Exhibition Week 1, 2030

Played in Minnesota, MN, weather: 68 degrees, fair, calm.
Buffalo won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Kevin Matthews kicked off 64 yards from the MIN30. Ethan Devine returned the ball 17 yards to the BUF23. Tackled by Jerald Terry.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF23 (1Q: 14:39) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to TE Zack Kelley for 2 yards. Tackled by S Alonzo Jamison. Kelley gained 1 yard after the catch.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-BUF25 (1Q: 13:51) Richard Robertson ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerald Terry.
Buffalo: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Irizarry is blitzing.
3-9-BUF24 (1Q: 13:14) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Nathan Mitchell for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Damon Jennings, assisted by CB Charlie Garner.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-BUF40 (1Q: 12:47) Donald Loftus ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Edwin Duerr. Key block delivered by Melvin Bryant.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-5-BUF45 (1Q: 12:07) Donald Loftus ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Alex Kramer.
Buffalo: Five-Receiver Spread 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. Terry and Kramer are blitzing.
3-5-BUF45 (1Q: 11:27) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Steve Monroe for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Deion Franz, assisted by CB Erik Irizarry. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN46 (1Q: 11:02) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Jeremy Leupold for 22 yards. Tackled by OLB Everett Knight, assisted by ILB Gary Frederick. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Leupold gained 1 yard after the catch.
Buffalo: 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-MIN24 (1Q: 10:16) Donald Loftus ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerald Terry.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-MIN20 (1Q: 09:41) Donald Loftus ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman, assisted by DE Lamont Scouten.
Buffalo: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-MIN18 (1Q: 09:13) Ralph Maxwell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Steve Monroe. DE Lamont Scouten hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-4-MIN18 (1Q: 09:05) Ken Goldberg attempted a 35 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 3, Minnesota 0
(1Q: 09:00) Ken Goldberg kicked off 67 yards from the BUF30. Earnest May returned the ball 12 yards to the MIN15. Tackled by Ben Hastings.
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-MIN15 (1Q: 08:41) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nathan Burrow. CB Ricky Conway defended the pass.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-MIN15 (1Q: 08:35) Albert Prior pass completed to TE B.J. Dodge for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Ricky Conway. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN29 (1Q: 07:49) Alan Grossman ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Mack Alston.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-MIN32 (1Q: 07:13) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phil Hanks. DE Amos Reagor drove right through Marshall Burns to hurry the quarterback.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Walker is blitzing.
3-7-MIN32 (1Q: 07:09) Albert Prior pass completed to TE B.J. Dodge for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Ellis Bramlett. Dodge gained 5 yards after the catch.
4-2-MIN37 (1Q: 06:39) Nathan Groff punted 32 yards. Ethan Devine returned the kick 9 yards to the BUF40. Tackled by Jerald Terry.
Buffalo: I 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.
1-10-BUF40 (1Q: 06:32) Ben Hastings ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Carey Richardson, assisted by ILB Jerald Terry.
Buffalo: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Terry and Garner are blitzing.
2-6-BUF44 (1Q: 05:57) Ralph Maxwell sacked by DT Matt Roberts for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Skip Louis. Buffalo's Skip Louis was hurt on the play.
Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-12-BUF38 (1Q: 05:27) Ralph Maxwell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jeremy Leupold. CB Erik Irizarry defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
4-12-BUF38 (1Q: 05:19) Antonio Tubbs punted 44 yards. Mark Apotsos returned the kick 23 yards to the MIN41. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Holding on the Punt Return.
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.
1-10-MIN10 (1Q: 05:11) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Sammy Brewer for 26 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Adam Klotz. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
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.
1-10-MIN36 (1Q: 04:37) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Matthew Mathews. S Mack Alston defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-MIN36 (1Q: 04:30) Herb Covington ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Darryl Wallace. Key block delivered by Brent Finkes.
Minnesota: 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, keying aggressively on the pass. Wallace is blitzing.
3-2-MIN44 (1Q: 03:48) Alan Grossman ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Ethan Devine, assisted by OLB Neil Fedolfi.
4-2-MIN44 (1Q: 03:10) Nathan Groff punted 56 yards. Touchback.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF20 (1Q: 03:04) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Steve Monroe for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerald Terry. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Monroe gained 4 yards after the catch.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Knight and Jennings are blitzing.
1-10-BUF33 (1Q: 02:17) Ben Hastings ran outside the right tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman. Key block delivered by Melvin Bryant.
Buffalo: Weak 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-BUF46 (1Q: 01:32) Donald Loftus ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Matt Roberts. Key block delivered by Earnest Bailey. Bailey ran over Mark Apotsos to set up the play.
Buffalo: 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-MIN48 (1Q: 00:47) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Steve Monroe for 39 yards. Tackled by ILB Randal Albee. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Offensive Holding.
Buffalo: I 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.
2-14-BUF42 (1Q: 00:31) Ralph Maxwell pass was dropped by TE Zack Kelley.
Buffalo: 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.
3-14-BUF42 (1Q: 00:25) Donald Loftus ran around left end for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Erik Irizarry, assisted by ILB Jerald Terry.
Start of second quarter.
4-4-MIN48 (2Q: 15:00) Antonio Tubbs punted 33 yards. Mark Apotsos called for a fair catch at the MIN15.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN15 (2Q: 14:50) Herb Covington ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Ethan Devine. Key block delivered by Brock Willis.
Minnesota: Pro 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.
2-5-MIN20 (2Q: 14:26) Herb Covington ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Mack Alston. Key block delivered by Brent Finkes.
Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Devine is blitzing.
1-10-MIN28 (2Q: 13:47) Albert Prior pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Nathan Burrow. DT Deron Sharman blocked the pass.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Klotz is blitzing.
2-10-MIN28 (2Q: 13:35) Alan Grossman ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Ellis Bramlett.
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, expecting the pass.
3-4-MIN34 (2Q: 12:56) Albert Prior pass was intended for WR Nathan Burrow and was intercepted by S Adrian Hastings at the BUF46. The interception was returned 44 yards. Tackled by Nathan Burrow. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: Single-Back 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.
1-10-MIN10 (2Q: 12:48) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Steve Monroe for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Charlie Garner, assisted by OLB Jeff Roman.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-MIN03 (2Q: 12:14) Ralph Maxwell kept the ball, running around the left tackle for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Earnest Bailey. Buffalo 9, Minnesota 0
(2Q: 12:14) Extra point by Ken Goldberg was good. Buffalo 10, Minnesota 0
(2Q: 12:08) Ken Goldberg kicked off 67 yards from the BUF30. Matthew Mathews returned the ball 13 yards to the MIN16. Tackled by Ellis Bramlett.
Minnesota: 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-MIN16 (2Q: 11:38) Albert Prior sacked by DE Amos Reagor for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Kyle Wilkerson. The ball was fumbled and recovered by BUF Deron Sharman on the MIN12.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Frederick is blitzing.
1-10-MIN12 (2Q: 11:24) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to TE Zack Kelley for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Charlie Garner. Kelley gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-5-MIN07 (2Q: 10:52) Donald Loftus ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Earnest Shepherd, assisted by DT George Geddes.
Buffalo: 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, expecting the pass.
3-3-MIN05 (2Q: 10:29) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Steve Monroe for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw into double coverage. Minnesota's Phillip Everett was hurt on the play. Buffalo 16, Minnesota 0
(2Q: 10:29) Extra point by Ken Goldberg was good. Buffalo 17, Minnesota 0
(2Q: 10:18) Ken Goldberg kicked off 72 yards from the BUF30. Earnest May returned the ball 18 yards to the MIN16. Tackled by Mack Alston.
Minnesota: Pro 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-MIN16 (2Q: 09:58) Herb Covington ran around the left tackle for 11 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Ellis Bramlett, assisted by OLB Darryl Wallace. Key block delivered by Conrad Martineau.
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.
1-10-MIN27 (2Q: 09:29) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start.
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.
1-15-MIN22 (2Q: 09:24) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Sammy Brewer for 14 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Mack Alston. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
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.
2-1-MIN36 (2Q: 08:49) Albert Prior pass was dropped by WR Nathan Burrow.
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.
3-1-MIN36 (2Q: 08:42) Alan Grossman ran a trap outside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Adam Klotz. Key block delivered by Richard Pillmeier.
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.
1-10-MIN37 (2Q: 08:25) Albert Prior scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Adrian Hastings.
Minnesota: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-5-MIN42 (2Q: 08:09) Albert Prior sacked by DE Jessie Heath for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Richard Pillmeier.
Minnesota: Pro 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.
3-14-MIN33 (2Q: 07:50) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Sammy Brewer for 29 yards. Tackled by CB Adam Klotz. Brewer gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: 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. Walker and Ulufale are blitzing.
1-10-BUF38 (2Q: 07:33) Albert Prior scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by S Ethan Devine.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-2-BUF30 (2Q: 07:11) Albert Prior pass was dropped by WR Nathan Burrow.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, 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.
3-2-BUF30 (2Q: 07:05) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Sammy Brewer for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Rod Ulufale. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-BUF25 (2Q: 06:46) Albert Prior pass completed to TE B.J. Dodge for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Darryl Wallace.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-3-BUF18 (2Q: 06:30) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nathan Burrow. DE Jessie Heath hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-3-BUF18 (2Q: 06:20) Herb Covington ran inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Rod Ulufale. Key block delivered by Buddy Ebert.
Minnesota: 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-BUF10 (2Q: 06:04) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for TE B.J. Dodge. DE Amos Reagor drove right through Kyle Wilkerson to hurry the quarterback. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Offsides.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-5-BUF05 (2Q: 05:58) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Jeffrey Brennan for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Rod Ulufale, assisted by OLB Drew Inhofe.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, 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.
2-2-BUF02 (2Q: 05:40) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start.
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.
2-7-BUF07 (2Q: 05:33) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Nathan Burrow for 6 yards. Tackled by S Adrian Hastings.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-1-BUF01 (2Q: 05:16) Albert Prior pass completed to TE B.J. Dodge for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Buffalo 17, Minnesota 6
(2Q: 05:16) Extra point by Kevin Matthews was good. Buffalo 17, Minnesota 7
(2Q: 05:05) Kevin Matthews kicked off 75 yards from the MIN30. Touchback.
Buffalo: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Roman and Frederick are blitzing.
1-10-BUF20 (2Q: 05:05) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Steve Monroe for 12 yards. Tackled by S Alonzo Jamison. Monroe gained 2 yards after the catch.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Albee is blitzing.
1-10-BUF32 (2Q: 04:25) Ben Hastings ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Charlie Garner.
Buffalo: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-11-BUF31 (2Q: 03:56) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Jeremy Leupold for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerald Terry. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-BUF44 (2Q: 03:25) Ben Hastings ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Lamont Scouten. The ball was fumbled and recovered by BUF Ralph Maxwell to the BUF44.
Buffalo: 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.
2-10-BUF44 (2Q: 03:04) Ralph Maxwell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Steve Monroe. DT Phillip Montgomery hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Defensive Holding.
Buffalo: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF49 (2Q: 02:55) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Nathan Mitchell for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Charlie Garner. Mitchell gained 2 yards after the catch. Minnesota's Matt Roberts was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Jamison is blitzing.
2-2-MIN43 (2Q: 02:38) Donald Loftus ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Matt Roberts, assisted by ILB Jerald Terry. Key block delivered by Trent Dircks.
Buffalo: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN40 (2Q: 02:21) PENALTY: Buffalo was called for a False Start.
Buffalo: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-15-MIN45 (2Q: 02:21) Ralph Maxwell sacked by DT Matt Roberts for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Melvin Bryant.
Buffalo: Weak formation with three wide 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.
2-20-MIN50 (2Q: 02:02) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Steve Monroe for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Deion Franz. Monroe gained 4 yards after the catch.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Buffalo: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-MIN39 (2Q: 01:53) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to TE Zack Kelley for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Damon Jennings, assisted by CB Deion Franz.
4-4-MIN34 (2Q: 01:36) Ken Goldberg attempted a 51 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 20, Minnesota 7
(2Q: 01:28) Ken Goldberg kicked off 61 yards from the BUF30. Earnest May returned the ball 24 yards to the MIN33. Tackled by Ellis Bramlett. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
Minnesota: 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. Hastings is blitzing.
1-10-MIN18 (2Q: 01:23) Alan Grossman ran inside the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Daryl Poly. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Marshall Burns to the MIN28.
Minnesota: Strong 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-MIN28 (2Q: 00:39) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Alan Grossman. DT Daryl Poly hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
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.
2-10-MIN28 (2Q: 00:34) Herb Covington ran a draw inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Mack Alston.
Buffalo called a time out.
Minnesota: 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.
3-8-MIN30 (2Q: 00:23) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Nathan Burrow for 7 yards. Tackled by S Ethan Devine.
Buffalo called a time out.
4-1-MIN37 (2Q: 00:12) Nathan Groff punted 42 yards. Ethan Devine returned the kick 8 yards to the BUF29. Tackled by Jerald Terry. Ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Alan Grossman at the BUF29.
1-10-BUF29 (2Q: 00:05) Kevin Matthews attempted a 46 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 20, Minnesota 10
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Ken Goldberg kicked off 55 yards from the BUF30. Earnest May returned the ball 28 yards to the MIN43. Tackled by Ben Hastings.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN43 (3Q: 14:42) Herb Covington ran around right end for 9 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Adrian Hastings. Key block delivered by Brock Willis.
Minnesota: I formation, 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.
2-1-BUF48 (3Q: 13:59) Herb Covington ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Donovan Haddix, assisted by DE Matthew Jones. Key block delivered by Kyle Wilkerson.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-BUF45 (3Q: 13:33) Alan Grossman ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by S Adrian Hastings, assisted by DE Dana Hammond. Key block delivered by Moe Kleinecke.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-BUF38 (3Q: 13:07) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for TE B.J. Dodge. DT Daryl Poly hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Minnesota: 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.
3-3-BUF38 (3Q: 13:03) Albert Prior pass completed to RB Herb Covington for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Matthew Jones.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Ulufale is blitzing.
1-10-BUF34 (3Q: 12:39) Herb Covington ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Daryl Poly, assisted by ILB Rod Ulufale.
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. Walker is blitzing.
2-7-BUF31 (3Q: 12:00) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Matthew Mathews. OLB Leon Walker hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Offsides.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-2-BUF26 (3Q: 11:53) Alan Grossman ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Mack Alston. Key block delivered by Brent Finkes.
Minnesota: Pro 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.
1-10-BUF22 (3Q: 11:18) Albert Prior pass completed to TE B.J. Dodge for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Ellis Bramlett. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: 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.
1-10-BUF10 (3Q: 10:37) Herb Covington ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Mack Alston.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-BUF06 (3Q: 10:14) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nathan Burrow. OLB Drew Inhofe defended the pass.
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. Walker and Ulufale are blitzing.
3-6-BUF06 (3Q: 10:08) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Jeffrey Brennan for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Buffalo 20, Minnesota 16
(3Q: 10:08) Extra point by Kevin Matthews was good. Buffalo 20, Minnesota 17
(3Q: 10:01) Kevin Matthews kicked off 52 yards from the MIN30. Mack Alston returned the ball 19 yards to the BUF37. Tackled by Charlie Garner.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF37 (3Q: 09:24) Ralph Maxwell pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Donald Loftus. OLB Jeff Roman defended the pass.
Buffalo: Strong formation with three wideouts, 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.
2-10-BUF37 (3Q: 09:17) Ben Hastings ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Edwin Duerr.
Buffalo: 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 is blitzing.
3-11-BUF36 (3Q: 08:48) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to RB Donald Loftus for 0 yards. Tackled by S Earnest May, assisted by CB Charlie Garner. Loftus gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-11-BUF36 (3Q: 08:05) Antonio Tubbs punted 48 yards. Matthew Mathews called for a fair catch at the MIN16.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN16 (3Q: 07:55) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Kendall Spendal. DT Deron Sharman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-MIN16 (3Q: 07:51) Alan Grossman ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Mack Alston.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Wallace and Klotz are blitzing.
3-8-MIN18 (3Q: 07:27) Albert Prior pass was dropped by WR Matthew Mathews.
4-8-MIN18 (3Q: 07:18) Nathan Groff punted 46 yards. Rusty Shapiro called for a fair catch at the BUF36.
Buffalo: 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-BUF36 (3Q: 07:11) Ralph Maxwell sacked by DE Carey Richardson for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Korey Fox.
Buffalo: 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.
2-15-BUF31 (3Q: 06:29) Donald Loftus ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Lamont Scouten, assisted by ILB Jerald Terry.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-15-BUF31 (3Q: 05:48) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Jeremy Leupold for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-1-BUF45 (3Q: 05:10) Antonio Tubbs punted 40 yards. Matthew Mathews returned the kick 0 yards to the MIN15. Tackled by Ellis Bramlett.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN15 (3Q: 05:03) Alan Grossman ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Matthew Jones, assisted by S Mack Alston.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-MIN18 (3Q: 04:26) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Matthew Mathews for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Amos Reagor.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-2-MIN23 (3Q: 04:00) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Sammy Brewer for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Ricky Conway.
4-3-MIN22 (3Q: 03:22) Nathan Groff punted 44 yards. Ethan Devine returned the kick 13 yards to the BUF47. Tackled by Charlie Garner.
Buffalo: 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-BUF47 (3Q: 03:11) Donald Loftus ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Edwin Duerr, assisted by S Alex Kramer. Key block delivered by Earnest Bailey.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-MIN47 (3Q: 02:48) Donald Loftus ran inside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Carey Richardson. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Offensive Holding.
Buffalo: 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.
2-14-BUF43 (3Q: 02:38) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Jeremy Leupold for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Everett Knight. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: 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.
3-11-BUF46 (3Q: 02:06) Ralph Maxwell pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Rusty Shapiro. DT George Geddes blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
4-11-BUF46 (3Q: 01:59) Antonio Tubbs punted 47 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIN07.
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.
1-10-MIN07 (3Q: 01:52) Alan Grossman ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Amos Reagor.
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.
2-8-MIN09 (3Q: 01:16) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Nathan Burrow for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Ricky Conway.
Minnesota: I 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-MIN27 (3Q: 00:33) Herb Covington ran around right end for 7 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Adrian Hastings, assisted by CB Ellis Bramlett. Key block delivered by Brock Willis. Minnesota's Brock Willis was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ribcage injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Start of fourth quarter.
Minnesota: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-MIN34 (4Q: 15:00) Albert Prior pass completed to RB Herb Covington for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Ellis Bramlett, assisted by S Mack Alston. Buffalo's Adrian Hastings was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN38 (4Q: 14:30) Alan Grossman ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Leon Walker.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-MIN40 (4Q: 13:49) Herb Covington ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Rod Ulufale.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Walker is blitzing.
3-5-MIN43 (4Q: 13:12) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phil Hanks. CB Ricky Conway defended the pass.
4-5-MIN43 (4Q: 13:05) Nathan Groff punted 39 yards. Ethan Devine returned the kick 10 yards to the BUF28. Tackled by Dale Robertson.
Buffalo: 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.
1-10-BUF28 (4Q: 12:58) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Alvin Cockerham for 8 yards. Tackled by S Alex Kramer. Minnesota's Erik Irizarry was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor facial injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Buffalo: 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.
2-2-BUF36 (4Q: 12:32) Richard Robertson ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by S Alonzo Jamison. Key block delivered by B.J. Cunningham.
Buffalo: 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. Frederick is blitzing.
1-10-BUF41 (4Q: 11:57) Ben Hastings ran outside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Deion Franz. Key block delivered by Nick Midget.
Buffalo: Five-Receiver Spread 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-MIN48 (4Q: 11:20) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Jeremy Leupold for 11 yards. Tackled by S Earnest May.
Buffalo: 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.
1-10-MIN37 (4Q: 10:56) Ralph Maxwell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Alvin Cockerham. OLB Earnest Shepherd defended the pass.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-MIN37 (4Q: 10:50) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Jeremy Leupold for 15 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Alex Kramer. Leupold gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: Single-Back 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-MIN22 (4Q: 10:06) Ralph Maxwell sacked by DT Edwin Duerr and DT Matt Roberts for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Nick Midget.
Buffalo: 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.
2-15-MIN27 (4Q: 09:40) Ben Hastings ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Lamont Scouten.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-10-MIN22 (4Q: 09:13) Ralph Maxwell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Steve Monroe. DT Matt Roberts hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-10-MIN22 (4Q: 09:07) Ken Goldberg attempted a 39 yard field goal and succeeded. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Running into the Kicker. The penalty was declined. Buffalo 23, Minnesota 17
(4Q: 09:00) Ken Goldberg kicked off 64 yards from the BUF30. Matthew Mathews returned the ball 14 yards to the MIN20. Tackled by Ellis Bramlett.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN20 (4Q: 08:23) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Nathan Burrow for 0 yards. Tackled by S Mack Alston. 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.
2-10-MIN20 (4Q: 07:51) Albert Prior pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Sammy Brewer. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
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.
3-10-MIN20 (4Q: 07:42) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Phil Hanks for 19 yards. Tackled by S Ethan Devine, assisted by ILB Rod Ulufale. Hanks gained 15 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 strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN39 (4Q: 07:19) Albert Prior pass completed to FB Buddy Ebert for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Amos Reagor. Ebert gained 4 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Wallace is blitzing.
2-1-MIN48 (4Q: 06:51) Herb Covington ran around left end for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Ellis Bramlett. Key block delivered by Conrad Martineau.
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-BUF37 (4Q: 06:24) Albert Prior scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by S Adrian Hastings.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Hastings is blitzing.
2-1-BUF28 (4Q: 05:39) Herb Covington ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Adam Klotz. Key block delivered by Conrad Martineau.
Minnesota: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-BUF25 (4Q: 05:07) Alan Grossman ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Leon Walker.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-7-BUF22 (4Q: 04:31) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Buddy Ebert. DT Deron Sharman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Offsides.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-2-BUF17 (4Q: 04:26) Herb Covington ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Ellis Bramlett. Key block delivered by B.J. Dodge. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-8-BUF08 (4Q: 04:16) Albert Prior pass was dropped by WR Matthew Mathews.
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.
2-8-BUF08 (4Q: 04:08) Albert Prior pass completed to RB Herb Covington for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Covington gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Minnesota 23, Buffalo 23
(4Q: 04:08) Extra point by Kevin Matthews was good. Minnesota 24, Buffalo 23
(4Q: 03:57) Kevin Matthews kicked off 55 yards from the MIN30. Mack Alston returned the ball 29 yards to the BUF44. Tackled by Jerald Terry.
Buffalo: Pro 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.
1-10-BUF44 (4Q: 03:50) Richard Robertson ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Mark Apotsos.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Roman and Irizarry are blitzing.
2-6-BUF48 (4Q: 03:26) Richard Robertson ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Matt Roberts, assisted by CB Erik Irizarry. Buffalo's Earnest Bailey was hurt on the play.
Buffalo: 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.
3-3-MIN49 (4Q: 03:06) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Jeremy Leupold for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Deion Franz, assisted by S Alonzo Jamison. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: I 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-MIN41 (4Q: 02:45) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Steve Monroe for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Erik Irizarry. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Monroe gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Buffalo: 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.
2-2-MIN33 (4Q: 02:23) Ralph Maxwell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jeremy Leupold. ILB Jerald Terry defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with four 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. Kramer is blitzing.
3-2-MIN33 (4Q: 02:13) Ralph Maxwell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Alvin Cockerham. DT Matt Roberts hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-2-MIN33 (4Q: 02:03) Ken Goldberg attempted a 50 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 26, Minnesota 24
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
(4Q: 01:55) Ken Goldberg kicked off 75 yards from the BUF30. Earnest May returned the ball 28 yards to the MIN23. Tackled by Ethan Devine.
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, keying aggressively on the pass. Hastings is blitzing.
1-10-MIN23 (4Q: 01:46) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start.
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.
1-15-MIN18 (4Q: 01:46) Albert Prior pass completed to TE B.J. Dodge for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Adam Klotz. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Dodge gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-3-MIN30 (4Q: 01:26) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nathan Burrow. S Adrian Hastings defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
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.
3-3-MIN30 (4Q: 01:16) Albert Prior scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Ricky Conway.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN34 (4Q: 01:00) Albert Prior pass was intended for WR Jeffrey Brennan and was intercepted by CB Adam Klotz at the MIN41. The interception was returned 23 yards. Tackled by Jeffrey Brennan.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN18 (4Q: 00:47) Ben Hastings ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Lamont Scouten. Key block delivered by Richard Robertson.
(4Q: 00:47) Minnesota called a time out.
Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-5-MIN13 (4Q: 00:36) Richard Robertson ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Phillip Montgomery, assisted by ILB Jerald Terry. Key block delivered by Nick Midget.
(4Q: 00:36) Minnesota called a time out.
Buffalo: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-8-MIN08 (4Q: 00:26) Ralph Maxwell dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
(4Q: 00:26) Minnesota called a time out.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-9-MIN09 (4Q: 00:19) Ralph Maxwell dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Final Score: Buffalo Bills 26, Minnesota Vikings 24