Week 6, 2026

Played in Atlanta, GA, weather: 68 degrees, fair, calm.
Minnesota won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Charlie Mattingly kicked off 64 yards from the ATL30. Earl Gramble returned the ball 18 yards to the MIN24. Tackled by Johnnie Haus. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN09 (1Q: 14:33) Captain Kirk ran around right end for 24 yards. Tackled by CB "The Acrobatic" Midget. Kirk made a great move on Winfred Cooley. Key block delivered by Marshall Burns.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN33 (1Q: 13:58) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 22 yards. Tackled by S Marlon Paswater. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Hassler gained 13 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL45 (1Q: 13:10) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernie Hassler. OLB Mo Gardner defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-ATL45 (1Q: 13:02) Jeremy Kirk ran around right end for 15 yards. Tackled by S Grant Morton. Key block delivered by Donald Starks.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL30 (1Q: 12:23) Mitch Fulcher ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by S Grant Morton, assisted by DE "el toro" Norried.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-12-ATL32 (1Q: 11:55) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Sherman Styles. DE Juan Norried hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back 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.
3-12-ATL32 (1Q: 11:49) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dixon Cash. CB Darrell Apold defended the pass.
4-12-ATL32 (1Q: 11:42) Gino McDaniel punted 32 yards. Touchback.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL20 (1Q: 11:35) Frankie Blincoe kept the ball, running inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Deion Palmer.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-ATL21 (1Q: 11:01) Frankie Blincoe scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Huffman.
Atlanta: I 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-ATL24 (1Q: 10:15) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Shannon McKenzie. Dennis gained 1 yard after the catch.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL32 (1Q: 09:36) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 12 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB J.C. Sturm, assisted by CB Les McFarlane. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL44 (1Q: 08:59) Andy Alston ran around right end for 4 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Shannon McKenzie, assisted by OLB Jeff Roman.
Atlanta: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-ATL48 (1Q: 08:27) Gerald Yantis ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Deion Palmer.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-MIN47 (1Q: 07:58) Andy Alston ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Carey Richardson, assisted by DT Chris Roberson. Key block delivered by Jamie Hoffman.
Atlanta: 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-MIN45 (1Q: 07:34) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 6 yards. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell.
Atlanta: 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.
2-4-MIN39 (1Q: 07:01) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to RB Andy Alston for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman, assisted by DE Carey Richardson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-MIN36 (1Q: 06:16) Andy Alston ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Earnest Shepherd. Key block delivered by Mitchell Maloney.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN35 (1Q: 05:52) Andy Alston ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Winkler. Key block delivered by Justin Wolfe.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-MIN28 (1Q: 05:22) Andy Alston ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Mark Archer, assisted by S Emmitt Caldwell.
Atlanta: 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, keying aggressively on the run.
3-2-MIN27 (1Q: 04:37) Andy Alston ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell. Minnesota's Jeff Roman was hurt on the play. This appears to be a serious hamstring injury.
4-1-MIN26 (1Q: 03:54) Charlie Mattingly attempted a 43 yard field goal and succeeded. Atlanta 3, Minnesota 0
(1Q: 03:47) Charlie Mattingly kicked off 72 yards from the ATL30. Touchback. Atlanta's Charlie Mattingly was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN20 (1Q: 03:47) Mitch Fulcher ran outside the right tackle for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Darrell Apold. Key block delivered by Donald Starks.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN39 (1Q: 03:01) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Rick Collins for 8 yards. Tackled by S Grant Morton.
Minnesota: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-2-MIN47 (1Q: 02:31) Mitch Fulcher ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Wendell Holmes, assisted by S Grant Morton. Key block delivered by Lamar Martin.
Minnesota: 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-ATL50 (1Q: 02:05) Jeremy Kirk ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Oliver Hanson.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-ATL49 (1Q: 01:37) Jeremy Kirk ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by CB "The Acrobatic" Midget, assisted by OLB Wendell Holmes.
Minnesota: 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.
3-8-ATL48 (1Q: 00:53) Frankie Giles pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Bernie Hassler. DE "el toro" Norried blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-8-ATL48 (1Q: 00:49) Gino McDaniel punted 48 yards. Touchback.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. McKenzie and Shepherd are blitzing.
1-10-ATL20 (1Q: 00:43) Andy Alston ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Roman Cassidy, assisted by DT Tyrone Sawyers. Key block delivered by Mario Sanford.
Atlanta: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-ATL27 (1Q: 00:12) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to TE Kirk Gardner for 15 yards. Tackled by CB J.C. Sturm, assisted by S Harry Hines. Gardner gained 10 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Start of second quarter.
Atlanta: 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.
1-10-ATL42 (2Q: 15:00) Martin Lofton ran a reverse around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Earl Gramble. Key block delivered by Danny McClendon.
Atlanta: Pro 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.
2-5-ATL47 (2Q: 14:33) Frankie Blincoe pass was dropped by WR Bryan Dennis.
Atlanta: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cassidy is blitzing.
3-5-ATL47 (2Q: 14:25) PENALTY: Atlanta was called for a False Start.
Atlanta: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-ATL42 (2Q: 14:17) Frankie Blincoe pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Gerald Buchanan.
4-10-ATL42 (2Q: 14:11) Marc Joyner punted 41 yards. Bernie Hassler returned the kick 6 yards to the MIN23. Tackled by Justin Wolfe.
Minnesota: 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, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN23 (2Q: 14:03) Frankie Giles pass completed to RB Jeremy Kirk for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Darrell Apold. Kirk gained 11 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Hanson and Gardner are blitzing.
1-10-MIN34 (2Q: 13:22) Jeremy Kirk ran around right end for -6 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DE "el toro" Norried, assisted by OLB Oliver Hanson.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-16-MIN28 (2Q: 12:57) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Sherman Styles for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Earl Noll. Styles gained 1 yard after the catch.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-MIN37 (2Q: 12:10) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Captain Kirk. S Grant Morton defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-7-MIN37 (2Q: 12:04) Gino McDaniel punted 38 yards. Grant Morton called for a fair catch at the ATL25.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL25 (2Q: 11:55) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Gerald Buchanan for 16 yards. Tackled by CB J.C. Sturm. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Atlanta: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL41 (2Q: 11:27) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Kirk Gardner. DE Carey Richardson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Atlanta: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-ATL41 (2Q: 11:23) Andy Alston ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-ATL45 (2Q: 10:38) Frankie Blincoe pass was dropped by WR Gerald Buchanan.
4-6-ATL45 (2Q: 10:33) Marc Joyner punted 42 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN13. Minnesota's Les McFarlane was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Hanson is blitzing.
1-10-MIN13 (2Q: 10:22) Jeremy Kirk ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Mo Gardner, assisted by DT Winston Ansara. Key block delivered by Donald Starks.
Minnesota: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-MIN18 (2Q: 09:38) Frankie Giles pass completed to RB Jeremy Kirk for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Arnie Cooley.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-2-MIN21 (2Q: 09:12) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Rick Collins for 0 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Oliver Hanson.
4-2-MIN21 (2Q: 08:28) Gino McDaniel punted 42 yards. Grant Morton returned the kick 7 yards to the ATL44. Tackled by Burt Woodson.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL44 (2Q: 08:21) Andy Alston ran a trap outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Carey Richardson, assisted by S Emmitt Caldwell. Key block delivered by Justin Wolfe.
Atlanta: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-MIN48 (2Q: 07:58) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Kirk Gardner. S Emmitt Caldwell defended the pass.
Atlanta: 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, expecting the pass.
3-2-MIN48 (2Q: 07:49) Andy Alston ran around right end for -1 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DT Edwin Duerr, assisted by DE Carey Richardson.
4-3-MIN49 (2Q: 07:25) Marc Joyner punted 39 yards. Bernie Hassler called for a fair catch at the MIN10.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Hanson is blitzing.
1-10-MIN10 (2Q: 07:18) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Sherman Styles for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Arnie Cooley. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
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.
2-4-MIN16 (2Q: 06:55) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Rick Collins for 36 yards. Tackled by CB Max Midget. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Collins gained 22 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: I 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-ATL48 (2Q: 06:17) Frankie Giles pass completed to RB Captain Kirk for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Earl Noll.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-ATL44 (2Q: 05:46) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 15 yards. Tackled by S Grant Morton, assisted by CB Arnie Cooley. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Hassler gained 1 yard after the catch.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Gardner is blitzing.
1-10-ATL29 (2Q: 05:01) Sherman Styles ran a trap outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Grant Morton.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-ATL27 (2Q: 04:16) Frankie Giles pass completed to RB Mitch Fulcher for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Earl Noll. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Fulcher gained 6 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Hanson is blitzing.
1-10-ATL10 (2Q: 04:07) Frankie Giles pass completed to FB Clyde Uerling for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined. Minnesota 6, Atlanta 3
(2Q: 04:07) Extra point by Kevin Matthews was good. Minnesota 7, Atlanta 3
(2Q: 03:58) Kevin Matthews kicked off 58 yards from the MIN30. Casey Fairbairn returned the ball 25 yards to the ATL37. Tackled by Sherman Styles. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. McKenzie and Cassidy are blitzing.
1-10-ATL11 (2Q: 03:35) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to RB Gerald Yantis for 9 yards. Tackled by S Harry Hines, assisted by DE Carey Richardson. Yantis gained 10 yards after the catch.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-1-ATL20 (2Q: 02:55) Gerald Yantis ran a trap outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Mark Archer, assisted by DT Edwin Duerr. Key block delivered by Mario Sanford. Sanford ran over Les McFarlane to set up the play.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL25 (2Q: 02:31) Gerald Yantis ran outside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Roman Cassidy, assisted by DT Chris Roberson. Key block delivered by Herb Lee.
Atlanta: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL35 (2Q: 02:09) Gerald Yantis ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Harry Hines, assisted by DE Carey Richardson.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-ATL38 (2Q: 02:00) Gerald Buchanan ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Carey Richardson.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Caldwell is blitzing.
3-5-ATL40 (2Q: 01:33) Andy Alston ran outside the right tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Roman Cassidy, assisted by CB Earl Gramble. Key block delivered by Mario Sanford.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN47 (2Q: 01:13) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Johnnie Haus. DE Britt Wynn hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: 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.
2-10-MIN47 (2Q: 01:03) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Quentin Neufeldt. DE Mark Archer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-MIN47 (2Q: 00:56) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryan Dennis. OLB Shannon McKenzie defended the pass.
4-10-MIN47 (2Q: 00:50) Marc Joyner punted 47 yards. Touchback.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Gardner is blitzing.
1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 00:44) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE Josh Harding for 7 yards. Tackled by S Grant Morton. Harding gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Kevin Matthews kicked off 52 yards from the MIN30. Casey Fairbairn returned the ball 21 yards to the ATL39. Tackled by Clyde Uerling.
Atlanta: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL39 (3Q: 14:41) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to TE Kirk Gardner for 23 yards. Tackled by OLB Shannon McKenzie, assisted by CB Earl Gramble. Gardner gained 16 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN38 (3Q: 14:02) Andy Alston ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell, assisted by OLB Shannon McKenzie.
Atlanta: 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 run. Cassidy is blitzing.
2-12-MIN40 (3Q: 13:20) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Leslie Ramthun.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-2-MIN30 (3Q: 12:43) Gerald Yantis ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Tyrone Sawyers. Key block delivered by Herb Lee.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN27 (3Q: 12:05) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Encroachment.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-5-MIN22 (3Q: 11:58) Frankie Blincoe scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB J.C. Sturm.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN16 (3Q: 11:13) Andy Alston ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Roman Cassidy. Key block delivered by Mario Sanford.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-MIN09 (3Q: 10:34) Andy Alston ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Carey Richardson. Key block delivered by Kirk Gardner.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-5-MIN05 (3Q: 09:50) Gerald Yantis ran around right end for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Herb Lee. Atlanta 9, Minnesota 7
(3Q: 09:50) Extra point by Charlie Mattingly was good. Atlanta 10, Minnesota 7
(3Q: 09:40) Charlie Mattingly kicked off 64 yards from the ATL30. Butch Blackwood returned the ball 19 yards to the MIN25. Tackled by Johnnie Haus.
Minnesota: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN25 (3Q: 09:11) Mitch Fulcher ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Winfred Cooley, assisted by DE Donny Weadock. Key block delivered by Keith Blake.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-MIN32 (3Q: 08:25) Captain Kirk ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Mo Gardner.
Minnesota: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-MIN34 (3Q: 07:49) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE Josh Harding for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Darrell Apold, assisted by DE Kris Mathis.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, 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-MIN37 (3Q: 07:15) Mitch Fulcher ran around right end for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB Oliver Hanson. Key block delivered by Marshall Burns. Burns ran over Mo Gardner to set up the play.
Minnesota: Weak 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-ATL47 (3Q: 06:44) Frankie Giles pass completed to FB Clyde Uerling for 35 yards. Tackled by CB Max Midget. Uerling gained 29 yards after the catch. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Clyde Uerling on the ATL12.
Minnesota: Weak 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-ATL12 (3Q: 05:58) Mitch Fulcher ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Dusty Kim, assisted by DT Winston Ansara.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Hanson is blitzing.
2-10-ATL12 (3Q: 05:21) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Dixon Cash for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Arnie Cooley. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-1-ATL01 (3Q: 04:36) Frankie Giles pass completed to RB Jeremy Kirk for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 13, Atlanta 10
(3Q: 04:36) Extra point by Kevin Matthews was good. Minnesota 14, Atlanta 10
(3Q: 04:30) Kevin Matthews kicked off 72 yards from the MIN30. Touchback.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Caldwell is blitzing.
1-10-ATL20 (3Q: 04:30) Gerald Yantis ran around right end for -6 yards. Tackled by DE Carey Richardson.
Atlanta: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Cassidy is blitzing.
2-16-ATL14 (3Q: 04:02) Frankie Blincoe scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-13-ATL17 (3Q: 03:19) Frankie Blincoe pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Bryan Dennis.
4-13-ATL17 (3Q: 03:09) Marc Joyner punted 37 yards. Bernie Hassler returned the kick 11 yards to the ATL43. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Holding on the Punt Return.
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. Hanson is blitzing.
1-10-MIN37 (3Q: 03:02) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Sherman Styles for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Arnie Cooley. Styles gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
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.
1-10-ATL47 (3Q: 02:26) Frankie Giles pass completed to FB Clyde Uerling for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Kris Mathis. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
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.
2-6-ATL43 (3Q: 01:50) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Oliver Hanson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
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.
3-3-ATL40 (3Q: 01:18) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE B.J. Dodge for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Kris Mathis, assisted by OLB Oliver Hanson.
Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Hanson is blitzing.
1-10-ATL34 (3Q: 00:44) Frankie Giles pass completed to RB Jeremy Kirk for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Winfred Cooley. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL16 (3Q: 00:04) Jeremy Kirk ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Oliver Hanson, assisted by OLB Wendell Holmes.
Start of fourth quarter.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Hanson and Gardner are blitzing.
2-11-ATL17 (4Q: 15:00) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Rick Collins for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Gus Barrett, assisted by S Grant Morton.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-ATL14 (4Q: 14:21) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start.
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, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-13-ATL19 (4Q: 14:12) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Rick Collins for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Max Midget, assisted by OLB Mo Gardner.
4-4-ATL10 (4Q: 13:34) Kevin Matthews attempted a 27 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 17, Atlanta 10
(4Q: 13:29) Kevin Matthews kicked off 69 yards from the MIN30. Casey Fairbairn returned the ball 23 yards to the ATL24. Tackled by Burt Woodson.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL24 (4Q: 12:54) Andy Alston ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Tyrone Sawyers, assisted by S Emmitt Caldwell. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offsides.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Cassidy is blitzing.
1-5-ATL29 (4Q: 12:47) Andy Alston ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Mark Archer. The ball was fumbled and recovered by ATL Danny McClendon to the ATL34.
Atlanta: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL34 (4Q: 12:04) Andy Alston ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by CB J.C. Sturm, assisted by DT Deion Palmer. Key block delivered by Justin Wolfe.
Atlanta: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-ATL40 (4Q: 11:25) Frankie Blincoe sacked by DE Mark Archer for a loss of 5 yards. Archer simply blew through Joseph Wooden to reach the quarterback and knock him down. The ball was fumbled and recovered by ATL Frankie Blincoe on the ATL35.
Atlanta: 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. Hines is blitzing.
3-9-ATL35 (4Q: 10:59) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 10 yards. Tackled by S Leslie Ramthun. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL45 (4Q: 10:15) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gerald Buchanan. DT Tyrone Sawyers hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-ATL45 (4Q: 10:08) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to TE Kirk Gardner for 14 yards. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell, assisted by S Harry Hines.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Shepherd is blitzing.
1-10-MIN41 (4Q: 09:32) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to FB Ike Perez for 11 yards. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell. Perez gained 12 yards after the catch.
Atlanta: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Huffman is blitzing.
1-10-MIN30 (4Q: 08:55) Frankie Blincoe sacked by CB Michael Huffman for a loss of 11 yards. Sack allowed by Mario Sanford.
Atlanta: 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.
2-21-MIN41 (4Q: 08:24) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryan Dennis. DT Chris Roberson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-21-MIN41 (4Q: 08:15) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 20 yards. Tackled by S Leslie Ramthun. Dennis gained 10 yards after the catch.
4-1-MIN21 (4Q: 07:37) Charlie Mattingly attempted a 38 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 17, Atlanta 13
(4Q: 07:31) Charlie Mattingly kicked off 76 yards from the ATL30. Earl Gramble returned the ball 20 yards to the MIN14. Tackled by Gerald Yantis. Minnesota's Dixon Cash was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, 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-MIN14 (4Q: 07:08) Jeremy Kirk ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Grant Morton.
Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-11-MIN13 (4Q: 06:23) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE B.J. Dodge for 7 yards. Tackled by S Tito Justice. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Dodge gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
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.
3-4-MIN20 (4Q: 05:35) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Dixon Cash for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Arnie Cooley. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-3-MIN21 (4Q: 04:47) Gino McDaniel punted 42 yards. Grant Morton returned the kick 12 yards to the ATL49. Tackled by Clyde Uerling.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL49 (4Q: 04:36) Andy Alston ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Roman Cassidy, assisted by S Emmitt Caldwell.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Cassidy and Caldwell are blitzing.
2-7-MIN48 (4Q: 03:54) Frankie Blincoe sacked by DT Tyrone Sawyers and DT Deion Palmer for a loss of 5 yards. Sawyers ran right past Joseph Wooden and knocked down the quarterback.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cassidy is blitzing.
3-12-ATL47 (4Q: 03:08) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Kirk Gardner. DT Edwin Duerr hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-12-ATL47 (4Q: 03:01) Marc Joyner punted 51 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN02.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN02 (4Q: 02:51) Captain Kirk ran a trap outside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Marlon Paswater, assisted by DE Kris Mathis. Key block delivered by Rod Erickson. Atlanta's Arnie Cooley was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor groin injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
(4Q: 02:51) Atlanta called a time out.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-MIN08 (4Q: 02:41) Jeremy Kirk ran around right end for 12 yards. Tackled by DT Norm Fulcher. Key block delivered by Lamar Martin.
(4Q: 02:41) Atlanta called a time out.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN20 (4Q: 02:34) Rick Collins ran a reverse around left end for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Wendell Holmes, assisted by DT Winston Ansara. Key block delivered by Rod Erickson.
(4Q: 02:34) Atlanta called a time out.
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-MIN30 (4Q: 02:23) Jeremy Kirk ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Mo Gardner, assisted by DE Juan Norried. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Offsides.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-5-MIN35 (4Q: 02:23) Jeremy Kirk ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Juan Norried, assisted by CB Arnie Cooley. Key block delivered by Marshall Burns. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN42 (4Q: 02:23) Mitch Fulcher ran around left end for -6 yards. Tackled by DT Norm Fulcher.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Minnesota: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-16-MIN36 (4Q: 02:00) Mitch Fulcher ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Grant Morton.
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.
3-10-MIN42 (4Q: 01:15) Mitch Fulcher ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Max Midget.
4-6-MIN46 (4Q: 00:27) Gino McDaniel punted 49 yards. The ball was downed at the ATL05. Atlanta's Bobby Clark was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ATL05 (4Q: 00:19) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryan Dennis. CB Les McFarlane defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Atlanta: Pro 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.
2-10-ATL05 (4Q: 00:09) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to TE Kirk Gardner for 14 yards. Tackled by CB J.C. Sturm. Gardner gained 8 yards after the catch.
Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 17, Atlanta Falcons 13