Week 3, 2028

Played in St. Louis, MO, weather: 68 degrees, fair, calm.
St. Louis won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Kevin Matthews kicked off 57 yards from the MIN30. Walt Levi returned the ball 16 yards to the STL29. Tackled by Dixon Cash.
St. Louis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. May is blitzing.
1-10-STL29 (1Q: 14:24) Colin Whiting ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman, assisted by ILB Jerald Terry.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. McFarlane is blitzing.
2-7-STL32 (1Q: 13:46) Billy Andrews scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Todd Livesey.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-3-STL36 (1Q: 13:00) Billy Andrews pass completed to WR Bernie Garner for 7 yards. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
St. Louis: 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 pass.
1-10-STL43 (1Q: 12:17) Colin Whiting ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Dwayne Hastings.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. May is blitzing.
2-6-STL47 (1Q: 11:50) Billy Andrews pass completed to WR Ty Jonas for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Damon Jennings. Jonas gained 10 yards after the catch.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN38 (1Q: 11:26) Billy Andrews pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernie Garner. DE Carey Richardson drove right through Buddy Georges to hurry the quarterback.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Terry is blitzing.
2-10-MIN38 (1Q: 11:19) Billy Andrews sacked by DT Chris Roberson for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Teddy Fulcher.
St. Louis: 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, keying aggressively on the pass. Terry is blitzing.
3-15-MIN43 (1Q: 10:47) Billy Andrews pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jason Granberry. CB Damon Jennings defended the pass.
4-15-MIN43 (1Q: 10:42) Jeff Bullock punted 35 yards. Matthew Mathews called for a fair catch at the MIN08.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN08 (1Q: 10:31) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Jeremy Kirk. CB Ross Bensen defended the pass.
Minnesota: Single-Back 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.
2-10-MIN08 (1Q: 10:26) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Sammy Brewer for 8 yards. Tackled by S Glen Polamalu, assisted by CB Lewis Bledsoe.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-2-MIN16 (1Q: 09:55) Jeremy Kirk ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Malcolm Beustring, assisted by DE Jose Prescott. Key block delivered by Brent Finkes.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN20 (1Q: 09:09) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Sherman Styles for 19 yards. Tackled by ILB Heath McQuilken, assisted by OLB Randall Money.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN39 (1Q: 08:29) Lincoln Coffey ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Malcolm Beustring, assisted by DT Earl Kormelink. OLB Randall Money knocked down B.J. Dodge to break up the play.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-MIN42 (1Q: 07:48) Captain Kirk ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Clay Van Pelt, assisted by ILB Van Cochrane.
Minnesota: 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.
3-2-MIN47 (1Q: 07:05) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Lewis Bledsoe. Hassler gained 4 yards after the catch. PENALTY: St. Louis was called for Illegal Contact. The penalty was declined.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Money and Brock are blitzing.
1-10-STL44 (1Q: 06:56) Bo Nowakowski ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Money.
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, expecting the pass.
2-7-STL41 (1Q: 06:17) Captain Kirk ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Money, assisted by DT Earl Kormelink.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-2-STL36 (1Q: 05:40) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Sherman Styles for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Ross Bensen.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
4-1-STL35 (1Q: 05:11) Jeremy Kirk ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Jose Prescott, assisted by S Clay Van Pelt. Key block delivered by Brent Finkes.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-STL33 (1Q: 04:30) Frankie Giles pass was intended for WR Sammy Brewer and was intercepted by S Richard Newman at the STL13. The interception was returned 24 yards. Tackled by Sammy Brewer.
St. Louis: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-STL37 (1Q: 04:19) Kerry Birchall ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman, assisted by DT Edwin Duerr.
St. Louis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. LaRiche is blitzing.
2-14-STL33 (1Q: 03:43) Billy Andrews pass completed to TE Jason Granberry for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
St. Louis: 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. Terry is blitzing.
3-12-STL35 (1Q: 03:08) Billy Andrews pass completed to WR Cedric Rodriguez for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Earl Gramble. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
4-3-STL44 (1Q: 02:32) Jeff Bullock punted 31 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN25.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Money is blitzing.
1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 02:25) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE B.J. Dodge for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Dennis Brock. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Dodge gained 4 yards after the catch.
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-MIN41 (1Q: 01:47) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Sammy Brewer for 13 yards. Tackled by S Glen Polamalu. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Brewer gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-STL46 (1Q: 01:19) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Sherman Styles for 38 yards. Tackled by ILB Heath McQuilken. Styles gained 12 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: I 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.
1-8-STL08 (1Q: 00:35) Lincoln Coffey ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Alvin Roseman.
Start of second quarter.
Minnesota: Pro 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.
2-5-STL05 (2Q: 15:00) Jeremy Kirk ran around left end for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Brent Finkes. Minnesota 6, St. Louis 0
(2Q: 15:00) Extra point by Kevin Matthews was good. Minnesota 7, St. Louis 0
(2Q: 14:50) Kevin Matthews kicked off 49 yards from the MIN30. Walt Levi returned the ball 21 yards to the STL42. Tackled by Sammy Brewer.
St. Louis: 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. Shepherd is blitzing.
1-10-STL42 (2Q: 14:30) Kerry Birchall ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerald Terry, assisted by DT Phillip Montgomery.
St. Louis: 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. Caldwell is blitzing.
2-12-STL40 (2Q: 13:49) Billy Andrews pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Cedric Rodriguez. S Emmitt Caldwell blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Minnesota's Jerald Terry was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Caldwell is blitzing.
3-12-STL40 (2Q: 13:41) Billy Andrews scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerald Terry.
St. Louis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
4-2-STL50 (2Q: 13:12) Billy Andrews pass completed to TE Brian Bullock for 15 yards. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell, assisted by S Earnest May. Bullock gained 10 yards after the catch.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN35 (2Q: 12:43) Billy Andrews pass completed to WR Ty Jonas for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Carey Richardson.
St. Louis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Terry is blitzing.
2-4-MIN29 (2Q: 11:58) Kerry Birchall ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Edwin Duerr.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-MIN28 (2Q: 11:14) Colin Whiting ran around right end for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Carey Richardson. Key block delivered by Tyrell Breneman.
St. Louis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN17 (2Q: 10:44) Colin Whiting ran around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell. Key block delivered by Teddy Buchanan.
St. Louis: I 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. Caldwell is blitzing.
2-1-MIN08 (2Q: 10:11) Colin Whiting ran around the left tackle for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Steven Humphries. Minnesota 7, St. Louis 6
(2Q: 10:11) Extra point by Jeff Bullock was good. St. Louis 7, Minnesota 7
(2Q: 10:04) Jeff Bullock kicked off 73 yards from the STL30. Touchback.
Minnesota: 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. Money is blitzing.
1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 10:04) Jeremy Kirk ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Ross Bensen, assisted by CB Lewis Bledsoe.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-MIN20 (2Q: 09:33) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 37 yards. Tackled by S Clay Van Pelt. Hassler gained 17 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-STL43 (2Q: 08:50) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Dixon Cash for 32 yards. Tackled by CB Terrance Devaney. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Cash gained 3 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Strong formation, 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-STL11 (2Q: 08:06) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for TE B.J. Dodge. DE Jose Prescott hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
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, expecting the run.
2-10-STL11 (2Q: 07:59) PENALTY: St. Louis was called for Encroachment.
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.
2-5-STL06 (2Q: 07:52) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Sammy Brewer for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 13, St. Louis 7
(2Q: 07:52) Extra point by Kevin Matthews was good. Minnesota 14, St. Louis 7
(2Q: 07:43) Kevin Matthews kicked off 79 yards from the MIN30. Touchback.
St. Louis: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. LaRiche is blitzing.
1-10-STL20 (2Q: 07:43) Billy Andrews pass completed to WR Cedric Rodriguez for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerald Terry. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Rodriguez gained 5 yards after the catch. PENALTY: St. Louis was called for an Illegal Block Below the Waist.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-20-STL10 (2Q: 07:37) Kerry Birchall ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerald Terry, assisted by DT Chris Roberson.
St. Louis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Terry and May are blitzing.
2-18-STL12 (2Q: 06:53) Billy Andrews pass completed to TE Brian Bullock for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Damon Jennings. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
St. Louis: 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.
3-10-STL20 (2Q: 06:26) Billy Andrews pass completed to WR Bernie Garner for 7 yards. Tackled by S Earnest May. Garner gained 1 yard after the catch.
4-3-STL27 (2Q: 05:52) Jeff Bullock punted 42 yards. Matthew Mathews returned the kick 8 yards to the MIN39. Tackled by Emmitt Rickman.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN39 (2Q: 05:43) Lincoln Coffey ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Malcolm Beustring, assisted by ILB Jorge Maxey.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-MIN40 (2Q: 05:18) Jeremy Kirk ran a trap outside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Malcolm Beustring.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-MIN46 (2Q: 04:53) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Matthew Mathews for 3 yards. Tackled by S Glen Polamalu.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN49 (2Q: 04:11) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Sammy Brewer for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Earl Kormelink.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-2-STL43 (2Q: 03:38) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Sherman Styles for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Van Cochrane. Styles gained 8 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-STL36 (2Q: 03:21) Lincoln Coffey ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Money, assisted by DT Malcolm Beustring.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-STL34 (2Q: 03:04) Frankie Giles pass was dropped by WR Sammy Brewer. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cochrane is blitzing.
3-8-STL34 (2Q: 02:54) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Money, assisted by S Richard Newman.
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, expecting the run.
1-10-STL19 (2Q: 02:37) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE B.J. Dodge for 19 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Dodge gained 19 yards after the catch. Minnesota 20, St. Louis 7
(2Q: 02:37) Extra point by Kevin Matthews was good. Minnesota 21, St. Louis 7
(2Q: 02:28) Kevin Matthews kicked off 57 yards from the MIN30. Walt Levi returned the ball 21 yards to the STL34. Tackled by Bo Nowakowski.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-STL34 (2Q: 02:07) Billy Andrews pass completed to RB Colin Whiting for 7 yards. Tackled by S Earnest May, assisted by DE Dwayne Hastings.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
St. Louis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-STL41 (2Q: 02:00) Billy Andrews scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell.
St. Louis: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-STL46 (2Q: 01:43) PENALTY: St. Louis was called for a False Start.
St. Louis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-15-STL41 (2Q: 01:43) Billy Andrews pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Brian Bullock. DE Carey Richardson drove right through Kris Kagan to hurry the quarterback.
St. Louis: 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.
2-15-STL41 (2Q: 01:33) Billy Andrews pass completed to WR Cedric Rodriguez for 15 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Earl Gramble, assisted by DE Britt Wynn.
St. Louis: 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-MIN44 (2Q: 01:22) PENALTY: St. Louis was called for a False Start.
St. Louis: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-15-MIN49 (2Q: 01:22) Billy Andrews pass was dropped by WR Ty Jonas.
St. Louis: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-15-MIN49 (2Q: 01:16) Billy Andrews pass completed to WR Bernie Garner for -4 yards. Tackled by S Earnest May.
St. Louis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. May is blitzing.
3-19-STL47 (2Q: 00:57) Billy Andrews pass completed to RB Colin Whiting for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman.
4-12-MIN46 (2Q: 00:48) Jeff Bullock punted 44 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIN02.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Newman is blitzing.
1-10-MIN02 (2Q: 00:38) Frankie Giles scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Ross Bensen.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Money is blitzing.
2-4-MIN08 (2Q: 00:10) Jeremy Kirk ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Ross Bensen. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Illegal Motion. The penalty was declined.
Minnesota: Pro 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. Cochrane is blitzing.
3-3-MIN09 (2Q: 00:10) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 52 yards. Tackled by CB Ross Bensen. Hassler gained 47 yards after the catch.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Jeff Bullock kicked off 79 yards from the STL30. Touchback.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN20 (3Q: 15:00) Lincoln Coffey ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Ross Bensen. Key block delivered by Brent Finkes.
Minnesota: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Cochrane is blitzing.
2-3-MIN27 (3Q: 14:26) Frankie Giles pass completed to FB Clyde Uerling for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Terrance Devaney. Uerling gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN35 (3Q: 13:55) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Matthew Mathews for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Money. PENALTY: St. Louis was called for Offsides.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-5-MIN40 (3Q: 13:49) Captain Kirk ran around left end for -6 yards. Tackled by ILB Heath McQuilken.
Minnesota: 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.
2-11-MIN34 (3Q: 13:09) Frankie Giles pass was dropped by WR Sammy Brewer.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-MIN34 (3Q: 13:01) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start.
Minnesota: I 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.
3-16-MIN29 (3Q: 12:55) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Sherman Styles for 37 yards. Tackled by CB Terrance Devaney.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Cochrane and Maxey are blitzing.
1-10-STL34 (3Q: 12:18) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Sherman Styles for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Dennis Brock, assisted by S Clay Van Pelt. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Styles gained 7 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-STL14 (3Q: 11:41) Lincoln Coffey ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Van Cochrane, assisted by DT Earl Kormelink.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-STL14 (3Q: 11:06) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 14 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Hassler gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Minnesota 27, St. Louis 7
(3Q: 11:06) Extra point by Kevin Matthews was good. Minnesota 28, St. Louis 7
(3Q: 10:59) Kevin Matthews kicked off 60 yards from the MIN30. Walt Levi returned the ball 15 yards to the STL25. Tackled by Bo Nowakowski.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Terry is blitzing.
1-10-STL25 (3Q: 10:24) Billy Andrews pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ricky Kiddoo. DE Carey Richardson simply tossed Buddy Georges aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-STL25 (3Q: 10:15) Billy Andrews sacked by DE Carey Richardson and DT Chris Roberson for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Teddy Fulcher.
St. Louis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-15-STL20 (3Q: 09:42) Billy Andrews pass completed to WR Ricky Kiddoo for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman.
4-6-STL29 (3Q: 09:08) Jeff Bullock punted 44 yards. Matthew Mathews returned the kick 5 yards to the MIN32. Tackled by Walt Levi.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN32 (3Q: 09:00) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Sherman Styles for 15 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Lewis Bledsoe, assisted by CB Terrance Devaney. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN47 (3Q: 08:24) Bernie Hassler ran a reverse around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Malcolm Beustring.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-8-MIN49 (3Q: 07:52) Jeremy Kirk ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Max Coles, assisted by ILB Heath McQuilken.
Minnesota: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-STL48 (3Q: 07:07) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernie Hassler. DE Jose Prescott hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-5-STL48 (3Q: 06:59) Jorge Howe punted 34 yards. Zach Graham returned the kick 15 yards to the STL29. Tackled by Lenny LaRiche.
St. Louis: 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.
1-10-STL29 (3Q: 06:52) PENALTY: St. Louis was called for a False Start.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Terry is blitzing.
1-15-STL24 (3Q: 06:45) Billy Andrews sacked by DE Dwayne Hastings for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Buddy Georges.
St. Louis: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-22-STL17 (3Q: 06:06) Billy Andrews pass completed to WR Ty Jonas for 8 yards. Tackled by S Earnest May.
St. Louis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-14-STL25 (3Q: 05:42) Billy Andrews pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ricky Kiddoo. CB Les McFarlane defended the pass. PENALTY: St. Louis was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
4-14-STL25 (3Q: 05:29) Jeff Bullock punted 33 yards. Matthew Mathews returned the kick 3 yards to the MIN45. Tackled by Walt Levi.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN45 (3Q: 05:21) Lincoln Coffey ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Christian Stuart, assisted by CB Lewis Bledsoe.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-MIN46 (3Q: 04:46) Frankie Giles sacked by DE Jose Prescott for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Wes Pentasuglio. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
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, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-16-MIN39 (3Q: 04:33) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 42 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Money. Hassler gained 13 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Pro 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-STL19 (3Q: 03:49) Captain Kirk ran a draw inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Money.
Minnesota: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-7-STL16 (3Q: 03:07) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE Josh Harding for 11 yards. Tackled by S Clay Van Pelt, assisted by CB Ross Bensen. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-5-STL05 (3Q: 02:36) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE B.J. Dodge for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 34, St. Louis 7
(3Q: 02:36) Extra point by Kevin Matthews was good. Minnesota 35, St. Louis 7
(3Q: 02:26) Kevin Matthews kicked off 62 yards from the MIN30. Walt Levi returned the ball 15 yards to the STL23. Tackled by Dixon Cash. St. Louis's Cedric Rodriguez was hurt on the play.
St. Louis: 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-STL23 (3Q: 02:06) Colin Whiting ran outside the right tackle for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Damon Jennings. Key block delivered by Buddy Georges.
St. Louis: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Terry is blitzing.
1-10-STL40 (3Q: 01:24) Billy Andrews pass completed to WR Ricky Kiddoo for 14 yards. Tackled by DE Dwayne Hastings.
St. Louis: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN46 (3Q: 00:42) Colin Whiting ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Earnest May, assisted by DT George Geddes.
Start of fourth quarter.
St. Louis: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-MIN44 (4Q: 15:00) Billy Andrews pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brady Stoughton. CB Damon Jennings defended the pass.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. McFarlane is blitzing.
3-8-MIN44 (4Q: 14:52) Billy Andrews pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ty Jonas. CB Les McFarlane hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-8-MIN44 (4Q: 14:46) Billy Andrews pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernie Garner. DE Carey Richardson drove right through Amos Brock to hurry the quarterback. The ball goes over on downs.
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. Money and Maxey are blitzing.
1-10-MIN44 (4Q: 14:38) Captain Kirk ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Alvin Roseman, assisted by OLB Randall Money. Key block delivered by Marshall Burns.
Minnesota: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-5-MIN49 (4Q: 14:02) Jeremy Kirk ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Heath McQuilken, assisted by CB Ross Bensen.
Minnesota: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Money is blitzing.
3-4-STL50 (4Q: 13:24) Jeremy Kirk ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Malcolm Beustring.
4-3-STL49 (4Q: 12:58) Jorge Howe punted 48 yards. The ball was downed at the STL01. PENALTY: St. Louis was called for Offsides.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-STL44 (4Q: 12:48) Lincoln Coffey ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Max Coles, assisted by CB Ross Bensen.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-STL44 (4Q: 12:10) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Matthew Mathews for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Ross Bensen. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Mathews gained 9 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-STL26 (4Q: 11:35) Bo Nowakowski ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Shawn McElroy, assisted by OLB Randall Money.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. McQuilken is blitzing.
2-11-STL27 (4Q: 11:05) Captain Kirk ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Max Coles, assisted by DT Malcolm Beustring.
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.
3-11-STL27 (4Q: 10:35) Lincoln Coffey ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Clay Van Pelt.
4-11-STL27 (4Q: 09:52) Kevin Matthews attempted a 44 yard field goal and missed wide to the left. PENALTY: St. Louis was called for Roughing the Kicker.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-STL14 (4Q: 09:44) Jeremy Kirk ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Alvin Roseman, assisted by DE Jose Prescott.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-STL14 (4Q: 09:00) Jeremy Kirk ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Glen Polamalu, assisted by DT Malcolm Beustring.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-9-STL13 (4Q: 08:32) Captain Kirk ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Randall Money, assisted by ILB Van Cochrane.
4-8-STL12 (4Q: 08:04) Kevin Matthews attempted a 29 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 38, St. Louis 7
(4Q: 07:56) Kevin Matthews kicked off 72 yards from the MIN30. Touchback.
St. Louis: Weak 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-STL20 (4Q: 07:56) Billy Andrews pass completed to TE Jason Granberry for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Lenny LaRiche.
St. Louis: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-3-STL27 (4Q: 07:12) Colin Whiting ran around right end for 25 yards. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell. Key block delivered by Buddy Georges.
St. Louis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN48 (4Q: 06:41) Billy Andrews pass completed to TE Jason Granberry for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Les McFarlane, assisted by CB Todd Livesey.
St. Louis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-MIN45 (4Q: 06:14) Billy Andrews pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ty Jonas. ILB Jerald Terry hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-MIN45 (4Q: 06:07) Billy Andrews pass completed to WR Ricky Kiddoo for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Shannon McKenzie. Kiddoo gained 3 yards after the catch.
St. Louis: 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.
1-10-MIN36 (4Q: 05:30) Billy Andrews pass completed to RB Colin Whiting for 13 yards. Tackled by DE Carey Richardson. Whiting gained 13 yards after the catch.
St. Louis: 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.
1-10-MIN23 (4Q: 05:06) Colin Whiting ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Earl Gramble, assisted by S Emmitt Caldwell.
St. Louis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Terry is blitzing.
2-6-MIN19 (4Q: 04:44) Billy Andrews pass completed to WR Bernie Garner for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Damon Jennings. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
St. Louis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Caldwell is blitzing.
1-5-MIN05 (4Q: 04:03) Billy Andrews pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Brady Stoughton.
St. Louis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Cassidy is blitzing.
2-5-MIN05 (4Q: 03:56) Billy Andrews pass was intended for WR Bernie Garner and was intercepted by S Emmitt Caldwell in the end zone. Touchback.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN20 (4Q: 03:48) Captain Kirk ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Alvin Roseman, assisted by S Clay Van Pelt.
Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-MIN20 (4Q: 03:02) Clyde Uerling ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Terrance Devaney. Minnesota's Jeremy Kirk was hurt on the play.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-8-MIN22 (4Q: 02:16) Lincoln Coffey ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Randall Money, assisted by DE Shawn McElroy.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
4-7-MIN23 (4Q: 02:00) Jorge Howe punted 52 yards. Bernie Garner returned the kick 9 yards to the STL34. Tackled by Bo Nowakowski.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-STL34 (4Q: 01:53) Billy Andrews sacked by DE Dwayne Hastings for a loss of 7 yards. Hastings ran right past Amos Brock and knocked down the quarterback. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Jeff Roman on the STL27.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-STL27 (4Q: 01:40) Lincoln Coffey ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Jorge Maxey, assisted by DE Alvin Roseman.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-9-STL26 (4Q: 00:54) Bo Nowakowski ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Money, assisted by ILB Heath McQuilken.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-9-STL26 (4Q: 00:09) Frankie Giles dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 38, St. Louis Rams 7