Exhibition Week 5, 2031

Played in Houston, TX, weather: 73 degrees, fair, calm.
Houston won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Drew Dumervil kicked off 61 yards from the MIN30. The Bulldozer Barber returned the ball 35 yards to the HOU44. Tackled by Jack Matthews.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Albee is blitzing.
1-10-HOU44 (1Q: 14:34) Jackie Barber ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Lamont Scouten.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Drexler is blitzing.
2-14-HOU40 (1Q: 14:08) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-19-HOU35 (1Q: 13:59) Chad Manning pass completed to RB Michael Whitley for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: 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.
3-20-HOU34 (1Q: 13:19) Chad Manning pass was dropped by WR Scottie Walters.
4-20-HOU34 (1Q: 13:09) Bo Janis punted 39 yards. Jack Matthews returned the kick 0 yards to the MIN27. Tackled by Michael Whitley. Ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Joey Crawford for 8 yards to the MIN19.. Tackled by Erik Irizarry.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN19 (1Q: 13:02) Chad Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Jackie Barber. ILB Jerald Terry hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-MIN19 (1Q: 12:57) Michael Whitley ran inside the left tackle for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Charlie Garner, assisted by CB Deion Franz. Key block delivered by Darren Coles.
Houston: 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, expecting the pass.
1-4-MIN04 (1Q: 12:14) Michael Whitley ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman, assisted by CB Deion Franz.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-MIN02 (1Q: 11:34) Michael Whitley ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Matt Roberts, assisted by OLB Jeff Roman.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips 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.
3-1-MIN01 (1Q: 11:13) Alonzo Lyon ran around the left tackle for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Darryl Akiyama. Houston 6, Minnesota 0
(1Q: 11:13) Extra point by Darrin Borders was good. Houston 7, Minnesota 0
(1Q: 11:07) Eddie Daniels kicked off 68 yards from the HOU30. Jack Matthews returned the ball 18 yards to the MIN20. Tackled by Joey Crawford.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN20 (1Q: 10:36) Alan Grossman ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Rufus Hodson.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-MIN23 (1Q: 10:12) Alan Grossman ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Carl Ingram.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-1-MIN29 (1Q: 09:48) Billy Frysinger scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by S Donovan Juckett.
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.
1-10-MIN39 (1Q: 09:15) Billy Frysinger kept the ball, running outside the right tackle for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Jackie Bruseloff. Key block delivered by Moe Kleinecke.
Minnesota: Strong 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-HOU40 (1Q: 08:39) Billy Frysinger pass completed to TE B.J. Dodge for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Shawn Fazande.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Ingram is blitzing.
2-3-HOU33 (1Q: 08:02) Billy Frysinger pass completed to WR Nathan Burrow for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Nolan Duncan.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Ingram is blitzing.
1-10-HOU29 (1Q: 07:18) Billy Frysinger pass completed to WR Nathan Burrow for 1 yard. Tackled by S Donovan Juckett. Burrow gained 2 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-HOU28 (1Q: 06:42) Billy Frysinger scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Alan Cutler and assisted by S Stan Wilkens.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-4-HOU23 (1Q: 06:03) Billy Frysinger sacked by DT Biggie Small for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Kyle Wilkerson.
4-12-HOU31 (1Q: 05:33) Drew Dumervil attempted a 48 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 7, Minnesota 3
(1Q: 05:28) Drew Dumervil kicked off 49 yards from the MIN30. Jackie Barber returned the ball 18 yards to the HOU39. Tackled by Reuben Drexler.
Houston: Strong 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-HOU39 (1Q: 04:58) Jackie Barber ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman. Key block delivered by Cole Bennett.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-HOU45 (1Q: 04:34) Chad Manning pass completed to WR Kurt Snyder for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Earnest Shepherd.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-1-HOU48 (1Q: 03:55) Chad Manning pass was dropped by WR Scottie Walters. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-1-HOU48 (1Q: 03:49) Bo Janis punted 34 yards. Roderick Read returned the kick 21 yards to the MIN39. Tackled by Jackie Barber.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN39 (1Q: 03:41) Edwin Banks ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by S Alan Cutler, assisted by S Stan Wilkens. Key block delivered by Conrad Martineau.
Minnesota: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Ingram and Nixon are blitzing.
2-2-MIN47 (1Q: 03:04) Edwin Banks ran around left end for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB Carl Ingram. Key block delivered by Charlie Mills.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU36 (1Q: 02:27) Edwin Banks ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Alan Cutler, assisted by ILB Norman Nixon. Key block delivered by Conrad Martineau.
Minnesota: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-HOU30 (1Q: 01:44) Billy Frysinger pass completed to TE Charlie Mills for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Joey Boose, assisted by S Donovan Juckett. Mills gained 6 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU20 (1Q: 01:20) Billy Frysinger pass completed to WR David Burford for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Donovan Juckett. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-HOU17 (1Q: 00:44) Alan Grossman ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Rufus Hodson. Key block delivered by Moe Kleinecke.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU10 (1Q: 00:01) Alan Grossman ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Joey Boose, assisted by CB Donovan Emmons. Key block delivered by Wally Nichols. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for an Illegal Shift.
Start of second quarter.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Fazande is blitzing.
1-15-HOU15 (2Q: 15:00) Billy Frysinger pass was dropped by WR Kennedy Hutton.
Minnesota: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-15-HOU15 (2Q: 14:56) Billy Frysinger pass completed to WR David Burford for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Carl Ingram. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: Houston was called for Defensive Holding.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU10 (2Q: 14:45) Billy Frysinger sacked by DT Daryl Poly for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Dave Kelly.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-14-HOU14 (2Q: 14:17) Billy Frysinger pass completed to WR Phil Hanks for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Jackie Bruseloff, assisted by CB Donovan Emmons. 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 bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-HOU11 (2Q: 13:37) Billy Frysinger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phil Hanks. DE Terry Jarvis hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-11-HOU11 (2Q: 13:28) Drew Dumervil attempted a 28 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 7, Minnesota 6
(2Q: 13:22) Drew Dumervil kicked off 54 yards from the MIN30. Jackie Barber returned the ball 31 yards to the HOU47. Tackled by Reuben Drexler. PENALTY: Houston was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU35 (2Q: 12:55) Michael Whitley ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman, assisted by CB Damon Jennings. Key block delivered by Kent Niechniedowicz.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-4-HOU41 (2Q: 12:14) Michael Whitley ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Phillip Everett. Key block delivered by Kent Niechniedowicz. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU47 (2Q: 12:05) Jackie Barber ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Deion Franz, assisted by OLB Jeff Roman.
Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Roman is blitzing.
2-6-MIN49 (2Q: 11:21) Jackie Barber ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman, assisted by S Roderick Read.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide 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.
3-6-MIN49 (2Q: 10:40) Chad Manning pass completed to WR Scottie Walters for 18 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman, assisted by S Alex Kramer. Walters gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN31 (2Q: 10:09) Michael Whitley ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Erik Irizarry.
Houston: 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.
2-9-MIN30 (2Q: 09:24) Chad Manning pass completed to WR Alonzo Lyon for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerald Terry, assisted by CB Erik Irizarry. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-MIN25 (2Q: 08:42) Chad Manning pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Michael Whitley. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-4-MIN25 (2Q: 08:35) Darrin Borders attempted a 42 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 10, Minnesota 6
(2Q: 08:29) Eddie Daniels kicked off 76 yards from the HOU30. Touchback.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 08:29) Edwin Banks ran inside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DT Biggie Small, assisted by CB Joey Boose.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Fazande is blitzing.
2-13-MIN17 (2Q: 08:00) Billy Frysinger pass completed to WR Kennedy Hutton for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Carl Ingram, assisted by OLB Lonnie Kinney.
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.
3-6-MIN24 (2Q: 07:32) Billy Frysinger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jeffrey Brennan. DT Keith Small hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-6-MIN24 (2Q: 07:25) Nathan Groff punted 40 yards. Kurt Snyder returned the kick 11 yards to the HOU47. Tackled by Alex Kramer.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-HOU47 (2Q: 07:14) Michael Whitley ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Gary Frederick, assisted by DE Lamont Scouten.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-MIN49 (2Q: 06:28) Jackie Barber ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Roderick Read.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-MIN46 (2Q: 05:58) Jackie Barber ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman, assisted by CB Damon Jennings. Key block delivered by Ernest Occean.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN43 (2Q: 05:30) Chad Manning pass completed to WR Hunter Shelton for 4 yards. Tackled by S Alex Kramer, assisted by ILB Randal Albee. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, 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-MIN24 (2Q: 05:21) Jackie Barber ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Roderick Read, assisted by OLB Jeff Roman.
Houston: 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. Roman is blitzing.
2-6-MIN20 (2Q: 04:59) Norm Sinclair pass completed to RB Michael Whitley for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Deion Franz. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation, 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.
3-1-MIN15 (2Q: 04:28) Michael Whitley ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Gary Frederick, assisted by ILB Jerald Terry. Key block delivered by Darren Coles.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN14 (2Q: 04:03) The Bulldozer Barber ran around right end for 14 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Darren Coles. Coles flattened Reuben Drexler to ensure the play's success. Houston 16, Minnesota 6
(2Q: 04:03) Extra point by Darrin Borders was good. Houston 17, Minnesota 6
(2Q: 03:53) Eddie Daniels kicked off 61 yards from the HOU30. Jack Matthews returned the ball 21 yards to the MIN30. Tackled by Joey Boose.
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.
1-10-MIN30 (2Q: 03:34) Billy Frysinger pass completed to WR Phil Hanks for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Rufus Hodson. 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 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-MIN34 (2Q: 03:12) Billy Frysinger pass was dropped by WR Nathan Burrow.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Ingram is blitzing.
3-6-MIN34 (2Q: 03:08) Billy Frysinger sacked by DT Wendell Giefeke for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Conrad Martineau.
4-15-MIN25 (2Q: 02:50) Nathan Groff punted 36 yards. Jackie Barber called for a fair catch at the HOU39.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-HOU39 (2Q: 02:39) Nobby Sinclair sacked by DE Dwayne Hastings for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Kendrick Stevenson. PENALTY: Houston was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-18-HOU31 (2Q: 02:25) Norm Sinclair pass completed to WR Hunter Shelton for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Damon Jennings. Shelton gained 1 yard after the catch.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Houston: Single-Back 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. Albee is blitzing.
3-12-HOU37 (2Q: 02:00) Norm Sinclair pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Hunter Shelton. OLB Jeff Roman defended the pass.
4-12-HOU37 (2Q: 01:51) Bo Janis punted 32 yards. Roderick Read returned the kick 3 yards to the MIN34. Tackled by Josh Buckner.
Minnesota: Single-Back 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 (2Q: 01:44) Billy Frysinger pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Phil Hanks. DE Terry Jarvis blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Minnesota's Kyle Wilkerson was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, 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.
2-10-MIN34 (2Q: 01:34) Billy Frysinger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nathan Burrow. CB Rufus Hodson defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
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.
3-10-MIN34 (2Q: 01:28) Billy Frysinger pass completed to WR Kennedy Hutton for 5 yards. Tackled by S Cutty Cutler. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-5-MIN39 (2Q: 01:11) Nathan Groff punted 42 yards. Kurt Snyder called for a fair catch at the HOU19.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU19 (2Q: 01:01) Norm Sinclair pass completed to RB Michael Whitley for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Erik Irizarry, assisted by ILB Jerald Terry. Whitley gained 14 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Tautuaa is blitzing.
1-10-HOU32 (2Q: 00:13) Jackie Barber ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Erik Irizarry.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Eddie Daniels kicked off 64 yards from the HOU30. Jack Matthews returned the ball 17 yards to the MIN23. Tackled by Hunter Shelton. PENALTY: Houston was called for Offsides on the Kickoff.
(3Q: 14:41) Eddie Daniels kicked off 55 yards from the HOU25. Jack Matthews returned the ball 19 yards to the MIN39. Tackled by Michael Whitley.
Minnesota: Weak 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.
1-10-MIN39 (3Q: 14:17) Edwin Banks ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Lamont Elliott. Key block delivered by Wally Nichols.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-MIN46 (3Q: 13:47) Billy Frysinger sacked by DT Lamont Elliott and DT Daryl Poly for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Moe Kleinecke.
Minnesota: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-9-MIN40 (3Q: 13:16) Billy Frysinger pass completed to WR Jeffrey Brennan for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Shawn Fazande. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-4-MIN45 (3Q: 12:43) Nathan Groff punted 43 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the HOU12.
Houston: Strong 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.
1-10-HOU12 (3Q: 12:32) Jackie Barber ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Lamont Scouten, assisted by S Alex Kramer.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-HOU14 (3Q: 12:06) Jackie Barber ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Gary Frederick.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Albee is blitzing.
3-7-HOU15 (3Q: 11:44) Norm Sinclair pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Hunter Shelton. CB Max Tautuaa defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-7-HOU15 (3Q: 11:35) Bo Janis punted 44 yards. Roderick Read returned the kick 5 yards to the MIN46. Tackled by Alonzo Lyon.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Ingram is blitzing.
1-10-MIN46 (3Q: 11:25) Alan Grossman ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Donovan Juckett, assisted by DT Wendell Giefeke.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Ingram and Nixon are blitzing.
2-6-HOU50 (3Q: 10:57) Billy Frysinger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE B.J. Dodge. ILB Norman Nixon drove right through Kyle Wilkerson to hurry the quarterback.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-6-HOU50 (3Q: 10:53) Billy Frysinger pass completed to RB Alan Grossman for 2 yards. Tackled by S Alan Cutler, assisted by CB Joey Boose. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-4-HOU48 (3Q: 10:30) Nathan Groff punted 42 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU06.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-HOU06 (3Q: 10:20) Jackie Barber ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Gary Frederick.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-HOU06 (3Q: 09:36) Norm Sinclair pass completed to WR Scottie Walters for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Charlie Garner. Walters gained 10 yards after the catch.
Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 08:50) Norm Sinclair pass completed to WR Kurt Snyder for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Damon Jennings.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-HOU33 (3Q: 08:18) The Bulldozer Barber ran inside the left tackle for 25 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerald Terry. Key block delivered by Kent Niechniedowicz.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN42 (3Q: 07:42) Jackie Barber ran inside the left guard for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Randal Albee, assisted by ILB Earnest Shepherd. Key block delivered by Josh Buckner.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-MIN33 (3Q: 07:10) Nobby Sinclair pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kurt Snyder. DE Dwayne Hastings hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Houston: 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.
3-1-MIN33 (3Q: 07:02) Michael Whitley ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Alex Kramer. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play.
4-1-MIN33 (3Q: 06:21) Darrin Borders attempted a 50 yard field goal and missed wide to the right.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN40 (3Q: 06:13) Edwin Banks ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Lamont Elliott.
Minnesota: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-MIN42 (3Q: 05:48) Billy Frysinger pass completed to WR David Burford for 37 yards. Tackled by S Donovan Juckett. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Ingram is blitzing.
1-10-HOU21 (3Q: 05:04) Billy Frysinger scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Lonnie Kinney and assisted by CB Jackie Bruseloff.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-HOU18 (3Q: 04:36) Billy Frysinger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR David Burford. DE Oscar Battle hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-7-HOU18 (3Q: 04:29) Billy Frysinger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nathan Burrow. DT Lamont Elliott hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-7-HOU18 (3Q: 04:25) Drew Dumervil attempted a 35 yard field goal and missed wide to the left.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 04:18) Norm Sinclair pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Jackie Barber. ILB Jerald Terry hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offsides.
Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Roman is blitzing.
1-5-HOU30 (3Q: 04:14) Michael Whitley ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Randal Albee.
Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-HOU32 (3Q: 03:50) Norm Sinclair pass completed to RB Jackie Barber for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Matt Roberts.
Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU38 (3Q: 03:09) Norm Sinclair pass completed to TE Travis Irwin for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Earnest Shepherd. Irwin gained 14 yards after the catch.
Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN48 (3Q: 02:46) Michael Whitley ran inside the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Lamont Scouten.
Houston: 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.
2-13-HOU49 (3Q: 02:01) Jackie Barber ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Matt Roberts.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-MIN46 (3Q: 01:35) Norm Sinclair pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Alonzo Lyon. DT Matt Roberts hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offsides.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-3-MIN41 (3Q: 01:25) Nobby Sinclair scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Randal Albee.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN34 (3Q: 00:38) Nobby Sinclair pass completed to TE Lee Murray for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman, assisted by S Roderick Read.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-MIN27 (3Q: 00:10) Norm Sinclair pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Jackie Barber. CB Erik Irizarry defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-3-MIN27 (3Q: 00:06) Norm Sinclair pass completed to WR Kurt Snyder for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Randal Albee. Snyder gained 5 yards after the catch.
Start of fourth quarter.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN16 (4Q: 15:00) Norm Sinclair sacked by DE Dwayne Hastings and OLB Jeff Roman for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Josh Buckner. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Earnest Shepherd on the MIN24.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN24 (4Q: 14:44) Billy Frysinger pass completed to WR Phil Hanks for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Jackie Bruseloff, assisted by CB Rufus Hodson. 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 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-MIN27 (4Q: 14:00) Alan Grossman ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Alan Cutler, assisted by CB Hunter Russell.
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, expecting the pass.
3-5-MIN29 (4Q: 13:20) Alan Grossman ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Alan Cutler.
4-4-MIN30 (4Q: 12:43) Nathan Groff punted 38 yards. Kurt Snyder returned the kick 5 yards to the HOU37. Tackled by Vincent Newton.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU37 (4Q: 12:33) Norm Sinclair pass completed to TE Travis Irwin for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Gary Frederick. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offsides.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-5-HOU42 (4Q: 12:24) Norm Sinclair pass completed to RB Jackie Barber for 8 yards. Tackled by S Alex Kramer. Barber gained 1 yard after the catch.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU50 (4Q: 11:47) Jackie Barber ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman. Key block delivered by Cole Bennett. Bennett flattened Max Tautuaa to ensure the play's success.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-MIN45 (4Q: 11:18) Jackie Barber ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Gary Frederick.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-MIN44 (4Q: 10:53) Nobby Sinclair pass was dropped by TE Travis Irwin.
4-4-MIN44 (4Q: 10:47) Bo Janis punted 44 yards. Touchback.
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.
1-10-MIN20 (4Q: 10:40) Edwin Banks ran around left end for 4 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Joey Boose.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Ingram is blitzing.
2-6-MIN24 (4Q: 10:13) Billy Frysinger pass was dropped by WR Phil Hanks.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-6-MIN24 (4Q: 10:06) Billy Frysinger scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Norman Nixon.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Prewett is blitzing.
1-10-MIN32 (4Q: 09:28) Billy Frysinger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Charlie Mills. CB Jackie Bruseloff defended the pass.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-MIN32 (4Q: 09:22) Billy Frysinger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR David Burford. DE Oscar Battle defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-10-MIN32 (4Q: 09:17) Billy Frysinger pass completed to WR Kennedy Hutton for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Carl Ingram. Hutton gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Five-Receiver Spread 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.
1-10-MIN46 (4Q: 08:39) Billy Frysinger sacked by DT Daryl Poly for a loss of 11 yards. Sack allowed by Kyle Wilkerson. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Billy Frysinger on the MIN35.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-21-MIN35 (4Q: 07:57) Billy Frysinger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kennedy Hutton. CB Rufus Hodson defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, 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.
3-21-MIN35 (4Q: 07:48) Billy Frysinger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR David Burford. DE Terry Jarvis hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-21-MIN35 (4Q: 07:42) Nathan Groff punted 34 yards. Jackie Barber called for a fair catch at the HOU31.
Houston: 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.
1-10-HOU31 (4Q: 07:34) Michael Whitley ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Alex Kramer, assisted by OLB Jeff Roman.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-8-HOU33 (4Q: 06:47) Jackie Barber ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Earnest Shepherd. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-HOU33 (4Q: 06:00) Nobby Sinclair kept the ball, running inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Alex Kramer, assisted by DT Matt Roberts. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
4-7-HOU34 (4Q: 05:13) Bo Janis punted 51 yards. Roderick Read returned the kick 11 yards to the MIN26. Tackled by Joey Crawford.
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.
1-10-MIN26 (4Q: 05:06) Billy Frysinger pass completed to WR Jeffrey Brennan for 23 yards. Tackled by S Stan Wilkens. 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 strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN49 (4Q: 04:44) Billy Frysinger pass completed to WR David Burford for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Trent Prewett. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, 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-HOU41 (4Q: 04:26) Billy Frysinger pass completed to WR Kennedy Hutton for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Joey Boose. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU28 (4Q: 04:09) Billy Frysinger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jeffrey Brennan. CB Rufus Hodson defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-HOU28 (4Q: 04:01) Billy Frysinger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nathan Burrow. CB Joey Boose defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, 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.
3-10-HOU28 (4Q: 03:53) Billy Frysinger pass was dropped by WR Kennedy Hutton. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Five-Receiver Spread 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.
4-10-HOU28 (4Q: 03:44) Billy Frysinger pass completed to WR Kennedy Hutton for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Rufus Hodson, assisted by S Stan Wilkens. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Shepherd and Frederick are blitzing.
1-10-HOU20 (4Q: 03:38) Michael Whitley ran inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Earnest Shepherd, assisted by S Roderick Read. Key block delivered by Joey Crawford.
Houston: 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.
2-2-HOU28 (4Q: 02:50) Norm Sinclair kept the ball, running inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Deion Franz, assisted by DE Thurman Sheff. The defense looked very familiar with that play. Houston's Alonzo Lyon was hurt on the play. This is an old injury, but he's toughing it out.
Minnesota called a time out.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-2-HOU28 (4Q: 02:40) Jackie Barber ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Matt Roberts. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play.
Minnesota called a time out.
4-2-HOU28 (4Q: 02:30) Bo Janis punted 62 yards. Jack Matthews returned the kick 2 yards to the MIN12. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Roughing the Kicker. Houston's Kendrick Stevenson was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Houston: 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. Albee is blitzing.
1-10-HOU43 (4Q: 02:20) Jackie Barber ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by S Alex Kramer, assisted by DE Thurman Sheff. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play.
Minnesota called a time out.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-12-HOU41 (4Q: 02:11) Michael Whitley ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Randal Albee.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Houston: 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.
3-9-HOU44 (4Q: 02:00) Michael Whitley ran around the left tackle for 16 yards. Tackled by S Reuben Drexler. Key block delivered by Darren Coles.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN40 (4Q: 01:15) Michael Whitley ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Alex Kramer, assisted by DT Phillip Montgomery.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-8-MIN38 (4Q: 00:28) Nobby Sinclair dropped to one knee for -2 yards.
Final Score: Houston Texans 17, Minnesota Vikings 6