| 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 76 yards from the MIN30. Touchback. |
| Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Roman and Irizarry are blitzing. 1-10-BUF20 (1Q: 15:00) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Alvin Cockerham for 17 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Alex Kramer, assisted by S Roderick Read. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-BUF37 (1Q: 14:32) Ben Hastings ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Damon Jennings. Key block delivered by Earnest Bailey. Bailey flattened Alex Kramer to ensure the play's success. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Buffalo: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-20-BUF27 (1Q: 14:25) PENALTY: Buffalo was called for a False Start. |
| Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Vasher is blitzing. 1-25-BUF22 (1Q: 14:18) Ralph Maxwell scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Erik Irizarry. |
| Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-20-BUF27 (1Q: 13:40) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Alvin Cockerham for 49 yards. Tackled by S Alonzo Jamison. Cockerham gained 24 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Buffalo: I 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. 1-10-MIN24 (1Q: 12:59) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Alvin Cockerham for 19 yards. Tackled by S Roderick Read, assisted by S Alonzo Jamison. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-5-MIN05 (1Q: 12:27) Donald Loftus ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Earnest May, assisted by DE Phillip Everett. |
| Buffalo: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-2-MIN02 (1Q: 11:41) Donald Loftus ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Damon Jennings. |
| Buffalo: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-2-MIN02 (1Q: 11:14) Ralph Maxwell pass was dropped by RB Donald Loftus. |
| 4-2-MIN02 (1Q: 11:09) PENALTY: Buffalo was called for a False Start. |
| 4-7-MIN07 (1Q: 11:09) Ken Goldberg attempted a 24 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 3, Minnesota 0 |
| (1Q: 11:03) Ken Goldberg kicked off 63 yards from the BUF30. Earnest May returned the ball 6 yards to the MIN13. Tackled by Rusty Shapiro. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Walker is blitzing. 1-10-MIN13 (1Q: 10:41) Alan Grossman ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Drew Inhofe. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Alston is blitzing. 2-6-MIN17 (1Q: 09:57) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Nathan Burrow for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Rod Ulufale. Burrow gained 1 yard after the catch. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-MIN27 (1Q: 09:22) Alan Grossman ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Mack Alston. Key block delivered by Brock Willis. |
| Minnesota: Pro 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. Klotz is blitzing. 2-2-MIN35 (1Q: 08:53) Albert Prior pass completed to TE Tyrus McKnight for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Rod Ulufale. McKnight gained 3 yards after the catch. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Ulufale and Bramlett are blitzing. 1-10-MIN39 (1Q: 08:18) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Sammy Brewer for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Leon Walker. 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 weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Bramlett is blitzing. 2-6-MIN43 (1Q: 07:33) Edwin Banks ran around right end for 5 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DT Donovan Haddix. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 3-1-MIN48 (1Q: 07:07) Alan Grossman ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Rod Ulufale. Key block delivered by Moe Kleinecke. |
| Minnesota: Pro 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-MIN49 (1Q: 06:34) Albert Prior scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Leon Walker and assisted by S Sammy Jacobs. Minnesota's Brock Willis was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor chest injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Walker is blitzing. 2-5-BUF46 (1Q: 06:05) Albert Prior scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Marlon Paswater. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Unnecessary Roughness. |
| Minnesota: 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. Fedolfi is blitzing. 1-10-MIN44 (1Q: 05:55) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Kendall Spendal. OLB Neil Fedolfi drove right through Lance Scott to hurry the quarterback. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Illegal Contact. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-MIN49 (1Q: 05:50) Edwin Banks ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Mack Alston, assisted by ILB Rod Ulufale. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN B.J. Dodge to the BUF48. |
| 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. 2-7-BUF48 (1Q: 05:08) Alan Grossman ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Mack Alston. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-5-BUF46 (1Q: 04:32) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Phil Hanks for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Darryl Wallace. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Hanks gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-1-BUF42 (1Q: 03:57) Nathan Groff punted 42 yards. Touchback. |
| Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-BUF20 (1Q: 03:51) Donald Loftus ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Earnest Shepherd, assisted by S Alonzo Jamison. |
| Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-7-BUF23 (1Q: 03:06) Ralph Maxwell scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Everett Knight. |
| Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Shepherd is blitzing. 1-10-BUF33 (1Q: 02:22) Ben Hastings ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman, assisted by S Roderick Read. |
| Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-BUF33 (1Q: 01:42) PENALTY: Buffalo was called for a False Start. |
| Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Roman and Read are blitzing. 2-15-BUF28 (1Q: 01:36) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to RB Donald Loftus for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Damon Jennings. |
| Buffalo: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-BUF33 (1Q: 00:56) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Jeremy Leupold for 17 yards. Tackled by S Earnest May. Leupold gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN50 (1Q: 00:21) Donald Loftus ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Damon Jennings. |
| Start of second quarter. |
| Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Roman is blitzing. 2-12-BUF48 (2Q: 15:00) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to TE Zack Kelley for 12 yards. Tackled by S Roderick Read. Kelley gained 7 yards after the catch. |
| Buffalo: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIN40 (2Q: 14:33) Ben Hastings ran around left end for 3 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Alex Kramer, assisted by CB Charlie Garner. |
| Buffalo: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-7-MIN37 (2Q: 13:48) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to RB Ben Hastings for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman. Hastings gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Buffalo: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN29 (2Q: 13:07) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Karl Strayhorn for 17 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Earnest May. Strayhorn gained 11 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN12 (2Q: 12:39) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Alvin Cockerham for 12 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota's Everett Knight was hurt on the play. Buffalo 9, Minnesota 0 |
| (2Q: 12:39) Extra point by Ken Goldberg was good. Buffalo 10, Minnesota 0 |
| (2Q: 12:30) Ken Goldberg kicked off 60 yards from the BUF30. Earnest May returned the ball 13 yards to the MIN23. Tackled by Raymond Alexander. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN23 (2Q: 11:54) Edwin Banks ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Jessie Heath, assisted by OLB Darryl Wallace. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-20-MIN13 (2Q: 11:46) Albert Prior pass completed to FB John Ellison for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Darryl Wallace. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-17-MIN16 (2Q: 11:00) Albert Prior pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Edwin Banks. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 3-17-MIN16 (2Q: 10:53) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Matthew Mathews for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB Leon Walker. Mathews gained 4 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for an Illegal Formation. The penalty was declined. |
| 4-1-MIN32 (2Q: 10:45) Nathan Groff punted 42 yards. Rusty Shapiro returned the kick 26 yards to the MIN48. Tackled by Kendall Spendal. |
| Buffalo: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIN48 (2Q: 10:37) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Karl Strayhorn for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman, assisted by CB Deion Franz. |
| Buffalo: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-6-MIN44 (2Q: 10:14) Ben Hastings ran inside the right guard for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman, assisted by S Roderick Read. Key block delivered by Trent Dircks. |
| Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN35 (2Q: 09:43) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to RB Donald Loftus for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Scott Caldwell, assisted by S Roderick Read. Loftus gained 2 yards after the catch. |
| Buffalo: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Roman is blitzing. 2-2-MIN27 (2Q: 09:11) Ben Hastings ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Earnest Shepherd, assisted by DE Lamont Scouten. |
| Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-1-MIN26 (2Q: 08:46) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to RB Donald Loftus for 25 yards. Tackled by CB Erik Irizarry. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Loftus gained 19 yards after the catch. |
| Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-1-MIN01 (2Q: 08:06) Donald Loftus ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by S Alonzo Jamison, assisted by ILB Earnest Shepherd. |
| Buffalo: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-2-MIN02 (2Q: 07:22) Ben Hastings ran inside the right guard for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Melvin Bryant. Bryant flattened Scott Caldwell to ensure the play's success. Buffalo 16, Minnesota 0 |
| (2Q: 07:22) Extra point by Ken Goldberg was good. Buffalo 17, Minnesota 0 |
| (2Q: 07:13) Ken Goldberg kicked off 66 yards from the BUF30. Earnest May returned the ball 15 yards to the MIN19. Tackled by Ellis Bramlett. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN19 (2Q: 06:54) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nathan Burrow. CB Ellis Bramlett defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-MIN19 (2Q: 06:45) Alan Grossman ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Damon Towle, assisted by DT Wayne Lundy. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-6-MIN23 (2Q: 06:02) Albert Prior pass was dropped by TE Tyrus McKnight. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-6-MIN23 (2Q: 05:55) Nathan Groff punted 42 yards. Rusty Shapiro returned the kick 15 yards to the MIN50. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return. |
| Buffalo: Pro 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-BUF32 (2Q: 05:48) Ralph Maxwell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rusty Shapiro. S Earnest May knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Frederick and Read are blitzing. 2-10-BUF32 (2Q: 05:42) Donald Loftus ran outside the right tackle for 34 yards. Tackled by ILB Gary Frederick. Key block delivered by Earnest Bailey. |
| Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIN34 (2Q: 04:59) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Nathan Mitchell for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Scott Caldwell. Mitchell gained 2 yards after the catch. |
| Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-1-MIN25 (2Q: 04:38) Alvin Cockerham ran a reverse around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Earnest Shepherd. Key block delivered by Melvin Bryant. Bryant ran over Scott Caldwell to set up the play. |
| Buffalo: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-MIN19 (2Q: 04:19) PENALTY: Buffalo was called for a False Start. |
| Buffalo: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Roman and Shepherd are blitzing. 1-15-MIN24 (2Q: 04:14) Ralph Maxwell sacked by DT Matt Roberts for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by B.J. Cunningham. |
| Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-21-MIN30 (2Q: 03:54) Donald Loftus ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman. |
| Buffalo: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 3-22-MIN31 (2Q: 03:38) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to RB Donald Loftus for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman. Loftus gained 3 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Defensive Holding. |
| Buffalo: 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. 1-10-MIN26 (2Q: 03:27) Ben Hastings ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Gary Frederick. |
| Buffalo: Single-Back 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. 2-10-MIN26 (2Q: 03:10) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Nathan Mitchell for 26 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Mitchell gained 10 yards after the catch. Buffalo 23, Minnesota 0 |
| (2Q: 03:10) Extra point by Ken Goldberg was good. Buffalo 24, Minnesota 0 |
| (2Q: 02:55) Ken Goldberg kicked off 71 yards from the BUF30. Earnest May returned the ball 15 yards to the MIN14. Tackled by Neil Fedolfi. |
| Minnesota: 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. 1-10-MIN14 (2Q: 02:38) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Phil Hanks for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Ellis Bramlett. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-5-MIN19 (2Q: 02:08) Edwin Banks ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Mack Alston. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-2-MIN22 (2Q: 02:00) Albert Prior sacked by DE Jessie Heath for a loss of 6 yards. Heath ran right past Brent Finkes and knocked down the quarterback. |
| 4-8-MIN16 (2Q: 01:21) Nathan Groff punted 40 yards. Rusty Shapiro returned the kick 10 yards to the MIN46. Tackled by Alan Grossman. Ball was fumbled and recovered by BUF Ben Hastings at the MIN46. |
| Buffalo: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIN46 (2Q: 01:14) Ben Hastings ran around left end for 22 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Deion Franz. Key block delivered by Korey Fox. |
| Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN24 (2Q: 01:02) Ralph Maxwell pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Zack Kelley. DE Phillip Everett hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-MIN24 (2Q: 00:54) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to RB Donald Loftus for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman. |
| Buffalo called a time out. |
| Buffalo: Single-Back formation with four receivers, 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. 3-10-MIN24 (2Q: 00:46) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to RB Donald Loftus for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Damon Jennings. Loftus gained 2 yards after the catch. |
| Buffalo called a time out. |
| Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN10 (2Q: 00:38) Ralph Maxwell pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Zack Kelley. OLB Jeff Roman defended the pass. |
| Buffalo: 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. 2-10-MIN10 (2Q: 00:28) Donald Loftus ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Deion Franz. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Too Many Men on the Field. |
| Buffalo: Weak 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. 2-5-MIN05 (2Q: 00:28) Bart Geib ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Gary Frederick. |
| Buffalo called a time out. |
| 3-4-MIN04 (2Q: 00:20) Ken Goldberg attempted a 21 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 27, Minnesota 0 |
| (2Q: 00:13) Ken Goldberg kicked off 59 yards from the BUF30. Earnest May returned the ball 13 yards to the MIN24. Tackled by Raymond Alexander. |
| 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. 1-10-MIN24 (2Q: 00:03) Albert Prior dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Ken Goldberg kicked off 61 yards from the BUF30. Earnest May returned the ball 17 yards to the MIN26. Tackled by Ricky Conway. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN26 (3Q: 14:41) Edwin Banks ran around the left tackle for 74 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Conrad Martineau. Buffalo 27, Minnesota 6 |
| (3Q: 14:41) Extra point by Kevin Matthews was good. Buffalo 27, Minnesota 7 |
| (3Q: 14:20) Kevin Matthews kicked off 49 yards from the MIN30. Alvin Cockerham returned the ball 29 yards to the MIN50. Tackled by John Ellison. |
| Buffalo: Weak 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. Roman is blitzing. 1-10-MIN50 (3Q: 13:51) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Jeremy Leupold for 25 yards. Tackled by ILB Gary Frederick. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Leupold gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. The ball was fumbled and recovered by BUF Zack Kelley on the MIN25. Minnesota's Lamont Scouten was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Buffalo: Pro 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. 1-10-MIN25 (3Q: 13:03) Ralph Maxwell scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Phillip Everett. |
| Buffalo: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-4-MIN19 (3Q: 12:33) Ralph Maxwell pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Richard Robertson. ILB Gary Frederick defended the pass. |
| Buffalo: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 3-4-MIN19 (3Q: 12:29) Ben Hastings ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Lamont Scouten. |
| 4-4-MIN19 (3Q: 12:01) Ken Goldberg attempted a 36 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 30, Minnesota 7 |
| (3Q: 11:56) Ken Goldberg kicked off 57 yards from the BUF30. Earnest May returned the ball 8 yards to the MIN21. Tackled by Ellis Bramlett. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN21 (3Q: 11:31) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Nathan Burrow for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Deron Sharman. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-7-MIN24 (3Q: 11:01) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Nathan Burrow for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Ricky Conway. |
| Minnesota: 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, expecting the pass. 3-1-MIN30 (3Q: 10:34) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nathan Burrow. DT Damon Towle hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| 4-1-MIN30 (3Q: 10:27) Nathan Groff punted 37 yards. Pat Connell called for a fair catch at the BUF33. |
| Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-BUF33 (3Q: 10:17) Richard Robertson ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Earnest Vasher, assisted by DT Matt Roberts. |
| Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-9-BUF34 (3Q: 09:40) Donald Loftus ran outside the right tackle for 19 yards. Tackled by S Roderick Read. Key block delivered by Melvin Bryant. Minnesota's Jeff Roman was hurt on the play. |
| Buffalo: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-MIN47 (3Q: 08:58) Ben Hastings ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Alonzo Jamison, assisted by ILB Gary Frederick. |
| Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-8-MIN45 (3Q: 08:26) Ralph Maxwell pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Donald Loftus. DE Dwayne Hastings simply tossed B.J. Cunningham aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Minnesota's Alonzo Jamison was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-8-MIN45 (3Q: 08:21) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to TE Zack Kelley for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Erik Irizarry. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-2-MIN39 (3Q: 07:50) Antonio Tubbs punted 39 yards. Touchback. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Ulufale is blitzing. 1-10-MIN20 (3Q: 07:44) Albert Prior pass completed to FB John Ellison for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Ellis Bramlett. Ellison gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Walker and Conway are blitzing. 2-2-MIN28 (3Q: 07:13) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Matthew Mathews for 24 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Trevor Graham. Mathews gained 4 yards after the catch. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-BUF48 (3Q: 06:36) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-15-MIN47 (3Q: 06:27) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Sammy Brewer for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Leon Walker. Brewer gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-13-MIN49 (3Q: 05:58) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nathan Burrow. DE Amos Reagor hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-13-MIN49 (3Q: 05:54) Albert Prior pass completed to TE Kendall Spendal for -1 yards. Tackled by S Marlon Paswater, assisted by S Mack Alston. |
| 4-14-MIN48 (3Q: 05:09) Nathan Groff punted 31 yards. Rusty Shapiro returned the kick 16 yards to the BUF37. Tackled by Wally Nichols. Ball was fumbled and recovered by BUF Ellis Bramlett at the BUF37. |
| Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-BUF37 (3Q: 05:01) Donald Loftus ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by S Alonzo Jamison, assisted by CB Erik Irizarry. |
| Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-11-BUF36 (3Q: 04:17) Donald Loftus ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Randal Albee, assisted by DT Matt Roberts. |
| Buffalo: Five-Receiver Spread 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. 3-10-BUF37 (3Q: 03:55) Ralph Maxwell sacked by DT Matt Roberts for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Earnest Bailey. |
| 4-16-BUF31 (3Q: 03:30) Antonio Tubbs punted 46 yards. Matthew Mathews returned the kick 0 yards to the MIN23. Tackled by Neil Fedolfi. Ball was fumbled and recovered by BUF Melvin Bryant at the MIN23. |
| Buffalo: I 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-MIN23 (3Q: 03:20) Ralph Maxwell pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Nathan Mitchell. DT Matt Roberts blocked the pass. |
| Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-MIN23 (3Q: 03:15) Ralph Maxwell scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Charlie Garner. |
| Buffalo: Single-Back 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. Vasher and Garner are blitzing. 3-6-MIN19 (3Q: 02:42) Ralph Maxwell scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by S Alex Kramer and assisted by ILB Earnest Shepherd. |
| Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN10 (3Q: 02:17) Donald Loftus ran around right end for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Zack Kelley. Kelley ran over Randal Albee to set up the play. Buffalo 36, Minnesota 7 |
| (3Q: 02:17) Extra point by Ken Goldberg was good. Buffalo 37, Minnesota 7 |
| (3Q: 02:10) Ken Goldberg kicked off 56 yards from the BUF30. Earnest May returned the ball 11 yards to the MIN25. Tackled by Trevor Graham. |
| Minnesota: Pro 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-MIN25 (3Q: 01:38) Edwin Banks ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Rod Ulufale. DE Amos Reagor knocked down Kyle Wilkerson to break up the play. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Bramlett is blitzing. 2-11-MIN24 (3Q: 01:07) Albert Prior pass completed to RB Edwin Banks for 9 yards. Tackled by S Marlon Paswater. Banks gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Strong 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. Jacobs is blitzing. 3-2-MIN33 (3Q: 00:29) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Phil Hanks for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Neil Fedolfi. Hanks gained 2 yards after the catch. |
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| Minnesota: 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-MIN36 (4Q: 15:00) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Matthew Mathews for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Deron Sharman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Minnesota: 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. 2-4-MIN42 (4Q: 14:14) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phil Hanks. CB Ellis Bramlett defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back 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. 3-4-MIN42 (4Q: 14:05) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Phil Hanks for 21 yards. Tackled by OLB Darryl Wallace, assisted by CB Ricky Conway. Hanks gained 22 yards after the catch. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Bramlett is blitzing. 1-10-BUF37 (4Q: 13:33) Albert Prior pass was dropped by WR Sammy Brewer. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-BUF37 (4Q: 13:28) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Matthew Mathews. DE Amos Reagor hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Pro 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. 3-10-BUF37 (4Q: 13:23) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Phil Hanks for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Ricky Conway. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-BUF24 (4Q: 12:47) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Edwin Banks. CB Adam Klotz defended the pass. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-BUF24 (4Q: 12:42) Albert Prior pass completed to FB John Ellison for 8 yards. Tackled by S Marlon Paswater. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 3-2-BUF16 (4Q: 12:03) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Sammy Brewer for 6 yards. Tackled by S Sammy Jacobs. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: 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-BUF10 (4Q: 11:22) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nathan Burrow. S Mack Alston defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-BUF10 (4Q: 11:12) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Matthew Mathews for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Rod Ulufale, assisted by OLB Leon Walker. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-11-BUF11 (4Q: 10:32) Albert Prior sacked by DT Wayne Lundy for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Kyle Wilkerson. |
| 4-16-BUF16 (4Q: 10:01) Kevin Matthews attempted a 33 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 37, Minnesota 10 |
| (4Q: 09:56) Kevin Matthews kicked off 62 yards from the MIN30. Alvin Cockerham returned the ball 24 yards to the BUF32. Tackled by John Ellison. |
| Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-BUF32 (4Q: 09:26) Richard Robertson ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Matt Roberts, assisted by OLB Earnest Vasher. |
| Buffalo: Weak 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. 2-9-BUF33 (4Q: 08:45) Ben Hastings ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Gary Frederick, assisted by OLB Earnest Vasher. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Illegal Motion. The penalty was declined. |
| Buffalo: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-BUF32 (4Q: 08:39) Donald Loftus ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Matt Roberts, assisted by ILB Randal Albee. |
| 4-5-BUF37 (4Q: 08:05) Antonio Tubbs punted 33 yards. Earnest May called for a fair catch at the MIN30. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back 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-MIN30 (4Q: 07:55) Edwin Banks ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Deron Sharman. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-8-MIN32 (4Q: 07:19) Albert Prior pass completed to TE B.J. Dodge for 8 yards. Tackled by S Sammy Jacobs. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIN40 (4Q: 06:46) Alan Grossman ran around right end for 23 yards. Tackled by OLB Darryl Wallace. Key block delivered by Moe Kleinecke. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-BUF37 (4Q: 06:07) PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Encroachment. |
| 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. 1-5-BUF32 (4Q: 06:03) Edwin Banks ran inside the left guard for 22 yards. Tackled by S Marlon Paswater. Key block delivered by Moe Kleinecke. |
| Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Wallace, Alston and Graham are blitzing. 1-10-BUF10 (4Q: 05:17) Albert Prior pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Nathan Burrow. CB Trevor Graham blocked the pass. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-BUF10 (4Q: 05:11) Albert Prior pass completed to RB Alan Grossman for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Drew Inhofe. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Graham is blitzing. 3-4-BUF04 (4Q: 04:33) Albert Prior pass completed to RB Alan Grossman for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Grossman gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Buffalo 37, Minnesota 16 |
| (4Q: 04:33) Extra point by Kevin Matthews was good. Buffalo 37, Minnesota 17 |
| (4Q: 04:24) Kevin Matthews kicked off 62 yards from the MIN30. Alvin Cockerham returned the ball 15 yards to the BUF23. Tackled by Matthew Mathews. |
| Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-BUF23 (4Q: 04:14) Donald Loftus ran outside the right tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by DT Phillip Montgomery, assisted by ILB Randal Albee. Key block delivered by Melvin Bryant. |
| Buffalo: Strong 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-BUF37 (4Q: 03:26) Richard Robertson ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Damon Jennings. |
| Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-8-BUF39 (4Q: 02:40) Donald Loftus ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Earnest Vasher, assisted by S Roderick Read. Key block delivered by B.J. Cunningham. |
| (4Q: 02:40) Minnesota called a time out. |
| Buffalo: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-BUF47 (4Q: 02:28) Donald Loftus ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Matt Roberts, assisted by DE Dwayne Hastings. |
| (4Q: 02:28) Minnesota called a time out. |
| Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-8-BUF49 (4Q: 02:20) Richard Robertson ran around right end for -3 yards. Tackled by CB Charlie Garner, assisted by ILB Gary Frederick. The defense looked very familiar with that play. |
| (4Q: 02:20) Minnesota called a time out. |
| Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Vasher is blitzing. 3-11-BUF46 (4Q: 02:08) Donald Loftus ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Earnest Vasher. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offsides. |
| Buffalo: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-6-MIN49 (4Q: 02:08) Donald Loftus ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Deion Franz. Key block delivered by Earnest Bailey. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIN43 (4Q: 02:00) Donald Loftus ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DT Matt Roberts. |
| Buffalo: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-10-MIN43 (4Q: 01:50) Richard Robertson ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Earnest Shepherd, assisted by S Roderick Read. |
| Buffalo: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-9-MIN42 (4Q: 01:05) Richard Robertson ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Matt Roberts. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined. |
| 4-6-MIN39 (4Q: 00:55) Antonio Tubbs punted 39 yards. Touchback. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIN20 (4Q: 00:48) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Sammy Brewer. CB Trevor Graham defended the pass. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-MIN20 (4Q: 00:39) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Nathan Burrow for 6 yards. Tackled by S Mack Alston, assisted by CB Trevor Graham. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-4-MIN26 (4Q: 00:20) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phil Hanks. DT Deron Sharman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 4-4-MIN26 (4Q: 00:09) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Nathan Burrow for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Deron Sharman. Burrow gained 2 yards after the catch. The ball goes over on downs. |
| Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Frederick is blitzing. 1-10-MIN29 (4Q: 00:02) Ralph Maxwell dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: Buffalo Bills 37, Minnesota Vikings 17 |