 yards to the MIN20. Tackled by Lee Rayman.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 09:33) Glen Jeffers ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Bernard Banks. PENALTY: Denver was called for Offsides.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-5-MIN25 (2Q: 09:23) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Todd Gauthier for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Chuck Densmore.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN34 (2Q: 08:57) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 12 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Cornell Shah, assisted by S Reuben Toniolo. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN46 (2Q: 08:35) GJ Jeffers ran inside the left guard for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Chuck Densmore, assisted by DE Bernard Banks.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-13-MIN43 (2Q: 07:56) Richie Forbes ran inside the right tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by DT Ian Kanpurwala.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-1-DEN45 (2Q: 07:30) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Calvin Truong. CB Tom Clancy knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-1-DEN45 (2Q: 07:27) Herman Burns punted 40 yards. The ball was downed at the DEN05.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN05 (2Q: 07:17) Jeffrey McCollom ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Cory Rose.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-DEN06 (2Q: 06:50) Jeffrey McCollom ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Shannon Bynaker, assisted by OLB Tyrone Prosser.
Denver: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-DEN10 (2Q: 06:17) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Warren Kerr for 12 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Jose Turner. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN22 (2Q: 05:44) Jeffrey McCollom ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Brent Beeston. Key block delivered by Rico Wyss.
Denver: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-DEN29 (2Q: 05:06) Jeffrey McCollom ran around left end for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Dwight Grolitzer. Key block delivered by Shane Arnold.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN46 (2Q: 04:47) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Deron Lane. DT Edgar Morrison hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-DEN46 (2Q: 04:34) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Warren Kerr for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Daniel Shearer. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Kerr gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN43 (2Q: 04:12) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darius Watts. CB Dwight Grolitzer defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Denver: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-MIN43 (2Q: 04:02) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Darius Watts for 25 yards. Tackled by OLB Shannon Bynaker. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Watts gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN18 (2Q: 03:44) Drew Brees pass was dropped by WR Deron Lane. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-MIN18 (2Q: 03:36) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darius Watts. CB Dwight Grolitzer defended the pass.
Denver: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-MIN18 (2Q: 03:28) PENALTY: Denver was called for a False Start.
Denver: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-15-MIN23 (2Q: 03:22) Drew Brees pass was dropped by WR Warren Kerr. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-15-MIN23 (2Q: 03:14) Danny Whitfield attempted a 40 yard field goal and missed wide to the left.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN30 (2Q: 03:09) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Alvin Cortez for 19 yards. Tackled by CB John Echols. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Cortez gained 7 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN49 (2Q: 02:39) Richie Forbes ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Freddie Segers. Key block delivered by Clyde Jordan.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-DEN45 (2Q: 02:19) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to RB Richie Forbes for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Marshall Chin. Forbes gained 7 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-DEN32 (2Q: 02:01) Ben Roethlisberger pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Alvin Cortez. DT Shaun Woods blocked the pass.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-DEN32 (2Q: 01:54) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Alvin Cortez for 13 yards. Tackled by CB John Echols. Cortez gained 4 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN19 (2Q: 01:34) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to FB Bernard Branch for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Jose Brooks, assisted by OLB Marshall Chin.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-DEN14 (2Q: 01:14) Richie Forbes ran inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Chuck Densmore, assisted by DT Freddie Segers. Key block delivered by Britt Sims. Sims flattened Ian Kanpurwala to ensure the play's success.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-6-DEN06 (2Q: 00:53) Richie Forbes ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Shaun Woods.
(2Q: 00:53) Minnesota called a time out.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-2-DEN02 (2Q: 00:46) Richie Forbes ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Rod Erickson. Minnesota 20, Denver 0
(2Q: 00:46) Extra point by Donnell Wilcox was good. Minnesota 21, Denver 0
(2Q: 00:38) Donnell Wilcox kicked off 69 yards from the MIN30. Rico Bensen returned the ball 23 yards to the DEN24. Tackled by Calvin Truong.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN24 (2Q: 00:30) Drew Brees dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-11-DEN23 (2Q: 00:09) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Deron Lane. S Kirk Baum defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-DEN23 (2Q: 00:02) Drew Brees sacked by DE Brent Beeston and DE Clay Szymanski for a loss of 5 yards. Beeston ran right past Shane Arnold and knocked down the quarterback. The ball was fumbled and recovered by DEN Jay Baumgardner on the DEN18.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Donnell Wilcox kicked off 75 yards from the MIN30. Rico Bensen returned the ball 21 yards to the DEN16. Tackled by Arnie Miller.
Denver: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN16 (3Q: 14:40) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Lee Rayman. CB Percy Garcia knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-DEN16 (3Q: 14:34) Jeffrey McCollom ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Chuck Laxdal, assisted by ILB Arnie Miller.
Denver: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-DEN19 (3Q: 14:04) Drew Brees sacked by DE Brent Beeston for a loss of 6 yards. Beeston simply blew through Marcus Farrell to reach the quarterback and knock him down. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
4-13-DEN13 (3Q: 13:34) Christian Cunningham punted 58 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIN29.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Chin is blitzing.
1-10-MIN29 (3Q: 13:27) GJ Jeffers ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Marshall Chin, assisted by CB Cornell Shah.
Minnesota: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-MIN32 (3Q: 13:03) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Calvin Truong for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Chuck Densmore. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN39 (3Q: 12:24) Glen Jeffers ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Marshall Chin, assisted by ILB Chuck Densmore.
Minnesota: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-MIN39 (3Q: 11:52) Richie Forbes ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Freddie Segers.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-MIN42 (3Q: 11:27) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Toniolo is blitzing.
3-12-MIN37 (3Q: 11:21) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Ted O'Neill for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Marshall Chin. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. O'Neill gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN50 (3Q: 10:57) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Quentin Giles. OLB Marshall Chin defended the pass.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-MIN50 (3Q: 10:48) Richie Forbes ran inside the left tackle for 17 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Bernie Burke. Key block delivered by Dwayne Moline.
Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN33 (3Q: 10:11) Richie Forbes ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Shaun Woods. Key block delivered by Rod Erickson. Erickson flattened Jose Brooks to ensure the play's success.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-DEN26 (3Q: 09:40) Richie Forbes ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Freddie Segers.
Minnesota: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-DEN26 (3Q: 09:09) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 9 yards. Tackled by CB John Echols. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN17 (3Q: 08:42) Richie Forbes ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Cornell Shah, assisted by OLB Marshall Chin.
Minnesota: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-6-DEN13 (3Q: 08:14) Richie Forbes ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Chuck Densmore, assisted by DE Bernard Banks. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Ralph Ingram to the DEN13.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-DEN13 (3Q: 07:38) Richie Forbes ran around right end for 13 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Luther Winslett. Minnesota 27, Denver 0
(3Q: 07:38) Extra point by Donnell Wilcox was good. Minnesota 28, Denver 0
(3Q: 07:29) Donnell Wilcox kicked off 74 yards from the MIN30. Touchback.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN20 (3Q: 07:29) Jeffrey McCollom ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Cory Rose. Key block delivered by Arnie Alcott.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-DEN25 (3Q: 06:42) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Donnie Kerber for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Daniel Shearer. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN32 (3Q: 06:10) Jeffrey McCollom ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Daniel Shearer, assisted by S Jose Turner.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-12-DEN30 (3Q: 05:32) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Donnie Kerber. DE Clay Szymanski simply tossed Marcus Farrell aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-12-DEN30 (3Q: 05:24) Drew Brees pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Deron Lane. DT Cory Rose blocked the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-12-DEN30 (3Q: 05:15) Christian Cunningham punted 50 yards. Ted O'Neill returned the kick 3 yards to the MIN23. Tackled by Jay Baumgardner.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN23 (3Q: 05:04) Richie Forbes ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Marshall Chin.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-MIN24 (3Q: 04:19) Glen Jeffers ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Chuck Densmore.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Chin is blitzing.
3-9-MIN24 (3Q: 03:44) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 12 yards. Tackled by CB John Echols, assisted by S Reuben Toniolo. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Clancy is blitzing.
1-10-MIN36 (3Q: 03:02) Richie Forbes ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Bernard Banks, assisted by S Bernie Burke.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-MIN36 (3Q: 02:27) Glen Jeffers ran around left end for 3 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Chuck Densmore.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-MIN39 (3Q: 01:56) Richie Forbes ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Reuben Toniolo, assisted by ILB Chuck Densmore.
4-5-MIN41 (3Q: 01:14) Herman Burns punted 44 yards. Randal Blake returned the kick 2 yards to the DEN17. PENALTY: Denver was called for an Illegal Low Block on the Punt Return.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN08 (3Q: 01:07) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Deron Lane. DE Brent Beeston hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Denver: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-DEN08 (3Q: 01:01) Jeffrey McCollom ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Shannon Bynaker.
Denver: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-DEN11 (3Q: 00:31) Drew Brees pass completed to RB Luther Puzzuoli for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Dwight Grolitzer. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Start of fourth quarter.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN19 (4Q: 15:00) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Warren Kerr for 14 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Tyrone Prosser. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN33 (4Q: 14:36) Jeffrey McCollom ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Jose Turner, assisted by DT Cory Rose. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN OLB Shannon Bynaker to the DEN34.
Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN34 (4Q: 14:26) Richie Forbes ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Bernie Burke, assisted by ILB Chuck Densmore.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-DEN33 (4Q: 14:00) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to RB Richie Forbes for 17 yards. Tackled by ILB Chuck Densmore, assisted by OLB Marshall Chin. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Forbes gained 12 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-DEN16 (4Q: 13:24) Richie Forbes ran a draw inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Freddie Segers.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-DEN14 (4Q: 12:57) Richie Forbes ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Reuben Toniolo.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-DEN14 (4Q: 12:27) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Densmore and Echols are blitzing.
3-13-DEN19 (4Q: 12:18) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to RB Richie Forbes for 10 yards. Tackled by S Bernie Burke, assisted by S Reuben Toniolo.
4-3-DEN09 (4Q: 11:47) Donnell Wilcox attempted a 26 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 31, Denver 0
(4Q: 11:40) Donnell Wilcox kicked off 73 yards from the MIN30. Touchback.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN20 (4Q: 11:40) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Deron Lane. DE Clay Szymanski simply tossed Rico Wyss aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Denver: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-DEN20 (4Q: 11:30) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mario Beyer. S Jose Turner defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN35 (4Q: 11:22) Jeffrey McCollom ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Leslie Fields.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-9-DEN36 (4Q: 10:49) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Darius Watts for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Percy Garcia. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-1-DEN44 (4Q: 10:03) Luther Puzzuoli ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Kirk Baum. Key block delivered by Marcus Farrell.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN46 (4Q: 09:26) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Donnie Kerber. DE Clay Szymanski drove right through Arnie Alcott to hurry the quarterback.
Denver: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-DEN46 (4Q: 09:13) Drew Brees pass completed to RB Jeffrey McCollom for 4 yards. Tackled by S Kirk Baum. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Denver was called for Offensive Holding.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-20-DEN36 (4Q: 09:04) Drew Brees sacked by DE Clay Szymanski for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Arnie Alcott. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
Denver: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-25-DEN31 (4Q: 08:19) Drew Brees pass completed to FB Shane Ford for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Daniel Shearer. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-25-DEN31 (4Q: 07:57) Christian Cunningham punted 52 yards. Ted O'Neill returned the kick 3 yards to the MIN20. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Holding on the Punt Return.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Chin is blitzing.
1-10-MIN10 (4Q: 07:48) Richie Forbes ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Ian Kanpurwala, assisted by DT Shaun Woods.
Minnesota: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-MIN13 (4Q: 07:05) Richie Forbes ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Freddie Segers.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-MIN16 (4Q: 06:22) Glen Jeffers ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Randal Blake. Key block delivered by Bernard Branch. Branch flattened Marshall Chin to ensure the play's success.
Minnesota: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN22 (4Q: 05:35) Richie Forbes ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Marshall Chin, assisted by DE Tracy Homer. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-MIN23 (4Q: 04:51) Richie Forbes ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Bernie Burke.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-MIN23 (4Q: 04:05) GJ Jeffers ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Chuck Densmore, assisted by DE Bernard Banks.
4-9-MIN23 (4Q: 03:21) Herman Burns punted 43 yards. Rico Bensen returned the kick 3 yards to the DEN37. Tackled by Mo Harvey. Ball was fumbled and recovered by DEN Lee Rayman at the DEN37. Minnesota's Will Mendheim was hurt on the play. This appears to be a serious leg injury.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN37 (4Q: 03:14) Luther Puzzuoli ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Cory Rose, assisted by DE Brent Beeston.
Denver: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-DEN41 (4Q: 02:45) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Deron Lane for 2 yards. Tackled by S Leslie Fields. Lane gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-DEN43 (4Q: 02:08) Drew Brees pass completed to RB Jeffrey McCollom for 8 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner. McCollom gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN49 (4Q: 02:00) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darius Watts. S Jose Turner defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-MIN49 (4Q: 01:48) Jeffrey McCollom ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Kirk Baum, assisted by CB Daniel Shearer.
Denver: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-MIN46 (4Q: 01:10) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Darius Watts for 5 yards. Tackled by S Leslie Fields, assisted by CB Dwight Grolitzer. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Walt Tanner on the MIN41.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN41 (4Q: 01:05) Glen Jeffers ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Shaun Woods. Key block delivered by Rod Erickson.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-5-MIN46 (4Q: 00:20) Richie Forbes ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Chuck Densmore, assisted by DE Tracy Homer.
Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 31, Denver Broncos 0