Week 16, 2034

Played in Minnesota, MN, weather: 68 degrees, fair, calm.
New England won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Emmitt Savoie kicked off 52 yards from the MIN30. Benjamin Macpherson returned the ball 29 yards to the NED47. Tackled by Pete Shepherd.
New England: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Knight is blitzing.
1-10-NED47 (1Q: 14:28) Ray Brazinski ran inside the right guard for 16 yards. Tackled by S Howard Wallenbrock, assisted by DT Terrance Ziadie. Key block delivered by Toby Hooks.
New England: Weak 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-MIN37 (1Q: 13:59) Jared Rodgers ran inside the left tackle for 18 yards. Tackled by S Howard Wallenbrock, assisted by CB Max Tautuaa. Key block delivered by Rickey Wilkerson.
New England: Pro 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-MIN19 (1Q: 13:25) Jared Rodgers ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Erik Irizarry. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NED William Coffey to the MIN11.
New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-2-MIN11 (1Q: 12:52) Jared Rodgers ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman.
New England: Weak 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-MIN10 (1Q: 12:17) Seth Leszynski pass completed to WR Matthew Gonzalez for 2 yards. Tackled by S Howard Wallenbrock. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
New England: 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. Knight, Roman and Wallenbrock are blitzing.
1-8-MIN08 (1Q: 11:47) Ray Brazinski ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Terrance Ziadie. CB Reuben Brooks knocked down J.J. Farley to break up the play.
New England: Single-Back formation with four 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.
2-9-MIN09 (1Q: 11:20) Seth Leszynski pass completed to WR Allen Rosenfels for 9 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. New England 6, Minnesota 0
(1Q: 11:20) Extra point by Walter Dawkins was good. New England 7, Minnesota 0
(1Q: 11:11) Ricky Harper kicked off 66 yards from the NED30. Quentin Pitcher returned the ball 16 yards to the MIN20. Tackled by Jay Willis.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN20 (1Q: 10:47) Albert Prior pass completed to TE Pete Shepherd for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Barry Austin. Shepherd gained 2 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-2-MIN28 (1Q: 10:00) Bo Scanlon ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Mitch Manthey. Key block delivered by Dave Kelly.
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.
1-10-MIN31 (1Q: 09:18) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Lamont Monroe for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Antonio Brewer. Monroe gained 2 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, 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.
2-2-MIN39 (1Q: 08:45) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Wally Blanchard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Jimmie Kennedy. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN43 (1Q: 08:00) Bo Scanlon ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Grant Odell, assisted by S Jimmie Kennedy.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Brewer is blitzing.
2-6-MIN47 (1Q: 07:18) Bo Scanlon ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Lorenzo Daniels, assisted by S Jimmie Kennedy.
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.
3-3-MIN50 (1Q: 06:37) Matt Woodard ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Danny Cortez, assisted by DE Mitch Manthey.
4-1-NED48 (1Q: 06:03) Seth Luster punted 48 yards. Touchback.
New England: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NED20 (1Q: 05:56) Ray Brazinski ran inside the left guard for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB Bernie Marshak. Key block delivered by Toby Hooks.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NED36 (1Q: 05:26) Seth Leszynski pass completed to TE Winfred Lundberg for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Terrell Spencer, assisted by OLB Jeff Roman. Lundberg gained 3 yards after the catch.
New England: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-1-NED45 (1Q: 04:59) Jared Rodgers ran around the left tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman. Key block delivered by Warren Owen. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
New England: 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, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN28 (1Q: 04:51) Ray Brazinski ran inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman.
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-14-MIN32 (1Q: 04:18) Ray Brazinski ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Terrance Ziadie. CB Rib Stain Brooks crushed J.J. Farley to wreck the play.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-14-MIN32 (1Q: 03:48) Seth Leszynski pass completed to WR Eugene Earls for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Quentin Pitcher. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN18 (1Q: 03:18) Seth Leszynski pass completed to WR Matthew Gonzalez for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Reuben Brooks. Gonzalez gained 1 yard after the catch.
New England: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Knight and Roman are blitzing.
2-5-MIN13 (1Q: 02:42) Ray Brazinski ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman.
New England: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-MIN14 (1Q: 02:13) Seth Leszynski pass completed to TE Winfred Lundberg for 12 yards. Tackled by S Dean Kubis. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-2-MIN02 (1Q: 01:30) Seth Leszynski pass completed to WR Eugene Earls for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New England 13, Minnesota 0
(1Q: 01:30) Extra point by Walter Dawkins was good. New England 14, Minnesota 0
(1Q: 01:22) Ricky Harper kicked off 59 yards from the NED30. Rusty Humphrey returned the ball 24 yards to the MIN35. Tackled by Cris Peterson.
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. Austin is blitzing.
1-10-MIN35 (1Q: 00:49) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Wally Blanchard for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Antonio Brewer, assisted by ILB Mitchell Murray. Blanchard gained 3 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN48 (1Q: 00:14) Mo Scanlon ran inside the right guard for 29 yards. Tackled by CB Corey Craven. Key block delivered by Dave Kelly.
Start of second quarter.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NED23 (2Q: 15:00) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Wally Blanchard for 23 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Blanchard gained 16 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. New England 14, Minnesota 6
(2Q: 15:00) Extra point by Emmitt Savoie was good. New England 14, Minnesota 7
(2Q: 14:46) Emmitt Savoie kicked off 69 yards from the MIN30. Benjamin Macpherson returned the ball 34 yards to the NED35. Tackled by Reuben Brooks. PENALTY: New England was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
New England: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED08 (2Q: 14:26) Ray Brazinski ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Terrance Ziadie.
New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-11-NED07 (2Q: 13:52) PENALTY: New England was called for a False Start.
New England: 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.
2-14-NED04 (2Q: 13:48) Seth Leszynski pass completed to WR Matthew Gonzalez for 4 yards. Tackled by S Dean Kubis, assisted by CB Quentin Pitcher. Gonzalez gained 3 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Defensive Holding.
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NED09 (2Q: 13:41) Seth Leszynski pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Patrick Warren.
New England: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-NED09 (2Q: 13:35) Seth Leszynski pass was intended for WR Eugene Earls and was intercepted by S Adrian Hastings at the NED36. The interception was returned 11 yards. Tackled by Eugene Earls. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NED25 (2Q: 13:27) Matt Woodard ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Nerdy Witt.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-NED23 (2Q: 13:01) Mo Scanlon ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Willis.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-NED21 (2Q: 12:26) Albert Prior pass completed to RB Jack Starks for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Mitchell Murray. Starks gained 7 yards after the catch.
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-NED10 (2Q: 11:58) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-15-NED15 (2Q: 11:53) Bo Scanlon ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Rondell Fleming. Key block delivered by Brock Willis.
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.
2-10-NED10 (2Q: 11:28) Albert Prior pass completed to RB Bo Scanlon for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Ronald Lucas. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-NED08 (2Q: 10:54) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Lamont Monroe for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! PENALTY: New England was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined. New England 14, Minnesota 13
(2Q: 10:54) Extra point by Emmitt Savoie was good. Minnesota 14, New England 14
(2Q: 10:47) Emmitt Savoie kicked off 73 yards from the MIN30. Touchback.
New England: Pro 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-NED20 (2Q: 10:47) Seth Leszynski pass completed to WR Eugene Earls for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Big Mac Marshak. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New England: 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. Knight, Roman and Wallenbrock are blitzing.
2-2-NED28 (2Q: 10:16) Jared Rodgers ran inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by S Howard Wallenbrock. PENALTY: New England was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
New England: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-12-NED18 (2Q: 10:10) Seth Leszynski pass completed to RB Ray Brazinski for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Everett Knight.
New England: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-12-NED18 (2Q: 09:36) Seth Leszynski pass was dropped by WR Eugene Earls. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-12-NED18 (2Q: 09:30) Fernando Palmer punted 59 yards. Humpty Dumpty Humphrey returned the kick 17 yards to the MIN40. Tackled by Alfred Spencer.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN40 (2Q: 09:19) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Norbert Roberson for 18 yards. Tackled by S Jimmie Kennedy. Roberson gained 4 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NED42 (2Q: 08:53) Mo Scanlon ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Rondell Fleming, assisted by ILB Jay Willis.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-NED39 (2Q: 08:10) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Rusty Humphrey for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Ronald Lucas, assisted by OLB Antonio Brewer. Humphrey gained 2 yards after the catch.
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-NED23 (2Q: 07:37) Bo Scanlon ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Myron Witt, assisted by OLB Antonio Brewer.
Minnesota: Pro 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.
2-6-NED19 (2Q: 07:12) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Wally Blanchard. DE Lorenzo Daniels hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-NED19 (2Q: 07:05) Albert Prior sacked by DE Mitch Manthey for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Harris Savoie.
4-13-NED26 (2Q: 06:17) Emmitt Savoie attempted a 43 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 17, New England 14
(2Q: 06:09) Emmitt Savoie kicked off 68 yards from the MIN30. Benjamin Macpherson returned the ball 25 yards to the NED27. Tackled by Rusty Humphrey.
New England: 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-NED27 (2Q: 05:37) Seth Leszynski pass completed to WR Allen Rosenfels for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Terrell Spencer.
New England: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-5-NED32 (2Q: 04:52) Ray Brazinski ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Lamont Scouten, assisted by DT Night View Godfrey. New England's Rickey Wilkerson was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor leg injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
New England: 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.
3-3-NED34 (2Q: 04:08) Seth Leszynski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Matthew Gonzalez. CB Apache Tautuaa defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-3-NED34 (2Q: 04:03) Fernando Palmer punted 55 yards. Rusty Humphrey returned the kick 9 yards to the MIN20. Tackled by Cris Peterson. Ball was fumbled and recovered by NED Patrick Warren at the MIN20.
New England: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 03:53) Ray Brazinski ran a draw inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman.
New England: 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.
2-9-MIN19 (2Q: 03:27) Ray Brazinski ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Lamont Scouten, assisted by DE Edwin Duerr.
New England: 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.
3-11-MIN21 (2Q: 02:56) Seth Leszynski pass completed to WR Allen Rosenfels for 21 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Rosenfels gained 11 yards after the catch. New England 20, Minnesota 17
(2Q: 02:56) Extra point by Walter Dawkins was good. New England 21, Minnesota 17
(2Q: 02:44) Ricky Harper kicked off 77 yards from the NED30. Touchback.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 02:44) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Lamont Monroe. OLB Antonio Brewer defended the pass.
Minnesota: Pro 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.
2-10-MIN20 (2Q: 02:38) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Percy Broussard. DE Rondell Fleming drove right through Brent Finkes to hurry the quarterback.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Brewer is blitzing.
3-10-MIN20 (2Q: 02:34) Albert Prior pass completed to TE Percy Broussard for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Kent Lapalme. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-6-MIN24 (2Q: 02:08) Seth Luster punted 49 yards. Benjamin Macpherson returned the kick 13 yards to the NED40. Tackled by Quentin Pitcher.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
New England: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NED40 (2Q: 02:00) Ray Brazinski ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by S Howard Wallenbrock, assisted by OLB Big Mac Marshak.
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Knight is blitzing.
2-12-NED38 (2Q: 01:29) Ray Brazinski ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Lamont Scouten, assisted by OLB Everett Knight. PENALTY: New England was called for Offensive Holding. New England's Toby Hooks was hurt on the play.
New England: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-22-NED28 (2Q: 01:19) Seth Leszynski pass completed to WR Matthew Gonzalez for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Rib Stain Brooks, assisted by OLB Jeff Roman. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New England: 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.
3-16-NED34 (2Q: 00:35) Seth Leszynski pass was dropped by WR Eugene Earls. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-16-NED34 (2Q: 00:26) Fernando Palmer punted 58 yards. Dean Kubis returned the kick 7 yards to the MIN15. Tackled by Jay Willis. New England's Teddy Blackburn was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
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.
1-10-MIN15 (2Q: 00:18) Mo Scanlon ran around the left tackle for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Kent Lapalme. Key block delivered by Les Shields.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Ricky Harper kicked off 52 yards from the NED30. Humpty Dumpty Humphrey returned the ball 19 yards to the MIN37. Tackled by Winfred Lundberg.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN37 (3Q: 14:26) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start.
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. Brewer is blitzing.
1-15-MIN32 (3Q: 14:16) Albert Prior pass completed to RB Mo Scanlon for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Willis.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-11-MIN36 (3Q: 13:42) Mo Scanlon ran a trap outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Rondell Fleming.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-MIN40 (3Q: 13:02) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Lamont Monroe for 14 yards. Tackled by DE Mitch Manthey. Monroe gained 12 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED46 (3Q: 12:22) Bo Scanlon ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Willis.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-NED44 (3Q: 11:53) Mo Scanlon ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Lorenzo Daniels.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-NED45 (3Q: 11:08) Albert Prior pass completed to TE Pete Shepherd for 7 yards. Tackled by S Zach Toohil. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-2-NED38 (3Q: 10:28) Seth Luster punted 37 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the NED01.
New England: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NED01 (3Q: 10:19) PENALTY: New England was called for a False Start.
New England: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED01 (3Q: 10:09) Ray Brazinski ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Bernie Marshak.
New England: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Marshak is blitzing.
2-9-NED02 (3Q: 09:42) Ray Brazinski ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Thurman Sheff.
New England: Weak formation with three wide 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.
3-7-NED04 (3Q: 09:09) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Encroachment.
New England: Single-Back formation with trips 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.
3-2-NED09 (3Q: 09:00) Seth Leszynski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mark Frederick. CB Erik Irizarry defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-2-NED09 (3Q: 08:56) Fernando Palmer punted 55 yards. Rusty Humphrey returned the kick 7 yards to the MIN43. Tackled by Patrick Warren.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN43 (3Q: 08:48) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Lamont Monroe. DE Rondell Fleming hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-MIN43 (3Q: 08:43) Mo Scanlon ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Lorenzo Daniels.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-MIN47 (3Q: 08:20) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Rusty Humphrey for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Corey Craven. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
4-1-NED48 (3Q: 07:46) Seth Luster punted 44 yards. The ball was downed at the NED04.
New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NED04 (3Q: 07:37) Seth Leszynski pass completed to RB Ray Brazinski for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Reuben Brooks. Brazinski gained 4 yards after the catch.
New England: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-NED08 (3Q: 07:02) Ray Brazinski ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Everett Knight.
New England: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-NED09 (3Q: 06:30) Seth Leszynski pass completed to RB Ray Brazinski for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Bernie Marshak. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
New England: 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.
1-10-NED17 (3Q: 05:43) Ray Brazinski ran inside the left guard for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman. CB Reuben Brooks knocked down Skip Louis to break up the play.
New England: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-13-NED14 (3Q: 05:18) Seth Leszynski pass completed to WR Eugene Earls for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Reuben Brooks. Earls gained 6 yards after the catch. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Erik Irizarry for 16 yards to the NED09. PENALTY: New England was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-9-NED09 (3Q: 05:12) Mo Scanlon ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Mitch Manthey, assisted by ILB Mitchell Murray. Key block delivered by Les Shields.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-2-NED02 (3Q: 04:44) Base Hit Woodard ran a draw inside the left guard for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Carlos Crump. Minnesota 23, New England 21
(3Q: 04:44) Extra point by Emmitt Savoie was good. Minnesota 24, New England 21
(3Q: 04:37) Emmitt Savoie kicked off 63 yards from the MIN30. Kent Lapalme returned the ball 16 yards to the NED23. Tackled by Adrian Hastings.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NED23 (3Q: 04:08) Seth Leszynski pass completed to RB Ray Brazinski for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Rodney Young.
New England: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-NED25 (3Q: 03:42) Ray Brazinski ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Riddick Howard, assisted by CB Rib Stain Brooks. Key block delivered by Warren Owen.
New England: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED37 (3Q: 03:05) Seth Leszynski pass was intended for WR Eugene Earls and was intercepted by S Howard Wallenbrock at the MIN32. The interception was returned 8 yards. Tackled by Ray Brazinski.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN40 (3Q: 02:57) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Lamont Monroe. DT Grant Odell hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
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.
2-10-MIN40 (3Q: 02:46) Albert Prior scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Ronald Lucas.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-MIN45 (3Q: 02:03) Albert Prior pass completed to TE Pete Shepherd for 1 yard. Tackled by S Jimmie Kennedy, assisted by CB Ronald Lucas. Shepherd gained 3 yards after the catch.
4-4-MIN46 (3Q: 01:37) Seth Luster punted 54 yards. Touchback.
New England: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Roman is blitzing.
1-10-NED20 (3Q: 01:32) Seth Leszynski pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Matthew Gonzalez. OLB Big Mac Marshak blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. Minnesota's Jeff Roman was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
New England: 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.
2-10-NED20 (3Q: 01:25) Seth Leszynski pass completed to WR Cris Peterson for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Big Mac Marshak.
New England: 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, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-NED29 (3Q: 00:52) Teddy Blackburn ran around left end for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Everett Knight.
4-3-NED27 (3Q: 00:20) Fernando Palmer punted 42 yards. Rusty Humphrey returned the kick 6 yards to the MIN37. Tackled by Jay Willis.
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-MIN37 (3Q: 00:13) Albert Prior scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by S Nerdy Witt.
Start of fourth quarter.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-4-MIN43 (4Q: 15:00) Albert Prior scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Barry Austin.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-2-MIN45 (4Q: 14:27) Base Hit Woodard ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Lorenzo Daniels. Key block delivered by Brent Finkes.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide 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.
1-10-MIN49 (4Q: 13:43) Bo Scanlon ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Mitch Manthey. PENALTY: New England was called for Offsides.
Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-5-NED46 (4Q: 13:33) Mo Scanlon ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Mitchell Murray.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-3-NED44 (4Q: 13:10) Matt Woodard ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Gerald Rivers. Key block delivered by Brent Finkes.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED41 (4Q: 12:36) Mo Scanlon ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Mitch Manthey. Key block delivered by Deion Harden.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-4-NED35 (4Q: 12:00) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Nathan Burrow for 35 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Burrow gained 26 yards after the catch. Minnesota 30, New England 21
(4Q: 12:00) Extra point by Emmitt Savoie was good. Minnesota 31, New England 21
(4Q: 11:43) Emmitt Savoie kicked off 71 yards from the MIN30. Benjamin Macpherson returned the ball 21 yards to the NED20. Tackled by Jack Starks. PENALTY: New England was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED09 (4Q: 11:14) Seth Leszynski pass completed to WR Mark Frederick for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Bernie Marshak. Frederick gained 4 yards after the catch.
New England: 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-NED19 (4Q: 10:28) Ray Brazinski ran around the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Adrian Hastings.
New England: Five-Receiver Spread 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.
2-14-NED15 (4Q: 09:55) Seth Leszynski pass completed to WR Cris Peterson for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Bernie Marshak. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NED Eugene Earls on the NED18.
New England: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-NED18 (4Q: 09:28) Seth Leszynski pass completed to WR Mark Frederick for 20 yards. Tackled by S Dean Kubis.
New England: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NED38 (4Q: 08:47) Seth Leszynski pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Jared Rodgers. DE Lamont Scouten hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New England: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NED38 (4Q: 08:41) Seth Leszynski scrambled for 13 yards. Tackled by S Dean Kubis and assisted by ILB Riddick Howard.
New England: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Howard and Roman are blitzing.
1-10-MIN49 (4Q: 08:12) Seth Leszynski scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Erik Irizarry.
New England: 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.
2-6-MIN45 (4Q: 07:34) Ray Brazinski ran around the left tackle for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Apache Tautuaa. Key block delivered by William Coffey.
New England: 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-MIN25 (4Q: 06:58) Seth Leszynski pass completed to WR Eugene Earls for 5 yards. Tackled by S Adrian Hastings. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
New England: Single-Back formation with four 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. Howard is blitzing.
2-5-MIN20 (4Q: 06:32) Seth Leszynski pass completed to WR Cris Peterson for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Reuben Brooks. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN14 (4Q: 06:06) Seth Leszynski pass completed to WR Matthew Gonzalez for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Erik Irizarry.
New England: 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.
2-3-MIN07 (4Q: 05:46) Seth Leszynski pass was dropped by WR Allen Rosenfels.
New England: 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. Knight is blitzing.
3-3-MIN07 (4Q: 05:40) Seth Leszynski scrambled for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 31, New England 27
(4Q: 05:40) Extra point by Walter Dawkins was good. Minnesota 31, New England 28
(4Q: 05:32) Ricky Harper kicked off 59 yards from the NED30. Quentin Pitcher returned the ball 17 yards to the MIN28. Tackled by Corey Craven.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN28 (4Q: 05:14) Albert Prior sacked by DE Lorenzo Daniels for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Fred Carpenter.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-16-MIN22 (4Q: 04:29) Albert Prior pass completed to TE Pete Shepherd for 5 yards. Tackled by S Jimmie Kennedy.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-MIN27 (4Q: 03:41) Mo Scanlon ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Grant Odell. Key block delivered by Brent Finkes. Finkes ran over Danny Cortez to set up the play.
4-3-MIN35 (4Q: 02:57) Seth Luster punted 44 yards. Benjamin Macpherson called for a fair catch at the NED21.
New England: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NED21 (4Q: 02:50) Seth Leszynski pass completed to WR Eugene Earls for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Reuben Brooks. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-3-NED28 (4Q: 02:32) Seth Leszynski pass completed to TE The Pooh Lundberg for 3 yards. Tackled by S Dean Kubis, assisted by OLB Everett Knight. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: I 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.
1-10-NED31 (4Q: 02:14) Seth Leszynski pass completed to WR Matthew Gonzalez for 16 yards. Tackled by S Adrian Hastings. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Erik Irizarry for 6 yards to the NED41.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NED41 (4Q: 02:07) Matt Woodard ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Mitch Manthey, assisted by DT Gerald Rivers.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-14-NED45 (4Q: 01:59) Base Hit Woodard ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Barry Austin.
New England called a time out.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-6-NED37 (4Q: 01:47) Mo Scanlon ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Grant Odell.
New England called a time out.
4-6-NED37 (4Q: 01:39) Seth Luster punted 37 yards. Touchback.
New England: Pro 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.
1-10-NED20 (4Q: 01:32) Seth Leszynski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Matthew Gonzalez. DE Lamont Scouten hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New England: Single-Back formation with four 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.
2-10-NED20 (4Q: 01:24) Seth Leszynski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Matthew Gonzalez. DE Lamont Scouten hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New England: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-NED20 (4Q: 01:18) Seth Leszynski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mark Frederick. CB Erik Irizarry knocked the ball out of his grasp. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offsides.
New England: 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.
3-5-NED25 (4Q: 01:18) Seth Leszynski pass completed to RB Ray Brazinski for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England called a time out.
New England: Weak 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-NED30 (4Q: 01:10) Seth Leszynski pass completed to WR Eugene Earls for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Everett Knight. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: Pro formation with two tight ends, 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.
2-1-NED39 (4Q: 01:04) Seth Leszynski pass completed to RB Jared Rodgers for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Reuben Brooks, assisted by CB Erik Irizarry. Rodgers gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NED49 (4Q: 00:46) Seth Leszynski spiked the ball to stop the clock.
New England: Pro 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.
2-10-NED49 (4Q: 00:42) Seth Leszynski scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Max Tautuaa.
New England: 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.
3-5-MIN46 (4Q: 00:21) PENALTY: New England was called for a False Start.
New England: 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.
3-10-NED49 (4Q: 00:21) Seth Leszynski scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Quentin Pitcher.
New England: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-6-MIN47 (4Q: 00:04) Seth Leszynski pass completed to WR Eugene Earls for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 31, New England Patriots 28