Played in Minnesota, MN, weather: 68 degrees, fair, calm. |
New England won the toss and elected to receive. |
Start of first quarter. |
(1Q: 15:00) Jose Reed kicked off 60 yards from the MIN30. Jesse Marshall returned the ball 30 yards to the NED40. Tackled by Clyde Uerling. |
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-NED40 (1Q: 14:31) Blake Clancy pass was thrown incomplete, intended for FB Jerome Alexander. |
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-NED40 (1Q: 14:24) Blake Clancy pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Don Abrams. CB Michael Huffman simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Unnecessary Roughness. |
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN45 (1Q: 14:20) Martin Mills ran a trap outside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Deion Palmer, assisted by S Harry Hines. |
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-7-MIN42 (1Q: 13:52) Blake Clancy pass completed to WR Don Abrams for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Earnest Shepherd. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined. |
New England: 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-MIN32 (1Q: 13:45) Martin Mills ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Deion Palmer. |
New England: 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. Hines is blitzing. 2-7-MIN29 (1Q: 13:09) Martin Mills ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Britt Wynn, assisted by DT Tyrone Sawyers. |
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-5-MIN27 (1Q: 12:23) Blake Clancy pass was intended for TE Chester Akaka and was intercepted by CB Earl Gramble at the MIN22. The interception was returned 42 yards. Tackled by Chester Akaka. |
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Stewart is blitzing. 1-10-NED36 (1Q: 12:15) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Sherman Styles for 12 yards. Tackled by S Malcolm Specter, assisted by ILB Jay Willis. Styles gained 11 yards after the catch. |
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NED24 (1Q: 11:41) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Dixon Cash for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Spencer Doyle, assisted by CB Gerald Smeenge. Cash gained 4 yards after the catch. |
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. 1-10-NED11 (1Q: 11:09) Mitch Fulcher ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by DT T.K.O. Schofer, assisted by OLB Jackie Bard. |
Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-9-NED10 (1Q: 10:47) Captain Kirk ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Jackie Bard. |
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. 3-6-NED07 (1Q: 10:23) Captain Kirk ran inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Meier. |
4-10-NED11 (1Q: 09:55) Jose Reed attempted a 28 yard field goal and missed wide to the left. A bad snap from center appeared to cause the miscue. |
New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-NED20 (1Q: 09:49) Blake Clancy sacked by DE Mark Archer and DE Carey Richardson for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Brady Hatley. |
New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-15-NED15 (1Q: 09:22) Blake Clancy pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mark Rhoads. OLB Jeff Roman defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: New England was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined. |
New England: 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. Roman is blitzing. 3-15-NED15 (1Q: 09:13) Blake Clancy sacked by DE Carey Richardson and OLB Jeff Roman for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Brady Hatley. |
4-20-NED10 (1Q: 08:33) Lester Laxdal punted 33 yards. Earl Gramble called for a fair catch at the NED43. |
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. 1-10-NED43 (1Q: 08:25) Jeremy Kirk ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Ryan Lyon, assisted by CB Rick Harmon. Key block delivered by Donald Starks. |
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. 2-3-NED36 (1Q: 07:51) Mitch Fulcher ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Rick Harmon. Key block delivered by Clyde Uerling. |
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-NED31 (1Q: 07:20) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Captain Kirk. CB Corey Craven knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
Minnesota: 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. 2-10-NED31 (1Q: 07:16) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 31 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Hassler gained 20 yards after the catch. Minnesota 6, New England 0 |
(1Q: 07:16) Extra point by Jose Reed was good. Minnesota 7, New England 0 |
(1Q: 07:05) Jose Reed kicked off 65 yards from the MIN30. Jesse Marshall returned the ball 22 yards to the NED27. Tackled by Rick Collins. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a Face Mask on the Kick Return. |
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NED32 (1Q: 06:42) Blake Clancy pass completed to WR Don Abrams for 31 yards. Tackled by ILB Roman Cassidy. |
New England: 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. Cassidy is blitzing. 1-10-MIN37 (1Q: 05:56) Martin Mills ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Shannon McKenzie. |
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-6-MIN33 (1Q: 05:12) Martin Mills ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Harry Hines. |
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-5-MIN32 (1Q: 04:26) Blake Clancy pass completed to TE Cole Francis for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman. |
4-2-MIN29 (1Q: 03:44) Walter Dawkins attempted a 46 yard field goal and missed wide to the left. |
Minnesota: Weak 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. Willis is blitzing. 1-10-MIN36 (1Q: 03:36) Mitch Fulcher ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S David Tynik. |
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-9-MIN37 (1Q: 02:51) PENALTY: New England was called for Encroachment. |
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-4-MIN42 (1Q: 02:42) Captain Kirk ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT T.K.O. Schofer, assisted by ILB Jay Willis. |
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-3-MIN43 (1Q: 01:59) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Rick Collins for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Donnell Arnold. Collins gained 4 yards after the catch. |
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NED47 (1Q: 01:16) Mitch Fulcher ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Ryan Lyon, assisted by DT Johnny Connell. Key block delivered by Rod Erickson. |
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-2-NED39 (1Q: 00:34) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Dixon Cash for 15 yards. Tackled by S Stanley Hudson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
Start of second quarter. |
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. 1-10-NED24 (2Q: 15:00) Jeremy Kirk ran inside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Clay Johnston, assisted by CB Donnell Arnold. Key block delivered by Pete Luster. |
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Doyle is blitzing. 1-10-NED14 (2Q: 14:29) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernie Hassler. OLB Spencer Doyle hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding. |
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Willis is blitzing. 1-20-NED24 (2Q: 14:25) Jeremy Kirk ran around left end for 3 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Stanley Hudson. |
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Willis and Forbes are blitzing. 2-17-NED21 (2Q: 14:02) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
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. 2-22-NED26 (2Q: 13:57) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Dixon Cash for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Corey Craven, assisted by CB Donnell Arnold. Cash gained 2 yards after the catch. |
Minnesota: Single-Back 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-NED05 (2Q: 13:25) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Sherman Styles for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 13, New England 0 |
(2Q: 13:25) Extra point by Jose Reed was good. Minnesota 14, New England 0 |
(2Q: 13:15) Jose Reed kicked off 62 yards from the MIN30. Jesse Marshall returned the ball 41 yards to the NED49. Tackled by Dixon Cash. |
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-NED49 (2Q: 12:41) Martin Mills ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Carey Richardson. |
New England: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-6-MIN47 (2Q: 12:11) Martin Mills ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell. |
New England: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-6-MIN47 (2Q: 11:32) PENALTY: New England was called for a False Start. |
New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Caldwell is blitzing. 3-11-NED48 (2Q: 11:25) Bobby McMichael pass completed to WR Mark Rhoads for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Earl Gramble. |
New England: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Hines is blitzing. 1-10-MIN41 (2Q: 10:52) Bobby McMichael pass completed to WR Mark Rhoads for 4 yards. Tackled by CB J.C. Sturm, assisted by OLB Jeff Roman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
New England: 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. Cassidy is blitzing. 2-6-MIN37 (2Q: 10:07) Bobby McMichael scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by S Harry Hines. |
New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN29 (2Q: 09:23) Donald Scukanec ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Tyrone Sawyers. |
New England: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-MIN29 (2Q: 08:43) Bobby McMichael pass completed to WR Ricardo Burns for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Roman Cassidy. Burns gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN18 (2Q: 08:01) Donald Scukanec ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman. Key block delivered by Shannon Lyons. |
New England: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Caldwell is blitzing. 2-5-MIN13 (2Q: 07:35) Bobby McMichael pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jesse Marshall. S Emmitt Caldwell hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-5-MIN13 (2Q: 07:28) Cory Blackburn ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell. |
4-2-MIN10 (2Q: 06:48) Walter Dawkins attempted a 27 yard field goal and it was blocked by Mark Archer. NED Walter Dawkins recovered the ball at the MIN20. You can blame the block on a bad snap from center. |
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 06:40) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB Warren Stewart. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Hassler gained 4 yards after the catch. |
Minnesota: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Doyle and Bard are blitzing. 1-10-MIN37 (2Q: 05:58) Jeremy Kirk ran around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Donnell Arnold. Key block delivered by Lamar Martin. |
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIN47 (2Q: 05:26) Mitch Fulcher ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Rick Harmon. |
Minnesota: Pro 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. 2-8-MIN49 (2Q: 05:10) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Rick Harmon, assisted by CB Gerald Smeenge. Hassler gained 8 yards after the catch. |
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NED32 (2Q: 04:48) Captain Kirk ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Donnell Arnold. Key block delivered by Pete Luster. |
Minnesota: Strong 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. 2-3-NED25 (2Q: 04:31) Captain Kirk ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Spencer Doyle. |
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 3-3-NED25 (2Q: 04:13) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for TE B.J. Dodge. DE Kerry Townes hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
4-3-NED25 (2Q: 04:06) Jose Reed attempted a 42 yard field goal and missed wide to the right. |
New England: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-NED32 (2Q: 03:58) Martin Mills ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell. Key block delivered by Shawn Stowers. |
New England: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-5-NED37 (2Q: 03:38) Martin Mills ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Tyrone Sawyers. Key block delivered by Leland Roundy. |
New England: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-NED43 (2Q: 03:19) Bobby McMichael scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Shannon McKenzie and assisted by CB Les McFarlane. |
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-7-NED46 (2Q: 02:59) Bobby McMichael pass completed to WR Ricardo Burns for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Earl Gramble. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Burns gained 5 yards after the catch. |
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN42 (2Q: 02:41) Bobby McMichael pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Chester Akaka. DE Mark Archer defended the pass. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Defensive Holding. |
New England: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN37 (2Q: 02:31) Bobby McMichael pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jesse Marshall. DE Carey Richardson drove right through Brady Hatley to hurry the quarterback. |
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Caldwell is blitzing. 2-10-MIN37 (2Q: 02:26) Bobby McMichael pass completed to WR Terrell Boyd for 26 yards. Tackled by S Leslie Ramthun. Boyd gained 20 yards after the catch. |
New England: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Caldwell is blitzing. 1-10-MIN11 (2Q: 02:09) Bobby McMichael pass completed to WR Jesse Marshall for 11 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Marshall gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Minnesota 14, New England 6 |
(2Q: 02:09) Extra point by Walter Dawkins was good. Minnesota 14, New England 7 |
Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
(2Q: 02:00) Walter Dawkins kicked off 75 yards from the NED30. Touchback. |
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 02:00) Mitch Fulcher ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Gerald Smeenge. |
Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-7-MIN23 (2Q: 01:28) Jeremy Kirk ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Donnell Arnold, assisted by ILB Jay Willis. |
Minnesota: Weak 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. 3-9-MIN21 (2Q: 00:46) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Sherman Styles. DE Kerry Townes hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
4-9-MIN21 (2Q: 00:36) Gino McDaniel punted 52 yards. Jesse Marshall returned the kick 2 yards to the NED29. Tackled by Dixon Cash. |
New England: 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-NED29 (2Q: 00:29) Bobby McMichael pass completed to FB John Kelley for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Huffman. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
New England: 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. Hines is blitzing. 2-11-NED28 (2Q: 00:12) Bobby McMichael pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Ricardo Burns. |
New England: 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. 3-11-NED28 (2Q: 00:04) Cory Blackburn ran a trap outside the right tackle for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Earl Gramble, assisted by ILB Roman Cassidy. Key block delivered by Xavier England. |
Start of third quarter. |
(3Q: 15:00) Walter Dawkins kicked off 55 yards from the NED30. Butch Blackwood returned the ball 85 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 20, New England 7 |
(3Q: 15:00) Extra point by Jose Reed was good. Minnesota 21, New England 7 |
(3Q: 14:45) Jose Reed kicked off 65 yards from the MIN30. Jesse Marshall returned the ball 17 yards to the NED22. Tackled by Rick Collins. |
New England: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Caldwell is blitzing. 1-10-NED22 (3Q: 14:25) Bobby McMichael pass was intended for WR Don Abrams and was intercepted by CB J.C. Sturm at the NED40. Tackled by Don Abrams. |
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, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-NED40 (3Q: 14:15) Jeremy Kirk ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Willis. |
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-10-NED40 (3Q: 13:46) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Sherman Styles for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Gerald Smeenge. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-6-NED36 (3Q: 13:12) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Rick Collins for 11 yards. Tackled by S David Tynik. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Doyle is blitzing. 1-10-NED25 (3Q: 12:33) Mitch Fulcher ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Clay Johnston, assisted by S Malcolm Specter. |
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-8-NED23 (3Q: 12:06) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Sherman Styles for 1 yard. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Stanley Hudson, assisted by CB Donnell Arnold. |
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-7-NED22 (3Q: 11:40) Frankie Giles sacked by DT Clay Johnston for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Donald Starks. Minnesota's B.J. Dodge was hurt on the play. |
4-12-NED27 (3Q: 11:06) Jose Reed attempted a 44 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 24, New England 7 |
(3Q: 11:00) Jose Reed kicked off 61 yards from the MIN30. Mark Rhoads returned the ball 11 yards to the NED20. Tackled by Dixon Cash. PENALTY: New England was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
New England: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-NED08 (3Q: 10:32) Bobby McMichael pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Donald Scukanec. |
New England: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-NED08 (3Q: 10:25) Bobby McMichael pass completed to TE Cole Francis for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Roman Cassidy. Francis gained 3 yards after the catch. |
New England: 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. 3-5-NED13 (3Q: 09:38) PENALTY: New England was called for a False Start. |
New England: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Caldwell is blitzing. 3-10-NED08 (3Q: 09:32) Bobby McMichael pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Terrell Boyd. OLB Jeff Roman defended the pass. |
4-10-NED08 (3Q: 09:23) Lester Laxdal punted 54 yards. Earl Gramble returned the kick 0 yards to the MIN38. Tackled by Shannon Lyons. |
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-MIN38 (3Q: 09:16) Captain Kirk ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Jackie Bard, assisted by DE Kerry Townes. |
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-8-MIN40 (3Q: 08:30) Jeremy Kirk ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Spencer Doyle, assisted by ILB Jay Willis. |
Minnesota: 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, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-4-MIN44 (3Q: 07:45) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Donnell Arnold. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Hassler gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
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, keying aggressively on the run. Willis is blitzing. 1-10-NED47 (3Q: 07:00) Jeremy Kirk ran around the left tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by DE Ernie Sturgeon. Key block delivered by Marshall Burns. Burns flattened Clay Johnston to ensure the play's success. |
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-NED35 (3Q: 06:23) Captain Kirk ran around left end for 35 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Clyde Uerling. Minnesota 30, New England 7 |
(3Q: 06:23) Extra point by Jose Reed was good. Minnesota 31, New England 7 |
(3Q: 06:09) Jose Reed kicked off 55 yards from the MIN30. Jesse Marshall returned the ball 25 yards to the NED40. Tackled by Dixon Cash. |
New England: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-NED40 (3Q: 05:34) Bobby McMichael pass completed to WR Terrell Boyd for 28 yards. Tackled by S Harry Hines. |
New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN32 (3Q: 04:55) Bobby McMichael pass was dropped by WR Mark Rhoads. |
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-MIN32 (3Q: 04:48) Bobby McMichael pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Cole Francis. DE Mark Archer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Caldwell is blitzing. 3-10-MIN32 (3Q: 04:42) Bobby McMichael sacked by DT Tyrone Sawyers for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Shannon Lyons. |
4-18-MIN40 (3Q: 03:57) Lester Laxdal punted 37 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIN03. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined. |
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-MIN03 (3Q: 03:46) Captain Kirk ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Kerry Townes, assisted by DT T.K.O. Schofer. PENALTY: New England was called for Offsides. |
Minnesota: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Doyle and Stewart are blitzing. 1-5-MIN08 (3Q: 03:39) PENALTY: New England was called for Encroachment. |
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. 1-10-MIN13 (3Q: 03:29) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-15-MIN08 (3Q: 03:20) Jeremy Kirk ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Malcolm Specter. |
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-11-MIN12 (3Q: 02:54) Captain Kirk ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Kerry Townes, assisted by DT Clay Johnston. Key block delivered by Marshall Burns. |
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Meier is blitzing. 3-3-MIN20 (3Q: 02:10) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Sherman Styles for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Rick Harmon. |
4-2-MIN21 (3Q: 01:40) Gino McDaniel punted 34 yards. Jesse Marshall returned the kick 13 yards to the MIN42. Tackled by Jorge Winkler. |
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN42 (3Q: 01:31) Bobby McMichael pass completed to WR Mark Rhoads for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Huffman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Rhoads gained 5 yards after the catch. |
New England: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN29 (3Q: 00:56) Bobby McMichael pass completed to WR Mark Rhoads for 16 yards. Tackled by DT Edwin Duerr. Rhoads gained 6 yards after the catch. |
New England: 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. 1-10-MIN13 (3Q: 00:20) Bobby McMichael pass completed to WR Don Abrams for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman. |
Start of fourth quarter. |
New England: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-11-MIN14 (4Q: 15:00) Bobby McMichael sacked by DE Carey Richardson for a loss of 6 yards. Richardson ran right past Xavier England and knocked down the quarterback. |
New England: 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. 3-17-MIN20 (4Q: 14:23) Cory Blackburn ran inside the left tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by DT Deion Palmer, assisted by S Leslie Ramthun. |
4-5-MIN08 (4Q: 13:37) Walter Dawkins attempted a 25 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 31, New England 10 |
(4Q: 13:29) Walter Dawkins kicked off 71 yards from the NED30. Touchback. |
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN20 (4Q: 13:29) Mitch Fulcher ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Warren Stewart, assisted by DE Ryan Lyon. |
Minnesota: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-9-MIN21 (4Q: 12:44) Mitch Fulcher ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by DT T.K.O. Schofer, assisted by DT Johnny Connell. |
Minnesota: Strong 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. 3-6-MIN24 (4Q: 12:11) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Dixon Cash for 1 yard. Tackled by S David Tynik. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
4-5-MIN25 (4Q: 11:23) Gino McDaniel punted 26 yards. Jesse Marshall called for a fair catch at the NED49. |
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-NED49 (4Q: 11:14) Bobby McMichael pass completed to RB Martin Mills for 6 yards. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell. |
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-4-MIN45 (4Q: 10:38) Bobby McMichael pass completed to WR Mark Rhoads for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Les McFarlane. Rhoads gained 6 yards after the catch. |
New England: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN34 (4Q: 10:07) Bobby McMichael pass completed to WR Terrell Boyd for 23 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Winkler. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Boyd gained 7 yards after the catch. |
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN11 (4Q: 09:20) Donald Scukanec ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Tyrone Sawyers, assisted by S Emmitt Caldwell. |
New England: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Winkler is blitzing. 2-9-MIN10 (4Q: 08:58) Bobby McMichael sacked by DT Tyrone Sawyers for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Shawn Stowers. |
New England: 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-MIN16 (4Q: 08:38) Bobby McMichael pass completed to WR Ricardo Burns for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Earl Gramble. |
New England: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 4-3-MIN04 (4Q: 08:21) Bobby McMichael pass completed to TE Chester Akaka for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Mark Archer. The ball goes over on downs. |
Minnesota: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN02 (4Q: 08:10) Mitch Fulcher ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Willis. The defense looked very familiar with that play. |
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, keying aggressively on the run. 2-10-MIN02 (4Q: 07:37) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dixon Cash. DE Kerry Townes hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Stewart is blitzing. 3-10-MIN02 (4Q: 07:30) Frankie Giles pass completed to RB Jeremy Kirk for 12 yards. Tackled by S Stanley Hudson. Kirk gained 4 yards after the catch. |
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN14 (4Q: 06:43) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Jay Willis. |
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-9-MIN15 (4Q: 05:59) Jeremy Kirk ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Clay Johnston, assisted by ILB Jay Willis. |
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, keying aggressively on the pass. Doyle and Willis are blitzing. 3-9-MIN15 (4Q: 05:11) Jeremy Kirk ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Willis, assisted by CB Donnell Arnold. |
4-2-MIN22 (4Q: 04:25) Gino McDaniel punted 41 yards. Don Abrams returned the kick 12 yards to the NED49. Tackled by Damon Morris. |
New England: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-NED49 (4Q: 04:18) Bobby McMichael pass completed to WR Mark Rhoads for 15 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Winkler. Rhoads gained 9 yards after the catch. |
New England: Strong 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-MIN36 (4Q: 03:59) Bobby McMichael pass completed to WR Don Abrams for 5 yards. Tackled by S Leslie Ramthun. Minnesota's Carey Richardson was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
New England: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-5-MIN31 (4Q: 03:39) Bobby McMichael pass completed to WR Mark Rhoads for -1 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Winkler. |
New England: 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. 3-6-MIN32 (4Q: 03:21) Bobby McMichael pass completed to WR Mark Rhoads for 7 yards. Tackled by S Harry Hines. |
New England: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIN25 (4Q: 03:00) Bobby McMichael sacked by DE Mark Archer for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Shannon Lyons. |
New England: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-15-MIN30 (4Q: 02:43) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Encroachment. |
New England: 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. 2-10-MIN25 (4Q: 02:43) Bobby McMichael pass completed to WR Don Abrams for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Shannon McKenzie. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Abrams gained 4 yards after the catch. |
New England: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN14 (4Q: 02:21) Bobby McMichael pass was dropped by RB Martin Mills. |
New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-MIN14 (4Q: 02:14) Bobby McMichael pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Cole Francis. CB Michael Huffman defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
New England: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cassidy is blitzing. 3-10-MIN14 (4Q: 02:08) Bobby McMichael pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Cory Blackburn. S Harry Hines defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. |
New England: 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. Hines is blitzing. 4-10-MIN14 (4Q: 02:01) Bobby McMichael pass completed to WR Terrell Boyd for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Huffman. The ball goes over on downs. |
Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
Minnesota: Pro 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. 1-10-MIN06 (4Q: 01:53) Jeremy Kirk ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Donnell Arnold. Key block delivered by Donald Starks. |
New England called a time out. |
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-5-MIN11 (4Q: 01:45) Mitch Fulcher ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Donnell Arnold. |
New England called a time out. |
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-3-MIN13 (4Q: 01:36) Mitch Fulcher ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Otis Forbes, assisted by CB Donnell Arnold. Key block delivered by Brent Finkes. |
New England called a time out. |
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-MIN17 (4Q: 01:28) Jeremy Kirk ran a draw inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Ernie Sturgeon. |
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Forbes is blitzing. 2-9-MIN18 (4Q: 00:42) Frankie Giles dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 31, New England Patriots 10 |