Exhibition Week 1, 2021

Played in Denver, CO, weather: 55 degrees, fair, 13 mph wind.
Denver won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) A.J. Neiderer kicked off 63 yards from the MIN30. Clifton Basford returned the ball 22 yards to the DEN29. Tackled by Tony Petitgout. Ball was fumbled and recovered by DEN Buddy Fogle on the DEN29.
Denver: I 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-DEN29 (1Q: 14:36) Byron Aiken ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner.
Denver: 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.
2-8-DEN31 (1Q: 14:01) Lorenzo Capoccia pass completed to WR Jerome Wilkins for 41 yards. Tackled by CB J.C. Sturm. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Wilkins gained 17 yards after the catch.
Denver: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN28 (1Q: 13:21) Byron Aiken ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner, assisted by OLB Ricardo Compton.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-MIN24 (1Q: 12:42) PENALTY: Denver was called for a False Start.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-11-MIN29 (1Q: 12:34) Lorenzo Capoccia pass completed to WR Deron Lane for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Kurt Willis. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Denver: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-MIN23 (1Q: 12:01) Lorenzo Capoccia sacked by DE Teddy Davison and DE Winfred Dalton for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Jumbo Kreutz.
4-11-MIN29 (1Q: 11:30) Danny Whitfield attempted a 46 yard field goal and missed wide to the left.
Minnesota: Single-Back 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.
1-10-MIN36 (1Q: 11:23) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 14 yards. Tackled by S Jerald Thornton. 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 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-DEN50 (1Q: 10:35) Dominic Henry ran around the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DT O.J. Rosenkoetter.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Brock is blitzing.
2-14-MIN46 (1Q: 09:49) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 5 yards. Tackled by S Jerald Thornton, assisted by CB Bobby Taylor. Hassler gained 3 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Five-Receiver Spread 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.
3-9-DEN49 (1Q: 09:01) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Dennis Brock. Hassler gained 5 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Denver was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
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.
1-10-DEN27 (1Q: 08:49) Dominic Henry ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Jerald Thornton. Key block delivered by Clarence Cassidy.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-5-DEN22 (1Q: 08:15) Frankie Giles pass completed to RB Dominic Henry for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Bobby Taylor. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-15-DEN32 (1Q: 08:09) Levon Neri ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Harvey Reeves, assisted by DE Junior Clancy.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips 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. Blackburn is blitzing.
3-11-DEN28 (1Q: 07:23) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Roman Ferrari. S Harvey Reeves knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-11-DEN28 (1Q: 07:14) A.J. Neiderer attempted a 45 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 3, Denver 0
(1Q: 07:09) A.J. Neiderer kicked off 66 yards from the MIN30. Ralph Finley returned the ball 19 yards to the DEN23. Tackled by Marcus Bernstein.
Denver: Single-Back 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-DEN23 (1Q: 06:32) Byron Aiken ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB J.B. Winkler, assisted by S Jose Turner.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Wedderburn is blitzing.
2-9-DEN24 (1Q: 05:46) Dwight Shepherd ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Kurt Willis.
Denver: 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.
3-6-DEN27 (1Q: 05:01) Lorenzo Capoccia pass completed to RB Dwight Shepherd for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Kris Gough. Shepherd gained 6 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 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN33 (1Q: 04:32) Lorenzo Capoccia pass completed to TE J.C. Burnett for 0 yards. Tackled by S Frank Schueler. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: 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.
2-10-DEN33 (1Q: 03:51) Byron Aiken ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Terrance Fullerton.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-3-DEN40 (1Q: 03:28) Lorenzo Capoccia pass completed to RB Dwight Shepherd for 1 yard. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Nick Blackburn.
4-2-DEN41 (1Q: 02:53) Christian Cunningham punted 55 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIN04.
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.
1-10-MIN04 (1Q: 02:42) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE Jose Mueller for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Bobby Taylor. 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 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN14 (1Q: 02:17) Dominic Henry ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by S Harvey Reeves. Key block delivered by Britt Sims.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-2-MIN22 (1Q: 01:37) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bryce Perkins for 42 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Buddy Fogle. Perkins gained 33 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Blackburn is blitzing.
1-10-DEN36 (1Q: 01:03) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Chuck Densmore, assisted by CB Bobby Taylor. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN22 (1Q: 00:21) Levon Neri ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Bernie Burke.
Start of second quarter.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-DEN21 (2Q: 15:00) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE Jose Mueller for 4 yards. Tackled by S Harvey Reeves. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-DEN17 (2Q: 14:26) Levon Neri ran inside the right tackle for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Marlon Blackburn. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Quentin Giles to the DEN02.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, 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.
1-2-DEN02 (2Q: 13:49) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Quentin Giles. S Jerald Thornton defended the pass.
Minnesota: Weak 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.
2-2-DEN02 (2Q: 13:43) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Craig Bennetts. DT Rick Zamora hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Blackburn and Reeves are blitzing.
3-2-DEN02 (2Q: 13:36) Dominic Henry ran around left end for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Rod Erickson. Minnesota 9, Denver 0
(2Q: 13:36) Extra point by A.J. Neiderer was good. Minnesota 10, Denver 0
(2Q: 13:29) A.J. Neiderer kicked off 62 yards from the MIN30. Broderick Austin returned the ball 19 yards to the DEN27. Tackled by Marcus Bernstein.
Denver: 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-DEN27 (2Q: 13:08) Dwight Shepherd ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Kris Gough, assisted by OLB Ricardo Compton.
Denver: Strong 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.
2-8-DEN29 (2Q: 12:38) Lorenzo Capoccia pass was dropped by TE Steven Owens. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: 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. Gough is blitzing.
3-8-DEN29 (2Q: 12:32) Ralph Finley ran around left end for 13 yards. Tackled by CB J.C. Sturm, assisted by S Harry Hines. Key block delivered by Pete Herbert. Herbert ran over Kurt Willis to set up the play.
Denver: 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-DEN42 (2Q: 11:57) Norm Sinclair pass completed to RB Byron Aiken for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Ricardo Compton. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-DEN44 (2Q: 11:19) Norm Sinclair pass completed to WR Jerome Wilkins for 23 yards. Tackled by OLB Ricardo Compton. Wilkins gained 6 yards after the catch. Denver's Norm Sinclair was hurt on the play.
Denver: 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-MIN33 (2Q: 10:34) Byron Aiken ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Nick Blackburn, assisted by S Harry Hines. DE Teddy Davison knocked down Pete Herbert to break up the play.
Denver: I 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.
2-10-MIN33 (2Q: 10:06) Darryl Tubbs pass was dropped by WR Deon Brunsvold. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Denver was called for Offensive Holding.
Denver: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-20-MIN43 (2Q: 09:59) Darryl Tubbs pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Broderick Austin. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-20-MIN43 (2Q: 09:53) Darryl Tubbs pass completed to WR Martin Adams for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB Kris Gough, assisted by CB Michael Huffman. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-4-MIN27 (2Q: 09:08) Danny Whitfield attempted a 44 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 10, Denver 3
(2Q: 09:02) Wade Kaplan kicked off 59 yards from the DEN30. Craig Bennetts returned the ball 20 yards to the MIN31. Tackled by Deon Brunsvold.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN31 (2Q: 08:27) Frankie Giles pass was dropped by WR Quentin Giles. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-MIN31 (2Q: 08:21) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 16 yards. Tackled by ILB Chuck Densmore. Hassler gained 7 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN47 (2Q: 07:43) Dominic Henry ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Marlon Blackburn. Key block delivered by Britt Sims. Sims flattened Tom Clancy to ensure the play's success.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-3-DEN46 (2Q: 07:07) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE Jose Mueller 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: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-DEN36 (2Q: 06:30) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bryce Perkins for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Tom Clancy.
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, keying aggressively on the pass. Blackburn is blitzing.
1-10-DEN17 (2Q: 06:07) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE Jose Mueller for 16 yards. Tackled by S Jerald Thornton. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips 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.
1-1-DEN01 (2Q: 05:24) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jose Mueller. DE Jeff Schultz 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 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-1-DEN01 (2Q: 05:20) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bryce Perkins for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 16, Denver 3
(2Q: 05:20) Extra point by A.J. Neiderer was good. Minnesota 17, Denver 3
(2Q: 05:13) A.J. Neiderer kicked off 70 yards from the MIN30. Ralph Finley returned the ball 23 yards to the DEN23. Tackled by Marcus Bernstein.
Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN23 (2Q: 04:47) Byron Aiken ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner, assisted by S Frank Schueler.
Denver: 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 run.
2-11-DEN22 (2Q: 04:19) Darryl Tubbs pass completed to WR Martin Adams for 4 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner.
Denver: 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.
3-7-DEN26 (2Q: 03:45) Darryl Tubbs pass completed to WR Deon Brunsvold for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Kris Gough. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: 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-DEN37 (2Q: 03:24) Dwight Shepherd ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Huffman, assisted by DT Terrance Fullerton.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-DEN41 (2Q: 03:03) Darryl Tubbs sacked by DE Teddy Davison for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Jumbo Kreutz. Minnesota's J.B. Winkler was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Denver: 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.
3-12-DEN35 (2Q: 02:43) Darryl Tubbs pass was dropped by WR Deron Lane. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN50 (2Q: 02:36) Darryl Tubbs pass completed to TE Steven Owens for 2 yards. Tackled by S Harry Hines. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-MIN48 (2Q: 02:15) Darryl Tubbs pass was intended for WR Jerome Wilkins and was intercepted by S Jose Turner at the MIN30. The interception was returned 6 yards. Tackled by Jerome Wilkins. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN36 (2Q: 02:02) Levon Neri ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Junior Clancy, assisted by S Jerald Thornton.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-MIN36 (2Q: 01:53) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Rick Zamora. Hassler gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Denver was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
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, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN39 (2Q: 01:42) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Joey Webb for 39 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Webb gained 25 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Minnesota 23, Denver 3
(2Q: 01:42) Extra point by A.J. Neiderer was good. Minnesota 24, Denver 3
(2Q: 01:28) A.J. Neiderer kicked off 67 yards from the MIN30. Ralph Finley returned the ball 19 yards to the DEN22. Tackled by Alonzo Poston.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN22 (2Q: 01:23) Darryl Tubbs pass completed to WR Deron Lane for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Teddy Davison. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-DEN25 (2Q: 00:45) Darryl Tubbs pass completed to WR Deon Brunsvold for -1 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota called a time out.
Denver: 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.
3-8-DEN24 (2Q: 00:34) Darryl Tubbs pass completed to WR Deon Brunsvold for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Nick Blackburn. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota called a time out.
4-1-DEN31 (2Q: 00:24) Christian Cunningham punted 69 yards. Touchback.
Minnesota: Weak 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-MIN20 (2Q: 00:18) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryce Perkins. ILB Chuck Densmore hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. 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 dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-MIN20 (2Q: 00:12) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-15-MIN15 (2Q: 00:12) Frankie Giles scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Buddy Fogle.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Wade Kaplan kicked off 71 yards from the DEN30. Tony Petitgout returned the ball 26 yards to the MIN25. Tackled by Jerome Wilkins.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN25 (3Q: 14:32) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Chuck Densmore. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Minnesota: 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.
2-3-MIN32 (3Q: 14:02) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Joey Webb for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Marlon Blackburn, assisted by S Jerald Thornton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
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, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-2-MIN33 (3Q: 13:20) Levon Neri ran inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by S Jerald Thornton, assisted by DT O.J. Rosenkoetter. Key block delivered by Britt Sims.
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, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN41 (3Q: 12:50) Dominic Henry ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Lester Tatum.
Minnesota: Strong 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.
2-9-MIN42 (3Q: 12:22) Dominic Henry ran around the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by CB Clifton Basford.
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. Fogle is blitzing.
3-12-MIN39 (3Q: 11:52) Frankie Giles scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by S Jerald Thornton.
4-8-MIN43 (3Q: 11:15) Herman Burns punted 40 yards. Broderick Austin returned the kick 2 yards to the DEN19. Tackled by Britt Sims.
Denver: 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-DEN19 (3Q: 11:07) Darryl Tubbs pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jerome Wilkins. DT Randy Murray hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: 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-DEN19 (3Q: 10:59) Darryl Tubbs pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Broderick Austin. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: 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-DEN19 (3Q: 10:49) Darryl Tubbs pass was dropped by WR Jerome Wilkins. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-10-DEN19 (3Q: 10:42) Christian Cunningham punted 45 yards. Craig Bennetts called for a fair catch at the MIN36.
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-MIN36 (3Q: 10:33) Levon Neri ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Lester Tatum.
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.
2-6-MIN40 (3Q: 10:07) Frankie Giles pass completed to RB Craig Bennetts for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Charles Fullerton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN47 (3Q: 09:21) Levon Neri ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Donny Groce, assisted by DT Rick Zamora.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-MIN47 (3Q: 08:49) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bryce Perkins for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Marlon Blackburn. Perkins gained 3 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Fogle and Densmore are blitzing.
3-1-DEN44 (3Q: 08:02) Frankie Giles kept the ball, running inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT O.J. Rosenkoetter. Key block delivered by Hunter Parrish.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-DEN39 (3Q: 07:30) Levon Neri ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT O.J. Rosenkoetter, assisted by S Riddick Burtnett.
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.
2-8-DEN37 (3Q: 06:48) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 10 yards. Tackled by S Jerald Thornton, assisted by S Riddick Burtnett. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-DEN27 (3Q: 06:05) Dominic Henry ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT O.J. Rosenkoetter.
Minnesota: Single-Back 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.
2-8-DEN25 (3Q: 05:42) Levon Neri ran a trap outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Lester Tatum.
Minnesota: I 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. Fogle and Brock are blitzing.
3-5-DEN22 (3Q: 05:16) Levon Neri ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Buddy Fogle. 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 man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-DEN15 (3Q: 04:46) Dominic Henry ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Dennis Brock, assisted by S Jerald Thornton. Key block delivered by Jose Mueller.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-3-DEN08 (3Q: 04:04) Dominic Henry ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Lester Tatum, assisted by DE Lorenzo Johnson. Key block delivered by Donald Starks.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-5-DEN05 (3Q: 03:34) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE Jose Mueller for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Donny Groce, assisted by ILB Lester Tatum.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-2-DEN02 (3Q: 02:59) Dominic Henry ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Britt Sims. Minnesota 30, Denver 3
(3Q: 02:59) Extra point by A.J. Neiderer was good. Minnesota 31, Denver 3
(3Q: 02:53) A.J. Neiderer kicked off 68 yards from the MIN30. Ralph Finley returned the ball 27 yards to the DEN29. Tackled by Tony Petitgout.
Denver: 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.
1-10-DEN29 (3Q: 02:19) Byron Aiken ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Kurt Willis.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-DEN31 (3Q: 01:55) Darryl Tubbs pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE J.C. Burnett. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-DEN31 (3Q: 01:51) Darryl Tubbs pass was intended for WR Deon Brunsvold and was intercepted by S Jose Turner at the MIN48. The interception was returned 26 yards. Tackled by Deon Brunsvold. 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 nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN26 (3Q: 01:43) Levon Neri ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Dennis Brock, assisted by OLB Buddy Fogle.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-DEN24 (3Q: 01:10) Frankie Giles pass was dropped by WR Quentin Giles. The quarterback threw into double coverage. Minnesota's Hunter Parrish was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor triceps injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Minnesota: Pro 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. Fogle is blitzing.
3-8-DEN24 (3Q: 01:03) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bryce Perkins for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Dennis Brock. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Perkins gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Blackburn is blitzing.
1-5-DEN05 (3Q: 00:25) Dominic Henry ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Jeff Schultz.
Start of fourth quarter.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-DEN05 (4Q: 15:00) Dominic Henry ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Brant Humphries, assisted by CB Bobby Taylor.
Minnesota: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-DEN01 (4Q: 14:30) Dominic Henry ran around left end for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Hunter Parrish. Minnesota 37, Denver 3
(4Q: 14:30) Extra point by A.J. Neiderer was good. Minnesota 38, Denver 3
(4Q: 14:20) A.J. Neiderer kicked off 75 yards from the MIN30. Touchback.
Denver: 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.
1-10-DEN20 (4Q: 14:20) Darryl Tubbs pass completed to RB Byron Aiken for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Kurt Willis, assisted by CB Michael Huffman. Aiken gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-DEN25 (4Q: 13:41) Darryl Tubbs pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Jerome Wilkins. DE Teddy Davison blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-DEN25 (4Q: 13:30) Darryl Tubbs pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Deon Brunsvold. DT Terrance Fullerton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-5-DEN25 (4Q: 13:21) Christian Cunningham punted 56 yards. Craig Bennetts returned the kick 7 yards to the MIN26. Tackled by Clifton Basford.
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.
1-10-MIN26 (4Q: 13:11) Dominic Henry ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Marlon Blackburn, assisted by ILB Lester Tatum.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-7-MIN29 (4Q: 12:36) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Lester Tatum.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-MIN28 (4Q: 12:00) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE Roman Ferrari for 17 yards. Tackled by ILB Chuck Densmore. Ferrari gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Denver was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN40 (4Q: 11:49) Levon Neri ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Chuck Densmore, assisted by S Bernie Burke.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-DEN40 (4Q: 11:09) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 5 yards. Tackled by S Jerald Thornton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Minnesota: I 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.
3-5-DEN35 (4Q: 10:42) Craig Bennetts ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Clifton Basford. Key block delivered by Rod Erickson.
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 run.
1-10-DEN30 (4Q: 10:14) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE Jose Mueller for 22 yards. Tackled by OLB Buddy Fogle. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Mueller gained 14 yards after the catch.
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.
1-8-DEN08 (4Q: 09:48) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernie Hassler. DT Rick Zamora hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-DEN08 (4Q: 09:39) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Quentin Giles. DE Lorenzo Johnson defended the pass. PENALTY: Denver was called for Defensive Pass Interference.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-3-DEN03 (4Q: 09:35) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 44, Denver 3
(4Q: 09:35) Extra point by A.J. Neiderer was good. Minnesota 45, Denver 3
(4Q: 09:28) A.J. Neiderer kicked off 69 yards from the MIN30. Broderick Austin returned the ball 19 yards to the DEN20. Tackled by Alonzo Poston.
Denver: 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.
1-10-DEN20 (4Q: 09:06) Darryl Tubbs pass completed to WR Jerome Wilkins for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Marcus Bernstein. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-DEN24 (4Q: 08:34) Darryl Tubbs pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Steven Owens. OLB J.B. Winkler hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-DEN24 (4Q: 08:25) Darryl Tubbs scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Nick Blackburn. The ball was fumbled and recovered by DEN Jumbo Miller on the DEN29.
4-1-DEN29 (4Q: 08:00) Christian Cunningham punted 56 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIN15. Minnesota's Ricardo Compton was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN15 (4Q: 07:53) Dominic Henry ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT O.J. Rosenkoetter, assisted by ILB Chuck Densmore.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-MIN16 (4Q: 07:07) Frankie Giles scrambled for 21 yards. Tackled by OLB Charles Fullerton.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN37 (4Q: 06:23) Dominic Henry ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Jerald Thornton.
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, keying aggressively on the run.
2-6-MIN41 (4Q: 05:35) Levon Neri ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Chuck Densmore.
Minnesota: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-3-MIN44 (4Q: 04:49) Dominic Henry ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Riddick Burtnett, assisted by ILB Chuck Densmore.
4-2-MIN45 (4Q: 04:01) Herman Burns punted 55 yards. Touchback.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four 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-DEN20 (4Q: 03:55) Dwight Shepherd ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Harry Hines, assisted by DT Randy Murray. Key block delivered by Gus Murphy.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-4-DEN26 (4Q: 03:27) Dwight Shepherd ran around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Randy Murray. Key block delivered by Jumbo Kreutz.
Denver: I 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-DEN36 (4Q: 02:54) Darryl Tubbs pass completed to WR Jerome Wilkins for -1 yards. Tackled by CB J.C. Sturm. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Denver: 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.
2-11-DEN35 (4Q: 02:13) Darryl Tubbs pass completed to WR Jerome Wilkins for 8 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner, assisted by ILB Kurt Willis. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Wilkins gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Denver: 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.
3-3-DEN43 (4Q: 02:00) Darryl Tubbs sacked by DT Randy Murray for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Lance Guzowski.
4-8-DEN38 (4Q: 01:34) Christian Cunningham punted 49 yards. Tony Petitgout returned the kick 11 yards to the MIN24. Tackled by Clifton Basford.
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-MIN24 (4Q: 01:25) Levon Neri ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Buddy Fogle.
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, keying aggressively on the run.
2-8-MIN26 (4Q: 00:40) Dominic Henry ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Brant Humphries.
Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 45, Denver Broncos 3