Conference Finals, 2018

Played in San Francisco, CA, weather: 62 degrees, fair, calm.
Minnesota won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Karl Schulz kicked off 64 yards from the SFO30. Austin Scott returned the ball 18 yards to the MIN24. Tackled by Rick Thweat.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Ammons is blitzing.
1-10-MIN24 (1Q: 14:37) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bryce Perkins for 10 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Winkler. Perkins gained 1 yard after the catch.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN34 (1Q: 14:11) Randall Papadopulos ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Derek Alcott, assisted by OLB Troy Ammons.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Wiggins is blitzing.
2-8-MIN36 (1Q: 13:36) Dominic Henry ran inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by DT C.J. Cofield, assisted by DT Roy Magana. Key block delivered by Britt Sims.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Wiggins is blitzing.
1-10-MIN44 (1Q: 12:49) Frankie Giles scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Troy Ammons.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SFO46 (1Q: 12:12) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE Jose Mueller for 5 yards. Tackled by DT C.J. Cofield, assisted by OLB Troy Ammons. PENALTY: San Francisco was called for Offsides.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Ammons is blitzing.
1-5-SFO41 (1Q: 12:03) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 9 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Winkler.
Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Ammons and Carnation are blitzing.
1-10-SFO32 (1Q: 11:22) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Edwin Holliday for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Brent Crowley. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Holliday gained 11 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SFO15 (1Q: 10:46) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bryce Perkins for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Troy Ammons. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
Minnesota: 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.
1-20-SFO25 (1Q: 10:39) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Edwin Holliday for 18 yards. Tackled by S Shane Calmus, assisted by CB Daniel Shearer. Holliday gained 5 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-SFO07 (1Q: 10:00) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bryce Perkins for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 6, San Francisco 0
(1Q: 10:00) Extra point by Donnell Wilcox was good. Minnesota 7, San Francisco 0
(1Q: 09:55) Donnell Wilcox kicked off 62 yards from the MIN30. Butch Erickson returned the ball 23 yards to the SFO31. Tackled by Neal Kelleher.
San Francisco: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SFO31 (1Q: 09:30) Al An pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Fernando Wilczewski. OLB Neal Kelleher blocked the pass.
San Francisco: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-SFO31 (1Q: 09:22) Al An pass completed to WR Butch Erickson for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Kurt Willis.
San Francisco: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-5-SFO36 (1Q: 08:39) Al An pass completed to WR Fernando Wilczewski for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Percy Garcia. Wilczewski gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
San Francisco: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SFO47 (1Q: 08:02) Al An pass completed to WR Wesley Stone for 24 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner.
San Francisco: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN29 (1Q: 07:29) Arnold Webster ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Chuck Laxdal. Minnesota's Neal Kelleher was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
San Francisco: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-MIN27 (1Q: 06:57) Arnold Webster ran inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Frank Lyle. Key block delivered by Shawn Sherman.
San Francisco: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN19 (1Q: 06:15) Rick Thweat ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Shannon Bynaker.
San Francisco: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Bynaker is blitzing.
2-7-MIN16 (1Q: 05:35) Arnold Webster ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Kurt Willis, assisted by OLB Shannon Bynaker. Key block delivered by Alfred Conover.
San Francisco: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Kelleher is blitzing.
1-6-MIN06 (1Q: 04:52) Arnold Webster ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by S Kirk Baum, assisted by CB Percy Garcia. Key block delivered by Willie Ferguson.
San Francisco: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-1-MIN01 (1Q: 04:11) Arnold Webster ran inside the right guard for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Harry Whetstone. Minnesota 7, San Francisco 6
(1Q: 04:11) Extra point by Karl Schulz was good. San Francisco 7, Minnesota 7
(1Q: 04:02) Karl Schulz kicked off 61 yards from the SFO30. Austin Scott returned the ball 20 yards to the MIN29. Tackled by Antonio Cato.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Cox is blitzing.
1-10-MIN29 (1Q: 03:31) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Edwin Holliday for 16 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Reuben Carnation, assisted by CB Skip Flynn.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN45 (1Q: 02:50) Randall Papadopulos ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Roy Magana. Key block delivered by Tom Swisher. San Francisco's Daniel Shearer was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-1-SFO46 (1Q: 02:17) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Ammons is blitzing.
2-6-MIN49 (1Q: 02:08) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 12 yards. Tackled by DE Melvin Braico. Giles gained 4 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Ammons is blitzing.
1-10-SFO39 (1Q: 01:21) Randall Papadopulos ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Daniel Shearer.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-9-SFO38 (1Q: 00:37) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Reuben Carnation, assisted by OLB Buddy Wiggins. Giles gained 8 yards after the catch. PENALTY: San Francisco was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SFO25 (1Q: 00:30) Randall Papadopulos ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Melvin Braico, assisted by DT Roy Magana. Key block delivered by Rod Erickson.
Start of second quarter.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-SFO20 (2Q: 15:00) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Edwin Holliday for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Dale Tubbs, assisted by OLB Reuben Carnation. Holliday gained 1 yard after the catch. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for an Illegal Substitution.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cox is blitzing.
2-10-SFO25 (2Q: 14:52) Randall Papadopulos ran outside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Roy Magana. Key block delivered by Kurt Drake.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SFO14 (2Q: 14:21) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Edwin Holliday for 14 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 13, San Francisco 7
(2Q: 14:21) Extra point by Donnell Wilcox was good. Minnesota 14, San Francisco 7
(2Q: 14:13) Donnell Wilcox kicked off 55 yards from the MIN30. Charlie Green returned the ball 21 yards to the SFO36. Tackled by Kirk Baum. Ball was fumbled and recovered by SFO Charlie Green for 4 yards to the SFO40. Tackled by Kirk Baum.
San Francisco: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SFO40 (2Q: 13:44) Arnold Webster ran around the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Kurt Willis, assisted by ILB Archie O'Neal.
San Francisco: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-13-SFO37 (2Q: 13:11) Al An pass completed to WR Wesley Stone for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Percy Garcia. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-2-SFO48 (2Q: 12:30) Al An pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Wesley Stone. OLB Neal Kelleher hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-2-SFO48 (2Q: 12:26) Gilbert Burks punted 52 yards. Touchback.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 12:19) Randall Papadopulos ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Shane Calmus.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Ammons and Cox are blitzing.
2-7-MIN23 (2Q: 11:55) Randall Papadopulos ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Leonard Gardener. Key block delivered by Rico Cade.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Wiggins is blitzing.
1-10-MIN30 (2Q: 11:14) Dominic Henry ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Tyrell Cox.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-MIN34 (2Q: 10:33) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryce Perkins. DE Max McElroy drove right through Donnell Crosland to hurry the quarterback.
Minnesota: 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 pass.
3-6-MIN34 (2Q: 10:28) Frankie Giles pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Bryce Perkins. DT C.J. Cofield blocked the pass.
4-6-MIN34 (2Q: 10:23) Herman Burns punted 49 yards. William Hannon returned the kick 1 yard to the SFO18. Tackled by Sean Loucks.
San Francisco: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SFO18 (2Q: 10:15) Arnold Webster ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Richard Kerner, assisted by ILB Kurt Willis. Key block delivered by Shawn Sherman.
San Francisco: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-SFO25 (2Q: 09:34) Al An pass completed to TE Antonio Cato for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Nick Blackburn. Cato gained 1 yard after the catch.
San Francisco: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SFO34 (2Q: 08:58) Al An pass completed to TE Ricky Glaspie for 16 yards. Tackled by DE Chuck Laxdal. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Glaspie gained 2 yards after the catch.
San Francisco: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SFO50 (2Q: 08:15) The Miracle An pass completed to WR Butch Erickson for 19 yards. Tackled by ILB Kurt Willis. Erickson gained 7 yards after the catch.
San Francisco: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN31 (2Q: 07:31) Al An pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Wesley Stone. DE Clay Szymanski hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
San Francisco: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-MIN31 (2Q: 07:21) Rick Thweat ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Kurt Willis.
San Francisco: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-MIN32 (2Q: 06:49) Al An pass was intended for WR Butch Erickson and was intercepted by S Jose Turner at the MIN19. The interception was returned 8 yards. Tackled by Ralph Fore. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN27 (2Q: 06:37) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Edwin Holliday for 20 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Tyrell Cox. Holliday gained 6 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Wiggins is blitzing.
1-10-MIN47 (2Q: 06:05) Dominic Henry ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Max McElroy.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Ammons and Calmus are blitzing.
2-9-MIN48 (2Q: 05:25) Dominic Henry ran around left end for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Max McElroy.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-12-MIN45 (2Q: 04:51) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryce Perkins. S Shane Calmus defended the pass.
4-12-MIN45 (2Q: 04:44) Herman Burns punted 52 yards. The ball was downed at the SFO03. San Francisco's Derek Alcott was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
San Francisco: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SFO03 (2Q: 04:33) Arnold Webster ran a trap outside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Neal Kelleher, assisted by DT Clarence Snellings. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offsides.
San Francisco: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-5-SFO08 (2Q: 04:25) The Miracle An pass completed to TE Ricky Glaspie for 11 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner, assisted by CB Nick Blackburn. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Francisco: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SFO19 (2Q: 04:04) Rick Thweat ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Shannon Bynaker.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-SFO23 (2Q: 03:18) Arnold Webster ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Richard Kerner.
San Francisco: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-SFO22 (2Q: 02:53) Al An pass fell incomplete, intended for WR William Hannon. S Jose Turner defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: San Francisco was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined. San Francisco's Al An was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor elbow injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
4-7-SFO22 (2Q: 02:47) Gilbert Burks punted 57 yards. Oliver Palmer returned the kick 4 yards to the MIN25. Tackled by Kennedy Gerald.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 02:40) Randall Papadopulos ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Tyrell Cox, assisted by DE Leonard Gardener.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-MIN29 (2Q: 02:00) Randall Papadopulos ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Keith Farr.
Minnesota: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-2-MIN33 (2Q: 01:17) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 5 yards. Tackled by S Shane Calmus.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Winkler is blitzing.
1-10-MIN38 (2Q: 00:45) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryce Perkins. S Jorge Winkler hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Ammons is blitzing.
2-10-MIN38 (2Q: 00:35) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bryce Perkins for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Skip Flynn. Minnesota's Edwin Holliday was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor facial injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Minnesota called a time out.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, 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. Winkler is blitzing.
3-6-MIN42 (2Q: 00:25) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE Jose Mueller for 14 yards. Tackled by S Shane Calmus, assisted by CB Daniel Shearer. Mueller gained 7 yards after the catch.
Minnesota called a time out.
Minnesota: 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. Ammons and Cox are blitzing.
1-10-SFO44 (2Q: 00:15) Frankie Giles pass was dropped by WR Quentin Giles.
Minnesota: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Ammons and Calmus are blitzing.
2-10-SFO44 (2Q: 00:06) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE Jose Mueller for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Brent Crowley. Mueller gained 2 yards after the catch.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Donnell Wilcox kicked off 65 yards from the MIN30. Butch Erickson returned the ball 29 yards to the SFO34. Tackled by Kirk Baum.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Bynaker is blitzing.
1-10-SFO34 (3Q: 14:43) Arnold Webster ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Frank Lyle, assisted by S Richard Kerner.
San Francisco: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-SFO34 (3Q: 14:11) Arnold Webster ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Kurt Willis.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-4-SFO40 (3Q: 13:31) Al An pass was dropped by RB Rick Thweat. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-4-SFO40 (3Q: 13:28) Gilbert Burks punted 47 yards. Oliver Palmer returned the kick 5 yards to the MIN18. Tackled by George Holm.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN18 (3Q: 13:19) Randall Papadopulos ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Max McElroy, assisted by DT C.J. Cofield. Key block delivered by Britt Sims. Sims ran over Jorge Winkler to set up the play.
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.
2-5-MIN23 (3Q: 12:48) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Claude Adams for 12 yards. Tackled by S Derek Alcott. Adams gained 2 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN35 (3Q: 12:03) Dominic Henry ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Dale Tubbs, assisted by OLB Reuben Carnation. Key block delivered by Kurt Drake.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-MIN41 (3Q: 11:25) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryce Perkins. OLB Buddy Wiggins defended the pass.
Minnesota: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-4-MIN41 (3Q: 11:21) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Arnold Gaden. S Jorge Winkler defended the pass.
4-4-MIN41 (3Q: 11:17) Herman Burns punted 55 yards. William Hannon returned the kick 1 yard to the SFO05. Tackled by Clyde Jordan.
San Francisco: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SFO05 (3Q: 11:10) Arnold Webster ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Vinny Bryant.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-SFO07 (3Q: 10:23) The Miracle An pass completed to WR Fernando Wilczewski for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Percy Garcia. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Francisco: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SFO18 (3Q: 09:46) The Miracle An pass completed to WR Wesley Stone for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Shannon Bynaker. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
San Francisco: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SFO30 (3Q: 08:59) Rick Thweat ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Randy Murray, assisted by DE Frank Lyle.
San Francisco: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-SFO34 (3Q: 08:15) Al An pass was intended for WR Butch Erickson and was intercepted by CB Nick Blackburn at the MIN47. The interception was returned 6 yards. Tackled by Arnold Webster. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SFO47 (3Q: 08:07) Frankie Giles pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Bryce Perkins. DT Dale Tubbs blocked the pass.
Minnesota: 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 pass. Cox is blitzing.
2-10-SFO47 (3Q: 08:00) Donnell Crosland ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Brent Crowley.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-12-SFO49 (3Q: 07:15) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Edwin Holliday for 30 yards. Tackled by S Shane Calmus. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Holliday gained 6 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SFO19 (3Q: 06:48) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Edwin Holliday. DE Max McElroy hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-SFO19 (3Q: 06:38) Randall Papadopulos ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by S Derek Alcott.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-5-SFO14 (3Q: 05:55) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Donnell Crosland. DE Max McElroy hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-5-SFO14 (3Q: 05:52) Donnell Wilcox attempted a 31 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 17, San Francisco 7
(3Q: 05:46) Donnell Wilcox kicked off 50 yards from the MIN30. Butch Erickson returned the ball 30 yards to the SFO50. Tackled by Neal Kelleher.
San Francisco: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SFO50 (3Q: 05:13) Al An pass completed to WR William Hannon for 9 yards. Tackled by S Richard Kerner. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-1-MIN41 (3Q: 04:31) Al An pass completed to WR Butch Erickson for 17 yards. Tackled by ILB Kurt Willis. Erickson gained 10 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN24 (3Q: 04:05) Al An pass completed to WR Butch Erickson for 13 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Richard Kerner. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Erickson gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Francisco: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN11 (3Q: 03:36) The Miracle An pass completed to WR Butch Erickson for 11 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 17, San Francisco 13
(3Q: 03:36) Extra point by Karl Schulz was good. Minnesota 17, San Francisco 14
(3Q: 03:31) Karl Schulz kicked off 64 yards from the SFO30. Austin Scott returned the ball 17 yards to the MIN23. Tackled by Antonio Cato.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN23 (3Q: 03:08) Randall Papadopulos ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Tyrell Cox, assisted by DE Leonard Gardener.
Minnesota: I formation, 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.
2-10-MIN23 (3Q: 02:27) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Brent Crowley. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-MIN32 (3Q: 01:59) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jose Mueller. DE Max McElroy hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-1-MIN32 (3Q: 01:55) Herman Burns punted 55 yards. William Hannon returned the kick 1 yard to the SFO14. Tackled by Sean Loucks.
San Francisco: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SFO14 (3Q: 01:44) Arnold Webster ran a draw inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Neal Kelleher, assisted by DT Clarence Snellings.
San Francisco: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-SFO15 (3Q: 01:01) Arnold Webster ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Frank Lyle. Key block delivered by Alfred Conover.
San Francisco: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-SFO23 (3Q: 00:14) Al An pass completed to WR Wesley Stone for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Clarence Snellings. Stone gained 8 yards after the catch.
Start of fourth quarter.
San Francisco: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SFO34 (4Q: 15:00) Al An pass was dropped by TE Antonio Cato. PENALTY: San Francisco was called for Offensive Pass Interference.
San Francisco: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-20-SFO24 (4Q: 14:54) Arnold Webster ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Vinny Bryant.
San Francisco: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-18-SFO26 (4Q: 14:10) Al An pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Butch Erickson. DE Clay Szymanski hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Francisco: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-18-SFO26 (4Q: 14:04) Al An pass was intended for WR William Hannon and was intercepted by CB Percy Garcia at the SFO42. The interception was returned 9 yards. Tackled by Rick Thweat. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SFO33 (4Q: 13:54) PENALTY: San Francisco was called for Encroachment.
Minnesota: Five-Receiver Spread 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.
1-5-SFO28 (4Q: 13:45) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Edwin Holliday for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Skip Flynn. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Holliday gained 2 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Cox is blitzing.
1-6-SFO06 (4Q: 13:08) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Edwin Holliday for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Holliday gained 5 yards after the catch. Minnesota 23, San Francisco 14
(4Q: 13:08) Extra point by Donnell Wilcox was good. Minnesota 24, San Francisco 14
(4Q: 13:02) Donnell Wilcox kicked off 60 yards from the MIN30. Butch Erickson returned the ball 36 yards to the SFO46. Tackled by Neal Kelleher.
San Francisco: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SFO46 (4Q: 12:25) The Miracle An pass completed to WR Wesley Stone for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Nick Blackburn. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Francisco: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-MIN49 (4Q: 11:49) Al An pass completed to WR Wesley Stone for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Percy Garcia. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Francisco: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN41 (4Q: 11:22) The Miracle An pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Fernando Wilczewski. DT Randy Murray blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. San Francisco's Arnold Webster was hurt on the play.
San Francisco: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-MIN41 (4Q: 11:16) The Miracle An pass completed to TE Antonio Cato for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Shannon Bynaker, assisted by ILB Kurt Willis. Cato gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Minnesota's Nick Blackburn was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
San Francisco: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-4-MIN35 (4Q: 10:49) Al An pass completed to WR Charlie Green for 12 yards. Tackled by S Richard Kerner. Green gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN23 (4Q: 10:24) The Miracle An pass was intended for WR Butch Erickson and was intercepted by S Richard Kerner at the MIN04. The interception was returned 96 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Minnesota 30, San Francisco 14
(4Q: 10:24) Extra point by Donnell Wilcox was good. Minnesota 31, San Francisco 14
(4Q: 10:14) Donnell Wilcox kicked off 58 yards from the MIN30. Butch Erickson returned the ball 27 yards to the SFO39. Tackled by Claude Adams. PENALTY: San Francisco was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
San Francisco: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SFO14 (4Q: 09:39) Al An pass was dropped by TE Antonio Cato. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Francisco: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-SFO14 (4Q: 09:36) The Miracle An pass completed to TE Ricky Glaspie for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Shannon Bynaker, assisted by CB Nick Blackburn. Glaspie gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SFO24 (4Q: 09:09) Al An pass was dropped by WR Wesley Stone. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-SFO24 (4Q: 09:00) Al An pass completed to WR Butch Erickson for 8 yards. Tackled by S Richard Kerner, assisted by S Jose Turner. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Francisco: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-2-SFO32 (4Q: 08:35) Zach Palmer pass completed to WR Wesley Stone for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Nick Blackburn. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Stone gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-SFO42 (4Q: 08:13) Zach Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Ricky Glaspie. DE Frank Lyle hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-SFO42 (4Q: 08:07) Zach Palmer pass completed to TE Ricky Glaspie for 9 yards. Tackled by S Kirk Baum. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-1-MIN49 (4Q: 07:44) Zach Palmer pass completed to TE Antonio Cato for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Nick Blackburn. Cato gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN40 (4Q: 07:13) PENALTY: San Francisco was called for a False Start.
San Francisco: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-15-MIN45 (4Q: 07:07) Zach Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Charlie Green. S Kirk Baum defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
San Francisco: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-15-MIN45 (4Q: 06:57) Zach Palmer sacked by DE Clay Szymanski for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Lorenzo McGee.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-23-SFO47 (4Q: 06:21) Zach Palmer pass was dropped by WR Charlie Green. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-23-SFO47 (4Q: 06:15) Gilbert Burks punted 46 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIN07.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN07 (4Q: 06:05) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Reuben Carnation, assisted by CB Brent Crowley. Giles gained 1 yard after the catch.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-MIN13 (4Q: 05:18) Dominic Henry ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Buddy Wiggins, assisted by S Shane Calmus. Key block delivered by Britt Sims.
Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN18 (4Q: 04:34) Dominic Henry ran inside the right guard for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Reuben Carnation. Key block delivered by Roman Ferrari. PENALTY: San Francisco was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN23 (4Q: 04:25) Randall Papadopulos ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Winkler.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Ammons and Carnation are blitzing.
2-8-MIN25 (4Q: 03:38) Dominic Henry ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Shane Calmus, assisted by CB Brent Crowley. PENALTY: San Francisco was called for Offsides.
Minnesota: 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.
2-3-MIN30 (4Q: 03:28) Randall Papadopulos ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Reuben Carnation, assisted by S Shane Calmus. Key block delivered by Sean Loucks.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Calmus is blitzing.
1-10-MIN34 (4Q: 02:41) Randall Papadopulos ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Melvin Light. Key block delivered by Kurt Drake.
(4Q: 02:41) San Francisco called a time out.
Minnesota: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-MIN40 (4Q: 02:33) Randall Papadopulos ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Shane Calmus. Key block delivered by Rico Cade.
(4Q: 02:33) San Francisco called a time out.
Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN44 (4Q: 02:24) Randall Papadopulos ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Winkler. Key block delivered by Sean Loucks.
(4Q: 02:24) San Francisco called a time out.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-SFO50 (4Q: 02:13) Dominic Henry ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Jorge Winkler, assisted by ILB Tyrell Cox.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-3-SFO49 (4Q: 02:00) Frankie Giles kept the ball, running around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Max McElroy. Key block delivered by Rod Erickson.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-SFO41 (4Q: 01:17) Randall Papadopulos ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT C.J. Cofield.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-6-SFO37 (4Q: 00:33) Frankie Giles dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 31, San Francisco 49ers 14