| Played in Minnesota, MN, weather: 68 degrees, fair, calm. |
| Minnesota won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Stephen Cole kicked off 72 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 15:00) Sammy Holbrook ran a reverse around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Eugene Morton. Key block delivered by Grant Harner. Harner ran over J.T. Steuart to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE E.Morton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Bottoms |
| +++ | NT O.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Pender |
| +++ | RDE H.Bryson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.McDonald |
| +++ | SLB K.Stallworth | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Ortega |
| +++ | WLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Holbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | LCB D.Meacham | Out of Box | --- | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | RCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | --- | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | NB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | DB M.Dansby | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS C.Robbins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS H.Clements | Spy | +++ |
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2-5-MIN30 (1Q: 14:20) Play-Action. Jeff Jones pass completed to TE Garrett Pender for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Bill Socha. Pender gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) C.Bottoms | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT N.Cafferty | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Pender | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.McDonald | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.George | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | --- | | FB A.Huston | Protect | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN35 (1Q: 13:38) Jeff Jones scrambled for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Rufus Tutjer.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Tyree | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Legette | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Holbrook | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Sawyer | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.McDonald | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB H.Cooper | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | NB D.Meacham | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN49 (1Q: 12:53) Jeff Jones pass completed to WR Martin McDonald for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Henry Cooper.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Tyree | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Legette | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Holbrook | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | --- | | RB C.Sawyer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.McDonald | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB H.Cooper | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | NB D.Meacham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Deep Zone | --- |
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2-6-PIT47 (1Q: 12:25) Play-Action. Jeff Jones pass completed to WR Sammy Holbrook for 5 yards. Tackled by S Hector Clements.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Tyree | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Legette | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Holbrook | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Sawyer | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT M.McDonald | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB H.Cooper | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| --- | LCB J.Steuart | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | NB D.Meacham | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-1-PIT42 (1Q: 11:41) Louie George ran a trap outside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Orlando Bradford, assisted by ILB Maurice Mathews. Key block delivered by Erik Lake. PENALTY: WR Cornell Bottoms of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding. Pittsburgh's Harold Bryson was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE E.Morton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Bottoms |
| --- | NT O.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Pender |
| +++ | RDE H.Bryson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.McDonald |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB L.George | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | FB A.Huston |
| +++ | WILB M.Mathews | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | LCB D.Meacham | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | RCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS P.Shaw | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS M.Dansby | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-11-MIN48 (1Q: 11:31) Play-Action. Jeff Jones pass was dropped by WR Cornell Bottoms.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Bottoms | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Pender | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE E.Morton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.McDonald | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB H.Cooper | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Tjandranegara | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Huston | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WILB K.Stallworth | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | WLB D.Meacham | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS M.Dansby | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-11-MIN48 (1Q: 11:21) John Widell punted 46 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the PIT06. |
1-10-PIT06 (1Q: 11:14) Jon Cerny ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Ty Martinez, assisted by DT Fernando Mitchell. Key block delivered by Ralph Randall. PENALTY: DT Fernando Mitchell of Minnesota was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE J.Cash | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Palmer |
| +++ | 1tcDT F.Mitchell | In Box | --- | | TE M.Camarillo |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Shello | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | RDE S.Kaeding | In Box | --- | | RB J.Cerny | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Doss | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff |
| +++ | WLB G.Fackleman | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB J.Buel | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | RCB D.Lekin | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | NB B.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS T.Martinez | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT29 (1Q: 11:04) Duane Semple ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Myles Small.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE B.Reeves | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) Z.Noel |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Cash | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo |
| +++ | 3tcDT P.Sell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | RDE S.Wyche | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Semple | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB G.Fackleman | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Irwin |
| +++ | MLB M.Nixon | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB R.Rodgers | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB D.Lekin | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB B.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS T.Martinez | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-PIT29 (1Q: 10:21) Dashawn Nelson pass completed to WR Alexander Linquist for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Bo Rose. Linquist gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE B.Reeves | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) Z.Noel | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cash | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Sell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Wyche | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Semple | Protect | +++ | SLB G.Fackleman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Irwin | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB M.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB R.Rodgers | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB D.Lekin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB B.Rose | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Bump and Run | --- | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS T.Martinez | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-PIT37 (1Q: 09:42) Dashawn Nelson pass completed to TE Leonard Irwin for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Glenn Fackleman. Irwin gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE J.Cash | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) Z.Noel | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Sell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Shello | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE B.Reeves | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Semple | Protect | +++ | SLB G.Fackleman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Irwin | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Doss | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB R.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB B.Sewell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB C.Briggs | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Lekin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS B.Rose | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT47 (1Q: 09:03) Jon Cerny ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Fernando Mitchell. Key block delivered by Lamont Hemphill.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE J.Cash | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Palmer |
| +++ | 1tcDT F.Mitchell | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Shello | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | RDE S.Kaeding | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Doss | In Box | --- | | SLOT A.Ratliff |
| +++ | WLB G.Fackleman | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB J.Buel | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | RCB D.Lekin | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | NB B.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS T.Martinez | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-MIN46 (1Q: 08:19) Dashawn Nelson pass completed to WR Alexander Linquist for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Glenn Fackleman.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE B.Reeves | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) Z.Noel | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cash | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Sell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Wyche | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Semple | Protect | +++ | SLB G.Fackleman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Irwin | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB R.Rodgers | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB D.Lekin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB B.Rose | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Deep Zone | --- | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS T.Martinez | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN43 (1Q: 07:39) Play-Action. Dashawn Nelson pass completed to WR Alexander Ratliff for 19 yards. Tackled by S Ty Martinez, assisted by CB Bo Rose. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Ratliff gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE J.Cash | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Palmer | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Mitchell | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Camarillo | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Shello | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Kaeding | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Doss | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB G.Fackleman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB J.Buel | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | RCB D.Lekin | Bump and Run | --- | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | NB B.Rose | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS T.Martinez | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN24 (1Q: 06:53) Play-Action. Dashawn Nelson pass completed to TE Marty Camarillo for 9 yards. Tackled by S Darrell Lekin. Camarillo gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE B.Reeves | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) Z.Noel | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cash | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Sell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Wyche | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Semple | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB G.Fackleman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Irwin | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB R.Rodgers | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB D.Lekin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB B.Rose | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS T.Martinez | Deep Zone | --- |
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2-1-MIN15 (1Q: 06:27) Duane Semple ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Phil Sell, assisted by S Ty Martinez. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Ralph Randall to the MIN08.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE B.Reeves | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) Z.Noel |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Cash | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo |
| +++ | 3tcDT P.Sell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | RDE S.Wyche | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Semple | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB G.Fackleman | In Box | --- | | TE L.Irwin |
| +++ | MLB M.Nixon | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB R.Rodgers | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB D.Lekin | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| --- | RCB B.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS T.Martinez | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-8-MIN08 (1Q: 05:45) Jon Cerny ran a draw inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Johnathan Shello. PENALTY: C Jeffery Shea of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE J.Cash | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Palmer |
| +++ | 1tcDT F.Mitchell | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Shello | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | RDE S.Kaeding | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Doss | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff |
| +++ | WLB G.Fackleman | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB J.Buel | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | RCB D.Lekin | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| --- | NB B.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS T.Martinez | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-18-MIN18 (1Q: 05:37) Dashawn Nelson pass completed to RB Jon Cerny for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Malcolm Nixon.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE B.Reeves | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) Z.Noel | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cash | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Sell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Wyche | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Fackleman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Semple | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB R.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB D.Lekin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB B.Rose | Bump and Run | --- | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS T.Martinez | Deep Zone | --- |
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2-14-MIN14 (1Q: 04:50) Dashawn Nelson pass completed to WR Zachary Noel for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Robert Rodgers, assisted by S Darrell Lekin. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Noel gained 11 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE B.Reeves | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) Z.Noel | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cash | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Sell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Wyche | Rush Passer | --- | | RB J.Cerny | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB G.Fackleman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Semple | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB R.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| --- | LCB D.Lekin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB B.Rose | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS T.Martinez | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-1-MIN01 (1Q: 04:12) Duane Semple ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Broderick Logan. Pittsburgh 6, Minnesota 0
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE B.Reeves | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Irwin |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Cash | In Box | --- | | TE M.Camarillo |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Sell | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Wyche | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Semple | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE G.Fackleman | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Henry |
| +++ | SLB M.Nixon | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| --- | MLB R.Rodgers | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | WLB D.Lekin | In Box | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | LCB B.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | RCB M.Small | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | SS T.Martinez | In Box | +++ |
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| (1Q: 04:12) Extra point by Stephen Cole was good. Pittsburgh 7, Minnesota 0 |
| (1Q: 04:03) Stephen Cole kicked off 74 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 04:03) Colton Sawyer ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Myles Burkhart.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Tyree |
| +++ | NT O.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Legette |
| --- | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Holbrook |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sawyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB H.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | NB D.Meacham | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| --- | SS H.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-MIN27 (1Q: 03:38) Colton Sawyer ran a draw inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Conrad Copeland.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Small |
| +++ | NT N.Cafferty | In Box | --- | | TE C.Legette |
| +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Ortega |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Spy | +++ | | RB C.Sawyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | FB A.Huston |
| +++ | WILB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | In Box | --- | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-MIN33 (1Q: 03:03) Colton Sawyer ran a draw inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Phil Shaw. Key block delivered by Marquis Manard.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE E.Morton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Tyree |
| +++ | NT O.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Legette |
| +++ | RDE H.Bryson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Holbrook |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sawyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB M.Mathews | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | LCB K.Stallworth | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | RCB D.Meacham | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | NB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS P.Shaw | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS M.Dansby | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN37 (1Q: 02:39) Louie George ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Conrad Copeland. Key block delivered by Erik Lake. Lake flattened Rufus Tutjer to ensure the play's success.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Bottoms |
| +++ | NT N.Cafferty | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Pender |
| +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.McDonald |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB L.George | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | FB A.Huston |
| +++ | WILB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | --- | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-MIN42 (1Q: 02:12) Warren Tjandranegara ran inside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Myles Burkhart. Key block delivered by Don Newman.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Bottoms |
| +++ | NT N.Cafferty | In Box | --- | | TE G.Pender |
| +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.McDonald |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Tjandranegara | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Strong |
| +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Spy | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | --- | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | --- | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT49 (1Q: 01:48) Warren Tjandranegara ran a trap outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Conrad Copeland.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Bottoms |
| +++ | NT N.Cafferty | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Pender |
| +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.McDonald |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Tjandranegara | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Spy | +++ | | TE G.Strong |
| +++ | WILB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-PIT47 (1Q: 01:04) Louie George ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Myles Burkhart.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Bottoms |
| +++ | NT N.Cafferty | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Pender |
| +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.McDonald |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB L.George | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | FB A.Huston |
| +++ | WILB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| --- | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-PIT45 (1Q: 00:37) Jeff Jones pass completed to WR Cornell Bottoms for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Henry Cooper. Bottoms gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Ortega | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT L.Tyree | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Morton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Bottoms | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB H.Cooper | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Tjandranegara | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Huston | Protect | +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | LCB D.Meacham | Short Zone | --- | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | RCB J.Steuart | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | NB R.Tutjer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS M.Dansby | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT36 (1Q: 00:01) Jeff Jones pass completed to WR Cornell Bottoms for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Keith Stallworth.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Bottoms | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT N.Cafferty | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Pender | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.McDonald | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Tjandranegara | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | TE G.Strong | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
2-2-PIT28 (2Q: 15:00) Colton Sawyer ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Deion Meacham.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE E.Morton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Tyree |
| +++ | NT O.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Bottoms |
| +++ | RDE H.Bryson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.McDonald |
| +++ | SLB K.Stallworth | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sawyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB M.Burkhart | In Box | --- | | SLOT R.Ortega |
| +++ | LCB D.Meacham | Out of Box | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | RCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | NB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | DB M.Dansby | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS C.Robbins | Out of Box | --- | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS H.Clements | Spy | +++ |
|
3-2-PIT28 (2Q: 14:29) Jeff Jones pass was intended for TE Gary Strong and was intercepted by CB Moe Dansby at the PIT19. The interception was returned 75 yards. Tackled by Erik Lake.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE E.Morton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Bottoms | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Pender | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE H.Bryson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.McDonald | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Sawyer | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | TE G.Strong | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WILB M.Mathews | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | LCB D.Meacham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| --- | RCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| --- | SS P.Shaw | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS M.Dansby | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-6-MIN06 (2Q: 14:19) Dashawn Nelson pass completed to WR Alexander Linquist for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Pittsburgh 13, Minnesota 0
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE B.Reeves | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) Z.Noel | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Shello | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Sell | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Butts | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Semple | Protect | +++ | SLB G.Fackleman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Irwin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB M.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB R.Rodgers | Bump and Run | --- | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB D.Lekin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB B.Rose | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS T.Martinez | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 14:19) Extra point by Stephen Cole was good. Pittsburgh 14, Minnesota 0 |
| (2Q: 14:10) Stephen Cole kicked off 74 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 14:10) Colton Sawyer ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Bill Socha.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Tyree |
| +++ | NT L.Hooper | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Legette |
| +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Bottoms |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sawyer | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB H.Cooper | In Box | --- | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | --- | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | NB D.Meacham | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-MIN29 (2Q: 13:46) Jeff Jones pass completed to TE Craig Legette for 2 yards. Tackled by S Hector Clements.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Tyree | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Legette | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Bottoms | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Sawyer | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.McDonald | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB H.Cooper | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | NB D.Meacham | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-MIN31 (2Q: 12:59) Warren Tjandranegara ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Bill Socha.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | --- | | X(SE) L.Tyree |
| +++ | NT O.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Legette |
| +++ | RDE E.Morton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Holbrook |
| +++ | SLB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Tjandranegara | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | LCB D.Meacham | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | RCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | NB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS M.Dansby | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS H.Clements | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-2-MIN33 (2Q: 12:32) John Widell punted 44 yards. Jon Cerny returned the kick 10 yards to the PIT33. Tackled by Brody Sewell. |
1-10-PIT33 (2Q: 12:21) Dashawn Nelson pass completed to TE Marty Camarillo for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Malcolm Nixon.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE B.Reeves | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) Z.Noel | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cash | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Sell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Wyche | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB G.Fackleman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Semple | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB R.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB D.Lekin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB B.Rose | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS T.Martinez | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-PIT38 (2Q: 11:51) Dashawn Nelson pass completed to TE Marty Camarillo for 40 yards. Tackled by ILB Malcolm Nixon. Camarillo gained 24 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE B.Reeves | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Irwin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cash | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Sell | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE S.Wyche | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB G.Fackleman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Semple | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB R.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB D.Lekin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB B.Rose | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS T.Martinez | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN22 (2Q: 11:14) Duane Semple ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Broderick Reeves. Key block delivered by Broderick Logan. PENALTY: WR Alexander Linquist of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE B.Reeves | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Irwin |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Cash | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo |
| +++ | 3tcDT P.Sell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| --- | RDE D.Butts | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Semple | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB G.Fackleman | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Henry |
| +++ | MLB M.Nixon | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB R.Rodgers | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB D.Lekin | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB B.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS T.Martinez | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-20-MIN32 (2Q: 11:05) Dashawn Nelson pass completed to WR Alexander Linquist for 28 yards. Tackled by CB Bo Rose. Linquist gained 19 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE D.Butts | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) Z.Noel | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cash | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Camarillo | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Sell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Wyche | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Semple | Protect | +++ | SLB G.Fackleman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Irwin | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB M.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB R.Rodgers | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB D.Lekin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB B.Rose | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS T.Martinez | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-4-MIN04 (2Q: 10:20) Duane Semple ran around left end for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Jeffery Shea. Pittsburgh 20, Minnesota 0
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE B.Reeves | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) Z.Noel |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Shello | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo |
| +++ | 3tcDT P.Sell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | RDE S.Wyche | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Semple | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB G.Fackleman | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Irwin |
| +++ | MLB M.Nixon | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB R.Rodgers | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB D.Lekin | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB B.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS T.Martinez | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 10:20) Extra point by Stephen Cole was good. Pittsburgh 21, Minnesota 0 |
| (2Q: 10:13) Stephen Cole kicked off 74 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 10:13) Jeff Jones pass completed to WR Cornell Bottoms for 30 yards. Tackled by OLB Myles Burkhart. Bottoms gained 20 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Ortega | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT L.Hooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Tyree | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Bottoms | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.George | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Huston | Protect | +++ | WLB H.Cooper | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | NB D.Meacham | Deep Zone | --- | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT45 (2Q: 09:32) Play-Action. Jeff Jones scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Timothy Benton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Tyree | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT L.Hooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Legette | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE N.Cafferty | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Bottoms | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Sawyer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.McDonald | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Cooper | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| --- | LCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | NB D.Meacham | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| --- | SS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| --- | FS D.Fortner | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-PIT37 (2Q: 09:05) Play-Action. Jeff Jones pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Martin McDonald. DE Emmitt Sanderson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Tyree | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Legette | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Holbrook | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Sawyer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT M.McDonald | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB H.Cooper | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | NB D.Meacham | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-PIT37 (2Q: 08:55) Jeff Jones pass completed to TE Craig Legette for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Keith Stallworth.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Tyree | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Legette | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE H.Bryson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Holbrook | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Sawyer | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.McDonald | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB M.Mathews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | LCB K.Stallworth | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | RCB D.Meacham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | NB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS P.Shaw | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS M.Dansby | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT28 (2Q: 08:33) Jeff Jones pass completed to TE Craig Legette for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Bill Socha.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) L.Tyree | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Legette | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Holbrook | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | --- | | RB C.Sawyer | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.McDonald | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB H.Cooper | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | NB D.Meacham | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT16 (2Q: 08:13) Jeff Jones pass completed to WR Sammy Holbrook for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Henry Cooper. Holbrook gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Tyree | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Legette | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Holbrook | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Sawyer | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.McDonald | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Cooper | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | NB D.Meacham | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-9-PIT15 (2Q: 07:49) Jeff Jones sacked by OLB Keith Stallworth for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Grant Harner.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Bottoms | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | NT N.Cafferty | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Pender | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.McDonald | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Sawyer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | TE G.Strong | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| --- | LCB J.Steuart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| --- | FS D.Fortner | Bump and Run | +++ |
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3-18-PIT24 (2Q: 07:26) Jeff Jones pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Cornell Bottoms. DT Orlando Bradford hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Bottoms | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Pender | Protect | +++ | RDE E.Morton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.McDonald | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SLB B.Socha | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB W.Tjandranegara | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | TE G.Strong | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB K.Stallworth | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | WLB D.Meacham | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS D.Fortner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-18-PIT24 (2Q: 07:19) Dave Kristosik attempted a 41 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 21, Minnesota 3 |
| (2Q: 07:13) Dave Kristosik kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
| 1-10-PIT25 (2Q: 07:13) PENALTY: C Jeffery Shea of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
1-15-PIT20 (2Q: 07:09) Play-Action. Dashawn Nelson pass completed to WR Zachary Noel for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Glenn Fackleman.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE B.Reeves | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) Z.Noel | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cash | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Camarillo | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Sell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Butts | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB G.Fackleman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Semple | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB M.Nixon | Short Zone | --- | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB R.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB D.Lekin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB B.Rose | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Deep Zone | --- | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS T.Martinez | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-6-PIT29 (2Q: 06:36) Dashawn Nelson pass completed to WR Alexander Linquist for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Glenn Fackleman, assisted by ILB Malcolm Nixon. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE B.Reeves | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) K.Stargell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cash | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Camarillo | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Sell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Wyche | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Semple | Protect | +++ | SLB G.Fackleman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Irwin | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Nixon | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB R.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB D.Lekin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB B.Rose | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS T.Martinez | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT36 (2Q: 05:52) Jon Cerny ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Darrell Lekin, assisted by S Myles Small.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE D.Butts | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Palmer |
| +++ | 1tcDT F.Mitchell | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Shello | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | RDE S.Kaeding | In Box | --- | | RB J.Cerny | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Doss | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff |
| +++ | WLB G.Fackleman | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB J.Buel | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | RCB D.Lekin | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | NB B.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS T.Martinez | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-PIT38 (2Q: 05:09) Jon Cerny ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Glenn Fackleman. PENALTY: T Ralph Randall of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE B.Reeves | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) Z.Noel |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Cash | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo |
| +++ | 3tcDT P.Sell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | RDE S.Wyche | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB G.Fackleman | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Semple |
| +++ | MLB M.Nixon | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB R.Rodgers | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB D.Lekin | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB B.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| --- | FS T.Martinez | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-18-PIT28 (2Q: 05:03) Dashawn Nelson sacked by OLB Santiago Wyche for a loss of 8 yards. Wyche simply blew through Eduardo Martin to reach the quarterback and knock him down.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE B.Reeves | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) Z.Noel | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cash | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT P.Sell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE S.Wyche | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Fackleman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Semple | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB R.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB D.Lekin | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| --- | RCB B.Rose | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| --- | SS M.Small | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS T.Martinez | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-26-PIT20 (2Q: 04:32) Play-Action. Dashawn Nelson pass completed to WR Kris Stargell for 7 yards. Tackled by CB James Buel.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE S.Wyche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Stargell | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Shello | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Sell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Kaeding | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Semple | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Doss | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB B.Sewell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB B.Rose | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB J.Buel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS T.Martinez | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-19-PIT27 (2Q: 04:00) Nick Levine punted 48 yards. Colin Briggs called for a fair catch at the MIN25. |
1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 03:51) Colton Sawyer ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Conrad Copeland.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Small |
| --- | NT N.Cafferty | In Box | --- | | TE C.Legette |
| +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Ortega |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sawyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Spy | +++ | | FB A.Huston |
| +++ | WILB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-MIN29 (2Q: 03:24) Play-Action. Jeff Jones pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Sammy Holbrook.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Tyree | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Legette | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Holbrook | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Sawyer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.McDonald | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB H.Cooper | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| --- | NB D.Meacham | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| --- | SS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-6-MIN29 (2Q: 03:17) Warren Tjandranegara ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Timothy Benton, assisted by DT Orlando Bradford. Key block delivered by Grant Harner.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Bottoms |
| +++ | NT O.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Pender |
| +++ | RDE E.Morton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.McDonald |
| +++ | SLB H.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Tjandranegara | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | FB A.Huston |
| +++ | WILB K.Stallworth | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | WLB D.Meacham | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS H.Clements | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN36 (2Q: 02:56) Jeff Jones pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Gary Strong. CB J.T. Steuart defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Bottoms | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT N.Cafferty | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Pender | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.McDonald | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Tjandranegara | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE G.Strong | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| --- | FS D.Fortner | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN36 (2Q: 02:46) Jeff Jones pass completed to WR Cornell Bottoms for 9 yards. Tackled by S Hector Clements, assisted by ILB Conrad Copeland. Bottoms gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Bottoms | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT N.Cafferty | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Pender | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.McDonald | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | --- | | RB W.Tjandranegara | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | --- | | TE G.Strong | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| --- | FS D.Fortner | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-1-MIN45 (2Q: 02:27) Jeff Jones pass completed to TE Craig Legette for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Bill Socha.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE E.Morton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Small | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Legette | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE H.Bryson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) C.Bottoms | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Tjandranegara | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | TE G.Strong | Protect | +++ | WILB M.Mathews | Short Zone | --- | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | LCB D.Meacham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | RCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS P.Shaw | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN49 (2Q: 02:08) Jeff Jones pass completed to WR Martin McDonald for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Myles Burkhart.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Tyree | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Legette | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE N.Cafferty | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Holbrook | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Sawyer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.McDonald | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB H.Cooper | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | NB D.Meacham | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-2-PIT43 (2Q: 02:00) Jeff Jones scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Conrad Copeland.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Bottoms | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT L.Hooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Pender | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE N.Cafferty | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.McDonald | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Tjandranegara | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE G.Strong | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT39 (2Q: 01:40) Jeff Jones pass completed to TE Craig Legette for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Eugene Morton, assisted by OLB Myles Burkhart. Legette gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Small | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT N.Cafferty | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Legette | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Morton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Bottoms | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Tjandranegara | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | TE G.Strong | Protect | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-6-PIT35 (2Q: 01:15) Jeff Jones pass completed to RB Louie George for 23 yards. Tackled by CB J.T. Steuart. George gained 11 yards after the catch. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Louie George on the PIT12.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Bottoms | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Hooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Pender | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.McDonald | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.George | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | --- | | FB C.Sawyer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT12 (2Q: 00:54) Jeff Jones pass completed to TE Gary Strong for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Rufus Tutjer, assisted by CB J.T. Steuart.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Bottoms | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT L.Hooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Pender | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE N.Cafferty | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.McDonald | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Tjandranegara | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | TE G.Strong | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
2-1-PIT03 (2Q: 00:46) Jeff Jones pass completed to TE Garrett Pender for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Pittsburgh 21, Minnesota 9
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Bottoms | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT N.Cafferty | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Pender | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Morton | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.McDonald | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | --- | | RB C.Sawyer | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | TE G.Strong | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Bump and Run | --- | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Bump and Run | --- |
|
| (2Q: 00:46) Extra point by Dave Kristosik was good. Pittsburgh 21, Minnesota 10 |
| (2Q: 00:35) Dave Kristosik kicked off 73 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (2Q: 00:35) Jon Cerny ran inside the right tackle for 18 yards. Tackled by OLB Glenn Fackleman. Key block delivered by Eduardo Martin.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE J.Cash | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Palmer |
| +++ | 1tcDT F.Mitchell | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Shello | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | RDE S.Kaeding | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Doss | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff |
| +++ | WLB G.Fackleman | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB B.Sewell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | RCB D.Lekin | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | NB B.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS T.Martinez | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Dave Kristosik kicked off 70 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (3Q: 15:00) Dashawn Nelson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Alexander Ratliff. CB Bo Rose defended the pass. PENALTY: CB James Buel of Minnesota was called for Defensive Pass Interference.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE J.Cash | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Palmer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Sell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Shello | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Kaeding | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Doss | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB G.Fackleman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB J.Buel | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | RCB D.Lekin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | NB B.Rose | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| --- | SS M.Small | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS T.Martinez | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT37 (3Q: 14:55) Dashawn Nelson pass completed to TE Leonard Irwin for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Glenn Fackleman.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE D.Butts | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) Z.Noel | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cash | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Sell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Wyche | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Semple | Protect | +++ | SLB G.Fackleman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Irwin | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB M.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB R.Rodgers | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB D.Lekin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB B.Rose | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS T.Martinez | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-PIT41 (3Q: 14:19) Alexander Linquist ran a reverse around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Bo Rose, assisted by DT Phil Sell.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE B.Reeves | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Irwin |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Cash | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo |
| +++ | 3tcDT P.Sell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE S.Wyche | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Cerny |
| +++ | SLB G.Fackleman | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Semple |
| --- | MLB M.Nixon | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| --- | WLB R.Rodgers | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB D.Lekin | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB B.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS T.Martinez | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-PIT43 (3Q: 13:47) Dashawn Nelson pass completed to TE Marty Camarillo for 20 yards. Tackled by S Ty Martinez. Camarillo gained 14 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE S.Wyche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Stargell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Shello | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Sell | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE S.Kaeding | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Protect | +++ | SLB M.Nixon | Short Zone | --- | | TE L.Irwin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Doss | Short Zone | --- | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB B.Sewell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB B.Rose | Bump and Run | --- | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB J.Buel | Bump and Run | --- | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS T.Martinez | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN37 (3Q: 13:14) Dashawn Nelson pass completed to TE Leonard Irwin for 16 yards. Tackled by S Ty Martinez. Irwin gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE B.Reeves | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) Z.Noel | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cash | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Sell | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE S.Wyche | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Semple | Protect | +++ | SLB G.Fackleman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Irwin | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB M.Nixon | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB R.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB D.Lekin | Bump and Run | --- | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB B.Rose | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS T.Martinez | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN21 (3Q: 12:29) Duane Semple ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Santiago Wyche.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE B.Reeves | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Irwin |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Shello | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo |
| +++ | 3tcDT P.Sell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | RDE S.Wyche | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Semple | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB G.Fackleman | In Box | --- | | FB S.Milnes |
| +++ | MLB M.Nixon | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB R.Rodgers | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| --- | LCB D.Lekin | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB B.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS T.Martinez | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN21 (3Q: 11:44) Play-Action. Dashawn Nelson pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Jon Cerny. DE Darrin Butts hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE B.Reeves | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) Z.Noel | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cash | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Sell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Butts | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB G.Fackleman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Semple | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB M.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB R.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| --- | LCB D.Lekin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB B.Rose | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS T.Martinez | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-MIN21 (3Q: 11:38) Play-Action. Dashawn Nelson pass completed to WR Alexander Linquist for 10 yards. Tackled by S Myles Small, assisted by CB Brody Sewell.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE S.Kaeding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Stargell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Mitchell | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT A.Ratliff | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Sell | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE S.Wyche | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Nixon | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Palmer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB D.Lekin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | RCB B.Sewell | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | NB C.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | DB C.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS B.Rose | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN11 (3Q: 11:06) Duane Semple ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Ty Martinez.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE B.Reeves | In Box | --- | | TE L.Irwin |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Cash | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo |
| +++ | 3tcDT P.Sell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | RDE S.Wyche | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Semple | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB G.Fackleman | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Henry |
| +++ | MLB M.Nixon | Spy | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB R.Rodgers | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB D.Lekin | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB B.Sewell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS T.Martinez | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-MIN10 (3Q: 10:25) Dashawn Nelson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Zachary Noel. ILB Malcolm Nixon knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE B.Reeves | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) Z.Noel | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cash | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Sell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE S.Wyche | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Semple | Protect | +++ | SLB G.Fackleman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Irwin | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB M.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB R.Rodgers | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB D.Lekin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB B.Rose | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| --- | SS M.Small | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| --- | FS T.Martinez | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-MIN10 (3Q: 10:18) Dashawn Nelson pass completed to WR Alexander Linquist for 6 yards. Tackled by S Myles Small. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE S.Wyche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Stargell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Shello | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Sell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE S.Kaeding | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Irwin | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Doss | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB B.Sewell | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB B.Rose | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB J.Buel | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS T.Martinez | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 4-3-MIN04 (3Q: 09:38) Stephen Cole attempted a 21 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 24, Minnesota 10 |
| (3Q: 09:33) Stephen Cole kicked off 69 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (3Q: 09:33) Colton Sawyer ran a draw inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Hector Clements, assisted by DE Emmitt Sanderson. Key block delivered by Grant Harner.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Tyree |
| +++ | NT O.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Legette |
| +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Holbrook |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sawyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB H.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | --- | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | NB D.Meacham | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-MIN30 (3Q: 09:03) Warren Tjandranegara ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Lenny Hooper, assisted by ILB Bill Socha. Key block delivered by Grant Harner.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | --- | | X(SE) C.Bottoms |
| +++ | NT L.Hooper | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Pender |
| +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.McDonald |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Tjandranegara | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Legette |
| +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Spy | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | In Box | --- | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| --- | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Out of Box | --- | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN36 (3Q: 08:25) Warren Tjandranegara ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Myles Burkhart, assisted by DT Norbert Cafferty.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Bottoms |
| +++ | NT N.Cafferty | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Pender |
| +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.McDonald |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Spy | +++ | | RB W.Tjandranegara | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Strong |
| +++ | WILB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-MIN37 (3Q: 07:59) Colton Sawyer ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by S Hector Clements. Key block delivered by Erik Lake.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Tyree |
| +++ | NT O.Bradford | In Box | --- | | TE C.Legette |
| +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Holbrook |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sawyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Socha | In Box | --- | | SLOT M.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB H.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | NB D.Meacham | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-MIN45 (3Q: 07:33) Warren Tjandranegara ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Phil Shaw, assisted by OLB Myles Burkhart.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE E.Morton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Bottoms |
| +++ | NT O.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Pender |
| +++ | RDE H.Bryson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.McDonald |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Tjandranegara | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Strong |
| +++ | WILB M.Mathews | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | LCB D.Meacham | Out of Box | --- | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | RCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | --- | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS P.Shaw | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS M.Dansby | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-1-MIN45 (3Q: 06:50) John Widell punted 51 yards. The ball was downed at the PIT04. |
1-10-PIT04 (3Q: 06:42) Duane Semple ran around left end for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Malcolm Nixon. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE D.Butts | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) Z.Noel |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Shello | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo |
| +++ | 3tcDT P.Sell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | RDE S.Wyche | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Semple | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB G.Fackleman | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Irwin |
| --- | MLB M.Nixon | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB R.Rodgers | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| --- | LCB D.Lekin | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB B.Sewell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Spy | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS T.Martinez | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-PIT02 (3Q: 06:07) Play-Action. Dashawn Nelson pass completed to WR Alexander Ratliff for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Malcolm Nixon, assisted by S Darrell Lekin.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE S.Kaeding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Stargell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Mitchell | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Shello | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE S.Wyche | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Milnes | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Nixon | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Palmer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB D.Lekin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | RCB B.Sewell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | NB C.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | DB C.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS B.Rose | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-PIT07 (3Q: 05:38) Play-Action. Dashawn Nelson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Leonard Irwin. OLB Spencer Kaeding hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE S.Wyche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) Z.Noel | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Shello | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Sell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE S.Kaeding | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Protect | +++ | SLB M.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Irwin | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Doss | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB B.Sewell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB B.Rose | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB C.Briggs | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS T.Martinez | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-PIT07 (3Q: 05:34) Nick Levine punted 32 yards. Colin Briggs called for a fair catch at the PIT39. |
1-10-PIT39 (3Q: 05:23) Colton Sawyer ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Myles Burkhart. Key block delivered by Marquis Manard.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE E.Morton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Tyree |
| +++ | NT L.Hooper | In Box | --- | | SLOT C.Bottoms |
| +++ | RDE H.Bryson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.McDonald |
| +++ | SLB K.Stallworth | In Box | --- | | RB C.Sawyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Ortega |
| +++ | LCB D.Meacham | Out of Box | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | RCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | NB R.Tutjer | Spy | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | DB M.Dansby | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS C.Robbins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS H.Clements | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-5-PIT34 (3Q: 04:43) Louie George ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Henry Cooper, assisted by S Hector Clements.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Ortega |
| +++ | NT O.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Tyree |
| +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Bottoms |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB L.George | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | FB A.Huston |
| +++ | WLB H.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | NB D.Meacham | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| --- | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-PIT38 (3Q: 04:02) Play-Action. Jeff Jones scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB J.T. Steuart.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Strong | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Small | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE E.Morton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Legette | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Tjandranegara | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Sawyer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB K.Stallworth | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | WLB D.Meacham | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| --- | LCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| --- | RCB R.Tutjer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS M.Dansby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-4-PIT33 (3Q: 03:24) Jeff Jones pass completed to WR Cornell Bottoms for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Conrad Copeland. Bottoms gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Bottoms | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Pender | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Morton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.McDonald | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB H.Cooper | Spy on QB | --- | | RB W.Tjandranegara | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | TE G.Strong | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB K.Stallworth | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | WLB D.Meacham | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS M.Dansby | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS H.Clements | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-PIT23 (3Q: 02:55) Jeff Jones pass completed to TE Gary Strong for 23 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Pittsburgh 24, Minnesota 16
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Bottoms | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT N.Cafferty | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Pender | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.McDonald | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Sawyer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE G.Strong | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | --- | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 02:55) Extra point by Dave Kristosik was good. Pittsburgh 24, Minnesota 17 |
| (3Q: 02:42) Dave Kristosik kicked off 68 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (3Q: 02:42) Jon Cerny ran around right end for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Jeffery Cash. Key block delivered by Ralph Randall.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE J.Cash | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Palmer |
| +++ | 1tcDT F.Mitchell | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Shello | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | RDE S.Kaeding | In Box | --- | | RB J.Cerny | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Doss | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff |
| +++ | WLB G.Fackleman | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB J.Buel | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | RCB D.Lekin | Out of Box | --- | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | NB B.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS T.Martinez | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT36 (3Q: 02:09) Jon Cerny ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Phil Sell.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE B.Reeves | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) Z.Noel |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Cash | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo |
| +++ | 3tcDT P.Sell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | RDE S.Wyche | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB G.Fackleman | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Semple |
| +++ | MLB M.Nixon | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB R.Rodgers | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB D.Lekin | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB B.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS T.Martinez | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-PIT35 (3Q: 01:36) Play-Action. Dashawn Nelson pass was intended for WR Alexander Linquist and was intercepted by OLB Glenn Fackleman at the PIT34. The interception was returned 34 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Pittsburgh 24, Minnesota 23
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE B.Reeves | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) Z.Noel | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cash | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Sell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE S.Wyche | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Semple | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB G.Fackleman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Irwin | Protect | --- | MLB M.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| --- | WLB R.Rodgers | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| --- | LCB D.Lekin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB B.Rose | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS T.Martinez | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 01:36) Extra point by Dave Kristosik was good. Minnesota 24, Pittsburgh 24 |
| (3Q: 01:25) Dave Kristosik kicked off 66 yards from the MIN35. Moe Dansby returned the ball 24 yards to the PIT23. Tackled by Glenn Fackleman. |
1-10-PIT23 (3Q: 00:54) Play-Action. Dashawn Nelson pass completed to WR Charles Palmer for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Bo Rose. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE D.Butts | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Palmer | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Mitchell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Shello | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Kaeding | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Doss | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT A.Ratliff | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB G.Fackleman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB J.Buel | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | RCB D.Lekin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | NB B.Rose | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS T.Martinez | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-PIT38 (3Q: 00:08) Jon Cerny ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Fernando Mitchell, assisted by CB James Buel.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE J.Cash | In Box | --- | | X(SE) Z.Noel |
| +++ | 1tcDT F.Mitchell | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff |
| +++ | 3tcDT P.Sell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | RDE S.Kaeding | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Doss | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Semple |
| --- | WLB G.Fackleman | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB J.Buel | Out of Box | --- | | LG B.Logan |
| --- | RCB D.Lekin | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | NB B.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS T.Martinez | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
2-7-PIT41 (4Q: 15:00) Jon Cerny ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Johnathan Shello, assisted by S Ty Martinez. PENALTY: T Ralph Randall of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding. Pittsburgh's Lamont Hemphill was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE D.Butts | In Box | --- | | X(SE) C.Palmer |
| +++ | 1tcDT F.Mitchell | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Shello | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | RDE S.Kaeding | In Box | --- | | RB J.Cerny | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Doss | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff |
| +++ | WLB G.Fackleman | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB J.Buel | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| --- | RCB D.Lekin | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | NB B.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| --- | FS T.Martinez | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-17-PIT31 (4Q: 14:50) Dashawn Nelson pass completed to TE Marty Camarillo for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Santiago Wyche.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE D.Butts | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) Z.Noel | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cash | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Sell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Wyche | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB G.Fackleman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Semple | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Nixon | Short Zone | --- | | LT G.Bauer |
| +++ | WLB R.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB D.Lekin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB B.Rose | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS T.Martinez | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-16-PIT32 (4Q: 14:18) Play-Action. Dashawn Nelson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Leonard Irwin. DT Johnathan Shello hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE S.Wyche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) Z.Noel | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Shello | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Sell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Kaeding | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Protect | +++ | SLB M.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Irwin | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | MLB R.Doss | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Bauer |
| +++ | WLB B.Sewell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB B.Rose | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| --- | RCB J.Buel | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| --- | FS T.Martinez | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-16-PIT32 (4Q: 14:12) Nick Levine punted 54 yards. Colin Briggs returned the kick 9 yards to the MIN23. Tackled by Henry West. |
1-10-MIN23 (4Q: 14:03) Colton Sawyer ran around right end for 35 yards. Tackled by OLB Henry Cooper. Key block delivered by Erik Lake.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Tyree |
| +++ | NT O.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Legette |
| +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Bottoms |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sawyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB H.Cooper | In Box | --- | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | --- | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | NB D.Meacham | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-PIT42 (4Q: 13:27) Colton Sawyer ran a draw inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Lenny Hooper.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Small |
| +++ | NT L.Hooper | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Legette |
| +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Ortega |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sawyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | FB A.Huston |
| +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Spy | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| --- | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-PIT40 (4Q: 12:56) Play-Action. Jeff Jones pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Sammy Holbrook.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Tyree | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Legette | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Holbrook | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Sawyer | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.McDonald | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | WLB H.Cooper | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | NB D.Meacham | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-8-PIT40 (4Q: 12:51) Jeff Jones pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Warren Tjandranegara. PENALTY: S Hector Clements of Pittsburgh was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Bottoms | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT L.Hooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Pender | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE N.Cafferty | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.McDonald | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB H.Cooper | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Tjandranegara | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | TE G.Strong | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB K.Stallworth | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | WLB D.Meacham | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS M.Dansby | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS H.Clements | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-PIT35 (4Q: 12:47) Warren Tjandranegara ran inside the right guard for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Lenny Hooper. Key block delivered by Grant Harner.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Bottoms |
| +++ | NT L.Hooper | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Pender |
| +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.McDonald |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Tjandranegara | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Strong |
| +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Spy | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | In Box | --- | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-1-PIT26 (4Q: 12:07) Play-Action. Jeff Jones pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Lincoln Tyree. DE Timothy Benton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Tyree | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Legette | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Holbrook | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Sawyer | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.McDonald | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB H.Cooper | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | NB D.Meacham | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-1-PIT26 (4Q: 12:01) Louie George ran a trap outside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by CB J.T. Steuart. Key block delivered by Grant Harner.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Bottoms |
| +++ | NT O.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Pender |
| +++ | RDE N.Cafferty | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.McDonald |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB L.George | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Sawyer |
| +++ | WILB M.Mathews | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | LCB D.Meacham | Out of Box | --- | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | RCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS P.Shaw | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS M.Dansby | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT17 (4Q: 11:25) Jeff Jones pass completed to TE Garrett Pender for 16 yards. Tackled by CB J.T. Steuart. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Minnesota's Don Newman was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) C.Bottoms | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT N.Cafferty | Rush Passer | --- | | TE G.Pender | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.McDonald | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Tjandranegara | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Legette | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Newman |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Bump and Run | +++ |
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1-1-PIT01 (4Q: 10:57) Play-Action. Jeff Jones pass was dropped by TE Gary Strong.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Strong | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | NT L.Hooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Small | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Legette | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Burkhart | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sawyer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | NB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Huston | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | WILB K.Stallworth | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | WLB J.Steuart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | LCB R.Tutjer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| --- | RCB H.Clements | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT R.Fritz |
| +++ | SS D.Fortner | Bump and Run | +++ |
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2-1-PIT01 (4Q: 10:50) Jeff Jones pass completed to WR Cornell Bottoms for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 30, Pittsburgh 24
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Bottoms | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT N.Cafferty | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Pender | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.McDonald | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Burkhart | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sawyer | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | TE G.Strong | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | WILB K.Stallworth | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | WLB J.Steuart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | LCB R.Tutjer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | RCB H.Clements | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT R.Fritz |
| +++ | SS D.Fortner | Bump and Run | --- |
|
| (4Q: 10:50) Extra point by Dave Kristosik was good. Minnesota 31, Pittsburgh 24 |
| (4Q: 10:39) Dave Kristosik kicked off 73 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (4Q: 10:39) Duane Semple ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Myles Small, assisted by ILB Malcolm Nixon.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE B.Reeves | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Irwin |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Cash | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo |
| --- | 3tcDT P.Sell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | RDE S.Wyche | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Semple | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB G.Fackleman | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Henry |
| +++ | MLB M.Nixon | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Bauer |
| --- | WLB R.Rodgers | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB D.Lekin | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB B.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS T.Martinez | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-PIT27 (4Q: 10:03) Dashawn Nelson scrambled for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Robert Rodgers.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE B.Reeves | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) Z.Noel | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Sell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Shello | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Wyche | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB G.Fackleman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Semple | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Bauer |
| +++ | WLB R.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB D.Lekin | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB B.Rose | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| --- | FS T.Martinez | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT38 (4Q: 09:18) Dashawn Nelson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Leonard Irwin. OLB Santiago Wyche hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE B.Reeves | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) Z.Noel | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cash | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Sell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE S.Wyche | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Semple | Protect | +++ | SLB G.Fackleman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Irwin | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB M.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Bauer |
| +++ | WLB R.Rodgers | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| --- | LCB D.Lekin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB B.Rose | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS T.Martinez | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT38 (4Q: 09:13) Jon Cerny ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Malcolm Nixon.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE B.Reeves | In Box | --- | | X(SE) Z.Noel |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Shello | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo |
| +++ | 3tcDT P.Sell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | RDE S.Wyche | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB G.Fackleman | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Semple |
| +++ | MLB M.Nixon | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Bauer |
| +++ | WLB R.Rodgers | In Box | --- | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB D.Lekin | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB B.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS T.Martinez | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-8-PIT40 (4Q: 08:40) Dashawn Nelson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Zachary Noel. DT Phil Sell hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE D.Butts | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) Z.Noel | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT J.Shello | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Sell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE S.Kaeding | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Semple | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Doss | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Bauer |
| +++ | WLB B.Sewell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB B.Rose | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB J.Buel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS T.Martinez | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-PIT40 (4Q: 08:35) Nick Levine punted 47 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIN13. |
1-10-MIN13 (4Q: 08:26) Jeff Jones pass completed to TE Craig Legette for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Bill Socha. Legette gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) L.Tyree | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT L.Hooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Legette | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Bottoms | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Sawyer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT M.McDonald | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Cooper | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | NB D.Meacham | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Deep Zone | --- | | RT R.Fritz |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-MIN19 (4Q: 07:46) Play-Action. Jeff Jones pass completed to TE Garrett Pender for 22 yards. Tackled by ILB Bill Socha. Pender gained 18 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Bottoms | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT N.Cafferty | Rush Passer | --- | | TE G.Pender | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.McDonald | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.George | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Huston | Protect | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | RCB D.Meacham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Fritz |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-MIN41 (4Q: 06:58) Play-Action. Jeff Jones pass completed to WR Martin McDonald for 18 yards. Tackled by DE Emmitt Sanderson, assisted by OLB Myles Burkhart. McDonald gained 20 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Tyree | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Legette | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Bottoms | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Sawyer | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.McDonald | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB H.Cooper | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| --- | LCB J.Steuart | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | NB D.Meacham | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Fritz |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-PIT41 (4Q: 06:15) Louie George ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Bill Socha, assisted by OLB Henry Cooper.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.McDonald |
| +++ | NT O.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Ortega |
| +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Bottoms |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB L.George | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | FB A.Huston |
| +++ | WLB H.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | NB D.Meacham | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Fritz |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-PIT40 (4Q: 05:30) Colton Sawyer ran a draw inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Conrad Copeland, assisted by DT Norbert Cafferty. ILB Conrad Copeland crushed Randal Fritz to wreck the play.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Small |
| +++ | NT N.Cafferty | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Legette |
| --- | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Ortega |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sawyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | FB A.Huston |
| --- | WILB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Spy | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| --- | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Fritz |
| --- | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-PIT39 (4Q: 04:46) Jeff Jones pass completed to WR Cornell Bottoms for 24 yards. Tackled by CB Rufus Tutjer, assisted by ILB Conrad Copeland. Bottoms gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Bottoms | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Pender | Protect | +++ | RDE E.Morton | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.McDonald | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB H.Cooper | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Tjandranegara | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | TE G.Strong | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB K.Stallworth | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | WLB D.Meacham | Short Zone | --- | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS M.Dansby | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Fritz |
| +++ | FS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT15 (4Q: 04:01) Louie George ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Myles Burkhart, assisted by ILB Conrad Copeland.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Bottoms |
| +++ | NT N.Cafferty | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Pender |
| +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.McDonald |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB L.George | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | FB A.Huston |
| +++ | WILB C.Copeland | In Box | --- | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Fritz |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-PIT11 (4Q: 03:15) Colton Sawyer ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Norbert Cafferty, assisted by DE Timothy Benton.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Bottoms |
| +++ | NT N.Cafferty | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Pender |
| +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.McDonald |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sawyer | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Socha | Spy | +++ | | FB A.Huston |
| +++ | WILB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | --- | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Fritz |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-6-PIT11 (4Q: 02:31) Warren Tjandranegara ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Keith Stallworth.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Jones |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | --- | | X(SE) C.Bottoms |
| +++ | NT O.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Pender |
| +++ | RDE E.Morton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.McDonald |
| +++ | SLB H.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Tjandranegara | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Sawyer |
| --- | WILB K.Stallworth | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Manard |
| +++ | WLB D.Meacham | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Harner |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Lake |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Lyon |
| +++ | SS M.Dansby | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Fritz |
| +++ | FS H.Clements | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
| 4-1-PIT06 (4Q: 02:20) Dave Kristosik attempted a 23 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 34, Pittsburgh 24 |
| (4Q: 02:14) Dave Kristosik kicked off 72 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (4Q: 02:14) Dashawn Nelson pass was dropped by TE Leonard Irwin.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE J.Cash | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) Z.Noel | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Mitchell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Shello | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE S.Kaeding | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Semple | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Doss | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE L.Irwin | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB G.Fackleman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Bauer |
| +++ | LCB J.Buel | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | RCB D.Lekin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | NB B.Rose | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS T.Martinez | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT25 (4Q: 02:06) Dashawn Nelson pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Alexander Linquist.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE J.Cash | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Stargell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Mitchell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Sell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE S.Kaeding | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Semple | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Doss | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Irwin | Protect | +++ | WLB G.Fackleman | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT G.Bauer |
| +++ | LCB J.Buel | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | RCB D.Lekin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | NB B.Rose | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS T.Martinez | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
3-10-PIT25 (4Q: 01:59) Dashawn Nelson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Alexander Linquist. DT Johnathan Shello simply tossed Giovanni Bauer aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE S.Kaeding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Stargell | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Mitchell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT J.Shello | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE S.Wyche | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Irwin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB D.Lekin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT G.Bauer |
| --- | RCB B.Sewell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | NB C.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| --- | DB C.Briggs | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS B.Rose | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-10-PIT25 (4Q: 01:52) Dashawn Nelson pass completed to WR Alexander Ratliff for 14 yards. Tackled by S Myles Small. Ratliff gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE S.Kaeding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Stargell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Mitchell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT J.Shello | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Butts | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB M.Nixon | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT A.Ratliff | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB D.Lekin | Short Zone | --- | | LT G.Bauer |
| +++ | RCB B.Sewell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | NB C.Monroe | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | DB C.Briggs | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS B.Rose | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT39 (4Q: 01:26) Dashawn Nelson pass completed to WR Alexander Linquist for 24 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Malcolm Nixon. Linquist gained 15 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE S.Kaeding | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) C.Palmer | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Mitchell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Shello | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE D.Butts | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB M.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Stargell | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | LCB D.Lekin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT G.Bauer |
| +++ | RCB B.Sewell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | NB C.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | DB C.Briggs | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS B.Rose | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN37 (4Q: 01:16) Dashawn Nelson pass completed to WR Alexander Linquist for 16 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Bo Rose.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE S.Kaeding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Irwin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Mitchell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Shello | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE S.Wyche | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Semple | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB D.Lekin | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Bauer |
| +++ | RCB B.Sewell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | NB C.Monroe | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | DB C.Briggs | Deep Zone | --- | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Deep Zone | --- | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS B.Rose | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN21 (4Q: 01:05) Play-Action. Dashawn Nelson pass completed to WR Alexander Linquist for 12 yards. Tackled by S Myles Small, assisted by CB Colin Briggs. Linquist gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE S.Kaeding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Stargell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Mitchell | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Sell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE S.Wyche | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Semple | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Nixon | Deep Zone | --- | | SLOT C.Palmer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB D.Lekin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT G.Bauer |
| +++ | RCB B.Sewell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | NB C.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | DB C.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS B.Rose | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
1-9-MIN09 (4Q: 00:53) Jon Cerny ran inside the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Darrin Butts, assisted by DT Phil Sell.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE D.Butts | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) Z.Noel |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Cash | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo |
| --- | 3tcDT P.Sell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | RDE S.Wyche | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB G.Fackleman | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Semple |
| +++ | MLB M.Nixon | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Bauer |
| --- | WLB R.Rodgers | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| --- | LCB D.Lekin | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB B.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS T.Martinez | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
2-12-MIN12 (4Q: 00:43) Duane Semple ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Ronnie Doss, assisted by S Ty Martinez.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE J.Cash | In Box | --- | | X(SE) K.Stargell |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Sell | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Shello | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | RDE S.Kaeding | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Semple | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Doss | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Irwin |
| +++ | WLB G.Fackleman | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Bauer |
| +++ | LCB J.Buel | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | RCB D.Lekin | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | NB B.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS T.Martinez | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-9-MIN09 (4Q: 00:24) Dashawn Nelson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Marty Camarillo. S Ty Martinez defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: S Myles Small of Minnesota was called for Defensive Pass Interference.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE D.Butts | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) Z.Noel | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT P.Sell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Shello | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Kaeding | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | MLB M.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | FB L.Irwin | Protect | +++ | WLB R.Doss | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT G.Bauer |
| +++ | LCB B.Sewell | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | RCB B.Rose | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | NB C.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS M.Small | Deep Zone | --- | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS T.Martinez | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 1-1-MIN01 (4Q: 00:19) Stephen Cole attempted a 18 yard field goal and it was blocked by Darrell Lekin. MIN Broderick Reeves recovered the ball at the MIN20. You can blame the block on a bad snap from center. |
| 1-10-MIN20 (4Q: 00:08) Jeff Jones dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 34, Pittsburgh Steelers 24 |