| Played in Buffalo, NY, weather: 80 degrees, fair, 6 mph wind. |
| Minnesota won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Darrin Mathews kicked off 68 yards from the BUF30. Tony Petitgout returned the ball 21 yards to the MIN23. Tackled by Mack Alston. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN23 (1Q: 14:39) Dominic Henry ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Claude Hutton, assisted by ILB Shawn Fazande. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-6-MIN27 (1Q: 14:06) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bryce Perkins for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB David Evans, assisted by CB Trevor Graham. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-1-MIN32 (1Q: 13:44) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Lamar Toews. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Defensive Holding. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN37 (1Q: 13:36) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bryce Perkins for 12 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Lamar Toews, assisted by CB Phillip Halbert. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN49 (1Q: 13:11) Dominic Henry ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Mack Alston. |
| 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. 2-6-BUF47 (1Q: 12:41) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Joey Webb for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Nolan Adderly, assisted by S Victor Paoletti. Webb gained 5 yards after the catch. Minnesota's Jose Mueller was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-BUF33 (1Q: 11:57) Dominic Henry ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by CB David Evans. Key block delivered by Moe Adderly. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-3-BUF26 (1Q: 11:29) Dominic Henry ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Nolan Adderly. |
| 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. 3-1-BUF24 (1Q: 10:59) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernie Hassler. CB Phillip Halbert defended the pass. Minnesota's Quentin Giles was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| 4-1-BUF24 (1Q: 10:52) A.J. Neiderer attempted a 41 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 3, Buffalo 0 |
| (1Q: 10:47) A.J. Neiderer kicked off 61 yards from the MIN30. Mack Alston returned the ball 21 yards to the BUF30. Tackled by Harry Hines. |
| Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-BUF30 (1Q: 10:27) Benjamin Dantzler ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Brad Jeffries. Key block delivered by Earnest Bailey. |
| Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-5-BUF35 (1Q: 09:58) Greg Janssen ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner. |
| Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-3-BUF37 (1Q: 09:15) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Spencer Matias for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Harry Hines. Matias gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offsides. |
| Buffalo: 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, expecting the run. 1-10-BUF42 (1Q: 09:08) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to TE Raymond Alexander for 14 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Buffalo: Pro 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 run. 1-10-MIN44 (1Q: 08:30) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Brock Ogden for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Max Wedderburn. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-5-MIN39 (1Q: 08:00) Ralph Maxwell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Pat Douglas. DE Teddy Davison simply tossed Everett Mullins aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Buffalo: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-5-MIN39 (1Q: 07:51) Benjamin Dantzler ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Max Wedderburn. |
| Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 4-2-MIN36 (1Q: 07:15) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Pat Douglas for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Nolan Money. |
| Buffalo: 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, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN34 (1Q: 06:44) Greg Janssen ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Teddy Davison. Key block delivered by Deion Steven. |
| Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-2-MIN26 (1Q: 06:03) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Roger Davenport for 14 yards. Tackled by S Frank Schueler, assisted by S Trent Dawson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Buffalo: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Wedderburn is blitzing. 1-10-MIN12 (1Q: 05:37) Benjamin Dantzler ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Nolan Money. |
| Buffalo: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-9-MIN11 (1Q: 04:53) Greg Janssen ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Tyrone Sawyers. |
| Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-8-MIN10 (1Q: 04:31) Ralph Maxwell pass was dropped by RB Benjamin Dantzler. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-8-MIN10 (1Q: 04:24) Darrin Mathews attempted a 27 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 3, Minnesota 3 |
| (1Q: 04:19) Darrin Mathews kicked off 50 yards from the BUF30. Tony Petitgout returned the ball 13 yards to the MIN33. Tackled by Raymond Alexander. |
| Minnesota: Weak 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-MIN33 (1Q: 03:50) Levon Neri ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Lamar Toews. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-8-MIN35 (1Q: 03:14) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 17 yards. Tackled by ILB Nolan Adderly. Hassler gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 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-BUF48 (1Q: 02:33) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
| 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. 1-15-MIN47 (1Q: 02:24) Dominic Henry ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Phillip Halbert. |
| 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. 2-13-MIN49 (1Q: 01:38) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bryce Perkins for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Shawn Fazande. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Perkins gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Vasher is blitzing. 1-10-BUF37 (1Q: 00:56) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jose Mueller. S Mack Alston defended the pass. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-BUF37 (1Q: 00:47) Dominic Henry ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by S Mack Alston. Minnesota's Britt Sims was hurt on the play. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Tuiososopo is blitzing. 3-11-BUF38 (1Q: 00:10) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernie Hassler. CB Trevor Graham defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Start of second quarter. |
| 4-11-BUF38 (2Q: 15:00) Marlon Delgadillo punted 38 yards. Touchback. |
| Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-BUF20 (2Q: 14:53) Ralph Maxwell scrambled for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Max Wedderburn. |
| Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-BUF31 (2Q: 14:06) Michael Herndon pass completed to WR Dennis Linquist for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Brad Jeffries. |
| Buffalo: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-11-BUF30 (2Q: 13:36) Greg Janssen ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Carey Richardson. |
| Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-5-BUF36 (2Q: 12:56) PENALTY: Buffalo was called for a False Start. |
| Buffalo: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-BUF31 (2Q: 12:50) Michael Herndon pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Brock Ogden. DE Carey Richardson blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-10-BUF31 (2Q: 12:41) Rico Miiles punted 38 yards. Tony Petitgout returned the kick 2 yards to the MIN33. Tackled by Raymond Alexander. |
| 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. Tuiososopo is blitzing. 1-10-MIN33 (2Q: 12:30) Dominic Henry ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Adrian Ellis. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-MIN33 (2Q: 11:45) Frankie Giles pass was dropped by RB Dominic Henry. 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 bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-MIN33 (2Q: 11:39) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Quentin Giles. S Mack Alston defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-10-MIN33 (2Q: 11:32) Marlon Delgadillo punted 38 yards. Brock Ogden returned the kick 10 yards to the BUF39. Tackled by Lewis Gredzinski. |
| Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-BUF39 (2Q: 11:21) Greg Janssen ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Clarence Snellings. |
| Buffalo: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-8-BUF41 (2Q: 10:41) Greg Janssen ran around right end for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Brad Jeffries, assisted by CB Nick Blackburn. Key block delivered by Deion Steven. |
| Buffalo: Weak 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-MIN45 (2Q: 09:58) Michael Herndon pass completed to WR Dennis Linquist for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Nolan Money. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-4-MIN39 (2Q: 09:20) Benjamin Dantzler ran inside the right guard for 9 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner, assisted by S Harry Hines. Key block delivered by Earnest Bailey. |
| Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN30 (2Q: 08:47) Benjamin Dantzler ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Teddy Davison, assisted by S Jose Turner. |
| Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-9-MIN29 (2Q: 08:16) PENALTY: Buffalo was called for a False Start. |
| Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-14-MIN34 (2Q: 08:06) Greg Janssen ran inside the right guard for 10 yards. Tackled by S Frank Schueler, assisted by S Jose Turner. |
| Buffalo: 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-MIN24 (2Q: 07:42) Benjamin Dantzler ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Tyrone Sawyers, assisted by DE Carey Richardson. |
| 4-1-MIN21 (2Q: 06:57) Darrin Mathews attempted a 38 yard field goal and missed wide to the right. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, 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-MIN28 (2Q: 06:51) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Quentin Giles. DE Jamal Stokes drove right through Donald Starks to hurry the quarterback. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-MIN28 (2Q: 06:41) Frankie Giles pass completed to RB Dominic Henry for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Edward Arnold, assisted by OLB Earnest Vasher. |
| 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 man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-3-MIN35 (2Q: 06:13) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 13 yards. Tackled by DE Jessie Heath, assisted by CB Phillip Halbert. Hassler gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN48 (2Q: 05:26) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Graham. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-6-BUF48 (2Q: 04:46) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE Jose Mueller for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Lamar Toews. 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. 3-5-BUF47 (2Q: 04:00) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for -1 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Phil Tuiososopo. |
| 4-6-BUF48 (2Q: 03:28) Marlon Delgadillo punted 48 yards. Touchback. |
| Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-BUF20 (2Q: 03:21) Michael Herndon pass completed to TE Tracy Marohl for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Brad Jeffries. The ball was fumbled and recovered by BUF Tracy Marohl on the BUF32. |
| Buffalo: 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, expecting the pass. 1-10-BUF32 (2Q: 02:53) Benjamin Dantzler ran inside the left guard for 14 yards. Tackled by DE Dave Patterson. Key block delivered by Deion Steven. |
| Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-BUF46 (2Q: 02:21) Michael Herndon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dennis Linquist. S Trent Dawson defended the pass. |
| Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-BUF46 (2Q: 02:16) Michael Herndon pass completed to WR Dennis Linquist for 8 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-2-MIN46 (2Q: 02:00) Michael Herndon pass completed to RB Lance Becnel for 6 yards. Tackled by CB J.C. Sturm. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Illegal Use of the Hands. |
| Buffalo: 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-BUF44 (2Q: 01:54) Michael Herndon pass completed to WR Pat Douglas for 24 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Huffman. Douglas gained 13 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Buffalo: 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-MIN32 (2Q: 01:32) Michael Herndon pass completed to TE Tracy Marohl for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Max Wedderburn. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Marohl gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN19 (2Q: 01:15) Michael Herndon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Pat Douglas. DT Tyrone Sawyers hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct. |
| Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-25-MIN34 (2Q: 01:08) Michael Herndon pass completed to WR Spencer Matias for 7 yards. Tackled by S Trent Dawson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Buffalo: 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. 3-18-MIN27 (2Q: 00:52) Michael Herndon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Roger Davenport. DE Teddy Davison drove right through Lawrence Asher to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-18-MIN27 (2Q: 00:44) Darrin Mathews attempted a 44 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 6, Minnesota 3 |
| (2Q: 00:36) Darrin Mathews kicked off 66 yards from the BUF30. Doug Wright returned the ball 11 yards to the MIN15. Tackled by Raymond Alexander. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back 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. Tuiososopo is blitzing. 1-10-MIN15 (2Q: 00:31) 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 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-15-MIN10 (2Q: 00:31) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 11 yards. Tackled by S Victor Paoletti. Hassler gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) A.J. Neiderer kicked off 68 yards from the MIN30. Mack Alston returned the ball 26 yards to the BUF28. Tackled by Craig Bennetts. |
| Buffalo: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-BUF28 (3Q: 14:37) Benjamin Dantzler ran around the left tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by S Harry Hines, assisted by DT Tyrone Sawyers. Key block delivered by Otis Finks. |
| Buffalo: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-BUF39 (3Q: 14:06) Michael Herndon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dennis Linquist. CB Michael Huffman defended the pass. |
| Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-BUF39 (3Q: 13:59) Benjamin Dantzler ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner, assisted by ILB Nolan Money. |
| Buffalo: 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. 3-4-BUF45 (3Q: 13:17) Michael Herndon pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Lance Becnel. S Jose Turner knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-4-BUF45 (3Q: 13:13) Rico Miiles punted 51 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN04. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN04 (3Q: 13:02) Levon Neri ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT J.T. Shapiro, assisted by CB Lamar Toews. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-6-MIN08 (3Q: 12:36) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernie Hassler. ILB Shawn Fazande defended the pass. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Defensive Pass Interference. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN21 (3Q: 12:32) Levon Neri ran around the left tackle for 15 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Lamar Toews. Key block delivered by Donald Starks. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIN36 (3Q: 12:01) Frankie Giles pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Jose Mueller. DE Jamal Stokes blocked the pass. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-MIN36 (3Q: 11:54) Levon Neri ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Shawn Fazande. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-12-MIN34 (3Q: 11:15) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bryce Perkins for 20 yards. Tackled by S Victor Paoletti, assisted by CB Phillip Halbert. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Perkins gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Pro 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-BUF46 (3Q: 10:42) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Graham. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Vasher is blitzing. 2-4-BUF40 (3Q: 09:57) Levon Neri ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT J.T. Shapiro, assisted by CB Lamar Toews. |
| 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, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-3-BUF39 (3Q: 09:15) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
| 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. 3-8-BUF44 (3Q: 09:11) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE Jose Mueller for 19 yards. Tackled by CB David Evans. Mueller gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-BUF25 (3Q: 08:34) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 10 yards. Tackled by S Leslie Ramthun, assisted by CB Phillip Halbert. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-BUF15 (3Q: 08:01) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 15 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Hassler gained 2 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-20-BUF25 (3Q: 07:51) Frankie Giles pass completed to RB Dominic Henry for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Lamar Toews. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Hutton is blitzing. 2-17-BUF22 (3Q: 07:08) Dominic Henry ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Claude Hutton. |
| 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. Vasher is blitzing. 3-15-BUF20 (3Q: 06:43) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jose Mueller. DT Adrian Ellis hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-15-BUF20 (3Q: 06:33) A.J. Neiderer attempted a 37 yard field goal and missed wide to the left. |
| Buffalo: Pro 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-BUF27 (3Q: 06:28) Benjamin Dantzler ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Tyrone Sawyers, assisted by OLB Brad Jeffries. |
| Buffalo: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-9-BUF28 (3Q: 05:49) Greg Janssen ran inside the right tackle for 46 yards. Tackled by S Harry Hines. Key block delivered by Otis Finks. |
| Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN26 (3Q: 05:12) Greg Janssen ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Terrance Fullerton. Key block delivered by Otis Finks. |
| Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-5-MIN21 (3Q: 04:30) Michael Herndon pass completed to WR Roger Davenport for 21 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw into double coverage. Buffalo 12, Minnesota 3 |
| (3Q: 04:30) Extra point by Darrin Mathews was good. Buffalo 13, Minnesota 3 |
| (3Q: 04:16) Darrin Mathews kicked off 51 yards from the BUF30. Joey Webb returned the ball 9 yards to the MIN28. Tackled by Mack Alston. |
| 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, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN28 (3Q: 03:42) Dominic Henry ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Jamal Stokes. Key block delivered by Moe Adderly. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-3-MIN35 (3Q: 03:11) Frankie Giles pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Bernie Hassler. DE Nathan McIntyre blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-3-MIN35 (3Q: 03:07) Frankie Giles pass completed to RB Levon Neri for 9 yards. Tackled by S Victor Paoletti. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 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-MIN44 (3Q: 02:26) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE Roman Ferrari for 5 yards. Tackled by DT J.T. Shapiro. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-5-MIN49 (3Q: 02:03) Dominic Henry ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Mack Alston, assisted by S Victor Paoletti. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-3-BUF49 (3Q: 01:26) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Lamar Toews, assisted by ILB Phil Tuiososopo. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-1-BUF47 (3Q: 00:59) Marlon Delgadillo punted 47 yards. Touchback. |
| Buffalo: 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-BUF20 (3Q: 00:52) Benjamin Dantzler ran a trap outside the right tackle for 35 yards. Tackled by S Harry Hines. Key block delivered by Mercury Hartman. |
| Buffalo: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN45 (3Q: 00:23) Benjamin Dantzler ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Teddy Davison, assisted by S Trent Dawson. |
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| Buffalo: Strong 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. 2-8-MIN43 (4Q: 15:00) Michael Herndon sacked by DT Clarence Snellings for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Everett Mullins. The ball was fumbled and recovered by BUF Michael Herndon on the MIN49. |
| Buffalo: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-14-MIN49 (4Q: 14:22) Michael Herndon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Roger Davenport. DE Carey Richardson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-14-MIN49 (4Q: 14:17) Rico Miiles punted 32 yards. Tony Petitgout called for a fair catch at the MIN17. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN17 (4Q: 14:08) Frankie Giles sacked by DE Jamal Stokes for a loss of 10 yards. Sack allowed by Donald Starks. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-20-MIN07 (4Q: 13:39) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bryce Perkins for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Phil Tuiososopo. Perkins gained 8 yards after the catch. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-5-MIN22 (4Q: 13:06) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Joey Webb. S Leslie Ramthun defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-5-MIN22 (4Q: 13:01) Marlon Delgadillo punted 57 yards. Brock Ogden returned the kick 11 yards to the BUF32. Tackled by Levon Neri. |
| Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-BUF32 (4Q: 12:54) Greg Janssen ran inside the right guard for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Doug Wright. Key block delivered by Earnest Bailey. |
| Buffalo: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-BUF50 (4Q: 12:11) Benjamin Dantzler ran outside the right tackle for 50 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Deion Steven. Minnesota's Terrance Fullerton was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game. Buffalo 19, Minnesota 3 |
| (4Q: 12:11) Extra point by Darrin Mathews was good. Buffalo 20, Minnesota 3 |
| (4Q: 11:54) Darrin Mathews kicked off 65 yards from the BUF30. Joey Webb returned the ball 15 yards to the MIN20. Tackled by Greg Janssen. |
| 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, expecting the pass. Alston is blitzing. 1-10-MIN20 (4Q: 11:17) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernie Hassler. CB Lamar Toews defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 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-MIN20 (4Q: 11:07) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernie Hassler. OLB Earnest Vasher defended the pass. 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 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-MIN20 (4Q: 11:02) Frankie Giles sacked by DE Jamal Stokes for a loss of 8 yards. Stokes ran right past Cory Russell and knocked down the quarterback. The ball was fumbled and recovered by BUF Jamal Stokes for 12 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Buffalo 26, Minnesota 3 |
| (4Q: 11:02) Extra point by Darrin Mathews was good. Buffalo 27, Minnesota 3 |
| (4Q: 10:51) Darrin Mathews kicked off 66 yards from the BUF30. Doug Wright returned the ball 25 yards to the MIN29. Tackled by Greg Janssen. |
| 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-MIN29 (4Q: 10:15) Frankie Giles pass was intended for WR Bryce Perkins and was intercepted by S Victor Paoletti at the MIN48. The interception was returned 12 yards. Tackled by Bernie Hassler. |
| Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN36 (4Q: 10:03) Benjamin Dantzler ran inside the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner. Key block delivered by Trent Rodgers. |
| Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN26 (4Q: 09:35) Benjamin Dantzler ran outside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Terrance Fullerton. The ball was fumbled and recovered by BUF Michael Herndon to the MIN16. Minnesota's Terrance Fullerton was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN16 (4Q: 09:00) Benjamin Dantzler ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Jose Turner, assisted by OLB Ricardo Compton. |
| Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-9-MIN15 (4Q: 08:24) Benjamin Dantzler ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Max Wedderburn, assisted by S Jose Turner. |
| Buffalo: 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, keying aggressively on the pass. Jeffries is blitzing. 3-5-MIN11 (4Q: 07:46) Greg Janssen ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Harry Hines. |
| 4-1-MIN07 (4Q: 06:58) Darrin Mathews attempted a 24 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 30, Minnesota 3 |
| (4Q: 06:53) Darrin Mathews kicked off 65 yards from the BUF30. Doug Wright returned the ball 15 yards to the MIN20. Tackled by Greg Janssen. |
| 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. 1-10-MIN20 (4Q: 06:25) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernie Hassler. DE Edward Arnold hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Paoletti is blitzing. 2-10-MIN20 (4Q: 06:16) Levon Neri ran around left end for -2 yards. Tackled by CB David Evans. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver 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. 2-20-MIN10 (4Q: 06:08) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Phillip Halbert. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 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. 3-17-MIN13 (4Q: 05:24) Frankie Giles pass was intended for WR Bernie Hassler and was intercepted by S Mack Alston at the MIN28. The interception was returned 11 yards. Tackled by Bernie Hassler. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN17 (4Q: 05:14) Benjamin Dantzler ran inside the left tackle for 17 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Trent Rodgers. Buffalo 36, Minnesota 3 |
| (4Q: 05:14) Extra point by Darrin Mathews was good. Buffalo 37, Minnesota 3 |
| (4Q: 04:59) Darrin Mathews kicked off 55 yards from the BUF30. Tony Petitgout returned the ball 18 yards to the MIN33. Tackled by Mack Alston. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIN33 (4Q: 04:51) Dominic Henry ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Phil Tuiososopo. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding. |
| 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. 1-20-MIN23 (4Q: 04:45) Dominic Henry ran around the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by CB David Evans, assisted by DE Jessie Heath. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Tuiososopo is blitzing. 2-24-MIN19 (4Q: 04:10) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE Jose Mueller for 22 yards. Tackled by CB David Evans, assisted by S Victor Paoletti. Mueller gained 16 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-2-MIN41 (4Q: 03:41) Frankie Giles pass completed to RB Levon Neri for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Claude Hutton. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-1-MIN42 (4Q: 03:08) Marlon Delgadillo punted 58 yards. Touchback. |
| Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-BUF20 (4Q: 03:03) Benjamin Dantzler ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner. |
| Buffalo: 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. 2-11-BUF19 (4Q: 02:18) Benjamin Dantzler ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Brad Jeffries. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| Buffalo: 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. 3-7-BUF23 (4Q: 02:00) Greg Janssen ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Tyrone Sawyers, assisted by S Jose Turner. |
| 4-3-BUF27 (4Q: 01:13) Rico Miiles punted 54 yards. Doug Wright returned the kick 0 yards to the MIN19. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIN10 (4Q: 01:03) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 13 yards. Tackled by S Victor Paoletti, assisted by CB David Evans. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIN23 (4Q: 00:15) Levon Neri ran inside the right guard for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Claude Hutton, assisted by S Mack Alston. Key block delivered by Kurt Drake. |
| Final Score: Buffalo Bills 37, Minnesota Vikings 3 |