Exhibition Week 2, 2037

Played in Buffalo, NY, weather: 82 degrees, fair, 7 mph wind.
Minnesota won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Ken Goldberg kicked off 71 yards from the BUF35. Touchback.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN20 (1Q: 15:00) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Leslie Rice. DT Noah Ingram hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Minnesota: 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.
2-10-MIN20 (1Q: 14:54) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Leslie Rice for -1 yards. Tackled by S Melvin Thomason, assisted by ILB Matt Ramaswami. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Francis is blitzing.
3-11-MIN19 (1Q: 14:29) Albert Prior sacked by OLB J.J. Francis for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Theodore Gilbertson. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Illegal Use of the Hands. The penalty was declined.
4-17-MIN13 (1Q: 14:19) Seth Luster punted 47 yards. Everett Dunlap returned the kick 1 yard to the BUF41. Tackled by Howie McKenzie.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, 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-BUF41 (1Q: 14:11) Owen Farrens ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Reuben Brooks, assisted by DE Juan Godfrey. Key block delivered by Wally Jurkiewicz.
Buffalo: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Sutton is blitzing.
2-4-BUF47 (1Q: 13:48) Owen Farrens ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Stan Garboushian, assisted by OLB Tommy Hutchins.
Buffalo: 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.
3-2-BUF49 (1Q: 13:10) Ernie Sims pass completed to WR Harvey Johnson for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Tommy Hutchins, assisted by S Mike McIntyre. Johnson gained 7 yards after the catch.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN36 (1Q: 12:25) Owen Farrens ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Melvin Armstrong, assisted by DT Glenn Donaldson.
Buffalo: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Armstrong is blitzing.
2-10-MIN36 (1Q: 11:45) Owen Farrens ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Howie McKenzie. ILB Stan Garboushian knocked down Randal Dawson to break up the play.
Buffalo: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-MIN35 (1Q: 11:02) Ernie Sims pass completed to TE Bryan Springs for 24 yards. Tackled by S Howie McKenzie, assisted by OLB Melvin Armstrong. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Springs gained 3 yards after the catch.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Guagliardo is blitzing.
1-10-MIN11 (1Q: 10:26) Archie Carmona ran around the left tackle for 11 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Wally Jurkiewicz. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined. Buffalo 6, Minnesota 0
(1Q: 10:26) Extra point by Ken Goldberg was good. Buffalo 7, Minnesota 0
(1Q: 10:18) Ken Goldberg kicked off 73 yards from the BUF35. Touchback.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN20 (1Q: 10:18) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Calvin Lercius for -1 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DT Noah Ingram, assisted by CB Robbie Tate. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-11-MIN19 (1Q: 09:33) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Humpty Dumpty Humphrey for 20 yards. Tackled by ILB Matt Ramaswami. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Humphrey gained 7 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN39 (1Q: 08:51) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Wally Blanchard for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB J.J. Francis.
Minnesota: 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.
2-13-MIN36 (1Q: 08:13) Albert Prior pass completed to TE Quinn Alexander for 40 yards. Tackled by CB Robbie Tate. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: 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.
1-10-BUF24 (1Q: 07:27) Bo Scanlon ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Damon Towle.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-BUF21 (1Q: 07:07) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Wally Blanchard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Rex Ramirez, assisted by CB Earl Wombacher. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: 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.
3-4-BUF18 (1Q: 06:48) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Leslie Rice. DE Tim Barton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-4-BUF18 (1Q: 06:42) Johnnie Bergstrom attempted a 35 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 7, Minnesota 3
(1Q: 06:34) Johnnie Bergstrom kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback.
Buffalo: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF20 (1Q: 06:34) Owen Farrens ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Stan Garboushian.
Buffalo: Strong 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. Guagliardo is blitzing.
2-6-BUF24 (1Q: 05:50) Owen Farrens ran around left end for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Drake Troy, assisted by DT Cris Bush. Key block delivered by Wally Jurkiewicz.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF35 (1Q: 05:14) Archie Carmona ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Juan Godfrey.
Buffalo: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-11-BUF34 (1Q: 04:35) Ernie Sims sacked by DE Drake Troy for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Brody Picton.
Buffalo: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Guagliardo and McIntyre are blitzing.
3-18-BUF27 (1Q: 03:59) Ernie Sims sacked by OLB Tommy Hutchins for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Wally Jurkiewicz.
4-23-BUF22 (1Q: 03:28) Caiden Shaw punted 46 yards. Calvin Lercius returned the kick 9 yards to the MIN41. Tackled by Owen Farrens.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, 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-MIN41 (1Q: 03:21) Albert Prior scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Matt Ramaswami.
Minnesota: 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.
2-4-MIN47 (1Q: 02:52) Albert Prior pass completed to RB Joe Hughes for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Everett Dunlap. Hughes gained 12 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-BUF41 (1Q: 02:46) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Leslie Rice. OLB J.J. Francis defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Chopper is blitzing.
2-10-BUF41 (1Q: 02:41) Mo Scanlon ran inside the left guard for -3 yards. Tackled by DT Noah Ingram.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-13-BUF44 (1Q: 02:03) Albert Prior pass completed to RB Joe Hughes for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB J.J. Francis, assisted by CB Everett Dunlap. Hughes gained 4 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 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-BUF30 (1Q: 01:29) Joe Hughes ran inside the right guard for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Tyrone Koslosky.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Francis is blitzing.
2-13-BUF33 (1Q: 00:54) Albert Prior pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Wally Blanchard. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: 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.
3-13-BUF33 (1Q: 00:44) Albert Prior pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Wally Blanchard. DE Tyrone Koslosky blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-13-BUF33 (1Q: 00:37) Johnnie Bergstrom attempted a 50 yard field goal and missed wide to the left.
Buffalo: Weak 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-BUF40 (1Q: 00:31) Archie Carmona ran around the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Cris Bush, assisted by S Mike McIntyre. Key block delivered by Wally Jurkiewicz.
Start of second quarter.
Buffalo: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Guagliardo and Garboushian are blitzing.
2-1-BUF49 (2Q: 15:00) Ernie Sims pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Andre Cox.
Buffalo: 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.
3-1-BUF49 (2Q: 14:54) Owen Farrens ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Stan Garboushian. Key block delivered by Sedrick Douthit.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN49 (2Q: 14:28) Archie Carmona ran around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Melvin Armstrong. Key block delivered by Trent Dircks.
Buffalo: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-MIN40 (2Q: 13:58) Ernie Sims scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Melvin Armstrong.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN30 (2Q: 13:27) Archie Carmona ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Richard Bernier.
Buffalo: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Armstrong is blitzing.
2-11-MIN31 (2Q: 12:45) Ernie Sims pass was dropped by TE Rondell Schneck.
Buffalo: 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.
3-11-MIN31 (2Q: 12:41) PENALTY: Buffalo was called for a False Start.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-16-MIN36 (2Q: 12:31) Ernie Sims pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Andre Cox. DE Drake Troy blocked the pass.
4-16-MIN36 (2Q: 12:24) Caiden Shaw punted 29 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN07.
Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN07 (2Q: 12:17) Mo Scanlon ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Ethan Devine, assisted by OLB Leon Walker.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-MIN07 (2Q: 11:36) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Leslie Rice for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Spencer Coles. Rice gained 6 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Francis is blitzing.
1-10-MIN19 (2Q: 10:52) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Humpty Dumpty Humphrey for 31 yards. Tackled by ILB Matt Ramaswami. Humphrey gained 24 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 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-BUF50 (2Q: 10:07) Albert Prior pass completed to RB Joe Hughes for 13 yards. Tackled by S Rex Ramirez. Hughes gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Francis and Garrett are blitzing.
1-10-BUF37 (2Q: 09:26) Albert Prior pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Rusty Humphrey.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Tate is blitzing.
2-10-BUF37 (2Q: 09:19) Albert Prior pass completed to RB Joe Hughes for 19 yards. Tackled by OLB J.J. Francis. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Hughes gained 10 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF18 (2Q: 08:37) Joe Hughes ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Noah Ingram, assisted by OLB Deon Riley.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-BUF15 (2Q: 07:53) Albert Prior scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by S Melvin Thomason.
Minnesota: 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. Dunlap is blitzing.
3-5-BUF13 (2Q: 07:20) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Calvin Lercius for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Spencer Coles. Lercius gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-1-BUF09 (2Q: 06:51) Johnnie Bergstrom attempted a 26 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 7, Minnesota 6
(2Q: 06:46) Johnnie Bergstrom kicked off 56 yards from the MIN35. Melvin Thomason returned the ball 39 yards to the BUF48. Tackled by Howie McKenzie.
Buffalo: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF48 (2Q: 06:27) Ernie Sims pass completed to TE Bryan Springs for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Stan Garboushian.
Buffalo: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Armstrong is blitzing.
2-1-MIN43 (2Q: 05:41) Ernie Sims sacked by OLB Melvin Armstrong for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Phil Picchietti.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Armstrong is blitzing.
3-10-BUF48 (2Q: 04:58) Ernie Sims pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Harvey Johnson. OLB Melvin Armstrong hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-10-BUF48 (2Q: 04:49) Caiden Shaw punted 31 yards. Rusty Humphrey called for a fair catch at the MIN21. Buffalo's Owen Farrens was hurt on the play.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN21 (2Q: 04:38) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nicky Vance. OLB Morris Chopper hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-MIN21 (2Q: 04:31) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Calvin Lercius for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Everett Dunlap. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Chopper is blitzing.
3-3-MIN28 (2Q: 03:52) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Wally Blanchard for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Everett Dunlap. Blanchard gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN31 (2Q: 03:19) Albert Prior pass completed to RB Joe Hughes for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Matt Ramaswami. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-MIN33 (2Q: 02:49) Albert Prior pass completed to RB Bo Scanlon for 11 yards. Tackled by S Melvin Thomason. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Scanlon gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back 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-MIN44 (2Q: 02:23) Albert Prior sacked by OLB Deon Riley for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Brock Willis.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, 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.
2-16-MIN38 (2Q: 02:00) Albert Prior pass was intended for WR Wally Blanchard and was intercepted by S Rex Ramirez at the MIN41. The interception was returned 4 yards. Tackled by Wally Blanchard. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Buffalo: Five-Receiver Spread 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-MIN37 (2Q: 01:52) Ernie Sims pass completed to WR Harvey Johnson for 25 yards. Tackled by CB Erik Irizarry. Johnson gained 7 yards after the catch.
Buffalo: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Armstrong is blitzing.
1-10-MIN12 (2Q: 01:29) Ernie Sims pass completed to WR Andre Cox for 12 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Buffalo 13, Minnesota 6
(2Q: 01:29) Extra point by Ken Goldberg was good. Buffalo 14, Minnesota 6
(2Q: 01:18) Ken Goldberg kicked off 49 yards from the BUF35. Humpty Dumpty Humphrey returned the ball 25 yards to the MIN41. Tackled by Rickey Stephen. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
Minnesota: 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-MIN18 (2Q: 01:10) Albert Prior pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Wally Blanchard. DE Tim Barton blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-MIN18 (2Q: 01:06) Albert Prior pass completed to TE Quinn Alexander for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Matt Ramaswami. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-MIN17 (2Q: 00:40) Albert Prior scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Robbie Tate.
4-2-MIN26 (2Q: 00:13) Seth Luster punted 45 yards. Everett Dunlap returned the kick 8 yards to the BUF37. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return.
Buffalo: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-BUF19 (2Q: 00:02) Archie Carmona ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Melvin Armstrong, assisted by ILB Jerald Terry.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Johnnie Bergstrom kicked off 71 yards from the MIN35. Touchback.
Buffalo: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Guagliardo is blitzing.
1-10-BUF20 (3Q: 15:00) Archie Carmona ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Howie McKenzie, assisted by OLB Richard Bernier.
Buffalo: Single-Back 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.
2-9-BUF21 (3Q: 14:21) Ernie Sims pass completed to WR Harvey Johnson for 19 yards. Tackled by S Howie McKenzie. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Johnson gained 11 yards after the catch.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF40 (3Q: 13:39) Ernie Sims pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Archie Carmona. DE Juan Godfrey hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-BUF40 (3Q: 13:34) Rickey Stephen ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Night View Godfrey, assisted by DE Drake Troy. The ball was fumbled and recovered by BUF Zack Kelley to the BUF42.
Buffalo: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Garboushian is blitzing.
3-8-BUF42 (3Q: 12:55) Ernie Sims pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Rondell Schneck. DT Cris Bush hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-8-BUF42 (3Q: 12:49) Caiden Shaw punted 41 yards. Rusty Humphrey returned the kick 10 yards to the MIN27. Tackled by Spencer Coles.
Minnesota: I 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-MIN27 (3Q: 12:40) Joe Hughes ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Damon Towle.
Minnesota: 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-MIN25 (3Q: 11:56) Albert Prior pass completed to WR Nicky Vance for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB J.J. Francis. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: 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. Francis and Ramaswami are blitzing.
3-11-MIN26 (3Q: 11:17) Albert Prior pass was dropped by WR Humpty Dumpty Humphrey.
4-11-MIN26 (3Q: 11:08) Seth Luster punted 43 yards. Everett Dunlap returned the kick 7 yards to the BUF38. Tackled by Howie McKenzie.
Buffalo: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-BUF38 (3Q: 10:59) Rickey Stephen ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Cris Bush.
Buffalo: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Armstrong is blitzing.
2-6-BUF42 (3Q: 10:22) Archie Carmona ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Melvin Armstrong, assisted by ILB Stan Garboushian. Key block delivered by Sedrick Douthit.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-BUF48 (3Q: 09:38) Ernie Sims pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Jerry Douglas. DE Juan Godfrey hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
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.
2-10-BUF48 (3Q: 09:31) Ernie Sims pass completed to WR Larry Stratton for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Bernie Guagliardo, assisted by CB Bruce Matuatia. Stratton gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: 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, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN38 (3Q: 08:54) Jerry Douglas ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Stan Garboushian, assisted by DT Cris Bush.
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.
2-10-MIN38 (3Q: 08:23) Ernie Sims pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Rondell Schneck. S Ike Sutton defended the pass.
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. Bernier is blitzing.
3-10-MIN38 (3Q: 08:19) Ernie Sims pass completed to WR Bubba Hernandez for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Erik Irizarry, assisted by ILB Stan Garboushian.
4-6-MIN34 (3Q: 07:54) Ken Goldberg attempted a 51 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota's Cris Bush was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game. Buffalo 17, Minnesota 6
(3Q: 07:47) Ken Goldberg kicked off 66 yards from the BUF35. Rusty Humphrey returned the ball 19 yards to the MIN18. Tackled by Spencer Coles.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN18 (3Q: 07:23) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Humpty Dumpty Humphrey. DT Damon Towle drove right through Shaun Parnell to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: 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.
2-10-MIN18 (3Q: 07:13) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Wally Blanchard. CB Everett Dunlap defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Ramaswami and Tate are blitzing.
3-10-MIN18 (3Q: 07:05) Albert Prior pass was dropped by WR Nicky Vance.
4-10-MIN18 (3Q: 06:57) Seth Luster punted 46 yards. Everett Dunlap returned the kick 5 yards to the BUF41. Tackled by Bruce Matuatia.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF41 (3Q: 06:49) Archie Carmona ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Jerald Terry, assisted by OLB Bernie Guagliardo. Key block delivered by Jerry Douglas.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Guagliardo and McKenzie are blitzing.
2-3-BUF48 (3Q: 06:15) Ernie Sims pass completed to WR Larry Stratton for -1 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Bruce Matuatia.
Buffalo: 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.
3-4-BUF47 (3Q: 05:30) Ernie Sims pass completed to TE Zack Kelley for 3 yards. Tackled by S Ike Sutton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
4-1-BUF50 (3Q: 04:55) Caiden Shaw punted 41 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIN09.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN09 (3Q: 04:44) Albert Prior pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Leslie Rice. OLB Leon Walker blocked the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
Minnesota: 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.
2-10-MIN09 (3Q: 04:38) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Percy Broussard. ILB Matt Ramaswami defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-MIN09 (3Q: 04:33) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Leslie Rice. CB Robbie Tate defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-10-MIN09 (3Q: 04:24) Seth Luster punted 52 yards. Everett Dunlap returned the kick 19 yards to the MIN42. Tackled by Les Shields.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN42 (3Q: 04:13) Archie Carmona ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Richard Bernier.
Buffalo: 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, expecting the run.
2-11-MIN43 (3Q: 03:41) Ernie Sims pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Larry Stratton. OLB The frenchmen Bernier blocked the pass.
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.
3-11-MIN43 (3Q: 03:30) Ernie Sims scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by S Mike McIntyre. The ball was fumbled and recovered by BUF Wally Jurkiewicz on the MIN33.
4-1-MIN33 (3Q: 02:48) Ken Goldberg attempted a 50 yard field goal and missed wide to the left.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN40 (3Q: 02:42) Albert Prior pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Joe Hughes. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: 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.
2-10-MIN40 (3Q: 02:38) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Humpty Dumpty Humphrey. DT Damon Towle hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Dunlap is blitzing.
3-10-MIN40 (3Q: 02:33) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Calvin Lercius. CB Robbie Tate defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-10-MIN40 (3Q: 02:23) Seth Luster punted 53 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the BUF07.
Buffalo: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-BUF07 (3Q: 02:14) Archie Carmona ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Stan Garboushian.
Buffalo: Five-Receiver Spread 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. Guagliardo and Garboushian are blitzing.
2-6-BUF11 (3Q: 01:40) Ernie Sims pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Andre Cox. ILB Stan Garboushian blocked the pass. Buffalo's Sedrick Douthit was hurt on the play. This appears to be a serious knee injury.
Buffalo: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Guagliardo and Garboushian are blitzing.
3-6-BUF11 (3Q: 01:33) Archie Carmona ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Stan Garboushian, assisted by DT Cris Bush.
4-7-BUF10 (3Q: 01:01) Caiden Shaw punted 50 yards. Rusty Humphrey returned the kick -3 yards to the MIN37. Tackled by Deron Griffin.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN37 (3Q: 00:52) Albert Prior pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB Joe Hughes. OLB Leon Walker blocked the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. Minnesota's Brock Willis was hurt on the play.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide 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. Ramirez is blitzing.
2-10-MIN37 (3Q: 00:47) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Wally Blanchard. CB Everett Dunlap defended the pass. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-MIN37 (3Q: 00:37) Albert Prior pass was dropped by RB Grady Baxter. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-10-MIN37 (3Q: 00:33) Seth Luster punted 42 yards. Everett Dunlap returned the kick 8 yards to the BUF29. Tackled by Grady Baxter.
Buffalo: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. 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-BUF29 (3Q: 00:25) Ernie Sims pass completed to WR Collin Carlisle for 50 yards. Tackled by CB Bruce Matuatia. Carlisle gained 25 yards after the catch.
Start of fourth quarter.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN21 (4Q: 15:00) Archie Carmona ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by S Howie McKenzie, assisted by DE Drake Troy. Key block delivered by Randal Dawson.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-MIN16 (4Q: 14:18) Archie Carmona ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Stan Garboushian, assisted by OLB Bernie Guagliardo. Key block delivered by Bob Riley.
Buffalo: Weak formation with two tight ends, 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-MIN10 (4Q: 13:51) Archie Carmona ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Erik Irizarry, assisted by CB Bruce Matuatia. Key block delivered by Deron Griffin.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-MIN03 (4Q: 13:10) Ernie Sims pass completed to TE Zack Kelley for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Buffalo 23, Minnesota 6
(4Q: 13:10) Extra point by Ken Goldberg was good. Buffalo 24, Minnesota 6
(4Q: 13:01) Ken Goldberg kicked off 52 yards from the BUF35. Humpty Dumpty Humphrey returned the ball 46 yards to the BUF41. Tackled by Spencer Coles.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-BUF41 (4Q: 12:35) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-15-BUF46 (4Q: 12:28) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Leslie Rice. DT Noah Ingram hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: 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, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-15-BUF46 (4Q: 12:22) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rusty Humphrey. OLB Morris Chopper hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-15-BUF46 (4Q: 12:18) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nicky Vance. ILB Matt Ramaswami defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-15-BUF46 (4Q: 12:06) Seth Luster punted 46 yards. Touchback.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF20 (4Q: 11:59) Ernie Sims kept the ball, running around left end for 5 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB The frenchmen Bernier. Key block delivered by Bob Riley.
Buffalo: 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, expecting the run.
2-5-BUF25 (4Q: 11:17) Ernie Sims scrambled for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Russell Lamar.
Buffalo: Five-Receiver Spread 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-BUF41 (4Q: 10:41) Ernie Sims pass completed to WR Andre Cox for 7 yards. Tackled by S Mike McIntyre. Cox gained 7 yards after the catch.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-BUF48 (4Q: 10:10) Archie Carmona ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Juan Godfrey, assisted by S Ike Sutton.
Buffalo: 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, expecting the run. Guagliardo is blitzing.
3-4-BUF47 (4Q: 09:34) Ernie Sims pass completed to WR Harvey Johnson for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Erik Irizarry, assisted by S Howie McKenzie.
Buffalo: Strong 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-MIN45 (4Q: 08:56) Ernie Sims pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Larry Stratton. OLB The frenchmen Bernier defended the pass.
Buffalo: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-MIN45 (4Q: 08:50) Ernie Sims pass completed to TE Zack Kelley for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Rib Stain Brooks, assisted by ILB Stan Garboushian.
Buffalo: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Armstrong is blitzing.
3-2-MIN37 (4Q: 08:09) Archie Carmona ran inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by S Howie McKenzie.
4-6-MIN41 (4Q: 07:27) Caiden Shaw punted 41 yards. Touchback.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN20 (4Q: 07:22) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Leslie Rice. OLB Morris Chopper defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-MIN20 (4Q: 07:13) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Delay of Game.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-15-MIN15 (4Q: 07:05) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Wally Blanchard. DE Tyrone Koslosky hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Intentional Grounding.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-25-MIN05 (4Q: 06:55) Albert Prior pass was dropped by WR Calvin Lercius. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Francis and Tate are blitzing.
4-25-MIN05 (4Q: 06:45) Albert Prior pass completed to RB Joe Hughes for 31 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Melvin Thomason.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN36 (4Q: 06:21) Albert Prior pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Nicky Vance. OLB Morris Chopper blocked the pass. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play.
Minnesota: 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.
2-10-MIN36 (4Q: 06:12) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rusty Humphrey. DE Tyrone Koslosky hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: 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.
3-10-MIN36 (4Q: 06:01) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Wally Blanchard. CB Robbie Tate knocked the ball out of his grasp. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-10-MIN36 (4Q: 05:52) Albert Prior pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Leslie Rice. OLB Leon Walker blocked the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw into double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
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-MIN36 (4Q: 05:44) Rickey Stephen ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Bruce Matuatia.
Buffalo: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-7-MIN33 (4Q: 04:57) Rickey Stephen ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerald Terry, assisted by S Mike McIntyre. ILB Jerald Terry crushed Wally Jurkiewicz to wreck the play.
Buffalo: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-9-MIN35 (4Q: 04:11) Archie Carmona ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Stan Garboushian.
4-6-MIN32 (4Q: 03:27) Ken Goldberg attempted a 49 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 27, Minnesota 6
(4Q: 03:19) Ken Goldberg kicked off 66 yards from the BUF35. Nicky Vance returned the ball 14 yards to the MIN13. Tackled by Leon Walker.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN13 (4Q: 03:09) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Calvin Lercius. DE Tim Barton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-MIN13 (4Q: 03:03) Albert Prior pass was dropped by WR Nicky Vance. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-MIN13 (4Q: 02:53) Albert Prior sacked by DE Tim Barton for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Shaun Parnell. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play.
Minnesota: 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. Francis is blitzing.
4-15-MIN08 (4Q: 02:27) Albert Prior pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rusty Humphrey. OLB J.J. Francis hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. The quarterback threw into double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-8-MIN08 (4Q: 02:18) Rickey Stephen ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Stan Garboushian.
Minnesota called a time out.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-5-MIN05 (4Q: 02:07) Rickey Stephen ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Stan Garboushian, assisted by DE Juan Godfrey.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-6-MIN06 (4Q: 02:00) Archie Carmona ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Juan Godfrey.
Minnesota called a time out.
4-3-MIN03 (4Q: 01:48) Ken Goldberg attempted a 20 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 30, Minnesota 6
(4Q: 01:41) Ken Goldberg kicked off 64 yards from the BUF35. Humpty Dumpty Humphrey returned the ball 30 yards to the MIN31. Tackled by Spencer Coles.
Minnesota: 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.
1-10-MIN31 (4Q: 01:36) Albert Prior pass completed to RB Grady Baxter for 4 yards. Tackled by S Melvin Thomason. Baxter gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-MIN35 (4Q: 01:13) Albert Prior scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Robbie Tate.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN41 (4Q: 00:46) Albert Prior pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Calvin Lercius. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for an Ineligible Receiver Downfield. The penalty was declined.
Minnesota: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-MIN41 (4Q: 00:37) Albert Prior sacked by DT Noah Ingram for a loss of 10 yards. Sack allowed by Donny Carpenter.
Final Score: Buffalo Bills 30, Minnesota Vikings 6