| Played in Cleveland, OH, weather: 72 degrees, fair, 2 mph wind. |
| Minnesota won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Percy Robinson kicked off 67 yards from the CLE30. Alonzo Gargaro returned the ball 18 yards to the MIN21. Tackled by Ted Carlson. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN21 (1Q: 14:24) Frankie Giles pass was dropped by WR Quentin Giles. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-MIN21 (1Q: 14:13) Mitch Fulcher ran around left end for 2 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Randy Dodge. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-8-MIN23 (1Q: 13:45) Frankie Giles pass was dropped by WR Quentin Giles. |
| 4-8-MIN23 (1Q: 13:38) Marlon Delgadillo punted 45 yards. Robbie Harper returned the kick 9 yards to the CLE41. Tackled by Emmitt Caldwell. |
| Cleveland: I 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-CLE41 (1Q: 13:29) Terry Sawyer pass was dropped by WR Ian Hitchcock. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Cleveland: Weak 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. 2-10-CLE41 (1Q: 13:23) Norm Dotson ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Huffman, assisted by S Jose Turner. |
| Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-8-CLE43 (1Q: 12:57) Terry Sawyer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Anthony Galland. S Jose Turner defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-8-CLE43 (1Q: 12:49) Robbie Burgess punted 55 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN02. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN02 (1Q: 12:41) Alonzo Gargaro ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Ted Carlson. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-8-MIN04 (1Q: 12:11) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernie Hassler. ILB Pat Gelbart defended the pass. |
| 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. 3-8-MIN04 (1Q: 12:04) Frankie Giles scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Steve Joseph. |
| 4-3-MIN09 (1Q: 11:17) Marlon Delgadillo punted 50 yards. Robbie Harper returned the kick 17 yards to the MIN42. Tackled by Kris Arnold. |
| Cleveland: 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-MIN42 (1Q: 11:10) Norm Dotson ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Huffman. Key block delivered by Brady Scanlon. |
| Cleveland: Strong 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. 2-4-MIN36 (1Q: 10:37) Terry Sawyer pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Rod McCullough. DE Dave Patterson blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Cleveland: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-4-MIN36 (1Q: 10:29) Terry Sawyer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rod McCullough. S Jose Turner defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-4-MIN36 (1Q: 10:23) Percy Robinson attempted a 53 yard field goal and succeeded. Cleveland 3, Minnesota 0 |
| (1Q: 10:17) Percy Robinson kicked off 56 yards from the CLE30. Burt Woodson returned the ball 18 yards to the MIN32. Tackled by Anthony Galland. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN32 (1Q: 09:47) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernie Hassler. DT Darrin Grueneich hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-MIN32 (1Q: 09:40) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE Roman Ferrari for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Dan Fuller, assisted by DE Warren Lynn. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Ferrari gained 13 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Cleveland was called for an Intentional Face Mask. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CLE38 (1Q: 09:31) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bryce Perkins for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Dan Fuller. Perkins gained 4 yards after the catch. |
| Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout 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. 1-10-CLE25 (1Q: 08:45) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE Jose Mueller for 25 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Mueller gained 11 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Cleveland was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined. Minnesota 6, Cleveland 3 |
| (1Q: 08:45) Extra point by Jose Reed was good. Minnesota 7, Cleveland 3 |
| (1Q: 08:29) Jose Reed kicked off 79 yards from the MIN30. Touchback. |
| Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CLE20 (1Q: 08:29) PENALTY: Cleveland was called for a False Start. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-15-CLE15 (1Q: 08:22) Terry Sawyer pass completed to FB Greg Harper for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Carey Richardson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-13-CLE17 (1Q: 07:49) Ian Beyer ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner. PENALTY: Cleveland was called for an Illegal Shift. |
| Cleveland: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-18-CLE12 (1Q: 07:40) Terry Sawyer scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-15-CLE15 (1Q: 07:05) Terry Sawyer pass completed to WR Rod McCullough for 28 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Jose Turner. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. McCullough gained 18 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Cleveland: 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-CLE43 (1Q: 06:34) Norm Dotson ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Ricardo Compton, assisted by S Jose Turner. Key block delivered by Brady Scanlon. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-5-CLE48 (1Q: 06:00) Ian Beyer ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Huffman. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-2-MIN49 (1Q: 05:28) Terry Sawyer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Russell Garrison. DE Dave Patterson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Cleveland: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 4-2-MIN49 (1Q: 05:22) Norm Dotson ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Brad Jeffries, assisted by DE Dave Patterson. The ball goes over on downs. |
| 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-MIN48 (1Q: 05:15) Mitch Fulcher ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Dennis Zawilinski, assisted by DT Skip Newton. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-6-CLE48 (1Q: 04:41) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for TE B.J. Dodge. DT Skip Newton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| 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. 3-6-CLE48 (1Q: 04:37) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Dan Fuller, assisted by OLB Alvin Noble. |
| 4-2-CLE44 (1Q: 03:51) Marlon Delgadillo punted 44 yards. Touchback. |
| Cleveland: 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-CLE20 (1Q: 03:45) PENALTY: Cleveland was called for a False Start. |
| Cleveland: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-15-CLE15 (1Q: 03:41) Terry Sawyer pass completed to WR Anthony Galland for 0 yards. Tackled by S Harry Hines. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Cleveland: 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. 2-15-CLE15 (1Q: 03:10) Norm Dotson ran around the left tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Max Wedderburn, assisted by ILB Corey Logan. |
| Cleveland: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-4-CLE26 (1Q: 02:27) Norm Dotson ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by CB J.C. Sturm, assisted by CB Michael Huffman. Key block delivered by Matt Garner. |
| Cleveland: Pro 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-CLE33 (1Q: 01:43) Terry Sawyer sacked by DT Deion Palmer and DE Carey Richardson for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Matt Garner. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Tyrone Sawyers on the CLE24. |
| 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. 1-10-CLE24 (1Q: 01:28) Frankie Giles sacked by DT Darrin Grueneich for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Kurt Drake. |
| 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. 2-18-CLE32 (1Q: 00:50) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bryce Perkins for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Dan Fuller, assisted by CB Jared Fehrman. Perkins gained 8 yards after the catch. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 3-3-CLE17 (1Q: 00:11) Alonzo Gargaro ran around left end for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Pat Gelbart. |
| Start of second quarter. |
| 4-6-CLE20 (2Q: 15:00) Jose Reed attempted a 37 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 10, Cleveland 3 |
| (2Q: 14:54) Jose Reed kicked off 60 yards from the MIN30. Russell Garrison returned the ball 18 yards to the CLE28. Tackled by Roman Ferrari. |
| Cleveland: 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. Jeffries is blitzing. 1-10-CLE28 (2Q: 14:28) Greg Harper ran inside the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Dave Patterson, assisted by DT Deion Palmer. |
| Cleveland: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-13-CLE25 (2Q: 13:45) PENALTY: Cleveland was called for a False Start. |
| Cleveland: 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. 2-18-CLE20 (2Q: 13:39) Terry Sawyer pass completed to WR Kendrick Galloway for 11 yards. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Cleveland: 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-CLE31 (2Q: 13:10) Terry Sawyer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rod McCullough. S Emmitt Caldwell defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-7-CLE31 (2Q: 13:03) Robbie Burgess punted 52 yards. Alonzo Gargaro returned the kick -1 yards to the MIN16. Tackled by Robbie Harper. |
| 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-MIN16 (2Q: 12:56) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 27 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Ted Carlson. Hassler gained 17 yards after the catch. |
| Minnesota: Strong 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-MIN43 (2Q: 12:24) Mitch Fulcher ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Skip Newton, assisted by CB Steve Joseph. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-7-MIN46 (2Q: 11:57) Mitch Fulcher ran around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Leo Ervin, assisted by S Ted Carlson. Key block delivered by Kurt Drake. PENALTY: Cleveland was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense. The penalty was declined. |
| Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CLE45 (2Q: 11:47) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 11 yards. Tackled by S Tony Merriman. |
| Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CLE34 (2Q: 11:20) Mitch Fulcher ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Pat Gelbart. |
| Minnesota: Strong 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-CLE32 (2Q: 10:38) Mitch Fulcher ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Skip Newton, assisted by DE Warren Lynn. Cleveland's Howie Barrett was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-2-CLE26 (2Q: 10:11) Alonzo Gargaro ran around right end for 14 yards. Tackled by DE Jared Mendes. Key block delivered by Kurt Drake. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CLE12 (2Q: 09:30) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 12 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 16, Cleveland 3 |
| (2Q: 09:30) Extra point by Jose Reed was good. Minnesota 17, Cleveland 3 |
| (2Q: 09:22) Jose Reed kicked off 71 yards from the MIN30. Anthony Galland returned the ball 24 yards to the CLE23. Tackled by Roman Ferrari. |
| Cleveland: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CLE23 (2Q: 09:00) Norm Dotson ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Max Wedderburn. |
| Cleveland: 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. 2-6-CLE27 (2Q: 08:14) Terry Sawyer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Anthony Galland. DE Carey Richardson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Cleveland: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-6-CLE27 (2Q: 08:10) Norm Dotson ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 6 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Ty Rivers, assisted by S Harry Hines. Key block delivered by Howard Shields. |
| Cleveland: Weak 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-CLE33 (2Q: 07:40) Norm Dotson ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Carey Richardson. Key block delivered by Don Delgado. |
| Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-5-CLE38 (2Q: 07:06) PENALTY: Cleveland was called for a False Start. |
| Cleveland: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-CLE33 (2Q: 06:57) Norm Dotson ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Gerald Rosow. |
| Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-6-CLE37 (2Q: 06:13) Norm Dotson ran outside the right tackle for 30 yards. Tackled by OLB Ty Rivers. Key block delivered by Howard Shields. |
| Cleveland: 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-MIN33 (2Q: 05:36) Terry Sawyer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Russell Garrison. DT Perry Wilkerson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Cleveland: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-MIN33 (2Q: 05:23) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Encroachment. |
| Cleveland: 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-MIN28 (2Q: 05:18) Terry Sawyer pass completed to WR Ian Hitchcock for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Nick Blackburn. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Cleveland: Strong 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-MIN21 (2Q: 04:57) Terry Sawyer pass completed to TE Dana Knoyle for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Doug Wright. Knoyle gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Cleveland: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-4-MIN04 (2Q: 04:39) Terry Sawyer pass completed to RB Ian Beyer for -1 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Brad Jeffries, assisted by CB J.C. Sturm. |
| Cleveland: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-5-MIN05 (2Q: 04:23) Terry Sawyer pass completed to TE Dana Knoyle for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 17, Cleveland 9 |
| (2Q: 04:23) Extra point by Percy Robinson was good. Minnesota 17, Cleveland 10 |
| (2Q: 04:14) Percy Robinson kicked off 66 yards from the CLE30. Burt Woodson returned the ball 13 yards to the MIN17. Tackled by Robbie Harper. |
| 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-MIN17 (2Q: 03:55) Alonzo Gargaro ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Dan Fuller. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-6-MIN21 (2Q: 03:14) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Steve Joseph. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Giles gained 1 yard after the catch. |
| Minnesota: 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-MIN29 (2Q: 02:42) Alonzo Gargaro ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Warren Lynn. |
| 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 man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-6-MIN33 (2Q: 02:12) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernie Hassler. CB Jared Fehrman defended the pass. |
| 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. 3-6-MIN33 (2Q: 02:07) Frankie Giles pass was dropped by WR Quentin Giles. |
| 4-6-MIN33 (2Q: 02:03) Marlon Delgadillo punted 41 yards. Robbie Harper returned the kick 18 yards to the CLE44. Tackled by Kris Arnold. Ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Roman Ferrari for 8 yards to the CLE36.. Tackled by Russell Garrison. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CLE36 (2Q: 01:57) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
| Minnesota: Weak 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. 1-15-CLE41 (2Q: 01:57) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 36 yards. Tackled by S Tony Merriman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Giles gained 27 yards after the catch. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-5-CLE05 (2Q: 01:41) Frankie Giles pass was dropped by TE Jose Mueller. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-5-CLE05 (2Q: 01:36) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Quentin Giles. DE Warren Lynn hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Minnesota: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-5-CLE05 (2Q: 01:31) Mitch Fulcher ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Jack Stewart, assisted by ILB Dan Fuller. |
| 4-1-CLE01 (2Q: 01:11) Jose Reed attempted a 18 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 20, Cleveland 10 |
| (2Q: 01:06) Jose Reed kicked off 75 yards from the MIN30. Touchback. |
| Cleveland: 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-CLE20 (2Q: 01:06) Norm Dotson ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Huffman, assisted by DT Tyrone Sawyers. |
| Cleveland: 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. 2-7-CLE23 (2Q: 00:28) Terry Sawyer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Russell Garrison. CB Michael Huffman defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Cleveland: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-7-CLE23 (2Q: 00:20) Greg Harper ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT J.R. Packer, assisted by S Emmitt Caldwell. |
| Minnesota called a time out. |
| 4-3-CLE27 (2Q: 00:12) Robbie Burgess punted 36 yards. Burt Woodson returned the kick 1 yard to the MIN38. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIN22 (2Q: 00:04) Mitch Fulcher ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Dan Fuller. Key block delivered by Pete Luster. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Jose Reed kicked off 65 yards from the MIN30. Russell Garrison returned the ball 13 yards to the CLE18. Tackled by Mitch Fulcher. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CLE18 (3Q: 14:32) Terry Sawyer pass was dropped by TE Doug Warren. |
| Cleveland: 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. 2-10-CLE18 (3Q: 14:23) Terry Sawyer pass completed to TE Doug Warren for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Nick Blackburn. Warren gained 12 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CLE30 (3Q: 13:42) Terry Sawyer pass was dropped by WR Ian Hitchcock. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Cleveland: 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. 2-10-CLE30 (3Q: 13:32) Terry Sawyer pass completed to WR Anthony Galland for 3 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Cleveland's Deon Springer was hurt on the play. |
| Cleveland: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-7-CLE33 (3Q: 13:02) Terry Sawyer pass completed to TE Dana Knoyle for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell, assisted by CB J.C. Sturm. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-2-CLE38 (3Q: 12:18) Robbie Burgess punted 49 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIN13. |
| 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-MIN13 (3Q: 12:10) Burt Woodson ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Horace McDonald, assisted by DT Darrin Grueneich. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-11-MIN12 (3Q: 11:34) Frankie Giles pass completed to RB Burt Woodson for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Randy Dodge. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Woodson gained 6 yards after the catch. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN27 (3Q: 11:01) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Quentin Giles. CB Marshall Ford defended the pass. |
| Minnesota: Pro 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-MIN27 (3Q: 10:52) Mitch Fulcher ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Tony Merriman, assisted by ILB Dan Fuller. |
| Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 3-4-MIN33 (3Q: 10:20) Mitch Fulcher ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Horace McDonald. Key block delivered by Britt Sims. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN42 (3Q: 09:34) Mitch Fulcher ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Pat Gelbart, assisted by OLB Cornelius Navarre. PENALTY: Cleveland was called for Offsides. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-5-MIN47 (3Q: 09:27) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE B.J. Dodge for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Cornelius Navarre. |
| 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. 2-1-CLE49 (3Q: 08:41) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bryce Perkins for 13 yards. Tackled by DE Leo Ervin. Perkins gained 4 yards after the catch. |
| 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, expecting the pass. 1-10-CLE36 (3Q: 08:18) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jose Mueller. DE Jared Mendes hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: Cleveland was called for Too Many Men on the Field. |
| Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-5-CLE31 (3Q: 08:05) Mitch Fulcher ran a trap outside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Dwight Barnes. Key block delivered by Pete Luster. |
| 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-CLE22 (3Q: 07:42) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Jared Fehrman, assisted by OLB Dwight Barnes. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CLE11 (3Q: 07:10) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Alvin Noble. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-CLE11 (3Q: 06:30) Mitch Fulcher ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Horace McDonald, assisted by DE Warren Lynn. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-9-CLE10 (3Q: 05:49) Frankie Giles sacked by DE Warren Lynn for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Pete Luster. PENALTY: Cleveland was called for Unnecessary Roughness. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-9-CLE09 (3Q: 05:34) Mitch Fulcher ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Dwight Barnes. |
| 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, expecting the pass. 2-9-CLE09 (3Q: 04:54) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for TE B.J. Dodge. S Tony Merriman defended the pass. |
| Minnesota: 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. 3-9-CLE09 (3Q: 04:48) Frankie Giles pass was dropped by WR Quentin Giles. |
| 4-9-CLE09 (3Q: 04:41) Jose Reed attempted a 26 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 23, Cleveland 10 |
| (3Q: 04:34) Jose Reed kicked off 77 yards from the MIN30. Touchback. |
| Cleveland: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CLE20 (3Q: 04:34) Norm Dotson ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner. |
| Cleveland: 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. 2-14-CLE16 (3Q: 03:52) Norm Dotson ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Corey Logan, assisted by S Jose Turner. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-CLE20 (3Q: 03:11) Terry Sawyer pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Russell Garrison. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-10-CLE20 (3Q: 03:02) Robbie Burgess punted 47 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN33. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN33 (3Q: 02:54) Mitch Fulcher ran around the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Dan Fuller. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Kris Arnold to the MIN29. |
| 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 pass. 2-14-MIN29 (3Q: 02:15) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernie Hassler. DE Howie Barrett hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Minnesota: Weak 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. 3-14-MIN29 (3Q: 02:09) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jose Mueller. DE Jared Mendes hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| 4-14-MIN29 (3Q: 02:01) Marlon Delgadillo punted 51 yards. Russell Garrison returned the kick 4 yards to the CLE24. Tackled by B.J. Dodge. |
| Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CLE24 (3Q: 01:51) Terry Sawyer pass completed to TE Dana Knoyle for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Huffman, assisted by OLB Brad Jeffries. Knoyle gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Cleveland: 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, expecting the pass. 1-10-CLE34 (3Q: 01:27) Norm Dotson ran around left end for 14 yards. Tackled by DE Carey Richardson, assisted by DE Dave Patterson. Key block delivered by Matt Garner. |
| Cleveland: 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. 1-10-CLE48 (3Q: 00:46) Terry Sawyer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rod McCullough. DE Gerald Rosow hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Cleveland: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Compton is blitzing. 2-10-CLE48 (3Q: 00:39) Norm Dotson ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Huffman, assisted by OLB Ricardo Compton. |
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| Cleveland: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-4-MIN46 (4Q: 15:00) Norm Dotson ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Ty Rivers. |
| Cleveland: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, 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. 4-1-MIN43 (4Q: 14:18) Norm Dotson ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Ricardo Compton, assisted by DT Deion Palmer. The ball goes over on downs. |
| Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN43 (4Q: 14:09) Mitch Fulcher ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Dennis Zawilinski, assisted by ILB Pat Gelbart. DE Warren Lynn knocked down Kurt Drake to break up the play. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-8-MIN45 (4Q: 13:38) Burt Woodson ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Pat Gelbart. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-6-MIN47 (4Q: 13:08) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Quentin Giles. DE Leo Ervin drove right through Burt Woodson to hurry the quarterback. |
| 4-6-MIN47 (4Q: 13:04) Marlon Delgadillo punted 35 yards. Robbie Harper returned the kick 7 yards to the CLE25. Tackled by Alonzo Gargaro. |
| Cleveland: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CLE25 (4Q: 12:56) Norm Dotson ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Gerald Rosow, assisted by DT Deion Palmer. |
| Cleveland: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-7-CLE28 (4Q: 12:25) Terry Sawyer pass completed to WR Rod McCullough for 72 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! McCullough gained 53 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. Minnesota 23, Cleveland 16 |
| (4Q: 12:25) Extra point by Percy Robinson was good. Minnesota 23, Cleveland 17 |
| (4Q: 12:06) Percy Robinson kicked off 71 yards from the CLE30. Alonzo Gargaro returned the ball 14 yards to the MIN13. Tackled by Russell Garrison. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN13 (4Q: 11:33) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dixon Cash. ILB Dan Fuller defended the pass. |
| 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. 2-10-MIN13 (4Q: 11:24) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernie Hassler. DT Skip Newton 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 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-MIN13 (4Q: 11:18) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dixon Cash. CB Steve Joseph defended the pass. |
| 4-10-MIN13 (4Q: 11:12) Marlon Delgadillo punted 44 yards. Robbie Harper returned the kick 8 yards to the MIN49. Tackled by Emmitt Caldwell. |
| Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN49 (4Q: 11:01) Greg Harper ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Harry Hines. |
| Cleveland: Weak 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-MIN47 (4Q: 10:29) Terry Sawyer pass completed to TE Dana Knoyle for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Doug Wright. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Cleveland: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-1-MIN40 (4Q: 09:54) Terry Sawyer pass completed to TE Dana Knoyle for 40 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Knoyle gained 38 yards after the catch. Cleveland 23, Minnesota 23 |
| (4Q: 09:54) Extra point by Percy Robinson was good. Cleveland 24, Minnesota 23 |
| (4Q: 09:37) Percy Robinson kicked off 79 yards from the CLE30. Touchback. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN20 (4Q: 09:37) Mitch Fulcher ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Ted Carlson, assisted by DT Skip Newton. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-MIN20 (4Q: 09:08) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Dwight Barnes. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Giles gained 1 yard after the catch. |
| Minnesota: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 3-3-MIN27 (4Q: 08:35) Frankie Giles pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE B.J. Dodge. DE Howie Barrett blocked the pass. |
| 4-3-MIN27 (4Q: 08:28) Marlon Delgadillo punted 37 yards. Robbie Harper returned the kick 11 yards to the CLE47. Tackled by Roman Ferrari. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CLE47 (4Q: 08:17) Norm Dotson ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Nolan Money. |
| Cleveland: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-7-CLE50 (4Q: 07:38) Terry Sawyer pass completed to TE Doug Warren for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Brad Jeffries. Warren gained 2 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Cleveland was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-17-CLE40 (4Q: 07:30) Terry Sawyer pass completed to WR Russell Garrison for 3 yards. Tackled by CB J.C. Sturm, assisted by DE Carey Richardson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Cleveland: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-14-CLE43 (4Q: 06:44) Terry Sawyer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Russell Garrison. S Jose Turner defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense. |
| Cleveland: 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-CLE48 (4Q: 06:32) Norm Dotson ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Perry Wilkerson. |
| Cleveland: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-7-MIN49 (4Q: 05:46) Terry Sawyer pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Norm Dotson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-7-MIN49 (4Q: 05:40) Terry Sawyer pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Dana Knoyle. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-7-MIN49 (4Q: 05:36) Robbie Burgess punted 49 yards. Touchback. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN20 (4Q: 05:31) Frankie Giles pass completed to RB Alonzo Gargaro for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Darrin Grueneich, assisted by CB Robbie Harper. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-4-MIN26 (4Q: 05:06) Mitch Fulcher ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Alvin Noble. |
| Minnesota: Strong 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. 3-2-MIN28 (4Q: 04:36) Mitch Fulcher ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by S Ted Carlson. |
| 4-3-MIN27 (4Q: 03:51) Marlon Delgadillo punted 69 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the CLE04. |
| Cleveland: Weak 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-CLE04 (4Q: 03:42) Ian Beyer ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Brad Jeffries, assisted by CB Nick Blackburn. |
| Cleveland: 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. 2-9-CLE05 (4Q: 02:58) Norm Dotson ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Deion Palmer. |
| Minnesota called a time out. |
| Cleveland: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-6-CLE08 (4Q: 02:48) Norm Dotson ran a draw inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Doug Wright. Dotson made a great move on Corey Logan. Key block delivered by Brady Scanlon. |
| Minnesota called a time out. |
| Cleveland: 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. 1-10-CLE16 (4Q: 02:41) Norm Dotson ran around left end for 25 yards. Tackled by OLB Ricardo Compton. Key block delivered by Brady Scanlon. |
| Minnesota called a time out. |
| Cleveland: 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-CLE41 (4Q: 02:30) Ian Beyer ran inside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Tyrone Sawyers, assisted by DT J.R. Packer. Key block delivered by Brady Scanlon. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| Cleveland: Strong 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-MIN49 (4Q: 02:00) Norm Dotson ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Ricardo Compton. |
| Cleveland: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-7-MIN46 (4Q: 01:12) Ian Beyer ran around the left tackle for 24 yards. Tackled by ILB Nolan Money. Key block delivered by Greg Harper. |
| Cleveland: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-MIN22 (4Q: 00:26) Terry Sawyer dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| Final Score: Cleveland Browns 24, Minnesota Vikings 23 |