Week 14, 2042

Played in Minnesota, MN, weather: 68 degrees, fair, calm.
Buffalo won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Bernard Richard kicked off 66 yards from the MIN35. Kurt Hoover returned the ball 17 yards to the BUF16. Tackled by Rusty Humphrey. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for an Illegal Block on the Kick Return.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-BUF05 (1Q: 14:41) Miles Howe ran around the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Cameron Sherman. Key block delivered by Wally Jurkiewicz.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-BUF14 (1Q: 14:06) Miles Howe ran around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Hand of God Drake. Key block delivered by Sedrick Douthit.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-BUF24 (1Q: 13:30) Miles Howe ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Cameron Sherman.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Rayburn is blitzing.
2-6-BUF28 (1Q: 13:06) Ernie Sims pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Randal Weinmeister. ILB Trent Rayburn blocked the pass.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Matthews is blitzing.
3-6-BUF28 (1Q: 13:02) Ernie Sims pass completed to WR Clifton Noisy for 8 yards. Tackled by S B.J. Singleton.
Buffalo: 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-BUF36 (1Q: 12:28) Ernie Sims pass completed to WR Britt England for 46 yards. Tackled by S Conner Dux. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. England gained 36 yards after the catch.
Buffalo: 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, expecting the pass. Matthews and Dux are blitzing.
1-10-MIN18 (1Q: 11:57) Ernie Sims pass completed to WR Clifton Noisy for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Kurt Suckle. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-MIN14 (1Q: 11:15) Miles Howe ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Andrew Sheldon. Key block delivered by Sedrick Douthit.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-8-MIN08 (1Q: 10:36) Gordie Howe ran around right end for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Deron Griffin. Buffalo 6, Minnesota 0
(1Q: 10:36) Extra point by Ricky Lelie was good. Buffalo 7, Minnesota 0
(1Q: 10:29) Ricky Lelie kicked off 73 yards from the BUF35. Touchback.
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-MIN20 (1Q: 10:29) Nicolas Orlando ran around the left tackle for 19 yards. Tackled by S Hardy Nixon, assisted by DT Shaun Larocque. Key block delivered by Albert Galligher.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN39 (1Q: 09:48) Nicolas Orlando ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Mercury Sutor.
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. Jennings and Hughes are blitzing.
2-9-MIN40 (1Q: 09:07) Nicolas Orlando ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jeffrey Hughes, assisted by DE Jeffrey Spencer.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-MIN43 (1Q: 08:34) Bryan Harding scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Joseph Jennings.
4-2-MIN47 (1Q: 08:11) Thurman Heyer punted 53 yards. Touchback.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Suckle is blitzing.
1-10-BUF20 (1Q: 08:05) Miles Howe ran around left end for 18 yards. Tackled by ILB Trent Rayburn, assisted by DT Alvin Thomas. Key block delivered by Taylor Larsen.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Dux is blitzing.
1-10-BUF38 (1Q: 07:26) Gordie Howe ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Alvin Thomas. Buffalo's Britt England was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Buffalo: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-BUF40 (1Q: 06:53) Ernie Sims scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by S B.J. Singleton.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-2-BUF46 (1Q: 06:08) Miles Howe ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB T.J. Matthews. Key block delivered by Malcolm Stephens.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN49 (1Q: 05:44) Ernie Sims pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Britt England. DE Sam Foster blocked the pass. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Illegal Contact.
Buffalo: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN44 (1Q: 05:38) Ernie Sims pass completed to WR Clifton Noisy for 8 yards. Tackled by S Conner Dux. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Buffalo: 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.
2-2-MIN36 (1Q: 05:18) Miles Howe ran around the left tackle for 4 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Trent Rayburn, assisted by S Conner Dux. Key block delivered by Kendrick Ellis.
Buffalo: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN32 (1Q: 04:38) Ernie Sims scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Trent Rayburn and assisted by CB Pop Gerhardt.
Buffalo: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Matthews is blitzing.
2-6-MIN28 (1Q: 03:58) Miles Howe ran around right end for 22 yards. Tackled by ILB Trent Rayburn. The ball was fumbled and recovered by BUF Kendrick Ellis to the MIN06.
Buffalo: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Matthews and Rayburn are blitzing.
1-6-MIN06 (1Q: 03:32) Miles Howe ran around the left tackle for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Sedrick Douthit. Buffalo 13, Minnesota 0
(1Q: 03:32) Extra point by Ricky Lelie was good. Buffalo 14, Minnesota 0
(1Q: 03:26) Ricky Lelie kicked off 74 yards from the BUF35. Touchback.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN20 (1Q: 03:26) Bryan Harding pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Alvin Wooden. DT Nate Sanders hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Minnesota: 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. Jennings is blitzing.
2-10-MIN20 (1Q: 03:19) Bryan Harding sacked by OLB Joseph Jennings for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Albert Galligher. The ball was fumbled and recovered by BUF Shaun Larocque for 11 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Buffalo's Kurt Hoover was hurt on the play. Buffalo 20, Minnesota 0
(1Q: 03:19) Extra point by Ricky Lelie was good. Buffalo 21, Minnesota 0
(1Q: 03:09) Ricky Lelie kicked off 50 yards from the BUF35. Rusty Humphrey returned the ball 17 yards to the MIN32. Tackled by Deon Riley.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Jennings and Hughes are blitzing.
1-10-MIN32 (1Q: 02:32) Bryan Harding pass completed to WR Brady Schexnayder for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Reuben Brooks.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Jennings and Nixon are blitzing.
1-10-MIN43 (1Q: 02:03) Bryan Harding pass completed to WR Rusty Humphrey for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Jose Alcott, assisted by S Kennedy Jarvis. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-7-MIN46 (1Q: 01:43) Bryan Harding pass completed to WR Alvin Wooden for 18 yards. Tackled by ILB Mercury Sutor. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Wooden gained 1 yard after the catch.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Jennings is blitzing.
1-10-BUF36 (1Q: 00:58) Bryan Harding pass was blocked at the line, intended for FB Hardy Francis. DT Nate Sanders blocked the pass.
Minnesota: Weak 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-BUF36 (1Q: 00:51) Bryan Harding scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Jose Alcott.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Jennings is blitzing.
3-6-BUF32 (1Q: 00:14) Bryan Harding pass completed to WR Erick Chelle for 27 yards. Tackled by CB Randy Fiske. Chelle gained 25 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Start of second quarter.
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.
1-5-BUF05 (2Q: 15:00) Bryan Harding pass was dropped by FB Hardy Francis.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-5-BUF05 (2Q: 14:53) Nicolas Orlando ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Mercury Sutor.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Jennings is blitzing.
3-9-BUF09 (2Q: 14:26) Bryan Harding pass completed to WR Rusty Humphrey for 3 yards. Tackled by S Kennedy Jarvis.
4-6-BUF06 (2Q: 14:04) Bernard Richard attempted a 23 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 21, Minnesota 3
(2Q: 13:57) Bernard Richard kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-BUF20 (2Q: 13:57) Ernie Sims pass completed to WR Kody McElroy for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Lukas Wallace. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-4-BUF26 (2Q: 13:20) Miles Howe ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Diego Drake. Key block delivered by Wally Jurkiewicz.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-BUF32 (2Q: 12:43) Gordie Howe ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Diego Drake, assisted by S Conner Dux.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-BUF36 (2Q: 12:08) Miles Howe ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Cameron Sherman.
Buffalo: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-BUF34 (2Q: 11:33) Ernie Sims scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Snap Webb.
4-2-BUF40 (2Q: 10:48) Harold Giba punted 37 yards. Humpty Dumpty Humphrey called for a fair catch at the MIN23.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Jennings is blitzing.
1-10-MIN23 (2Q: 10:40) Nicolas Orlando ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Lorenzo Kustok, assisted by OLB Deon Riley.
Minnesota: Weak formation, 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.
2-10-MIN23 (2Q: 10:14) Nicolas Orlando ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Lorenzo Kustok, assisted by S Kennedy Jarvis.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-3-MIN30 (2Q: 09:39) Bryan Harding pass completed to WR Alvin Wooden for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Deon Riley. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
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-MIN35 (2Q: 08:56) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-15-MIN30 (2Q: 08:49) Nicolas Orlando ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Jeffrey Hughes.
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.
2-15-MIN30 (2Q: 08:30) Freddie Hopkins ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Jeffrey Hughes.
Minnesota: 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. Francis is blitzing.
3-10-MIN35 (2Q: 08:06) Bryan Harding sacked by DT Nate Sanders for a loss of 1 yard. Sack allowed by Kennedy Warren.
4-11-MIN34 (2Q: 07:22) Thurman Heyer punted 53 yards. A.J. Freeland returned the kick 2 yards to the BUF15. Tackled by Johnathan Malone.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF15 (2Q: 07:13) Miles Howe ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Diego Drake, assisted by DT Alvin Thomas.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-BUF17 (2Q: 06:53) Ernie Sims pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Miles Howe. DE Diego Drake simply tossed Deron Griffin aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-BUF17 (2Q: 06:49) Ernie Sims pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Randal Weinmeister.
4-8-BUF17 (2Q: 06:41) Harold Giba punted 55 yards. Humpty Dumpty Humphrey returned the kick 2 yards to the MIN30. Tackled by Taylor Larsen.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN30 (2Q: 06:33) Bryan Harding pass was intended for WR Wes Gmerek and was intercepted by CB Jose Alcott at the BUF26. The interception was returned 23 yards. Tackled by Wes Gmerek. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-BUF49 (2Q: 06:25) Ernie Sims pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Kody McElroy. DE Van Ballard blocked the pass.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-BUF49 (2Q: 06:18) Ernie Sims pass completed to RB Gordie Howe for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Miguel Webb, assisted by CB Bobby Gerhardt. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Buffalo: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-3-MIN44 (2Q: 05:59) Ernie Sims scrambled for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Horace Glover.
4-3-MIN44 (2Q: 05:32) Harold Giba punted 44 yards. Touchback.
Minnesota: 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 pass.
1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 05:27) Bryan Harding sacked by DE Lorenzo Kustok for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Kennedy Warren.
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.
2-19-MIN11 (2Q: 04:59) Bryan Harding pass completed to WR Rusty Humphrey for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Reuben Brooks. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. 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 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Hughes is blitzing.
3-7-MIN23 (2Q: 04:34) Bryan Harding pass completed to WR Erick Chelle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Lorenzo Kustok. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
4-3-MIN27 (2Q: 04:05) Thurman Heyer punted 45 yards. A.J. Freeland called for a fair catch at the BUF28.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-BUF28 (2Q: 03:56) Ernie Sims pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stephen Rehberg. OLB T.J. Matthews defended the pass.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-BUF28 (2Q: 03:49) Gordie Howe ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Van Ballard.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-BUF30 (2Q: 03:26) Ernie Sims pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Quinn Graham. DE Diego Drake hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-8-BUF30 (2Q: 03:19) Harold Giba punted 49 yards. Humpty Dumpty Humphrey returned the kick 2 yards to the MIN23. Tackled by Deon Riley.
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.
1-10-MIN23 (2Q: 03:08) Bryan Harding pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Alvin Wooden. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-MIN23 (2Q: 03:01) Nicolas Orlando ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Reuben Brooks, assisted by S Kennedy Jarvis.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, 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.
3-14-MIN19 (2Q: 02:28) Bryan Harding pass was dropped by WR Alvin Wooden. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-14-MIN19 (2Q: 02:19) Thurman Heyer punted 40 yards. A.J. Freeland returned the kick 6 yards to the BUF47. Tackled by B.J. Singleton.
Buffalo: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-BUF47 (2Q: 02:12) Ernie Sims pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Britt England. DT Alvin Thomas hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-BUF47 (2Q: 02:05) Ernie Sims pass completed to WR Kody McElroy for 53 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Buffalo 27, Minnesota 3
(2Q: 02:05) Extra point by Ricky Lelie was good. Buffalo 28, Minnesota 3
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
(2Q: 01:59) Ricky Lelie kicked off 74 yards from the BUF35. Touchback.
Minnesota: 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.
1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 01:59) Bryan Harding pass completed to WR Erick Chelle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Kennedy Jarvis.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-4-MIN26 (2Q: 01:23) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start.
Minnesota: Strong 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. Jennings is blitzing.
2-9-MIN21 (2Q: 01:23) Bryan Harding sacked by OLB Joseph Jennings for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Tyrell Franz.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-18-MIN12 (2Q: 00:38) Bryan Harding pass was intended for WR Erick Chelle and was intercepted by ILB Jeffrey Hughes at the MIN38. Tackled by Erick Chelle.
Buffalo: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN38 (2Q: 00:29) Ernie Sims pass completed to FB Taylor Larsen for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Miguel Webb. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo called a time out.
2-3-MIN31 (2Q: 00:03) Ricky Lelie attempted a 48 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 31, Minnesota 3
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Ricky Lelie kicked off 74 yards from the BUF35. Touchback.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN20 (3Q: 15:00) Bryan Harding pass completed to WR Wes Gmerek for 40 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Jeffrey Hughes. Gmerek gained 29 yards after the catch. Minnesota's Bryan Harding was hurt on the play.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four 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.
1-10-BUF40 (3Q: 14:15) Freddie Hopkins ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Reuben Brooks.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-9-BUF39 (3Q: 13:47) Axel Wilczewski scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Hardy Nixon.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Jennings is blitzing.
3-4-BUF34 (3Q: 13:13) Axel Wilczewski scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Jeffrey Hughes and assisted by CB Randy Fiske.
Minnesota: Single-Back 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. Jennings and Fiske are blitzing.
1-10-BUF30 (3Q: 12:44) Axel Wilczewski pass completed to WR Evan Cannida for 8 yards. Tackled by S Clay Howard.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Francis is blitzing.
2-2-BUF22 (3Q: 12:02) Freddie Hopkins ran inside the right guard for 20 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Hardy Nixon. Key block delivered by Kennedy Warren.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-2-BUF02 (3Q: 11:25) Freddie Hopkins ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Reuben Brooks.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Francis is blitzing.
2-3-BUF03 (3Q: 10:47) Axel Wilczewski pass completed to FB Hardy Francis for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Francis gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for an Ineligible Receiver Downfield.
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 is blitzing.
2-8-BUF08 (3Q: 10:36) Axel Wilczewski pass completed to WR Wes Gmerek for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Gmerek gained 3 yards after the catch. Buffalo 31, Minnesota 9
(3Q: 10:36) Extra point by Bernard Richard was good. Buffalo 31, Minnesota 10
(3Q: 10:26) Bernard Richard kicked off 60 yards from the MIN35. Reuben Brooks returned the ball 18 yards to the BUF23. Tackled by B.J. Singleton.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF23 (3Q: 10:05) Gordie Howe ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Conner Dux. Key block delivered by Deron Griffin.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-2-BUF31 (3Q: 09:31) Miles Howe ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Diego Drake, assisted by OLB T.J. Matthews. Key block delivered by Wally Jurkiewicz.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF36 (3Q: 08:47) Miles Howe ran inside the left guard for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Trent Rayburn, assisted by OLB Horace Glover.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-13-BUF33 (3Q: 08:24) Gordie Howe ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Trent Rayburn.
Buffalo: 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.
3-5-BUF41 (3Q: 08:01) Ernie Sims scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Bobby Gerhardt and assisted by CB Miguel Webb.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-BUF48 (3Q: 07:21) Quinn Graham ran around right end for 4 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Trent Rayburn, assisted by DT Alvin Thomas.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-MIN48 (3Q: 06:51) Ernie Sims pass completed to WR The King of England for 18 yards. Tackled by S Conner Dux, assisted by OLB Horace Glover. England gained 17 yards after the catch.
Buffalo: Single-Back 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.
1-10-MIN30 (3Q: 06:09) Quinn Graham ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Andrew Sheldon, assisted by DT Alvin Thomas. Key block delivered by Randal Weinmeister.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-3-MIN23 (3Q: 05:47) Quinn Graham ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Evan Bryant.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-2-MIN22 (3Q: 05:22) Quinn Graham ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Alvin Thomas.
4-1-MIN21 (3Q: 04:42) Ricky Lelie attempted a 38 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 34, Minnesota 10
(3Q: 04:37) Ricky Lelie kicked off 47 yards from the BUF35. Rusty Humphrey returned the ball 17 yards to the MIN35. Tackled by Hunter Stevenson.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN35 (3Q: 04:15) Axel Wilczewski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Alvin Wooden. S Hardy Nixon knocked the ball out of his grasp.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Jarvis is blitzing.
2-10-MIN35 (3Q: 04:08) Axel Wilczewski pass completed to WR Alvin Wooden for 12 yards. Tackled by DT Shaun Larocque. 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 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN47 (3Q: 03:36) Axel Wilczewski scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Joseph Jennings.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-BUF49 (3Q: 02:58) Axel Wilczewski scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Joseph Jennings and assisted by CB Reuben Brooks.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-BUF43 (3Q: 02:25) Axel Wilczewski pass completed to WR Brady Schexnayder for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Reuben Brooks, assisted by S Kennedy Jarvis. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Jennings is blitzing.
2-7-BUF40 (3Q: 01:42) Axel Wilczewski pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Rusty Humphrey.
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. Jennings and Fiske are blitzing.
3-7-BUF40 (3Q: 01:35) Axel Wilczewski pass was dropped by WR Wes Gmerek.
4-7-BUF40 (3Q: 01:26) Thurman Heyer punted 40 yards. Touchback.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF20 (3Q: 01:19) Ernie Sims pass completed to FB Taylor Larsen for -1 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Snap Webb.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-11-BUF19 (3Q: 00:40) Miles Howe ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Bobby Gerhardt, assisted by DT Alvin Thomas.
Start of fourth quarter.
Buffalo: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-BUF22 (4Q: 15:00) Ernie Sims pass completed to WR Arnie Antonick for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Lukas Wallace. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-4-BUF26 (4Q: 14:21) Harold Giba punted 51 yards. Humpty Dumpty Humphrey returned the kick 3 yards to the MIN26. Tackled by Brayden Hammond.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Jennings and Hughes are blitzing.
1-10-MIN26 (4Q: 14:10) Axel Wilczewski scrambled for -2 yards. Tackled by S Kennedy Jarvis. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Harris Rizzo on the MIN24.
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.
2-12-MIN24 (4Q: 13:37) Axel Wilczewski scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Jose Alcott.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-8-MIN28 (4Q: 13:09) Axel Wilczewski scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Jeffrey Hughes.
4-2-MIN34 (4Q: 12:46) Thurman Heyer punted 48 yards. A.J. Freeland returned the kick 2 yards to the BUF20. Tackled by Damon Newsome.
Buffalo: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF20 (4Q: 12:38) Miles Howe ran around left end for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Trent Rayburn, assisted by DT Cameron Sherman. Key block delivered by Malcolm Stephens.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-BUF30 (4Q: 12:14) Quinn Graham ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Andrew Sheldon, assisted by CB Kurt Suckle.
Buffalo: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-BUF31 (4Q: 11:51) Miles Howe ran around the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Diego Drake.
Buffalo: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Endsley is blitzing.
3-13-BUF27 (4Q: 11:30) Miles Howe ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Alvin Thomas.
4-12-BUF28 (4Q: 11:07) Harold Giba punted 53 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN19.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN19 (4Q: 10:59) Axel Wilczewski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Wes Gmerek. DE Kaleb Pieper hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-MIN19 (4Q: 10:49) Axel Wilczewski scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by S Kennedy Jarvis.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-3-MIN26 (4Q: 10:11) Axel Wilczewski pass completed to RB Freddie Hopkins for 0 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Randy Fiske. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-3-MIN26 (4Q: 09:27) Thurman Heyer punted 33 yards. A.J. Freeland called for a fair catch at the BUF41.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF41 (4Q: 09:16) Miles Howe ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB T.J. Matthews.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-BUF44 (4Q: 08:37) Gordie Howe ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Horace Glover, assisted by ILB Trent Rayburn.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-BUF44 (4Q: 07:57) Miles Howe ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Crackle Suckle, assisted by CB Bobby Gerhardt.
4-2-BUF49 (4Q: 07:14) Harold Giba punted 45 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIN06. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Roughing the Kicker.
Buffalo: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Wallace and Rayburn are blitzing.
1-10-MIN36 (4Q: 07:05) Miles Howe ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Alvin Thomas, assisted by ILB Trent Rayburn.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-MIN35 (4Q: 06:18) Miles Howe ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Trent Rayburn, assisted by DE Van Ballard.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-7-MIN33 (4Q: 05:35) Gordie Howe ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB T.J. Matthews, assisted by DE Van Ballard.
4-4-MIN30 (4Q: 04:48) Harold Giba punted 30 yards. Touchback.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Francis is blitzing.
1-10-MIN20 (4Q: 04:41) Axel Wilczewski scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Nate Sanders.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Francis is blitzing.
2-3-MIN27 (4Q: 04:09) Axel Wilczewski pass completed to WR Wes Gmerek for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Deon Riley. Gmerek gained 1 yard after the catch.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Jennings is blitzing.
1-10-MIN31 (4Q: 03:39) Axel Wilczewski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Erick Chelle. OLB J.J. Francis defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Jennings is blitzing.
2-10-MIN31 (4Q: 03:31) Axel Wilczewski pass was intended for WR Brady Schexnayder and was intercepted by S Clay Howard at the MIN46. Tackled by Freddie Hopkins. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: Strong 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.
1-10-MIN46 (4Q: 03:18) Gordie Howe ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Bryan Endsley.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-9-MIN45 (4Q: 02:35) Quinn Graham ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Van Ballard. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play.
Minnesota called a time out.
Buffalo: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-9-MIN45 (4Q: 02:26) Quinn Graham ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Andrew Sheldon.
Minnesota called a time out.
4-8-MIN44 (4Q: 02:16) Harold Giba punted 33 yards. Rusty Humphrey returned the kick 12 yards to the MIN23. Tackled by Nick Hemler.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Jennings is blitzing.
1-10-MIN23 (4Q: 02:07) Axel Wilczewski pass completed to WR Wes Gmerek for -1 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Jose Alcott. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, 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.
2-11-MIN22 (4Q: 02:01) Axel Wilczewski scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Kaleb Pieper.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-MIN27 (4Q: 01:55) Axel Wilczewski scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Jose Alcott.
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.
4-1-MIN32 (4Q: 01:11) Axel Wilczewski pass completed to TE Stanley Franklin for 2 yards. Tackled by S Clay Howard, assisted by DE Jeffrey Spencer. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Brandon is blitzing.
1-10-MIN34 (4Q: 00:41) Axel Wilczewski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Wes Gmerek. DE Lorenzo Kustok hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: 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.
2-10-MIN34 (4Q: 00:35) Axel Wilczewski scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by S A.J. Freeland.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-2-MIN42 (4Q: 00:08) Axel Wilczewski pass was intended for WR Wes Gmerek and was intercepted by OLB Joseph Jennings at the BUF47. The interception was returned 9 yards. Tackled by Rusty Humphrey. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Final Score: Buffalo Bills 34, Minnesota Vikings 10