Exhibition Week 5, 2030

Played in San Diego, CA, weather: 71 degrees, fair, 1 mph wind.
Minnesota won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) J.B. Klingbiel kicked off 64 yards from the SDO30. Sammy Brewer returned the ball 15 yards to the MIN21. Tackled by Morris Sims.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Thompson is blitzing.
1-10-MIN21 (1Q: 14:32) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for TE B.J. Dodge. OLB Tyrus Thompson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Illegal Motion. The penalty was declined.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-MIN21 (1Q: 14:26) Alan Grossman ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Sammy Blair.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-MIN22 (1Q: 13:48) Albert Prior pass was intended for WR Jeffrey Brennan and was intercepted by CB Warren Vaughn at the MIN45. Tackled by Alan Grossman. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. San Diego's Kelly Schwartz was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
San Diego: 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-MIN45 (1Q: 13:38) Donnell Bates ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Edwin Duerr.
San Diego: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-MIN42 (1Q: 12:52) Richard Chandler ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Earnest May.
San Diego: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-3-MIN38 (1Q: 12:12) Donnell Bates ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Jerald Terry, assisted by S Earnest May.
San Diego: I 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.
4-2-MIN37 (1Q: 11:47) Randy Collins pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Sedrick Lofton. ILB Jerald Terry defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Thompson is blitzing.
1-10-MIN37 (1Q: 11:40) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phil Hanks. OLB Tyrus Thompson drove right through Kyle Wilkerson to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Fisk and Gilmartin are blitzing.
2-10-MIN37 (1Q: 11:31) Albert Prior pass completed to TE B.J. Dodge for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Terrell Spencer. 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 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-9-MIN38 (1Q: 10:51) Albert Prior pass was dropped by WR Jeffrey Brennan. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-9-MIN38 (1Q: 10:44) Nathan Groff punted 50 yards. Jeffrey McElroy returned the kick -4 yards to the SDO08. Tackled by Brent Finkes. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for an Intentional Face Mask on the Punt Return.
San Diego: 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-SDO23 (1Q: 10:34) Donnell Bates ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Earnest Shepherd, assisted by S Mark Apotsos.
San Diego: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-SDO25 (1Q: 09:57) Randy Collins pass completed to WR Nate Devine for 6 yards. Tackled by S Earnest May. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
San Diego: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-2-SDO31 (1Q: 09:16) Richard Chandler ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman, assisted by S Alex Kramer. Key block delivered by Jamie Stanberry.
San Diego: 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. Terry is blitzing.
1-10-SDO34 (1Q: 08:48) Randy Collins pass completed to WR Cedric Sellers for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Erik Irizarry. Sellers gained 13 yards after the catch.
San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-SDO47 (1Q: 08:11) Randy Collins pass completed to WR Donald Crockett for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Charlie Garner, assisted by S Earnest May.
San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-SDO50 (1Q: 07:45) Randy Collins pass completed to TE Lenny Sanford for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Everett Knight.
San Diego: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-3-MIN46 (1Q: 07:01) Randy Collins pass completed to TE Sedrick Lofton for 3 yards. Tackled by S Mark Apotsos. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Diego: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN43 (1Q: 06:13) Randy Collins pass completed to TE Sedrick Lofton for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Deion Franz. Lofton gained 6 yards after the catch.
San Diego: 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.
1-10-MIN33 (1Q: 05:36) Donnell Bates ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerald Terry.
San Diego: 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-MIN33 (1Q: 04:54) Randy Collins pass completed to TE Sedrick Lofton for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Damon Jennings. Lofton gained 7 yards after the catch.
San Diego: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-2-MIN25 (1Q: 04:11) Richard Chandler ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Matt Roberts. Key block delivered by Clyde Poehnert.
San Diego: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Roman and Terry are blitzing.
1-10-MIN17 (1Q: 03:49) Richard Chandler ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Lamont Scouten. Key block delivered by Glenn Bishop. San Diego's Donald Crockett was hurt on the play.
San Diego: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-3-MIN10 (1Q: 03:21) Richard Chandler ran around left end for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by J.T. Welbourn. San Diego 6, Minnesota 0
(1Q: 03:21) Extra point by Austin Richard was good. San Diego 7, Minnesota 0
(1Q: 03:15) J.B. Klingbiel kicked off 57 yards from the SDO30. Matthew Mathews returned the ball 13 yards to the MIN26. Tackled by Marvin Determann.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN26 (1Q: 02:53) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Sammy Brewer for 7 yards. Tackled by S Bo Johnstone. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-MIN33 (1Q: 02:31) Alan Grossman ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Terrell Spencer, assisted by S Jonathan Thomson.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Thompson and Lake are blitzing.
3-2-MIN34 (1Q: 01:50) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Sammy Brewer for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Terrell Spencer. Brewer gained 5 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Gilmartin is blitzing.
1-10-MIN40 (1Q: 01:26) Alan Grossman ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by S Jonathan Thomson. Key block delivered by Moe Kleinecke. San Diego's Duane Lake was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor leg injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Minnesota: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-2-MIN48 (1Q: 00:43) Herb Covington ran around right end for 13 yards. Tackled by DE Sammy Blair. Key block delivered by Tyrus McKnight.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SDO39 (1Q: 00:17) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jeffrey Brennan. ILB Toby Fisk hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-SDO39 (1Q: 00:06) Herb Covington ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Xavier Gilmartin.
Start of second quarter.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-6-SDO35 (2Q: 15:00) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Tyrus McKnight. DT Chris Roberson simply tossed Dale Robertson aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-6-SDO35 (2Q: 14:54) Nathan Groff punted 35 yards. Touchback.
San Diego: 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.
1-10-SDO20 (2Q: 14:48) Richard Chandler ran around left end for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerald Terry. Key block delivered by Kerry Perriman.
San Diego: 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-SDO32 (2Q: 14:07) Randy Collins pass completed to TE Sedrick Lofton for 47 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Jerald Terry. Lofton gained 38 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Diego: 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-MIN21 (2Q: 13:34) Donnell Bates ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Earnest Shepherd.
San Diego: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-MIN18 (2Q: 13:06) Randy Collins pass completed to WR Nate Devine for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Edwin Duerr, assisted by S Mark Apotsos. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
San Diego: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-3-MIN14 (2Q: 12:23) Richard Chandler ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Edwin Duerr, assisted by S Mark Apotsos. Key block delivered by Glenn Bishop.
San Diego: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Roman and Kramer are blitzing.
1-6-MIN06 (2Q: 12:01) Randy Collins pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Donnell Bates. S Alex Kramer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
San Diego: 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.
2-6-MIN06 (2Q: 11:57) Donnell Bates ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Earnest May, assisted by S Mark Apotsos. Minnesota's Erik Irizarry was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor leg injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
San Diego: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-2-MIN02 (2Q: 11:25) James Prescott ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Randal Albee.
4-2-MIN02 (2Q: 11:00) Austin Richard attempted a 19 yard field goal and succeeded. San Diego 10, Minnesota 0
(2Q: 10:52) J.B. Klingbiel kicked off 61 yards from the SDO30. Matthew Mathews returned the ball 12 yards to the MIN21. Tackled by Bo Johnstone.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN21 (2Q: 10:31) Herb Covington ran a trap outside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Bo Johnstone.
Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-MIN25 (2Q: 09:57) Alan Grossman ran inside the right guard for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Terrell Spencer, assisted by DE Sammy Blair. Key block delivered by Buddy Ebert.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN39 (2Q: 09:17) Alan Grossman ran around right end for 7 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Terrell Spencer, assisted by DT Chris Roberson. Key block delivered by Moe Kleinecke.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Thompson, Spencer and Franz are blitzing.
2-3-MIN46 (2Q: 08:56) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nathan Burrow. OLB Tyrus Thompson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-3-MIN46 (2Q: 08:52) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Jeffrey Brennan for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Terrell Spencer, assisted by OLB Morris Sims. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SDO46 (2Q: 08:06) Alan Grossman ran inside the right guard for 12 yards. Tackled by DT Eric Durham, assisted by ILB Toby Fisk. Key block delivered by Brock Willis. PENALTY: San Diego was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SDO19 (2Q: 07:59) Herb Covington ran around left end for 1 yard and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Sammie Franz, assisted by DT Leslie Morrison.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Ottis is blitzing.
2-9-SDO18 (2Q: 07:21) Alan Grossman ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Terrell Spencer. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Conrad Martineau to the SDO14.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Fisk is blitzing.
3-5-SDO14 (2Q: 06:48) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Ottis is blitzing.
3-10-SDO19 (2Q: 06:44) Albert Prior pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Matthew Mathews. OLB Ted Ottis blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-10-SDO19 (2Q: 06:38) Kevin Matthews attempted a 36 yard field goal and succeeded. San Diego 10, Minnesota 3
(2Q: 06:32) Kevin Matthews kicked off 58 yards from the MIN30. Jeffrey McElroy returned the ball 20 yards to the SDO32. Tackled by Alan Grossman.
San Diego: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-SDO32 (2Q: 06:12) Richard Chandler ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Mark Apotsos. Key block delivered by Clyde Poehnert.
San Diego: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-SDO38 (2Q: 05:27) Randy Collins pass completed to RB Richard Chandler for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Randal Albee, assisted by S Alex Kramer. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
San Diego: 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-SDO46 (2Q: 04:58) James Prescott ran around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Matt Roberts. Key block delivered by Fred Carpenter.
San Diego: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-MIN45 (2Q: 04:14) Randy Collins pass completed to TE Sedrick Lofton for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Charlie Garner. Lofton gained 20 yards after the catch.
San Diego: 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. Frederick, Terry and Apotsos are blitzing.
1-10-MIN23 (2Q: 03:42) Randy Collins pass completed to WR Jeffrey McElroy for 12 yards. Tackled by S Alex Kramer, assisted by DE Carey Richardson. McElroy gained 5 yards after the catch.
San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Roman and Knight are blitzing.
1-10-MIN11 (2Q: 03:20) Randy Collins sacked by OLB Everett Knight for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Bennie McGregor.
San Diego: 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.
2-15-MIN16 (2Q: 03:03) Randy Collins sacked by DE Carey Richardson for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Clyde Poehnert.
San Diego: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Roman and Albee are blitzing.
3-21-MIN22 (2Q: 02:43) Randy Collins sacked by DE Lamont Scouten for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Bennie McGregor.
4-29-MIN30 (2Q: 02:22) Austin Richard attempted a 47 yard field goal and missed wide to the left.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Thompson, Franz and Johnstone are blitzing.
1-10-MIN37 (2Q: 02:14) Alan Grossman ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Sammie Franz.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Franz is blitzing.
2-7-MIN40 (2Q: 02:00) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Sammy Brewer for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Eric Durham. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-2-MIN45 (2Q: 01:43) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Herb Covington. OLB Tyrus Thompson defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-2-MIN45 (2Q: 01:36) Nathan Groff punted 46 yards. Jeffrey McElroy returned the kick 9 yards to the SDO18. Tackled by Brent Finkes. Ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Alex Kramer at the SDO18.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-SDO18 (2Q: 01:29) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Matthew Mathews for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Kelly Schwartz.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-1-SDO09 (2Q: 01:12) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Matthew Mathews for 9 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! San Diego 10, Minnesota 9
(2Q: 01:12) Extra point by Kevin Matthews was good. San Diego 10, Minnesota 10
(2Q: 01:02) Kevin Matthews kicked off 62 yards from the MIN30. Marvin Determann returned the ball 24 yards to the SDO32. Tackled by Alex Kramer.
San Diego: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Frederick is blitzing.
1-10-SDO32 (2Q: 00:54) James Prescott ran a trap outside the right tackle for 68 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by J.T. Welbourn. San Diego 16, Minnesota 10
(2Q: 00:54) Extra point by Austin Richard was good. San Diego 17, Minnesota 10
(2Q: 00:34) J.B. Klingbiel kicked off 58 yards from the SDO30. Charlie Garner returned the ball 10 yards to the MIN22. Tackled by Bo Johnstone.
Minnesota: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Ottis, Schwartz and Gilmartin are blitzing.
1-10-MIN22 (2Q: 00:27) Alan Grossman ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by S Xavier Gilmartin, assisted by ILB Terrell Spencer. Key block delivered by Richard Pillmeier.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Kevin Matthews kicked off 69 yards from the MIN30. Marvin Determann returned the ball 18 yards to the SDO19. Tackled by Alan Grossman.
San Diego: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SDO19 (3Q: 14:30) Billy Joe Nichols pass completed to TE Sedrick Lofton for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Everett Knight. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Illegal Contact.
San Diego: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SDO24 (3Q: 14:24) Donnell Bates ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Everett Knight.
San Diego: Pro 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.
2-8-SDO26 (3Q: 13:45) Billy Joe Nichols pass completed to TE Lenny Sanford for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Deion Franz. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Diego: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Roman and Terry are blitzing.
1-10-SDO35 (3Q: 13:09) Donnell Bates ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Mark Apotsos, assisted by CB Damon Jennings.
San Diego: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-SDO39 (3Q: 12:32) Billy Joe Nichols pass completed to TE Sedrick Lofton for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Carey Richardson.
San Diego: 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.
3-3-SDO42 (3Q: 11:56) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Encroachment.
San Diego: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-SDO47 (3Q: 11:52) James Prescott ran a trap outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Gary Frederick, assisted by DE Phillip Everett.
San Diego: Strong 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.
2-9-SDO48 (3Q: 11:19) PENALTY: San Diego was called for a False Start.
San Diego: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-14-SDO43 (3Q: 11:13) Billy Joe Nichols pass completed to WR Nate Devine for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerald Terry.
San Diego: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-8-SDO49 (3Q: 10:49) Billy Joe Nichols pass completed to TE Lenny Sanford for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Deion Franz, assisted by CB Erik Irizarry.
San Diego: Pro 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-MIN42 (3Q: 10:18) Donnell Bates ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Charlie Garner, assisted by DE Carey Richardson. Key block delivered by Fred Carpenter.
San Diego: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-MIN37 (3Q: 09:42) James Prescott ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerald Terry.
San Diego: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-2-MIN34 (3Q: 09:12) James Prescott ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by DT George Geddes. Key block delivered by J.T. Welbourn.
San Diego: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN31 (3Q: 08:49) Donnell Bates ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman.
San Diego: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-MIN29 (3Q: 08:13) James Prescott ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Charlie Garner, assisted by DT Matt Roberts.
San Diego: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-MIN26 (3Q: 07:48) Richard Chandler ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Matt Roberts, assisted by ILB Randal Albee. Key block delivered by Fred Carpenter.
San Diego: Weak 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-MIN19 (3Q: 07:04) Billy Joe Nichols pass completed to TE Sedrick Lofton for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Lamont Scouten, assisted by CB Damon Jennings.
San Diego: 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. Roman is blitzing.
2-9-MIN18 (3Q: 06:17) Billy Joe Nichols scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Damon Jennings.
San Diego: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-MIN16 (3Q: 05:29) Billy Joe Nichols sacked by DT Matt Roberts for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Glenn Bishop.
4-11-MIN20 (3Q: 04:45) Austin Richard attempted a 37 yard field goal and succeeded. San Diego 20, Minnesota 10
(3Q: 04:39) J.B. Klingbiel kicked off 74 yards from the SDO30. Touchback.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN20 (3Q: 04:39) Albert Prior pass was thrown incomplete, intended for FB Buddy Ebert.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-MIN20 (3Q: 04:35) Albert Prior pass completed to TE B.J. Dodge for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Kelly Schwartz. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Dodge gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN38 (3Q: 04:04) Herb Covington ran around left end for 62 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Moe Kleinecke. San Diego 20, Minnesota 16
(3Q: 04:04) Extra point by Kevin Matthews was good. San Diego 20, Minnesota 17
(3Q: 03:48) Kevin Matthews kicked off 58 yards from the MIN30. Marvin Determann returned the ball 37 yards to the SDO49. Tackled by Tyrus McKnight.
San Diego: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SDO49 (3Q: 03:29) Billy Joe Nichols pass completed to WR Marvin Determann for 3 yards. Tackled by S Mark Apotsos.
San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-MIN48 (3Q: 02:49) Donnell Bates ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Randal Albee.
San Diego: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Albee is blitzing.
3-5-MIN46 (3Q: 02:20) Billy Joe Nichols pass completed to RB Donnell Bates for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Charlie Garner. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
San Diego: Weak 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.
1-10-MIN41 (3Q: 02:11) PENALTY: San Diego was called for a False Start.
San Diego: Weak 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-MIN46 (3Q: 02:06) Billy Joe Nichols sacked by DE Carey Richardson for a loss of 10 yards. Sack allowed by Bennie McGregor.
San Diego: 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.
2-25-SDO44 (3Q: 01:18) Billy Joe Nichols pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Sedrick Lofton. DT Matt Roberts hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-25-SDO44 (3Q: 01:08) Billy Joe Nichols pass completed to WR Jeffrey McElroy for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Erik Irizarry. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-10-MIN41 (3Q: 00:31) Broderick Collins punted 41 yards. Touchback.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Fisk and Torres are blitzing.
1-10-MIN20 (3Q: 00:25) Alan Grossman ran around left end for -3 yards. Tackled by S Jonathan Thomson, assisted by DT Leslie Morrison.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-13-MIN17 (3Q: 00:04) Albert Prior scrambled for 26 yards. Tackled by CB Warren Vaughn.
Start of fourth quarter.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN43 (4Q: 15:00) Alan Grossman ran inside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Terrell Spencer.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-13-MIN40 (4Q: 14:28) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Matthew Mathews for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Sammie Franz. Mathews gained 2 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-12-MIN41 (4Q: 13:40) Albert Prior pass was dropped by WR Jeffrey Brennan. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-12-MIN41 (4Q: 13:32) Nathan Groff punted 30 yards. Jeffrey McElroy returned the kick 11 yards to the SDO40. Tackled by Alan Grossman.
San Diego: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Terry is blitzing.
1-10-SDO40 (4Q: 13:21) Billy Joe Nichols scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Everett Knight.
San Diego: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-SDO44 (4Q: 12:48) Billy Joe Nichols pass completed to RB Donnell Bates for 2 yards. Tackled by S Earnest May, assisted by ILB Jerald Terry. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Diego: I formation with two tight ends, 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-SDO46 (4Q: 12:10) Richard Chandler ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Earnest May, assisted by DT Matt Roberts. Key block delivered by Lenny Sanford.
San Diego: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-SDO50 (4Q: 11:38) Billy Joe Nichols scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Carey Richardson and assisted by ILB Gary Frederick.
San Diego: Weak 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. Roman is blitzing.
2-6-MIN46 (4Q: 11:09) James Prescott ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerald Terry, assisted by DT Edwin Duerr.
San Diego: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-3-MIN43 (4Q: 10:37) Billy Joe Nichols pass completed to RB Richard Chandler for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Everett Knight. Chandler gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball was fumbled and recovered by SDO Lenny Sanford on the MIN34.
San Diego: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN34 (4Q: 10:07) PENALTY: San Diego was called for a False Start.
San Diego: Weak 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.
1-15-MIN39 (4Q: 10:00) Billy Joe Nichols pass completed to TE Lenny Sanford for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Erik Irizarry.
San Diego: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-4-MIN28 (4Q: 09:36) Donnell Bates ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Carey Richardson, assisted by DT Matt Roberts.
San Diego: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-2-MIN26 (4Q: 08:52) Richard Chandler ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Matt Roberts, assisted by DE Carey Richardson. Key block delivered by J.T. Welbourn.
San Diego: 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-MIN23 (4Q: 08:19) Donnell Bates ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Earnest May, assisted by ILB Randal Albee. Key block delivered by J.T. Welbourn.
San Diego: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-5-MIN18 (4Q: 07:55) Donnell Bates ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Phillip Everett, assisted by DE Carey Richardson.
San Diego: Strong formation, 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. Terry is blitzing.
3-3-MIN16 (4Q: 07:09) Donnell Bates ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Matt Roberts.
4-1-MIN14 (4Q: 06:23) Austin Richard attempted a 31 yard field goal and succeeded. San Diego 23, Minnesota 17
(4Q: 06:17) J.B. Klingbiel kicked off 65 yards from the SDO30. Matthew Mathews returned the ball 13 yards to the MIN18. Tackled by Kerry Perriman.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Thompson is blitzing.
1-10-MIN18 (4Q: 05:48) Alan Grossman ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Tyrus Thompson, assisted by DT Chris Roberson.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Thompson is blitzing.
2-8-MIN20 (4Q: 05:07) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Jeffrey Brennan for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Kelly Schwartz. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Brennan gained 2 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Thompson is blitzing.
1-10-MIN28 (4Q: 04:22) Albert Prior sacked by OLB Tyrus Thompson for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Richard Pillmeier.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Thompson, Torres and Thomson are blitzing.
2-16-MIN22 (4Q: 03:40) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jeffrey Brennan. CB Herman Torres hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Ottis is blitzing.
3-16-MIN22 (4Q: 03:36) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jeffrey Brennan. DT Leslie Morrison hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-16-MIN22 (4Q: 03:28) Nathan Groff punted 51 yards. Jeffrey McElroy returned the kick 9 yards to the SDO36. Tackled by Richard Pillmeier.
San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-SDO36 (4Q: 03:21) Donnell Bates ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerald Terry, assisted by OLB Jeff Roman.
San Diego: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-SDO36 (4Q: 02:35) Donnell Bates ran inside the left guard for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Matt Roberts. Key block delivered by J.T. Welbourn.
Minnesota called a time out.
San Diego: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SDO47 (4Q: 02:23) Donnell Bates ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Carey Richardson.
Minnesota called a time out.
San Diego: 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.
2-6-MIN49 (4Q: 02:12) Donnell Bates ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman, assisted by CB Damon Jennings. Key block delivered by J.T. Welbourn.
Minnesota called a time out.
San Diego: 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.
1-10-MIN41 (4Q: 02:05) Donnell Bates ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Matt Roberts, assisted by S Mark Apotsos. Key block delivered by Bennie McGregor.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
San Diego: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-3-MIN34 (4Q: 01:58) Donnell Bates ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerald Terry.
San Diego: Goal-Line formation with three 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.
3-1-MIN32 (4Q: 01:10) Richard Chandler ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman.
4-1-MIN32 (4Q: 00:25) Austin Richard attempted a 49 yard field goal and missed wide to the right.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN39 (4Q: 00:19) Albert Prior pass completed to FB Buddy Ebert for 10 yards. Tackled by S Melvin Prescott, assisted by OLB Tyrus Thompson. Ebert gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Final Score: San Diego Chargers 23, Minnesota Vikings 17