| Played in Cleveland, OH, weather: 58 degrees, fair, 10 mph wind. |
| Cleveland won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) A.J. Neiderer kicked off 58 yards from the MIN30. Kendrick Galloway returned the ball 18 yards to the CLE30. Tackled by Bryce Perkins. |
| Cleveland: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CLE30 (1Q: 14:26) Norm Dotson ran around left end for -5 yards. Tackled by ILB Archie O'Neal. |
| Cleveland: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-15-CLE25 (1Q: 13:46) Norm Dotson ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Ricardo Compton, assisted by ILB Archie O'Neal. |
| Cleveland: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-13-CLE27 (1Q: 13:16) Terry Sawyer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ian Hitchcock. DE Jared Gardner hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-13-CLE27 (1Q: 13:09) Robbie Burgess punted 63 yards. Bernie Hassler returned the kick 5 yards to the MIN15. Tackled by Gary Pegram. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN15 (1Q: 13:01) Dominic Henry ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Herb Kemp, assisted by S Cory Lamar. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-7-MIN18 (1Q: 12:28) Dominic Henry ran a trap outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Howie Barrett. |
| Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 3-3-MIN22 (1Q: 12:02) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 78 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Hassler gained 69 yards after the catch. Minnesota 6, Cleveland 0 |
| (1Q: 12:02) Extra point by A.J. Neiderer was good. Minnesota 7, Cleveland 0 |
| (1Q: 11:43) A.J. Neiderer kicked off 59 yards from the MIN30. Kendrick Galloway returned the ball 21 yards to the CLE32. Tackled by Harry Hines. |
| Cleveland: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CLE32 (1Q: 11:19) Jay Mayers ran around the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by CB J.C. Sturm, assisted by CB Nick Blackburn. Key block delivered by Dana Knoyle. |
| Cleveland: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-1-CLE41 (1Q: 10:39) Ian Beyer ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Randy Murray. Key block delivered by Shane Robinson. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CLE47 (1Q: 09:53) Norm Dotson ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Jared Gardner, assisted by ILB Archie O'Neal. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-9-CLE48 (1Q: 09:19) Terry Sawyer scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by CB J.C. Sturm and assisted by ILB Kurt Willis. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN42 (1Q: 08:49) Rod McCullough ran around the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Randy Murray. Key block delivered by Dana Knoyle. PENALTY: Cleveland was called for an Illegal Block Below the Waist. |
| Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-25-CLE43 (1Q: 08:43) Norm Dotson ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Jared Gardner, assisted by ILB Kurt Willis. Key block delivered by Shaun Bell. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-19-CLE49 (1Q: 07:57) Jay Mayers ran around the left tackle for 26 yards. Tackled by S Trent Dawson. Key block delivered by Conrad Chandler. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 07:14) Ian Beyer ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Archie O'Neal. |
| Cleveland: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-6-MIN21 (1Q: 06:48) Terry Sawyer pass completed to TE Dana Knoyle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Cleveland: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN13 (1Q: 06:07) Terry Sawyer pass completed to TE Dana Knoyle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Cleveland: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Compton is blitzing. 2-4-MIN07 (1Q: 05:24) Jay Mayers ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Kurt Willis, assisted by DT Randy Murray. |
| Cleveland: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-3-MIN06 (1Q: 04:49) J.C. Anthony ran a reverse around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Kurt Willis, assisted by OLB Ricardo Compton. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CLE Shaun Bell to the MIN03. |
| Cleveland: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-3-MIN03 (1Q: 04:14) Ian Beyer ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Kurt Willis, assisted by OLB Max Wedderburn. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-3-MIN03 (1Q: 03:29) Jay Mayers ran around left end for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Shaun Bell. Minnesota 7, Cleveland 6 |
| (1Q: 03:29) Extra point by Percy Robinson was good. Cleveland 7, Minnesota 7 |
| (1Q: 03:22) Percy Robinson kicked off 79 yards from the CLE30. Touchback. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN20 (1Q: 03:22) Levon Neri ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Dan Fuller, assisted by DT Darrin Grueneich. |
| 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. 2-7-MIN23 (1Q: 02:42) Levon Neri ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Darrin Grueneich, assisted by ILB Dan Fuller. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-4-MIN26 (1Q: 02:09) Dominic Henry ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Bubba Lane, assisted by DT Darrin Grueneich. Key block delivered by Cory Russell. |
| 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-MIN32 (1Q: 01:25) Dominic Henry ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Dennis Zawilinski, assisted by DT Glenn Tate. Key block delivered by Moe Adderly. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-4-MIN38 (1Q: 00:57) Levon Neri ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Steve Joseph, assisted by S Cory Lamar. |
| 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. 3-4-MIN38 (1Q: 00:12) Dominic Henry ran inside the right tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by DT Darrin Grueneich. Key block delivered by Britt Sims. |
| Start of second quarter. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CLE49 (2Q: 15:00) Levon Neri ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Marshall Ford, assisted by ILB Dan Fuller. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-9-CLE48 (2Q: 14:33) Dominic Henry ran a draw inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Dwight Barnes, assisted by DT Timothy Insley. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-7-CLE46 (2Q: 14:02) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-12-MIN49 (2Q: 13:58) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Mickey Bensen, assisted by S Bubba Lane. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CLE39 (2Q: 13:13) Dominic Henry ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Alvin Noble. Key block delivered by Cory Russell. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-5-CLE34 (2Q: 12:33) Levon Neri ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Dwight Barnes, assisted by DT Darrin Grueneich. |
| Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-5-CLE34 (2Q: 12:06) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 7 yards. Tackled by S Cory Lamar, assisted by ILB A.J. Sexton. |
| 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-CLE27 (2Q: 11:34) PENALTY: Cleveland was called for Encroachment. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-5-CLE22 (2Q: 11:25) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Marshall Ford. Hassler gained 8 yards after the catch. |
| Minnesota: I 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. 1-8-CLE08 (2Q: 10:43) Levon Neri ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Steve Joseph, assisted by ILB Dan Fuller. Key block delivered by Britt Sims. Sims ran over Cory Lamar to set up the play. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-3-CLE03 (2Q: 10:11) Dominic Henry ran around right end for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Clarence Cassidy. Cassidy ran over Glenn Tate to set up the play. Minnesota 13, Cleveland 7 |
| (2Q: 10:11) Extra point by A.J. Neiderer was good. Minnesota 14, Cleveland 7 |
| (2Q: 10:02) A.J. Neiderer kicked off 71 yards from the MIN30. Ian Beyer returned the ball 25 yards to the CLE24. Tackled by Jose Mueller. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CLE24 (2Q: 09:41) Norm Dotson ran inside the left tackle for 25 yards. Tackled by CB J.C. Sturm. Key block delivered by Thomas Hodges. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Unnecessary Roughness. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN36 (2Q: 09:29) Terry Sawyer pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Dana Knoyle. DE Teddy Davison hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Cleveland: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-MIN36 (2Q: 09:25) Norm Dotson ran a draw inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB J.B. Winkler, assisted by ILB Archie O'Neal. |
| Cleveland: 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. 3-10-MIN36 (2Q: 08:39) Norm Dotson ran a draw inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Jose Turner, assisted by S Harry Hines. |
| 4-9-MIN35 (2Q: 08:10) Percy Robinson attempted a 52 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 14, Cleveland 10 |
| (2Q: 08:02) Percy Robinson kicked off 73 yards from the CLE30. Frank Schueler returned the ball 22 yards to the MIN19. Tackled by Greg Harper. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN19 (2Q: 07:25) Levon Neri ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Ted Carlson, assisted by ILB Dan Fuller. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-9-MIN20 (2Q: 06:41) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Marshall Ford, assisted by DT Glenn Tate. |
| Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-4-MIN25 (2Q: 06:15) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Lance Moroney. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| 4-2-MIN27 (2Q: 05:45) Herman Burns punted 46 yards. Kendrick Galloway called for a fair catch at the CLE27. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CLE27 (2Q: 05:36) Norm Dotson ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Winfred Dalton. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-9-CLE28 (2Q: 05:05) Norm Dotson ran a trap outside the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Winfred Dalton, assisted by OLB J.B. Winkler. Key block delivered by Shane Robinson. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CLE38 (2Q: 04:22) Terry Sawyer pass completed to WR J.C. Anthony for 8 yards. Tackled by CB J.C. Sturm, assisted by ILB Archie O'Neal. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Cleveland: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-2-CLE46 (2Q: 03:54) Ian Beyer ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Kurt Willis, assisted by DE Teddy Davison. Key block delivered by Trent Rodgers. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Unnecessary Roughness. |
| Cleveland: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN34 (2Q: 03:46) Terry Sawyer pass completed to WR J.C. Anthony for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Huffman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Anthony gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 03:19) Norm Dotson ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Jared Gardner. Cleveland's Trent Rodgers was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Wedderburn is blitzing. 2-8-MIN18 (2Q: 02:48) Terry Sawyer pass completed to WR Rod McCullough for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Kris Gough. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage. Cleveland's Ian Beyer was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor facial injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Cleveland: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-8-MIN08 (2Q: 02:32) Terry Sawyer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Antoine Feazell. DT Randy Murray hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Cleveland: I 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. 2-8-MIN08 (2Q: 02:25) Terry Sawyer pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Dana Knoyle. OLB Kris Gough hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Cleveland: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Compton is blitzing. 3-8-MIN08 (2Q: 02:15) Terry Sawyer pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Rod McCullough. DE Teddy Davison blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-8-MIN08 (2Q: 02:05) Percy Robinson attempted a 25 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 14, Cleveland 13 |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| (2Q: 01:59) Percy Robinson kicked off 79 yards from the CLE30. Touchback. |
| Minnesota: I 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. 1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 01:59) Dominic Henry ran inside the left guard for 23 yards. Tackled by CB Marshall Ford. Key block delivered by Moe Adderly. |
| Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIN43 (2Q: 01:19) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryce Perkins. DT Darrin Grueneich hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-MIN43 (2Q: 01:09) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Marshall Ford. Giles gained 2 yards after the catch. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-CLE45 (2Q: 00:49) Frankie Giles scrambled for 0 yards. Tackled by S Dennis Zawilinski. |
| Minnesota called a time out. |
| 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-CLE45 (2Q: 00:37) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Joey Webb for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Mickey Bensen. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Minnesota called a time out. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-CLE34 (2Q: 00:27) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 34 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Giles gained 21 yards after the catch. Minnesota 20, Cleveland 13 |
| (2Q: 00:27) Extra point by A.J. Neiderer was good. Minnesota 21, Cleveland 13 |
| (2Q: 00:15) A.J. Neiderer kicked off 78 yards from the MIN30. Touchback. |
| Cleveland: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, 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-CLE20 (2Q: 00:15) Terry Sawyer dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Percy Robinson kicked off 71 yards from the CLE30. Austin Scott returned the ball 17 yards to the MIN16. Tackled by Gary Pegram. |
| 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. 1-10-MIN16 (3Q: 14:30) Dominic Henry ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB A.J. Sexton. |
| Minnesota: Weak 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. 2-11-MIN15 (3Q: 14:05) Dominic Henry ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Ted Carlson. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-7-MIN19 (3Q: 13:39) Dominic Henry ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Glenn Tate. |
| 4-3-MIN23 (3Q: 13:01) Herman Burns punted 52 yards. The ball was downed at the CLE25. |
| Cleveland: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CLE25 (3Q: 12:52) Terry Sawyer pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Gary Pegram. DE Teddy Davison simply tossed Shane Robinson aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Cleveland: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-CLE25 (3Q: 12:47) Norm Dotson ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Kurt Willis. |
| Cleveland: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 3-6-CLE29 (3Q: 12:12) Norm Dotson ran a draw inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner, assisted by ILB Kurt Willis. |
| 4-6-CLE29 (3Q: 11:48) Robbie Burgess punted 49 yards. Nick Blackburn returned the kick 4 yards to the MIN26. Tackled by Thomas Hodges. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN26 (3Q: 11:41) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Quentin Giles. DE Howie Barrett drove right through Cory Russell to hurry the quarterback. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-MIN26 (3Q: 11:33) Dominic Henry ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Timothy Insley, assisted by ILB Dan Fuller. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-12-MIN24 (3Q: 11:09) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Joey Webb. S Ted Carlson defended the pass. PENALTY: Cleveland was called for Offsides. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-7-MIN29 (3Q: 11:01) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE Roman Ferrari for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Mickey Bensen. |
| 4-2-MIN34 (3Q: 10:32) Herman Burns punted 50 yards. The ball was downed at the CLE16. |
| Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CLE16 (3Q: 10:24) Terry Sawyer pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Greg Harper. OLB J.B. Winkler hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-CLE16 (3Q: 10:20) Norm Dotson ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Teddy Davison. |
| Cleveland: 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. 3-9-CLE17 (3Q: 09:34) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Encroachment. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-4-CLE22 (3Q: 09:28) Jay Mayers ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Jared Gardner. DT Clarence Snellings knocked down Trent Rodgers to break up the play. |
| 4-6-CLE20 (3Q: 08:51) Robbie Burgess punted 58 yards. Bernie Hassler returned the kick 9 yards to the MIN31. Tackled by Deon Springer. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN31 (3Q: 08:42) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 7 yards. Tackled by S Dennis Zawilinski, assisted by OLB Dwight Barnes. 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 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-3-MIN38 (3Q: 08:05) Dominic Henry ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Dan Fuller. |
| Minnesota: Strong 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. 3-4-MIN37 (3Q: 07:37) Frankie Giles pass completed to RB Dominic Henry for 9 yards. Tackled by S Cory Lamar. 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. 1-10-MIN46 (3Q: 06:51) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 32 yards. Tackled by CB Mickey Bensen. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Giles gained 13 yards after the catch. |
| 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, expecting the run. 1-10-CLE22 (3Q: 06:09) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Quentin Giles. DE Herb Kemp hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-CLE22 (3Q: 06:03) Dominic Henry ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Howie Barrett. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-11-CLE23 (3Q: 05:21) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE Jose Mueller for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Jack Stewart. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-8-CLE08 (3Q: 04:45) Frankie Giles kept the ball, running around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Dwight Barnes. Key block delivered by Donald Starks. |
| 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. 2-2-CLE02 (3Q: 04:14) Frankie Giles scrambled for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 27, Cleveland 13 |
| (3Q: 04:14) Extra point by A.J. Neiderer was good. Minnesota 28, Cleveland 13 |
| (3Q: 04:01) A.J. Neiderer kicked off 66 yards from the MIN30. Kendrick Galloway returned the ball 27 yards to the CLE31. Tackled by Max Wedderburn. |
| Cleveland: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CLE31 (3Q: 03:35) Terry Sawyer pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Dana Knoyle. CB Michael Huffman defended the pass. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-CLE31 (3Q: 03:29) Terry Sawyer pass completed to TE Thomas Hodges for 31 yards. Tackled by S Harry Hines. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Hodges gained 7 yards after the catch. |
| Cleveland: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN38 (3Q: 02:51) Terry Sawyer pass completed to TE Dana Knoyle for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Archie O'Neal, assisted by OLB Max Wedderburn. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-4-MIN32 (3Q: 02:15) Ian Beyer ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Winfred Dalton, assisted by DT Randy Murray. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-2-MIN30 (3Q: 01:51) Ian Beyer ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB J.B. Winkler. |
| 4-4-MIN32 (3Q: 01:20) Percy Robinson attempted a 49 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 28, Cleveland 16 |
| (3Q: 01:15) Percy Robinson kicked off 66 yards from the CLE30. Frank Schueler returned the ball 21 yards to the MIN25. Tackled by Greg Harper. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN25 (3Q: 00:52) Dominic Henry ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Leo Fort, assisted by ILB Dan Fuller. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-8-MIN27 (3Q: 00:06) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE Jose Mueller for 7 yards. Tackled by S Cory Lamar, assisted by CB Jack Stewart. |
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| Minnesota: Strong 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. 3-1-MIN34 (4Q: 15:00) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Dominic Henry. OLB Alvin Noble defended the pass. |
| 4-1-MIN34 (4Q: 14:53) Herman Burns punted 55 yards. Kendrick Galloway returned the kick 4 yards to the CLE15. PENALTY: Cleveland was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
| Cleveland: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CLE06 (4Q: 14:45) Norm Dotson ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Archie O'Neal, assisted by DT Clarence Snellings. |
| Cleveland: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-8-CLE08 (4Q: 14:02) Norm Dotson ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Kurt Willis. Key block delivered by Shaun Bell. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CLE16 (4Q: 13:23) Jay Mayers ran inside the left tackle for 19 yards. Tackled by S Harry Hines. Key block delivered by Gary Pegram. |
| Cleveland: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CLE35 (4Q: 12:47) Norm Dotson ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Nick Blackburn, assisted by ILB Kurt Willis. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN ILB Archie O'Neal for 15 yards to the CLE21. Tackled by Deon Springer. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CLE21 (4Q: 12:37) Levon Neri ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by S Cory Lamar. Key block delivered by Kurt Drake. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-4-CLE15 (4Q: 12:04) Dominic Henry ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Dan Fuller. Key block delivered by Cory Russell. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-9-CLE09 (4Q: 11:18) Dominic Henry ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Marshall Ford. Key block delivered by Rod Erickson. |
| 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. 2-2-CLE02 (4Q: 10:50) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE Jose Mueller for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 34, Cleveland 16 |
| (4Q: 10:50) Extra point by A.J. Neiderer was good. Minnesota 35, Cleveland 16 |
| (4Q: 10:44) A.J. Neiderer kicked off 58 yards from the MIN30. Ian Beyer returned the ball 16 yards to the CLE28. Tackled by Max Wedderburn. |
| Cleveland: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CLE28 (4Q: 10:13) Norm Dotson ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Archie O'Neal. Key block delivered by Shaun Bell. Cleveland's Jamie Hoffman was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor foot injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Cleveland: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-2-CLE36 (4Q: 09:29) Terry Sawyer pass completed to RB Ian Beyer for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Ricardo Compton. Beyer gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Cleveland: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CLE49 (4Q: 09:07) Terry Sawyer scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Huffman. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CLE Dana Knoyle on the MIN46. |
| Cleveland: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-5-MIN46 (4Q: 08:51) Terry Sawyer pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Dana Knoyle. CB Michael Huffman defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-5-MIN46 (4Q: 08:46) Terry Sawyer pass completed to WR J.C. Anthony for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Kurt Willis. |
| Cleveland: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN41 (4Q: 08:24) Terry Sawyer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR J.C. Anthony. DE Teddy Davison hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-MIN41 (4Q: 08:15) Terry Sawyer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR J.C. Anthony. S Harry Hines defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. Cleveland's J.C. Anthony was hurt on the play. |
| Cleveland: 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. 3-10-MIN41 (4Q: 08:09) Terry Sawyer pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Dana Knoyle. DE Teddy Davison hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 4-10-MIN41 (4Q: 08:01) Terry Sawyer pass completed to WR Kendrick Galloway for 7 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs. |
| 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, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN34 (4Q: 07:52) Frankie Giles scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Dan Fuller and assisted by S Cory Lamar. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-6-MIN38 (4Q: 07:07) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE Roman Ferrari for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Darrin Grueneich, assisted by CB Marshall Ford. |
| Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, 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. 3-5-MIN39 (4Q: 06:23) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Marshall Ford, assisted by CB Lance Moroney. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| 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, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN46 (4Q: 05:37) Dominic Henry ran a trap outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Marshall Ford. Key block delivered by Rod Erickson. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-4-CLE48 (4Q: 04:51) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Mickey Bensen. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CLE42 (4Q: 04:06) Dominic Henry ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Alvin Noble. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-7-CLE39 (4Q: 03:19) Levon Neri ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Alvin Noble. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-2-CLE34 (4Q: 02:31) Dominic Henry ran around right end for 0 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DE Howie Barrett. CB Marshall Ford knocked down Curtis Farley to break up the play. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined. |
| 4-2-CLE34 (4Q: 02:23) A.J. Neiderer attempted a 51 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 38, Cleveland 16 |
| (4Q: 02:15) A.J. Neiderer kicked off 64 yards from the MIN30. Ian Beyer returned the ball 22 yards to the CLE28. Tackled by Marcus Bernstein. |
| Cleveland: Pro 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-CLE28 (4Q: 02:08) Terry Sawyer sacked by DE Teddy Davison for a loss of 11 yards. Sack allowed by Shane Robinson. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Teddy Davison on the CLE17. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CLE17 (4Q: 02:00) Dominic Henry ran a trap outside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by S Cory Lamar. OLB Dwight Barnes knocked down Scott Hastings to break up the play. |
| Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-12-CLE19 (4Q: 01:16) Levon Neri ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Randall Spatz, assisted by OLB Leo Fort. |
| (4Q: 01:16) Cleveland called a time out. |
| 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, keying aggressively on the run. 3-6-CLE13 (4Q: 01:07) Levon Neri ran around the left tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by DT Darrin Grueneich, assisted by S Dennis Zawilinski. Key block delivered by Clarence Cassidy. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two 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. 1-1-CLE01 (4Q: 00:21) Frankie Giles dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| (4Q: 00:21) Cleveland called a time out. |
| Minnesota: Weak 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-CLE02 (4Q: 00:14) Frankie Giles dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 38, Cleveland Browns 16 |