Week 16, 2020

Played in Houston, TX, weather: 64 degrees, fair, calm.
Minnesota won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Antoine Wijaya kicked off 61 yards from the HOU30. Tony Petitgout returned the ball 20 yards to the MIN29. Tackled by Tommy Galloway.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN29 (1Q: 14:25) Reuben Nelson scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Canas.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Godfrey is blitzing.
2-4-MIN35 (1Q: 13:55) Shorty Nelson pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Bernie Hassler.
Minnesota: 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.
3-4-MIN35 (1Q: 13:50) Shorty Nelson pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Brady Godfrey, assisted by CB Corey Cortez. Hassler gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: I 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.
1-10-MIN45 (1Q: 13:19) Reuben Nelson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ronnie Clements. CB Marshall Fairley defended the pass. PENALTY: Houston was called for Offsides.
Minnesota: I formation, 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.
1-5-HOU50 (1Q: 13:08) Reuben Nelson pass was intended for WR Ronnie Clements and was intercepted by CB Trevor Canas at the HOU41. The interception was returned 12 yards. Tackled by Craig Bennetts.
Houston: 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-MIN47 (1Q: 12:57) Jamal Rivers ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by S Trent Dawson, assisted by CB Marcus Bernstein. Key block delivered by Earl Fiume.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-MIN42 (1Q: 12:21) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Riddick Thune for 18 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Frank Schueler.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN24 (1Q: 11:47) Heath Brodie pass completed to TE Earl Fiume for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Trent Dawson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: 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.
2-2-MIN16 (1Q: 11:22) Lenny Atchison ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Ricardo Compton. Key block delivered by Max Pullen.
Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Wedderburn is blitzing.
1-10-MIN12 (1Q: 10:52) Heath Brodie pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR J.T. Wielechowski. OLB Max Wedderburn blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: 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.
2-10-MIN12 (1Q: 10:46) Jamal Rivers ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Archie O'Neal.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Wedderburn is blitzing.
3-10-MIN12 (1Q: 10:23) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bucky Organ. OLB Ricardo Compton defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-10-MIN12 (1Q: 10:16) Antoine Wijaya attempted a 29 yard field goal and it was blocked by Frank Schueler. HOU Marvin Lockley recovered the ball at the MIN27.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN27 (1Q: 10:10) Sean Abell ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Ronald Woodward. Key block delivered by Curtis Farley.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-MIN32 (1Q: 09:43) Tony Petitgout ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Burt Morlando. Key block delivered by Curtis Farley.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN37 (1Q: 08:56) Tony Petitgout ran around the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Grady Chinn, assisted by ILB Brady Godfrey. Key block delivered by Moe Adderly.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-MIN46 (1Q: 08:14) Reuben Nelson pass completed to WR Roger Farr for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Quinn McKenzie, assisted by CB Trevor Canas. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Minnesota: 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. McKenzie is blitzing.
1-10-HOU43 (1Q: 07:34) Reuben Nelson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Roger Farr. DE Otis Garrett hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-HOU43 (1Q: 07:31) Reuben Nelson pass completed to TE Roman Ferrari for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Grady Chinn. Ferrari gained 9 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-HOU34 (1Q: 07:03) Reuben Nelson pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Tony Petitgout. DE Bryce Henry hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-1-HOU34 (1Q: 06:58) Herman Burns punted 32 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU02.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU02 (1Q: 06:49) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Kenneth Pritchett for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Max Wedderburn, assisted by CB J.C. Sturm. Pritchett gained 4 yards after the catch.
Houston: Weak 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-HOU14 (1Q: 06:14) Heath Brodie pass completed to TE Earl Fiume for 4 yards. Tackled by S Frank Schueler. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: 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.
2-6-HOU18 (1Q: 05:51) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Riddick Thune for 7 yards. Tackled by CB J.C. Sturm. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 05:24) Jamal Rivers ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Ricardo Compton.
Houston: 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.
2-8-HOU27 (1Q: 04:40) Lenny Atchison ran inside the left tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by DT Clarence Snellings. Key block delivered by Max Pullen.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU40 (1Q: 03:54) Heath Brodie pass completed to TE Earl Fiume for 9 yards. Tackled by CB J.C. Sturm. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-1-HOU49 (1Q: 03:25) Jamal Rivers ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by S Frank Schueler.
Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-3-HOU47 (1Q: 02:56) Heath Brodie sacked by DT Clarence Snellings for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Henry Freeman. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Mack Waldteufel on the HOU41.
4-9-HOU41 (1Q: 02:09) Marvin Lockley punted 42 yards. Tony Petitgout returned the kick 8 yards to the MIN25. Tackled by Sammy Drake.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 02:02) Tony Petitgout ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Otis Garrett.
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.
2-10-MIN25 (1Q: 01:39) Tony Petitgout ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Otis Garrett, assisted by S Burt Morlando.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. McKenzie and Morlando are blitzing.
3-6-MIN29 (1Q: 01:04) Reuben Nelson pass completed to WR Ronnie Clements for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Otis Garrett, assisted by S Grady Chinn. Clements gained 3 yards after the catch.
4-3-MIN32 (1Q: 00:20) Herman Burns punted 58 yards. Riddick Thune returned the kick 6 yards to the HOU16. Tackled by Darryl McKnight.
Houston: Single-Back formation with four 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-HOU16 (1Q: 00:13) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kenneth Pritchett. DT Clarence Snellings hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-HOU16 (1Q: 00:03) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Riddick Thune. DT Clarence Snellings hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Start of second quarter.
Houston: 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.
3-10-HOU16 (2Q: 15:00) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Riddick Thune for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Ricardo Compton. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-2-HOU24 (2Q: 14:31) Marvin Lockley punted 41 yards. Tony Petitgout called for a fair catch at the MIN35.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN35 (2Q: 14:24) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start.
Minnesota: Strong 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.
1-15-MIN30 (2Q: 14:16) Reuben Nelson pass completed to TE Jose Mueller for 13 yards. Tackled by S Tom Taves, assisted by S Burt Morlando.
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.
2-2-MIN43 (2Q: 13:52) Reuben Nelson pass was intended for WR Roger Farr and was intercepted by S Burt Morlando at the HOU26. Tackled by Roger Farr.
Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU26 (2Q: 13:44) Jamal Rivers ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Clarence Snellings.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-12-HOU24 (2Q: 13:02) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR J.T. Wielechowski for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Ricardo Compton. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-4-HOU32 (2Q: 12:20) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Riddick Thune for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Ricardo Compton. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Houston was called for Illegal Motion. The penalty was declined.
4-1-HOU35 (2Q: 12:11) Marvin Lockley punted 30 yards. Tony Petitgout called for a fair catch at the MIN35.
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-MIN35 (2Q: 12:04) Reuben Nelson pass completed to RB Tony Petitgout for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Marshall Fairley. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-MIN42 (2Q: 11:31) Reuben Nelson pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Brady Godfrey. Hassler gained 1 yard after the catch.
Minnesota: Single-Back 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.
1-10-MIN49 (2Q: 10:58) Reuben Nelson pass completed to WR Roger Farr for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Canas, assisted by OLB Quinn McKenzie. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Farr gained 12 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: I formation, 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.
1-10-HOU31 (2Q: 10:31) Tony Petitgout ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Tyrell Murack, assisted by DE Otis Garrett.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-HOU29 (2Q: 09:47) Reuben Nelson pass completed to TE Roman Ferrari for 24 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Canas, assisted by ILB Brady Godfrey. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Ferrari gained 23 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: 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. Godfrey is blitzing.
1-5-HOU05 (2Q: 09:06) Tony Petitgout ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Canas.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. McKenzie and Caleca are blitzing.
2-2-HOU02 (2Q: 08:31) Reuben Nelson pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-12-HOU12 (2Q: 08:26) Tony Petitgout ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Quinn McKenzie.
Minnesota: Strong 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.
3-10-HOU10 (2Q: 08:02) Shorty Nelson pass completed to WR Ronnie Clements for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Quinn McKenzie. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-2-HOU02 (2Q: 07:20) Donnell Wilcox attempted a 19 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 3, Houston 0
(2Q: 07:15) Donnell Wilcox kicked off 56 yards from the MIN30. Riddick Thune returned the ball 20 yards to the HOU34. Tackled by Max Wedderburn.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU34 (2Q: 06:55) Heath Brodie pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Earl Fiume. ILB Archie O'Neal blocked the pass.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-HOU34 (2Q: 06:45) Heath Brodie pass completed to RB Jamal Rivers for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Michael Huffman. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-HOU35 (2Q: 06:17) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Riddick Thune for 13 yards. Tackled by S Frank Schueler. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU48 (2Q: 05:52) Heath Brodie pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Bucky Organ. DE Frank Lyle blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-HOU48 (2Q: 05:40) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Riddick Thune for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Supersonic Cash. Thune gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation with four 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-MIN42 (2Q: 05:06) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Bucky Organ for 13 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Trent Dawson, assisted by S Frank Schueler. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: 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.
1-10-MIN29 (2Q: 04:29) Heath Brodie pass was dropped by WR J.T. Wielechowski. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-MIN29 (2Q: 04:20) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Kenneth Pritchett for 14 yards. Tackled by CB J.C. Sturm. Pritchett gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Wedderburn, Compton and Huffman are blitzing.
1-10-MIN15 (2Q: 03:53) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start.
Houston: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Wedderburn is blitzing.
1-15-MIN20 (2Q: 03:45) Heath Brodie pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Kenneth Pritchett. OLB Max Wedderburn blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-15-MIN20 (2Q: 03:36) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Kenneth Pritchett for 8 yards. Tackled by S Trent Dawson, assisted by S Frank Schueler. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-7-MIN12 (2Q: 02:53) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR J.T. Wielechowski. DT Randy Murray hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-7-MIN12 (2Q: 02:47) Antoine Wijaya attempted a 29 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 3, Minnesota 3
(2Q: 02:42) Antoine Wijaya kicked off 60 yards from the HOU30. Tony Petitgout returned the ball 18 yards to the MIN28. Tackled by Rufus Andre.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN28 (2Q: 02:22) Sean Abell ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Bryce Henry. Key block delivered by Graham Rosow.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-MIN34 (2Q: 02:00) Reuben Nelson pass completed to TE Jose Mueller for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Quinn McKenzie. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back 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.
3-2-MIN36 (2Q: 01:18) Randall Papadopulos ran around the left tackle for 21 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Tom Taves. Key block delivered by Curtis Farley. Farley ran over Brady Godfrey to set up the play.
Minnesota: 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-HOU43 (2Q: 01:05) Shorty Nelson pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Bernie Hassler. DE Ronald Woodward blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: 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. Morlando and Chinn are blitzing.
2-10-HOU43 (2Q: 00:57) Reuben Nelson sacked by S Grady Chinn for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Moe Adderly.
Minnesota called a time out.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-15-HOU48 (2Q: 00:48) Reuben Nelson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ronnie Clements. CB Trevor Canas defended the pass.
4-15-HOU48 (2Q: 00:38) Herman Burns punted 47 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU01.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU01 (2Q: 00:28) Jamal Rivers ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Marcus Bernstein.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-HOU04 (2Q: 00:06) Heath Brodie pass completed to TE Derrick Vaughn for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Archie O'Neal.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Donnell Wilcox kicked off 57 yards from the MIN30. Riddick Thune returned the ball 24 yards to the HOU37. Tackled by Max Wedderburn.
Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU37 (3Q: 14:30) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR J.T. Wielechowski for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Marcus Bernstein, assisted by CB Michael Huffman. Wielechowski gained 1 yard after the catch.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-HOU44 (3Q: 13:49) Jamal Rivers ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Ricardo Compton.
Houston: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-2-HOU45 (3Q: 13:14) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR J.T. Wielechowski for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Max Wedderburn. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Wielechowski gained 1 yard after the catch.
Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN42 (3Q: 12:36) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR J.T. Wielechowski. CB Michael Huffman defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-MIN42 (3Q: 12:33) Heath Brodie sacked by DE Frank Lyle for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Ernest Occean.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-15-MIN47 (3Q: 11:58) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bucky Organ. OLB Ricardo Compton defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-15-MIN47 (3Q: 11:50) Marvin Lockley punted 42 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN05.
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.
1-10-MIN05 (3Q: 11:42) Tony Petitgout ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Burt Morlando.
Minnesota: Strong 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. McKenzie and Morlando are blitzing.
2-8-MIN07 (3Q: 11:04) Shorty Nelson pass completed to TE Jose Mueller for 12 yards. Tackled by S Grady Chinn, assisted by ILB Brady Godfrey. Mueller gained 7 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, 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.
1-10-MIN19 (3Q: 10:37) Randall Papadopulos ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Burt Morlando.
Minnesota: Single-Back 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.
2-6-MIN23 (3Q: 10:01) Tony Petitgout ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Brady Godfrey.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-3-MIN26 (3Q: 09:37) Reuben Nelson pass completed to WR Roger Farr for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Marshall Fairley. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. McKenzie is blitzing.
1-10-MIN31 (3Q: 08:58) Tony Petitgout ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Bryce Henry, assisted by OLB Quinn McKenzie.
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. McKenzie is blitzing.
2-6-MIN35 (3Q: 08:27) Reuben Nelson pass completed to WR Roger Farr for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Brady Godfrey. Farr gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN46 (3Q: 07:52) Tony Petitgout ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Ronald Woodward. Key block delivered by Curtis Farley.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. McKenzie is blitzing.
2-4-HOU48 (3Q: 07:24) Tony Petitgout ran around right end for 15 yards. Tackled by S Grady Chinn, assisted by DE Ronald Woodward. Key block delivered by Kurt Drake. Minnesota's Ike Forman was hurt on the play.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU33 (3Q: 06:58) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start.
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. McKenzie is blitzing.
1-15-HOU38 (3Q: 06:48) Shorty Nelson sacked by OLB Quinn McKenzie for a loss of 6 yards. McKenzie ran right past Clarence Cassidy and knocked down the quarterback.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-21-HOU44 (3Q: 06:21) Randall Papadopulos ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Corey Cortez.
Minnesota: Five-Receiver Spread 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.
3-15-HOU38 (3Q: 05:36) Reuben Nelson scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Marshall Fairley.
4-11-HOU34 (3Q: 05:06) Herman Burns punted 34 yards. Touchback.
Houston: Single-Back 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-HOU20 (3Q: 05:01) Heath Brodie pass completed to TE Derrick Vaughn for 37 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Michael Huffman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Vaughn gained 29 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Strong 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-MIN43 (3Q: 04:24) Heath Brodie sacked by ILB Archie O'Neal for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Henry Freeman.
Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-17-HOU50 (3Q: 03:44) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Kenneth Pritchett for 13 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Michael Huffman, assisted by S Frank Schueler. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-4-MIN37 (3Q: 03:20) Darrell Rabe ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Trent Dawson, assisted by DE Frank Lyle.
4-2-MIN35 (3Q: 02:48) Antoine Wijaya attempted a 52 yard field goal and it was blocked by Clay Szymanski. HOU Marvin Lockley recovered the ball at the MIN47.
Minnesota: Single-Back 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-MIN47 (3Q: 02:43) Sean Abell ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Tyrell Murack.
Minnesota: Pro 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. Godfrey is blitzing.
2-9-MIN48 (3Q: 02:13) Shorty Nelson pass completed to TE Jose Mueller for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Burt Morlando, assisted by CB Corey Cortez. Mueller gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-2-HOU45 (3Q: 01:44) Reuben Nelson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Roman Ferrari. DT J.R. Packer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-2-HOU45 (3Q: 01:38) Herman Burns punted 45 yards. Touchback.
Houston: Pro 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-HOU20 (3Q: 01:32) Heath Brodie pass completed to RB Jamal Rivers for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Archie O'Neal, assisted by CB Marcus Bernstein. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: 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 run.
2-5-HOU25 (3Q: 00:48) Heath Brodie scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Marcus Bernstein.
Houston: Single-Back 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.
3-2-HOU28 (3Q: 00:26) Heath Brodie pass completed to TE Earl Fiume for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Archie O'Neal, assisted by OLB Brad Jeffries. Fiume gained 4 yards after the catch.
Start of fourth quarter.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU36 (4Q: 15:00) Heath Brodie pass completed to RB Jamal Rivers for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Ricardo Compton. Rivers gained 5 yards after the catch.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-HOU39 (4Q: 14:34) Heath Brodie pass completed to FB Brian Devine for 0 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DT Clarence Snellings, assisted by S Trent Dawson.
Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-7-HOU39 (4Q: 14:04) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Riddick Thune for 4 yards. Tackled by S Frank Schueler, assisted by CB J.C. Sturm.
4-3-HOU43 (4Q: 13:38) Marvin Lockley punted 33 yards. Tony Petitgout called for a fair catch at the MIN24.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN24 (4Q: 13:31) Reuben Nelson pass completed to TE Jose Mueller for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Corey Cortez. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: I 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.
1-10-MIN36 (4Q: 12:46) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start.
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.
1-15-MIN31 (4Q: 12:38) Reuben Nelson pass completed to WR Ronnie Clements for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Brady Godfrey. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Pro 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.
2-7-MIN39 (4Q: 11:52) Shorty Nelson pass was intended for WR Geoff Moy and was intercepted by S Grady Chinn at the MIN47. The interception was returned 13 yards. Tackled by Sean Abell. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN34 (4Q: 11:43) Heath Brodie sacked by ILB Archie O'Neal for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Max Pullen.
Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-16-MIN40 (4Q: 11:10) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Earl Fiume. ILB Archie O'Neal hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-16-MIN40 (4Q: 11:06) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start.
Houston: 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.
3-21-MIN45 (4Q: 10:53) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kenneth Pritchett. CB J.C. Sturm defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Houston was called for Offensive Pass Interference. The penalty was declined.
4-21-MIN45 (4Q: 10:45) Marvin Lockley punted 32 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN13.
Minnesota: Strong formation, 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-MIN13 (4Q: 10:34) Tony Petitgout ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Tyrell Murack, assisted by DE Ronald Woodward.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-MIN17 (4Q: 09:52) Shorty Nelson pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 7 yards. Tackled by S Burt Morlando. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-14-MIN09 (4Q: 09:42) Shorty Nelson pass completed to TE Jose Mueller for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Marshall Fairley. Mueller gained 7 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: I formation, 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.
1-10-MIN24 (4Q: 08:59) Tony Petitgout ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Cedric Caleca. Key block delivered by Graham Rosow. Rosow ran over Corey Cortez to set up the play.
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.
2-3-MIN31 (4Q: 08:16) Tony Petitgout ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Brady Godfrey. Key block delivered by Moe Adderly.
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.
1-10-MIN38 (4Q: 07:31) Reuben Nelson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ronnie Clements. DT J.R. Packer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-MIN38 (4Q: 07:23) Reuben Nelson pass completed to WR Ronnie Clements for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Cedric Caleca. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Minnesota: Single-Back 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. McKenzie, Canas and Morlando are blitzing.
3-6-MIN42 (4Q: 06:45) Shorty Nelson pass completed to TE Roman Ferrari for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Brady Godfrey. Ferrari gained 12 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-HOU43 (4Q: 06:00) Shorty Nelson pass completed to WR Ronnie Clements for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Canas.
Minnesota: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. McKenzie and Godfrey are blitzing.
1-10-HOU32 (4Q: 05:32) Shorty Nelson pass completed to WR Geoff Moy for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Corey Cortez. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
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-HOU22 (4Q: 04:47) Sean Abell ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Max Hoffman, assisted by DE Otis Garrett.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-HOU19 (4Q: 04:06) Tony Petitgout ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Quinn McKenzie, assisted by DT J.R. Packer.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-3-HOU15 (4Q: 03:31) Sean Abell ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by DT J.R. Packer. Key block delivered by Luther Winslett.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU11 (4Q: 02:53) Sean Abell ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Wes Huntley, assisted by DT Max Hoffman. Key block delivered by Graham Rosow. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
Minnesota: Strong formation, 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. McKenzie is blitzing.
1-20-HOU21 (4Q: 02:44) Reuben Nelson pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Bernie Hassler. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back 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.
2-20-HOU21 (4Q: 02:37) Reuben Nelson pass completed to TE Jose Mueller for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Marshall Fairley, assisted by CB Corey Cortez. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. McKenzie and Morlando are blitzing.
3-15-HOU16 (4Q: 02:02) Reuben Nelson pass completed to WR Ronnie Clements for 16 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 9, Houston 3
(4Q: 02:02) Extra point by Donnell Wilcox was good. Minnesota 10, Houston 3
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
(4Q: 01:56) Donnell Wilcox kicked off 75 yards from the MIN30. Touchback.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU20 (4Q: 01:56) Heath Brodie pass was dropped by WR Bucky Organ. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-HOU20 (4Q: 01:47) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Earl Fiume. CB Michael Huffman defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-HOU20 (4Q: 01:42) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bucky Organ. DE Everett Cash hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-10-HOU20 (4Q: 01:33) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Riddick Thune. OLB Ricardo Compton defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-HOU20 (4Q: 01:26) Tony Petitgout ran a draw inside the left guard for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Leo Murray, assisted by OLB Quinn McKenzie. Key block delivered by Luther Winslett.
(4Q: 01:26) Houston called a time out.
Minnesota: Five-Receiver Spread 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.
1-7-HOU07 (4Q: 01:15) Shorty Nelson pass completed to WR Geoff Moy for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 16, Houston 3
(4Q: 01:15) Extra point by Donnell Wilcox was good. Minnesota 17, Houston 3
(4Q: 01:09) Donnell Wilcox kicked off 73 yards from the MIN30. Touchback.
Houston: 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.
1-10-HOU20 (4Q: 01:09) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR J.T. Wielechowski for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Huffman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
(4Q: 01:09) Houston called a time out.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU37 (4Q: 01:01) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Bucky Organ for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Ricardo Compton. Organ gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
(4Q: 01:01) Houston called a time out.
Houston: 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.
2-4-HOU43 (4Q: 00:51) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Lenny Atchison. OLB Ricardo Compton defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-HOU43 (4Q: 00:47) Heath Brodie sacked by DE Frank Lyle for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Ernest Occean.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-10-HOU37 (4Q: 00:28) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Riddick Thune for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Marcus Bernstein, assisted by ILB Archie O'Neal. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-HOU45 (4Q: 00:22) Reuben Nelson dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 17, Houston Texans 3