Week 7, 2029

Played in Minnesota, MN, weather: 68 degrees, fair, calm.
Minnesota won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Terry Glenn kicked off 72 yards from the CAR30. Touchback.
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. Prescott and Russell are blitzing.
1-10-MIN20 (1Q: 15:00) Ray Flickinger pass completed to TE B.J. Dodge for 5 yards. Tackled by S Corey Van der Haak.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-5-MIN25 (1Q: 14:20) Deron Quinn ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Riddick Prescott, assisted by DT Dwayne Middleton.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Heath is blitzing.
3-1-MIN29 (1Q: 13:45) Deron Quinn ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Riddick Prescott.
4-1-MIN29 (1Q: 13:17) Jorge Howe punted 51 yards. Shannon Coleman returned the kick 12 yards to the CAR32. Tackled by Trevor Graveson. Ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Richard Pillmeier for 9 yards to the CAR23.. Tackled by Jerome Page.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR23 (1Q: 13:06) Herb Covington ran inside the right guard for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Julio Watson, assisted by CB Butch Cascadden. Key block delivered by Moe Kleinecke.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-CAR14 (1Q: 12:24) Ray Flickinger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernie Hassler. CB Andrew Marzano defended the pass.
Minnesota: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-1-CAR14 (1Q: 12:17) Ray Flickinger pass completed to RB Herb Covington for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Andrew Marzano.
4-1-CAR14 (1Q: 11:48) Kevin Matthews attempted a 31 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 3, Carolina 0
(1Q: 11:43) Kevin Matthews kicked off 71 yards from the MIN30. Touchback.
Carolina: 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-CAR20 (1Q: 11:43) Daniel Billodeaux pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dale Sherman. DE Carey Richardson drove right through Keith Ogden to hurry the quarterback.
Carolina: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Frederick and LaRiche are blitzing.
2-10-CAR20 (1Q: 11:30) Billy Joe Wardzala ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell, assisted by S Alonzo Jamison.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-CAR21 (1Q: 10:47) Daniel Billodeaux sacked by DE Carey Richardson and DT Edwin Duerr for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Mitch Tucker.
4-15-CAR15 (1Q: 09:59) Tyrone Gillespie punted 56 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN29.
Minnesota: Weak 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.
1-10-MIN29 (1Q: 09:50) Deron Quinn ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Butch Cascadden, assisted by DE Hardy McDonald. Key block delivered by Wes Pentasuglio.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-MIN35 (1Q: 09:24) Deron Quinn ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Rondell Heath, assisted by CB Andrew Marzano.
Minnesota: I 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.
3-5-MIN34 (1Q: 08:54) Ray Flickinger pass completed to WR Dixon Cash for 17 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Hunter Russell, assisted by CB Butch Cascadden. Cash gained 8 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR49 (1Q: 08:13) Herb Covington ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Donald Abrams. Key block delivered by Moe Kleinecke. Kleinecke ran over Julio Watson to set up the play.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-CAR40 (1Q: 07:46) Deron Quinn ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Julio Watson. Key block delivered by Graham Walker.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CAR39 (1Q: 07:19) Buddy Ebert ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Max Marian.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Prescott is blitzing.
2-7-CAR36 (1Q: 06:47) Herb Covington ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Jose Prescott, assisted by S Rondell Heath.
Minnesota: Pro 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.
3-7-CAR36 (1Q: 06:07) Bo Nowakowski ran around the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Hardy McDonald, assisted by DT Norm Fulcher.
4-10-CAR39 (1Q: 05:33) Jorge Howe punted 39 yards. Touchback.
Carolina: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Terry and Knight are blitzing.
1-10-CAR20 (1Q: 05:27) Billy Joe Wardzala ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Jerald Terry. ILB Jerald Terry knocked down Keith Ogden to break up the play. Minnesota's Earnest May was hurt on the play. This is an old injury, but he's toughing it out.
Carolina: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-CAR21 (1Q: 05:01) K.C. Carter ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell, assisted by OLB Earnest Shepherd. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN S Alonzo Jamison for 8 yards to the CAR14. Tackled by Tyrell Breneman.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CAR14 (1Q: 04:52) Deron Quinn ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Andrew Marzano. Key block delivered by Moe Kleinecke.
Minnesota: Single-Back 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, keying aggressively on the pass. Prescott is blitzing.
2-5-CAR09 (1Q: 04:12) Deron Quinn ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Rondell Heath, assisted by CB Kim Hatcher. Key block delivered by B.J. Dodge.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-2-CAR02 (1Q: 03:26) Deron Quinn ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Norm Fulcher, assisted by S Corey Van der Haak. DE Hardy McDonald knocked down Brock Willis to break up the play.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-3-CAR03 (1Q: 02:43) Deron Quinn ran around left end for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Jose Prescott, assisted by S Corey Van der Haak. DE Hardy McDonald knocked down Wes Pentasuglio to break up the play.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-6-CAR06 (1Q: 01:59) Ray Flickinger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dixon Cash. S Corey Van der Haak knocked the ball out of his grasp.
4-6-CAR06 (1Q: 01:54) Kevin Matthews attempted a 23 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 6, Carolina 0
(1Q: 01:46) Kevin Matthews kicked off 75 yards from the MIN30. Touchback.
Carolina: 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-CAR20 (1Q: 01:46) Daniel Billodeaux pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Orlando Brown. OLB Jeff Roman defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Carolina: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Terry and Jennings are blitzing.
2-10-CAR20 (1Q: 01:38) Billy Joe Wardzala ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerald Terry. PENALTY: Carolina was called for Offensive Holding.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-20-CAR10 (1Q: 01:28) Daniel Billodeaux pass completed to WR Orlando Brown for 6 yards. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell.
Carolina: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Frederick and LaRiche are blitzing.
3-14-CAR16 (1Q: 00:52) Daniel Billodeaux pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kelly Clancy. S Alonzo Jamison defended the pass.
4-14-CAR16 (1Q: 00:43) Tyrone Gillespie punted 46 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN38. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN38 (1Q: 00:35) Ray Flickinger pass completed to WR Matthew Mathews for 7 yards. Tackled by S Rondell Heath, assisted by CB Butch Cascadden. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Mathews gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back 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.
2-3-MIN45 (1Q: 00:12) Ray Flickinger pass completed to WR Sammy Brewer for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Riddick Prescott. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Start of second quarter.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-3-MIN45 (2Q: 15:00) Ray Flickinger pass completed to WR Sammy Brewer for 18 yards. Tackled by S Corey Van der Haak, assisted by ILB Matthew McCrary. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Page, Hatcher and Heath are blitzing.
1-10-CAR37 (2Q: 14:31) Ray Flickinger pass completed to RB Bo Nowakowski for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Jose Prescott. Nowakowski gained 3 yards after the catch.
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.
2-5-CAR32 (2Q: 13:48) Herb Covington ran around left end for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB Donald Abrams, assisted by DT Norm Fulcher. Key block delivered by Graham Walker.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR15 (2Q: 13:15) Ray Flickinger pass completed to WR Matthew Mathews for 15 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Mathews gained 7 yards after the catch. Minnesota 12, Carolina 0
(2Q: 13:15) Extra point by Kevin Matthews was good. Minnesota 13, Carolina 0
(2Q: 13:09) Kevin Matthews kicked off 62 yards from the MIN30. Shannon Coleman returned the ball 19 yards to the CAR27. Tackled by Charlie Garner.
Carolina: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR27 (2Q: 12:39) K.C. Carter ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Gary Frederick.
Carolina: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-CAR27 (2Q: 12:02) K.C. Carter ran around left end for -4 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Roman, Caldwell and Caldwell are blitzing.
3-14-CAR23 (2Q: 11:22) Daniel Billodeaux sacked by S Emmitt Caldwell for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Mitch Tucker.
4-21-CAR16 (2Q: 10:50) Tyrone Gillespie punted 47 yards. Matthew Mathews returned the kick 1 yard to the MIN38. Tackled by Terrell Boyd.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN38 (2Q: 10:42) Deron Quinn ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Riddick Prescott, assisted by CB Kim Hatcher.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Prescott is blitzing.
2-8-MIN40 (2Q: 09:58) Ray Flickinger pass completed to TE B.J. Dodge for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Corey Van der Haak. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Minnesota: 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.
3-3-MIN45 (2Q: 09:24) Ray Flickinger pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Butch Cascadden. Hassler gained 9 yards after the catch.
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.
1-10-CAR40 (2Q: 08:39) Herb Covington ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Dwayne Middleton, assisted by CB Kim Hatcher. Key block delivered by Moe Kleinecke.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-CAR35 (2Q: 08:09) Ray Flickinger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernie Hassler. CB Hunter Russell defended the pass.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Prescott and Van der Haak are blitzing.
3-5-CAR35 (2Q: 07:57) Ray Flickinger pass completed to WR Sammy Brewer for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Andrew Marzano.
Minnesota: Single-Back 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.
1-10-CAR30 (2Q: 07:37) Deron Quinn ran around right end for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Jerome Page, assisted by ILB Max Marian. Key block delivered by Trevor Graveson.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CAR19 (2Q: 07:16) Bo Nowakowski ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Rondell Heath, assisted by DE Ryan Lyon.
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, expecting the pass.
2-7-CAR16 (2Q: 06:57) Ray Flickinger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernie Hassler. DT Norm Fulcher hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Prescott is blitzing.
3-7-CAR16 (2Q: 06:53) Ray Flickinger pass completed to WR Dixon Cash for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Kim Hatcher.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Prescott and Abrams are blitzing.
1-1-CAR01 (2Q: 06:33) Herb Covington ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Andrew Marzano, assisted by OLB Riddick Prescott.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Sellers is blitzing.
2-2-CAR02 (2Q: 06:14) Bo Nowakowski ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Ryan Lyon. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
Minnesota: Single-Back 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.
2-12-CAR12 (2Q: 06:07) Herb Covington ran around the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Kim Hatcher. Key block delivered by Wes Pentasuglio.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, 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.
3-3-CAR03 (2Q: 05:51) Ray Flickinger pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Butch Cascadden. Hassler gained 3 yards after the catch.
4-1-CAR01 (2Q: 05:33) Kevin Matthews attempted a 18 yard field goal and missed wide to the left. The holder did not do a very good job of getting the ball down in time. PENALTY: Carolina was called for Offsides.
4-1-CAR01 (2Q: 05:25) Kevin Matthews attempted a 18 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 16, Carolina 0
(2Q: 05:19) Kevin Matthews kicked off 65 yards from the MIN30. Shannon Coleman returned the ball 21 yards to the CAR26. Tackled by Sammy Brewer.
Carolina: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CAR26 (2Q: 04:59) Daniel Billodeaux scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Earnest May.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Knight is blitzing.
2-5-CAR31 (2Q: 04:37) Daniel Billodeaux pass completed to WR Kelly Clancy for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Charlie Garner. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Carolina: Strong 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.
1-10-CAR40 (2Q: 03:49) Daniel Billodeaux pass completed to WR Kelly Clancy for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Lenny LaRiche, assisted by OLB Jeff Roman. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN50 (2Q: 03:29) Daniel Billodeaux pass completed to WR Kelly Clancy for 17 yards. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell. Clancy gained 4 yards after the catch.
Carolina: I 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. Roman is blitzing.
1-10-MIN33 (2Q: 03:08) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Encroachment.
Carolina: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-5-MIN28 (2Q: 03:04) Daniel Billodeaux pass completed to FB Pat Ellison for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Damon Jennings. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Ellison gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: Pro 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-MIN18 (2Q: 02:48) Daniel Billodeaux pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kelly Clancy. OLB Jeff Roman defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Carolina: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-MIN18 (2Q: 02:39) Daniel Billodeaux pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Orlando Brown. DE Carey Richardson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-MIN18 (2Q: 02:33) Daniel Billodeaux pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dale Sherman. S Emmitt Caldwell defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-10-MIN18 (2Q: 02:26) Terry Glenn attempted a 35 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 16, Carolina 3
(2Q: 02:18) Terry Glenn kicked off 70 yards from the CAR30. Matthew Mathews returned the ball 20 yards to the MIN20. Tackled by Orlando Brown.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Minnesota: Pro 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-MIN20 (2Q: 02:00) Ray Flickinger pass completed to WR Matthew Mathews for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Hunter Russell. Mathews gained 3 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. Page is blitzing.
1-10-MIN31 (2Q: 01:30) Herb Covington ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by S Rondell Heath, assisted by DE Jose Prescott. Key block delivered by Marshall Burns.
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.
2-4-MIN37 (2Q: 00:48) Herb Covington ran a draw inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Kim Hatcher, assisted by ILB Max Marian. Key block delivered by Marshall Burns.
Minnesota: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN45 (2Q: 00:07) Ray Flickinger pass completed to TE B.J. Dodge for 17 yards. Tackled by S Lewis Jones. Dodge gained 3 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Carolina was called for Illegal Contact. The penalty was declined.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Kevin Matthews kicked off 60 yards from the MIN30. Shannon Coleman returned the ball 20 yards to the CAR30. Tackled by Sammy Brewer.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CAR30 (3Q: 14:39) K.C. Carter ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerald Terry.
Carolina: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-CAR30 (3Q: 13:54) Daniel Billodeaux pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Steven Hardy. DT Phillip Montgomery hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: Single-Back 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.
3-10-CAR30 (3Q: 13:49) Daniel Billodeaux pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Orlando Brown. CB Charlie Garner defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-10-CAR30 (3Q: 13:40) Tyrone Gillespie punted 42 yards. Matthew Mathews called for a fair catch at the MIN28.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN28 (3Q: 13:33) Deron Quinn ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Hardy McDonald.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-11-MIN27 (3Q: 13:10) Ray Flickinger pass completed to WR Matthew Mathews for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Hunter Russell.
Minnesota: Single-Back 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. Heath is blitzing.
3-8-MIN30 (3Q: 12:38) Deron Quinn ran a trap outside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Kim Hatcher, assisted by S Corey Van der Haak. Key block delivered by B.J. Dodge.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Marian is blitzing.
1-10-MIN39 (3Q: 12:01) Herb Covington ran around left end for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Andrew Marzano, assisted by ILB Max Marian. ILB Max Marian crushed Wes Pentasuglio to wreck the play. The defense looked very familiar with that play. Minnesota's Dixon Cash was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-14-MIN35 (3Q: 11:21) Ray Flickinger pass completed to WR Sammy Brewer for 18 yards. Tackled by S Corey Van der Haak. Brewer gained 9 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CAR47 (3Q: 10:35) Deron Quinn ran inside the right guard for 15 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Andrew Marzano. Key block delivered by B.J. Dodge. PENALTY: Carolina was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR32 (3Q: 10:25) Herb Covington ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Dwayne Middleton, assisted by ILB Max Marian.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-CAR30 (3Q: 09:46) Ray Flickinger sacked by DE Jose Prescott for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Trevor Graveson.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-16-CAR38 (3Q: 09:00) Ray Flickinger pass completed to WR Matthew Mathews for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Hunter Russell, assisted by ILB Max Marian. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-6-CAR28 (3Q: 08:27) Kevin Matthews attempted a 45 yard field goal and missed wide to the right.
Carolina: 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.
1-10-CAR35 (3Q: 08:22) K.C. Carter ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Gary Frederick, assisted by DE Mark Archer. Key block delivered by Curtis Olivarez.
Carolina: Pro 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.
2-1-CAR44 (3Q: 07:53) K.C. Carter ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell. Key block delivered by Pat Ellison.
Carolina: I 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.
1-10-CAR45 (3Q: 07:18) Billy Joe Wardzala ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-CAR47 (3Q: 06:33) Daniel Billodeaux pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Orlando Brown. DE Carey Richardson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. Minnesota's Emmitt Caldwell was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor facial injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Carolina: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-CAR47 (3Q: 06:28) Daniel Billodeaux pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kelly Clancy. CB Lenny LaRiche defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-8-CAR47 (3Q: 06:22) Tyrone Gillespie punted 50 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIN03.
Minnesota: Goal-Line formation with three 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-MIN03 (3Q: 06:12) Deron Quinn ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Dwayne Middleton.
Minnesota: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-MIN05 (3Q: 05:28) Deron Quinn ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Julio Watson, assisted by ILB Max Marian.
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.
3-5-MIN08 (3Q: 04:49) Ray Flickinger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Sammy Brewer. OLB Riddick Prescott defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-5-MIN08 (3Q: 04:42) Jorge Howe punted 40 yards. Shannon Coleman called for a fair catch at the MIN48.
Carolina: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN48 (3Q: 04:33) Daniel Billodeaux pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kelly Clancy. DE Lamont Scouten hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-MIN48 (3Q: 04:24) Daniel Billodeaux pass completed to WR Kelly Clancy for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-MIN44 (3Q: 04:02) Daniel Billodeaux pass completed to WR Kelly Clancy for 6 yards. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: 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.
1-10-MIN38 (3Q: 03:23) Daniel Billodeaux pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Orlando Brown. S Emmitt Caldwell defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: 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.
2-10-MIN38 (3Q: 03:15) Daniel Billodeaux pass completed to WR Kelly Clancy for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerald Terry, assisted by DE Dwayne Hastings. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: 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. Caldwell is blitzing.
3-3-MIN31 (3Q: 02:38) Daniel Billodeaux pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Steven Hardy. ILB Jerald Terry defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Minnesota's Alonzo Jamison was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
4-3-MIN31 (3Q: 02:29) Terry Glenn attempted a 48 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 16, Carolina 6
(3Q: 02:22) Terry Glenn kicked off 73 yards from the CAR30. Matthew Mathews returned the ball 14 yards to the MIN11. Tackled by Dale Sherman.
Minnesota: Strong 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.
1-10-MIN11 (3Q: 01:58) Ray Flickinger pass was dropped by WR Dixon Cash. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-MIN11 (3Q: 01:48) Deron Quinn ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Max Marian, assisted by DT Norm Fulcher.
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. Hatcher is blitzing.
3-11-MIN10 (3Q: 01:22) Ray Flickinger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Matthew Mathews. DE Jose Prescott hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-11-MIN10 (3Q: 01:13) Jorge Howe punted 43 yards. Shannon Coleman returned the kick 3 yards to the MIN50. Tackled by Trevor Graveson.
Carolina: I 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-MIN50 (3Q: 01:03) Billy Joe Wardzala ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Charlie Garner, assisted by CB Lenny LaRiche.
Carolina: 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.
2-6-MIN46 (3Q: 00:23) Daniel Billodeaux pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Terrell Boyd. DE Lamont Scouten hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: 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. Roman is blitzing.
3-6-MIN46 (3Q: 00:15) Daniel Billodeaux pass completed to WR Orlando Brown for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Charlie Garner. Brown gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Start of fourth quarter.
Carolina: 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.
1-10-MIN33 (4Q: 15:00) K.C. Carter ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Gary Frederick, assisted by DE Carey Richardson.
Carolina: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-MIN30 (4Q: 14:32) K.C. Carter ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman.
Carolina: 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.
3-3-MIN26 (4Q: 14:02) K.C. Carter ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Mark Archer, assisted by OLB Jeff Roman.
4-2-MIN25 (4Q: 13:38) Terry Glenn attempted a 42 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 16, Carolina 9
(4Q: 13:30) Terry Glenn kicked off 64 yards from the CAR30. Matthew Mathews returned the ball 15 yards to the MIN21. Tackled by Terrell Boyd.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Prescott and Heath are blitzing.
1-10-MIN21 (4Q: 13:02) Deron Quinn ran around the left tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by DT Dwayne Middleton. Key block delivered by Moe Kleinecke.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN34 (4Q: 12:32) Ray Flickinger pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Donald Abrams, assisted by S Rondell Heath. Hassler gained 3 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Page is blitzing.
2-6-MIN38 (4Q: 11:47) Ray Flickinger pass completed to RB Herb Covington for 18 yards. Tackled by S Rondell Heath, assisted by CB Hunter Russell. Covington gained 20 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CAR44 (4Q: 11:13) Ray Flickinger pass completed to TE B.J. Dodge for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Riddick Prescott. Dodge gained 1 yard after the catch.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-CAR42 (4Q: 10:43) Deron Quinn ran around the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Jerome Page.
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.
3-10-CAR44 (4Q: 10:03) Ray Flickinger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Sammy Brewer. DE Jose Prescott drove right through Graham Walker to hurry the quarterback.
4-10-CAR44 (4Q: 09:54) Jorge Howe punted 44 yards. Touchback.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR20 (4Q: 09:49) Billy Joe Wardzala ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Carey Richardson.
Carolina: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-9-CAR21 (4Q: 09:23) Billy Joe Wardzala ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerald Terry, assisted by DE Mark Archer.
Carolina: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, 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.
3-7-CAR23 (4Q: 08:59) Daniel Billodeaux pass completed to WR Dale Sherman for 21 yards. Tackled by ILB Gary Frederick. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Sherman gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CAR44 (4Q: 08:33) K.C. Carter ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerald Terry, assisted by S Emmitt Caldwell.
Carolina: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-CAR47 (4Q: 08:10) K.C. Carter ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerald Terry.
Carolina: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-2-MIN48 (4Q: 07:26) Daniel Billodeaux scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman and assisted by CB Charlie Garner.
Carolina: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Terry and Caldwell are blitzing.
1-10-MIN40 (4Q: 06:56) Billy Joe Wardzala ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Mark Archer, assisted by S Emmitt Caldwell.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Roman is blitzing.
2-9-MIN39 (4Q: 06:28) Daniel Billodeaux sacked by OLB Jeff Roman for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Curtis Olivarez.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-14-MIN44 (4Q: 06:03) Daniel Billodeaux pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kelly Clancy. CB Charlie Garner defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-14-MIN44 (4Q: 05:55) Tyrone Gillespie punted 44 yards. Touchback. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Roughing the Kicker. Minnesota's Matthew Mathews was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor foot injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Carolina: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN29 (4Q: 05:48) Daniel Billodeaux pass completed to WR Orlando Brown for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Carolina: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN15 (4Q: 05:05) K.C. Carter ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Jerald Terry. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CAR Curtis Olivarez to the MIN14.
Carolina: I 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.
2-9-MIN14 (4Q: 04:30) K.C. Carter ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Gary Frederick, assisted by ILB Jerald Terry. Key block delivered by Tommie Sanford.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-MIN06 (4Q: 03:50) Daniel Billodeaux pass was dropped by WR Kelly Clancy.
4-1-MIN06 (4Q: 03:45) Terry Glenn attempted a 23 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 16, Carolina 12
(4Q: 03:40) Terry Glenn kicked off 79 yards from the CAR30. Touchback.
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-MIN20 (4Q: 03:40) Deron Quinn ran around the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Matthew McCrary.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-14-MIN16 (4Q: 02:55) Deron Quinn ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Jose Prescott, assisted by S Rondell Heath.
Carolina called a time out.
Minnesota: 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. Prescott and Heath are blitzing.
3-12-MIN18 (4Q: 02:45) Herb Covington ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Butch Cascadden, assisted by S Corey Van der Haak. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
Carolina called a time out.
4-13-MIN17 (4Q: 02:33) Jorge Howe punted 62 yards. Shannon Coleman returned the kick 16 yards to the CAR37. Tackled by Richard Pillmeier.
Carolina: Strong 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.
1-10-CAR37 (4Q: 02:26) Daniel Billodeaux sacked by DE Mark Archer for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Mitch Tucker.
Carolina: 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. Roman and Jamison are blitzing.
2-18-CAR29 (4Q: 02:06) Daniel Billodeaux pass was dropped by WR Orlando Brown.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Carolina: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-18-CAR29 (4Q: 01:59) Daniel Billodeaux pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Orlando Brown. DE Mark Archer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: 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. Roman, Garner and LaRiche are blitzing.
4-18-CAR29 (4Q: 01:53) Daniel Billodeaux pass was intended for WR Dale Sherman and was intercepted by S Emmitt Caldwell at the MIN49. Tackled by Dale Sherman.
Minnesota: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN49 (4Q: 01:41) Buddy Ebert ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Max Marian.
Carolina called a time out.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-6-CAR47 (4Q: 01:33) Deron Quinn ran a draw inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Riddick Prescott, assisted by DT Julio Watson.
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.
3-1-CAR42 (4Q: 00:49) Ray Flickinger dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
4-2-CAR43 (4Q: 00:04) Jorge Howe punted 43 yards. Touchback.
Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 16, Carolina Panthers 12