Exhibition Week 2, 2026

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