| Played in Denver, CO, weather: 59 degrees, fair, calm. |
| Minnesota won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Edwin Ruschak kicked off 73 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 15:00) Rich Ekernas ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Shane Harvey, assisted by DE Neal Brown.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB K.Jochen |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Ferris |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Irwin |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Griffin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart |
| +++ | RDE N.Brown | In Box | --- | | RB R.Ekernas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB M.Lee | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hardwick |
| +++ | MLB J.Burton | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | WLB S.Harvey | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Novak |
| +++ | FS D.King | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-MIN25 (1Q: 14:26) Kent Jochen pass completed to WR Thomas Newhart for 75 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Newhart gained 75 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Minnesota 6, Denver 0
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Jochen |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Irwin | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE N.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Lynch | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Burton | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT G.Ashe | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Bump and Run | --- | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Bump and Run | --- | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | NB M.Young | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Novak |
| +++ | FS G.Petko | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 14:26) Extra point by Frederick Fly was good. Minnesota 7, Denver 0 |
| (1Q: 14:09) Frederick Fly kicked off 56 yards from the MIN35. Quentin Culver returned the ball 13 yards to the DEN22. Tackled by Kim Middleton. |
1-10-DEN22 (1Q: 13:46) Alex Wright pass completed to RB Mark Dzwonczyk for 23 yards. Tackled by OLB Ryan Gowins. Dzwonczyk gained 13 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Wright |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Middleton | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Ackerman | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Brandon | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Laster | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Dzwonczyk | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Gowins | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Blackburn | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Morrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB K.Oliveros | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Bensen |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Deep Zone | --- | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS C.Wayne | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN45 (1Q: 13:08) Alex Wright scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Butch Metzenbaum.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Wright |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Middleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Brandon | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Laster | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Dzwonczyk | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB R.Gowins | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Blackburn | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Morrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB K.Oliveros | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Bensen |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS C.Wayne | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-3-MIN48 (1Q: 12:23) Alex Wright pass completed to TE Billy Franklin for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Roy Morrison. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Wright |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Horn | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Middleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Brandon | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Laster | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Gowins | Short Zone | --- | | FB B.Franklin | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Morrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB K.Oliveros | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Bensen |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Bump and Run | --- | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS C.Wayne | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-MIN49 (1Q: 11:38) Alex Wright pass completed to WR Matthew Brandon for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB James Barginski. Brandon gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Wright |
| *** | LDE K.Middleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Brandon | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Oliveros | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Barginski | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT V.Howery | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB K.Hicks | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Bensen |
| +++ | RCB T.Delgado | Deep Zone | --- | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | NB D.Linquist | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS C.Wayne | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS J.Paquette | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-MIN44 (1Q: 10:56) Clifton Hayes ran around right end for 1 yard and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Ryan Gowins.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Wright |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Horn |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Howery |
| +++ | RDE D.Laster | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Gowins | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Franklin |
| +++ | MLB R.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB K.Oliveros | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Bensen |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS C.Wayne | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-MIN43 (1Q: 10:13) Alex Wright pass completed to RB Quentin Culver for 6 yards. Tackled by S Jermaine Henry.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Wright |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Ackerman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Brandon | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Laster | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Culver | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Morrison | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT V.Howery | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Gowins | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Bensen |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | NB D.Linquist | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| --- | FS K.Barton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-3-MIN37 (1Q: 09:41) Clifton Hayes ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Roy Morrison.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Wright |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Horn |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Brandon |
| +++ | RDE D.Laster | In Box | --- | | RB C.Hayes | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Gowins | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Franklin |
| +++ | MLB R.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB K.Oliveros | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Bensen |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| --- | FS C.Wayne | Out of Box | +++ |
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4-4-MIN38 (1Q: 08:56) Alex Wright pass completed to WR Van Howery for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Brad O'Donnell. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Wright |
| *** | LDE K.Middleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Horn | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Howery | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Oliveros | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Barginski | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Franklin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB K.Hicks | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB B.O'Donnell | Short Zone | --- | | LG R.Bensen |
| +++ | LCB T.Delgado | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | RCB D.Linquist | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS C.Wayne | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS J.Paquette | Double TE | +++ |
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1-10-MIN34 (1Q: 08:09) Quentin Culver ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Butch Metzenbaum, assisted by OLB Ryan Gowins. Key block delivered by Brandon Kotz. Minnesota's Roy Morrison was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Wright |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | In Box | --- | | X(SE) B.Hill |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Labonte | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Brandon |
| +++ | RDE D.Laster | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Culver | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | SLOT V.Howery |
| +++ | WLB R.Gowins | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Bensen |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | NB D.Linquist | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS K.Barton | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-1-MIN25 (1Q: 07:34) Alex Wright pass completed to RB Quentin Culver for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Don Linquist.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Wright |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Brandon | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Laster | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Culver | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Wolfe | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT V.Howery | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Gowins | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Bensen |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | NB D.Linquist | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS K.Barton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-MIN29 (1Q: 07:12) Alex Wright pass completed to WR Howie Castillo for 21 yards. Tackled by S Calvin Wayne. Castillo gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Wright |
| *** | LDE K.Middleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Giles | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT V.Howery | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Brandon | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Oliveros | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Barginski | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Castillo | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | RCB T.Delgado | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Bensen |
| +++ | NB T.Schultz | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | DB D.Linquist | Deep Zone | --- | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS C.Wayne | Short Zone | --- | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS J.Paquette | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-8-MIN08 (1Q: 06:45) Quentin Culver ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Kris Wolfe, assisted by S Kaleb Barton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Wright |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Labonte | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Brandon |
| +++ | RDE D.Laster | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Culver | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB K.Wolfe | In Box | +++ | | SLOT V.Howery |
| +++ | WLB R.Gowins | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Bensen |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | NB D.Linquist | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS K.Barton | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-MIN09 (1Q: 06:14) Alex Wright pass was dropped by TE Alexander Ackerman.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB A.Wright |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Horn | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Middleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Brandon | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Laster | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Gowins | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Franklin | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Barginski | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB K.Oliveros | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Bensen |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| --- | SS J.Henry | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS C.Wayne | Bump and Run | +++ |
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3-9-MIN09 (1Q: 06:08) Alex Wright pass completed to TE Steven Horn for 0 yards. Tackled by S Calvin Wayne.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Wright |
| *** | LDE K.Middleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Brandon | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Oliveros | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Protect | +++ | SLB J.Barginski | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE S.Horn | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB K.Hicks | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB B.O'Donnell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Bensen |
| +++ | LCB T.Delgado | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | RCB D.Linquist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS C.Wayne | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS J.Paquette | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-9-MIN09 (1Q: 05:33) Edwin Ruschak attempted a 26 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 7, Denver 3 |
| (1Q: 05:27) Edwin Ruschak kicked off 73 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 05:27) Shane Lynch ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Neal Brown. Key block delivered by D.J. Novak.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Jochen |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Irwin |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Griffin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart |
| +++ | RDE N.Brown | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Lynch | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Burton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Ashe |
| +++ | WLB M.Lee | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Out of Box | --- | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | NB M.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Novak |
| +++ | FS G.Petko | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-MIN31 (1Q: 04:49) Kent Jochen scrambled for 23 yards. Tackled by S Fernando Croom and assisted by CB Frederick Gray.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Jochen |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Pipkin | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Irwin | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT E.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE N.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT G.Ashe | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Burton | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Ferris | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | NB M.Young | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Novak |
| +++ | FS G.Petko | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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1-10-DEN46 (1Q: 04:08) Kent Jochen scrambled for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Graham Sweeney. PENALTY: CB Graham Sweeney of Denver was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB K.Jochen |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Irwin | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT E.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE N.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Lynch | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Burton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT G.Ashe | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Bump and Run | --- | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | NB M.Young | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Novak |
| +++ | FS G.Petko | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN41 (1Q: 03:55) Shane Lynch ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Ray Houston. Key block delivered by D.J. Novak.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB K.Jochen |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Irwin |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Griffin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart |
| +++ | RDE N.Brown | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Lynch | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Burton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Ashe |
| +++ | WLB M.Lee | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | NB M.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Novak |
| +++ | FS G.Petko | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-DEN36 (1Q: 03:16) Kent Jochen scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by S Fernando Croom.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB K.Jochen |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Irwin | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT E.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE N.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Lynch | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | MLB J.Burton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Ashe | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | --- | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | NB M.Young | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Novak |
| +++ | FS G.Petko | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN26 (1Q: 02:34) Shane Lynch ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Bert Sellers, assisted by CB Graham Sweeney. ILB Jeffery Burton knocked down Buddy Irwin to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB K.Jochen |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Irwin |
| --- | 3tcDT E.Griffin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart |
| +++ | RDE N.Brown | In Box | --- | | RB S.Lynch | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Burton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Ashe |
| +++ | WLB M.Lee | In Box | --- | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | NB M.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Novak |
| --- | FS G.Petko | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-DEN25 (1Q: 02:06) Kent Jochen pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Junior Ferris. Denver's Fernando Croom was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Jochen |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT R.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Irwin | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE N.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Ekernas | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Ferris | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB J.Burton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | WLB S.Harvey | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Novak |
| +++ | FS D.King | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-DEN25 (1Q: 01:59) Kent Jochen pass completed to WR Thomas Newhart for 25 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Newhart gained 13 yards after the catch. Minnesota 13, Denver 3
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB K.Jochen |
| *** | LDE T.Nelson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Bivens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Irwin | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Lane | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Burton | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Ashe | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | NB M.Young | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS K.Lucas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Novak |
| +++ | FS G.Petko | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 01:59) Extra point by Frederick Fly was good. Minnesota 14, Denver 3 |
| (1Q: 01:47) Frederick Fly kicked off 73 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN25 (1Q: 01:47) Mark Dzwonczyk ran inside the right guard for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB Kris Wolfe. Key block delivered by Hardy Nemecheck.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Wright |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | In Box | --- | | X(SE) B.Hill |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | SLOT V.Howery |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Labonte | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Brandon |
| +++ | RDE D.Laster | In Box | --- | | RB M.Dzwonczyk | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Wolfe | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Blackburn |
| +++ | WLB R.Gowins | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Bensen |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | NB D.Linquist | Out of Box | --- | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS K.Barton | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-DEN41 (1Q: 01:03) Quentin Culver ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Ryan Gowins, assisted by S Kaleb Barton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Wright |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Labonte | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Brandon |
| +++ | RDE D.Laster | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Culver | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB K.Wolfe | In Box | +++ | | SLOT V.Howery |
| +++ | WLB R.Gowins | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Bensen |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | NB D.Linquist | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Out of Box | --- | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS K.Barton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-DEN44 (1Q: 00:32) Mark Dzwonczyk ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Kim Middleton, assisted by DT Dominic Laster.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB A.Wright |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Brandon |
| +++ | RDE D.Laster | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Dzwonczyk | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Gowins | In Box | --- | | TE S.Horn |
| +++ | MLB J.Barginski | In Box | --- | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB K.Oliveros | In Box | --- | | LG R.Bensen |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS C.Wayne | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-DEN50 (1Q: 00:06) Mark Dzwonczyk ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Raul Labonte, assisted by S Kaleb Barton. Key block delivered by Hardy Nemecheck.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Wright |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT V.Howery |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Labonte | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Brandon |
| +++ | RDE D.Laster | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Dzwonczyk | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Oliveros | In Box | --- | | FB S.Blackburn |
| +++ | WLB J.Barginski | In Box | --- | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB K.Hicks | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Bensen |
| +++ | RCB T.Delgado | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | NB C.Morgan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS J.Enochs | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS K.Barton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
1-10-MIN49 (2Q: 15:00) Clifton Hayes ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Jermaine Henry.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Wright |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Brandon |
| +++ | RDE K.Hicks | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Dzwonczyk |
| +++ | SLB R.Gowins | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Hayes | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Barginski | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB K.Wolfe | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Bensen |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| --- | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS C.Wayne | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN49 (2Q: 14:22) Alex Wright pass completed to RB Clifton Hayes for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Kent Oliveros, assisted by ILB James Barginski. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Wright |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Middleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Castillo | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Hicks | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Gowins | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Horn | Protect | --- | MLB J.Barginski | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB K.Oliveros | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Bensen |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Bump and Run | --- | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS C.Wayne | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
3-7-MIN46 (2Q: 13:38) Alex Wright pass completed to TE Alexander Ackerman for 2 yards. Tackled by S Jamie Paquette. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: DT Dominic Laster of Minnesota was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Wright |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Brandon | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Laster | Rush Passer | --- | | RB C.Hayes | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Barginski | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE S.Horn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Hicks | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB B.O'Donnell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Bensen |
| +++ | LCB D.Linquist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| --- | RCB T.Schultz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS C.Wayne | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS J.Paquette | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-MIN29 (2Q: 13:31) Alex Wright pass completed to TE Alexander Ackerman for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Kevin Hicks.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Wright |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) B.Hill | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Ackerman | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Brandon | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Hicks | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Dzwonczyk | Protect | +++ | SLB R.Gowins | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Blackburn | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Barginski | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB K.Oliveros | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Bensen |
| --- | LCB D.Linquist | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS K.Barton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-MIN25 (2Q: 13:01) Clifton Hayes ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Kris Wolfe, assisted by S Calvin Wayne.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Wright |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Horn |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill |
| +++ | RDE K.Hicks | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB K.Wolfe | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Franklin |
| +++ | MLB J.Barginski | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB K.Oliveros | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Bensen |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS C.Wayne | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-MIN21 (2Q: 12:22) Alex Wright pass completed to WR Matthew Brandon for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Dominic Laster. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Wright |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Middleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Brandon | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Laster | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Wolfe | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Castillo | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Barginski | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB K.Hicks | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Bensen |
| +++ | RCB T.Delgado | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | NB D.Linquist | Bump and Run | --- | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS J.Enochs | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS K.Barton | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN18 (2Q: 11:36) Clifton Hayes ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Dominic Laster, assisted by DT Bobby Dodge.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB A.Wright |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Brandon |
| +++ | RDE D.Laster | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Gowins | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Horn |
| +++ | MLB J.Barginski | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB K.Oliveros | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Bensen |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| --- | RCB D.Linquist | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS K.Barton | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS C.Wayne | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-MIN15 (2Q: 10:57) Alex Wright pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Benjamin Hill. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Wright |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Castillo | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Laster | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Wolfe | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT V.Howery | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB R.Gowins | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Bensen |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| --- | NB D.Linquist | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS K.Barton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-MIN15 (2Q: 10:50) Alex Wright pass completed to TE Steven Horn for 10 yards. Tackled by S Jamie Paquette.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Wright |
| *** | LDE K.Middleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) H.Castillo | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Laster | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Protect | +++ | SLB J.Barginski | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE S.Horn | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB K.Hicks | Short Zone | --- | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB B.O'Donnell | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG R.Bensen |
| +++ | LCB D.Linquist | Man-to-Man | --- | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | RCB T.Schultz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS C.Wayne | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS J.Paquette | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-5-MIN05 (2Q: 10:17) Clifton Hayes ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Raul Labonte, assisted by S Jermaine Henry.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | In Box | +++ | | SLOT V.Howery |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Brandon |
| +++ | RDE D.Laster | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Gowins | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Blackburn |
| +++ | MLB J.Barginski | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB K.Oliveros | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Bensen |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| --- | SS J.Henry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS C.Wayne | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-MIN04 (2Q: 09:52) Donte Midget pass completed to WR Benjamin Hill for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Minnesota 14, Denver 9
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Ackerman | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Brandon | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Laster | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Protect | +++ | SLB R.Gowins | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT V.Howery | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Barginski | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB K.Oliveros | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Bensen |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS K.Barton | Double TE | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 09:52) Extra point by Edwin Ruschak was good. Minnesota 14, Denver 10 |
| (2Q: 09:46) Edwin Ruschak kicked off 56 yards from the DEN35. Tony Schultz returned the ball 23 yards to the MIN32. Tackled by Mel Young. |
1-10-MIN32 (2Q: 09:26) Shane Lynch ran a draw inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Bert Sellers, assisted by CB Frederick Gray. CB Frederick Gray knocked down D.J. Novak to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB E.Norris |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Irwin |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Bivens | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart |
| +++ | RDE T.Nelson | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Lynch | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Burton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Ashe |
| +++ | WLB M.Lee | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | NB M.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS K.Lucas | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Novak |
| --- | FS G.Petko | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-MIN31 (2Q: 08:57) Elliot Norris pass completed to WR Thomas Newhart for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Kaleb Lucas. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB E.Norris |
| *** | LDE T.Nelson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Irwin | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT J.Bivens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Koehler | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Lane | Protect | +++ | MLB N.Shelton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT G.Ashe | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB M.Lee | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | NB M.Young | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS K.Lucas | Spy on QB | --- | | RT D.Novak |
| +++ | FS G.Petko | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-MIN35 (2Q: 08:21) Elliot Norris pass completed to WR Dillon Leydorf for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Graham Sweeney. Leydorf gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Norris |
| *** | LDE T.Nelson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Bivens | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT G.Ashe | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Sellers | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Lane | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Burton | Short Zone | --- | | FB S.Lynch | Protect | +++ | WLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | NB M.Young | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS K.Lucas | Deep Zone | --- | | RT D.Novak |
| +++ | FS G.Petko | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN42 (2Q: 07:36) Daniel Lane ran around left end for 6 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Jeffery Burton. Key block delivered by Don Meacham. PENALTY: ILB Jeffery Burton of Denver was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB E.Norris |
| *** | LDE T.Nelson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Irwin |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Griffin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Ashe |
| +++ | RDE N.Brown | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Lane | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB M.Lee | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Ekernas |
| +++ | MLB J.Burton | In Box | --- | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | WLB S.Harvey | In Box | --- | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Out of Box | --- | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS G.Petko | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Novak |
| +++ | FS D.King | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-5-MIN47 (2Q: 07:30) Daniel Lane ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Jeffery Burton, assisted by DE Neal Brown. Key block delivered by Keegan Ferro.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB E.Norris |
| *** | LDE T.Nelson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Irwin |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Griffin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Ashe |
| +++ | RDE N.Brown | In Box | --- | | RB D.Lane | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB M.Lee | In Box | --- | | TE J.Ferris |
| +++ | MLB J.Burton | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | WLB N.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS G.Petko | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Novak |
| +++ | FS D.King | Spy | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN45 (2Q: 06:47) Shane Lynch ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Frederick Gray. Key block delivered by Keegan Ferro.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB E.Norris |
| *** | LDE T.Nelson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Bivens | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Ashe |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Houston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart |
| +++ | RDE D.Koehler | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Lynch | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB N.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Chaky |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Out of Box | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | RCB M.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | NB G.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | DB K.Lucas | Spy | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS D.King | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Novak |
| +++ | FS G.Petko | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-DEN39 (2Q: 06:03) Shane Lynch ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Glen Petko, assisted by CB Graham Sweeney.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB E.Norris |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | In Box | --- | | TE B.Irwin |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Bivens | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart |
| +++ | RDE N.Brown | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Lynch | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB M.Lee | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Ekernas |
| +++ | MLB J.Burton | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| --- | WLB S.Harvey | In Box | --- | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS G.Petko | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Novak |
| +++ | FS D.King | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-DEN37 (2Q: 05:18) Play-Action. Elliot Norris pass completed to WR Dillon Leydorf for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Jeffery Burton. Leydorf gained 13 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB E.Norris |
| *** | LDE T.Nelson | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Bivens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Irwin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE N.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Lane | Protect | +++ | MLB N.Shelton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Ashe | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Burton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | LCB M.Lee | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | RCB F.Gray | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | NB M.Young | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS G.Petko | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Novak |
| +++ | FS D.King | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN25 (2Q: 04:31) Elliot Norris pass completed to WR Gage Ashe for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Mel Young. Ashe gained 14 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB E.Norris |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Irwin | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Bivens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE N.Brown | Rush Passer | --- | | RB S.Lynch | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Burton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT G.Ashe | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Lee | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | NB M.Young | Bump and Run | --- | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS K.Lucas | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Novak |
| +++ | FS G.Petko | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-3-DEN03 (2Q: 03:44) Elliot Norris pass completed to WR Dillon Leydorf for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 20, Denver 10
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB E.Norris |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Irwin | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Griffin | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE N.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Lynch | Protect | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Ashe | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Burton | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | WLB S.Harvey | Short Zone | --- | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Bump and Run | --- | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS G.Petko | Bump and Run | --- | | RT D.Novak |
| +++ | FS D.King | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 03:44) Extra point by Frederick Fly was good. Minnesota 21, Denver 10 |
| (2Q: 03:38) Frederick Fly kicked off 60 yards from the MIN35. Graham Sweeney returned the ball 26 yards to the DEN31. Tackled by Kaleb Barton. |
1-10-DEN31 (2Q: 03:03) Donte Midget pass completed to WR Benjamin Hill for 19 yards. Tackled by OLB Ryan Gowins. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Middleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Castillo | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Hicks | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Gowins | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | TE S.Horn | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Barginski | Short Zone | --- | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB K.Wolfe | Short Zone | --- | | LG R.Bensen |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | RCB D.Linquist | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS C.Wayne | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN50 (2Q: 02:41) Donte Midget pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Van Howery. CB Butch Metzenbaum defended the pass. PENALTY: S Jermaine Henry of Minnesota was called for Defensive Pass Interference.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Middleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Horn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Howery | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Laster | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Gowins | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Franklin | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | MLB J.Barginski | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB K.Oliveros | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Bensen |
| +++ | LCB D.Linquist | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Bump and Run | --- | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS C.Wayne | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN26 (2Q: 02:31) Donte Midget pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Howie Castillo. CB Brad O'Donnell defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Castillo | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Laster | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Wolfe | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT V.Howery | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Gowins | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Bensen |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | NB D.Linquist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS K.Barton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN26 (2Q: 02:25) Donte Midget pass was dropped by WR Howie Castillo.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Smith | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Howery | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Oliveros | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB J.Barginski | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Castillo | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | LCB B.O'Donnell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | RCB C.Morgan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Bensen |
| +++ | NB T.Schultz | Short Zone | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | DB D.Linquist | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS C.Wayne | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS J.Paquette | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-MIN26 (2Q: 02:15) Donte Midget pass completed to WR Matthew Brandon for 18 yards. Tackled by ILB James Barginski. Brandon gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Middleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Brandon | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Oliveros | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Barginski | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Castillo | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB K.Wolfe | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Short Zone | --- | | LG R.Bensen |
| +++ | RCB T.Delgado | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | NB D.Linquist | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS C.Wayne | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS J.Paquette | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-8-MIN08 (2Q: 02:00) Donte Midget pass completed to RB Mark Dzwonczyk for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB James Barginski, assisted by OLB Kris Wolfe. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Castillo | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Laster | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Dzwonczyk | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB K.Wolfe | Short Zone | --- | | FB C.Hayes | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Barginski | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB K.Hicks | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Bensen |
| +++ | LCB D.Linquist | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | RCB T.Schultz | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS K.Barton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-12-MIN12 (2Q: 01:42) Donte Midget pass completed to TE Steven Horn for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Dominic Laster, assisted by DT Bobby Dodge. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Horn gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Horn | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Middleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Laster | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Gowins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE B.Franklin | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Barginski | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB K.Wolfe | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Bensen |
| +++ | LCB D.Linquist | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | RCB T.Schultz | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS C.Wayne | Bump and Run | --- |
|
| 3-5-MIN05 (2Q: 01:24) PENALTY: WR Howie Castillo of Denver was called for a False Start. |
3-10-MIN10 (2Q: 01:24) Donte Midget pass completed to TE Steven Horn for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 21, Denver 16
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Middleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Brandon | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Oliveros | Rush Passer | --- | | RB C.Hayes | Protect | +++ | SLB J.Barginski | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Horn | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB K.Hicks | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB B.O'Donnell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Bensen |
| +++ | LCB T.Delgado | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | RCB D.Linquist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS C.Wayne | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS J.Paquette | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 01:24) Extra point by Edwin Ruschak was good. Minnesota 21, Denver 17 |
| (2Q: 01:17) Edwin Ruschak kicked off 74 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 01:17) Elliot Norris pass completed to WR Jonathan Pipkin for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Maurice Lee. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB E.Norris |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Irwin | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pipkin | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE N.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Lynch | Protect | --- | MLB J.Burton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Ashe | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | NB M.Young | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS G.Petko | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Novak |
| +++ | FS K.Lucas | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-MIN33 (2Q: 01:08) Daniel Lane ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Frederick Gray. Key block delivered by Larry Palmer. PENALTY: G Arnie Corley of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Norris |
| *** | LDE T.Nelson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Irwin |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Bivens | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart |
| +++ | RDE N.Brown | In Box | --- | | RB D.Lane | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Burton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Ashe |
| +++ | WLB M.Lee | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | NB M.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| --- | SS K.Lucas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Novak |
| +++ | FS G.Petko | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-MIN23 (2Q: 01:01) Shane Lynch ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Glen Petko.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB E.Norris |
| *** | LDE T.Nelson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Irwin |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Bivens | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart |
| +++ | RDE D.Koehler | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Lynch | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Lee | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Ashe |
| +++ | WLB N.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| --- | NB M.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS G.Petko | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Novak |
| +++ | FS K.Lucas | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-MIN28 (2Q: 00:29) Play-Action. Elliot Norris pass completed to WR Thomas Newhart for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Graham Sweeney.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB E.Norris |
| *** | LDE T.Nelson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Bivens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Irwin | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Houston | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Lane | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB N.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ | | TE J.Ferris | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB M.Lee | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | NB M.Young | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS K.Lucas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Novak |
| +++ | FS G.Petko | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
1-10-DEN50 (2Q: 00:20) Elliot Norris pass completed to WR Jonathan Pipkin for 33 yards. Tackled by OLB Maurice Lee. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Pipkin gained 19 yards after the catch. PENALTY: G Arnie Corley of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB E.Norris |
| *** | LDE T.Nelson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Irwin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Bivens | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) G.Ashe | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Koehler | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Lane | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB N.Shelton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Pipkin | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB M.Lee | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | NB M.Young | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| --- | SS K.Lucas | Bump and Run | --- | | RT D.Novak |
| +++ | FS G.Petko | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-20-MIN40 (2Q: 00:10) PENALTY: TE Buddy Irwin of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
| 1-25-MIN35 (2Q: 00:10) PENALTY: T D.J. Novak of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-30-MIN30 (2Q: 00:10) Elliot Norris pass completed to TE Buddy Irwin for 5 yards. Tackled by DT J.C. Bivens, assisted by CB Frederick Gray. Irwin gained 1 yard after the catch. PENALTY: DE Bert Sellers of Denver was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB E.Norris |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Irwin | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT J.Bivens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE N.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Lane | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Burton | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT G.Ashe | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | NB M.Young | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS K.Lucas | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Novak |
| +++ | FS G.Petko | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN50 (2Q: 00:01) Elliot Norris pass completed to WR Thomas Newhart for 50 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Newhart gained 13 yards after the catch. Minnesota 27, Denver 17
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Norris |
| *** | LDE T.Nelson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Bivens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Irwin | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT G.Ashe | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | MLB C.Gutsche | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Pipkin | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | LCB F.Gray | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | NB O.Dorris | Short Zone | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | DB K.Lucas | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS M.Young | Deep Zone | --- | | RT D.Novak |
| +++ | FS G.Petko | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 00:01) Extra point by Frederick Fly was good. Minnesota 28, Denver 17 |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Frederick Fly kicked off 71 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN25 (3Q: 15:00) Clifton Hayes ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Kaleb Barton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) H.Castillo |
| +++ | RDE K.Hicks | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Wolfe | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Smith |
| +++ | WLB J.Barginski | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB D.Linquist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Kesselman |
| +++ | RCB T.Schultz | Out of Box | +++ | | C X.Farrell |
| +++ | NB C.Morgan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS K.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS J.Paquette | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-DEN26 (3Q: 14:38) Donte Midget pass completed to WR Howie Castillo for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Casey Morgan.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) H.Castillo | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Hicks | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Wolfe | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Smith | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Barginski | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB D.Linquist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Kesselman |
| +++ | RCB T.Schultz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C X.Farrell |
| +++ | NB C.Morgan | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS K.Barton | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS J.Paquette | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-DEN28 (3Q: 13:58) Donte Midget pass completed to WR Benjamin Hill for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB James Barginski, assisted by S Kaleb Barton. Hill gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | --- | | TE S.Horn | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Hicks | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Barginski | Short Zone | --- | | TE B.Franklin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB K.Wolfe | Double TE | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB D.Linquist | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Kesselman |
| +++ | LCB T.Schultz | Bump and Run | +++ | | C X.Farrell |
| +++ | RCB C.Morgan | Bump and Run | --- | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS K.Barton | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS J.Paquette | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN39 (3Q: 13:20) Clifton Hayes ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Kris Wolfe.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Castillo |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Smith |
| +++ | RDE K.Hicks | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Wolfe | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Blackburn |
| +++ | WLB J.Barginski | In Box | --- | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB D.Linquist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Kesselman |
| +++ | RCB T.Schultz | Out of Box | +++ | | C X.Farrell |
| +++ | NB C.Morgan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS K.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS J.Paquette | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-DEN43 (3Q: 12:42) Donte Midget pass completed to RB Clifton Hayes for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB James Barginski.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Castillo | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Hicks | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB K.Wolfe | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Smith | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Barginski | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB D.Linquist | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG B.Kesselman |
| +++ | RCB T.Schultz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C X.Farrell |
| +++ | NB C.Morgan | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS K.Barton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS J.Paquette | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-DEN43 (3Q: 12:20) Donte Midget pass completed to TE Alexander Ackerman for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB James Barginski.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Castillo | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Hicks | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Barginski | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Smith | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Wolfe | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB D.Linquist | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Kesselman |
| +++ | RCB T.Schultz | Deep Zone | +++ | | C X.Farrell |
| +++ | NB C.Morgan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS K.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS J.Paquette | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-DEN42 (3Q: 11:43) Kim Minter punted 50 yards. Jonathan Pipkin returned the kick 9 yards to the MIN17. Tackled by Clifton Hayes. |
1-10-MIN17 (3Q: 11:36) Play-Action. Elliot Norris pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Dillon Leydorf.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB E.Norris |
| *** | LDE T.Nelson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Irwin | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Bivens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Ashe | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Koehler | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Lane | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Pipkin | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB N.Shelton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| --- | LCB F.Gray | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Palmer |
| --- | RCB G.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Corley |
| +++ | NB M.Young | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Freeland |
| +++ | SS G.Petko | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Stanton |
| +++ | FS K.Lucas | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN17 (3Q: 11:30) Daniel Lane ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Ray Houston.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Norris |
| *** | LDE T.Nelson | In Box | --- | | TE B.Irwin |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Ferris |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Bivens | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Leydorf |
| +++ | RDE D.Koehler | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Lane | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB M.Lee | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hardwick |
| +++ | MLB N.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | WLB H.Wasczewski | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Palmer |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Corley |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Freeland |
| +++ | SS G.Petko | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Stanton |
| +++ | FS M.Young | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 3-10-MIN17 (3Q: 11:02) PENALTY: DT Ray Houston of Denver was called for Encroachment. |
3-5-MIN22 (3Q: 10:57) Elliot Norris pass completed to WR Gage Ashe for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Kaleb Lucas, assisted by S Glen Petko. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Ashe gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Norris |
| *** | LDE T.Nelson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Irwin | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Bivens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Ashe | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Koehler | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Lane | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB N.Shelton | Short Zone | --- | | FB S.Lynch | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB M.Lee | Short Zone | --- | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | WLB F.Gray | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Palmer |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Corley |
| +++ | RCB M.Young | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Freeland |
| +++ | SS G.Petko | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Stanton |
| +++ | FS K.Lucas | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN36 (3Q: 10:28) Elliot Norris pass completed to WR Dillon Leydorf for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Mel Young.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB E.Norris |
| *** | LDE T.Nelson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Irwin | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Bivens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Ashe | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Koehler | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Lane | Protect | --- | MLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Pipkin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Shelton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Corley |
| +++ | NB M.Young | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Freeland |
| +++ | SS G.Petko | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Stanton |
| +++ | FS K.Lucas | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN36 (3Q: 09:56) Play-Action. Elliot Norris pass completed to WR Dillon Leydorf for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Frederick Gray, assisted by OLB Neal Shelton. Leydorf gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Norris |
| *** | LDE T.Nelson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Irwin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Bivens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Ashe | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Koehler | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Lane | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Pipkin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB N.Shelton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Corley |
| --- | NB M.Young | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Freeland |
| +++ | SS G.Petko | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Stanton |
| +++ | FS K.Lucas | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
3-6-MIN40 (3Q: 09:20) Elliot Norris pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Jonathan Pipkin.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB E.Norris |
| *** | LDE T.Nelson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Irwin | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT J.Bivens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Ashe | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Koehler | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Lane | Protect | +++ | MLB N.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Pipkin | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| --- | LCB F.Gray | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Corley |
| +++ | NB M.Young | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Freeland |
| +++ | SS G.Petko | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Stanton |
| +++ | FS K.Lucas | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-MIN40 (3Q: 09:13) Rodolfo Clayton punted 40 yards. Clifton Hayes returned the kick 2 yards to the DEN22. Tackled by Casey Morgan. |
| 1-10-DEN22 (3Q: 09:02) PENALTY: WR Benjamin Hill of Denver was called for a False Start. |
1-15-DEN17 (3Q: 08:52) Donte Midget pass completed to WR Benjamin Hill for 83 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Hill gained 78 yards after the catch. Minnesota 28, Denver 23
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Ackerman | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Horn | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Hicks | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB K.Wolfe | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Blackburn | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Barginski | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB K.Oliveros | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Kesselman |
| +++ | LCB D.Linquist | Bump and Run | --- | | C X.Farrell |
| +++ | RCB T.Schultz | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS K.Barton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS J.Paquette | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 08:52) Extra point by Edwin Ruschak was good. Minnesota 28, Denver 24 |
| (3Q: 08:37) Edwin Ruschak kicked off 59 yards from the DEN35. Tony Schultz returned the ball 19 yards to the MIN25. Tackled by Mel Young. |
1-10-MIN25 (3Q: 08:03) Elliot Norris pass completed to WR Jonathan Pipkin for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Maurice Lee, assisted by S Glen Petko.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB E.Norris |
| *** | LDE T.Nelson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Irwin | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Bivens | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) G.Ashe | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE D.Koehler | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Lane | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB M.Lee | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT J.Pipkin | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB N.Shelton | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Corley |
| +++ | NB M.Young | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Freeland |
| +++ | SS G.Petko | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Stanton |
| +++ | FS K.Lucas | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-11-MIN24 (3Q: 07:31) Daniel Lane ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Neal Shelton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB E.Norris |
| *** | LDE T.Nelson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | In Box | --- | | TE B.Irwin |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Bivens | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Ashe |
| +++ | RDE D.Koehler | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Lane | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Lee | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Pipkin |
| +++ | WLB N.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Corley |
| --- | NB M.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Freeland |
| +++ | SS G.Petko | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Stanton |
| +++ | FS K.Lucas | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-MIN26 (3Q: 07:06) Elliot Norris pass completed to WR Jonathan Pipkin for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Frederick Gray.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB E.Norris |
| *** | LDE T.Nelson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Irwin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Bivens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Ashe | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE D.Koehler | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Lane | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB N.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Pipkin | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Corley |
| +++ | NB M.Young | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Freeland |
| +++ | SS G.Petko | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Stanton |
| +++ | FS K.Lucas | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-MIN26 (3Q: 06:29) Rodolfo Clayton punted 40 yards. Clifton Hayes called for a fair catch at the DEN34. |
1-10-DEN34 (3Q: 06:22) Donte Midget pass completed to WR Benjamin Hill for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB James Barginski, assisted by CB Don Linquist. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Horn | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Hicks | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB K.Wolfe | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Blackburn | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Barginski | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB K.Oliveros | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Kesselman |
| +++ | LCB D.Linquist | Bump and Run | +++ | | C X.Farrell |
| +++ | RCB T.Schultz | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS K.Barton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS J.Paquette | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-DEN41 (3Q: 05:59) Clifton Hayes ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Kevin Hicks. Key block delivered by Bruce Kesselman.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Horn |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Franklin |
| +++ | RDE K.Hicks | In Box | --- | | RB C.Hayes | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB K.Wolfe | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Blackburn |
| +++ | MLB J.Barginski | In Box | --- | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB K.Oliveros | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Kesselman |
| +++ | LCB D.Linquist | Out of Box | +++ | | C X.Farrell |
| +++ | RCB T.Schultz | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS K.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS J.Paquette | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN46 (3Q: 05:34) Donte Midget pass completed to TE Alexander Ackerman for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Casey Morgan. Ackerman gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Castillo | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Hicks | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Wolfe | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Smith | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Barginski | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB D.Linquist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Kesselman |
| +++ | RCB T.Schultz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C X.Farrell |
| +++ | NB C.Morgan | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS K.Barton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS J.Paquette | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-MIN48 (3Q: 05:05) Clifton Hayes ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Kerry Giles, assisted by DT Raul Labonte.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Castillo |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Smith |
| +++ | RDE K.Hicks | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Wolfe | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Blackburn |
| +++ | WLB J.Barginski | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB D.Linquist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Kesselman |
| +++ | RCB T.Schultz | Out of Box | +++ | | C X.Farrell |
| +++ | NB C.Morgan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS K.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS J.Paquette | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-MIN47 (3Q: 04:37) Donte Midget pass completed to WR Howie Castillo for 1 yard. Tackled by S Kaleb Barton. Castillo gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Castillo | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Hicks | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB J.Barginski | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Smith | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB K.Wolfe | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB D.Linquist | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Kesselman |
| +++ | RCB T.Schultz | Deep Zone | +++ | | C X.Farrell |
| +++ | NB C.Morgan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS K.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS J.Paquette | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-MIN46 (3Q: 03:55) Kim Minter punted 36 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN10. |
1-10-MIN10 (3Q: 03:48) Elliot Norris pass completed to WR Gage Ashe for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Mel Young.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB E.Norris |
| *** | LDE T.Nelson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Irwin | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT J.Bivens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Ashe | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Koehler | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Lane | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Pipkin | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Shelton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Corley |
| --- | NB M.Young | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Freeland |
| +++ | SS G.Petko | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Stanton |
| +++ | FS K.Lucas | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-7-MIN13 (3Q: 03:24) PENALTY: TE Junior Ferris of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
2-12-MIN08 (3Q: 03:15) Daniel Lane ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Hayden Wasczewski, assisted by CB Mel Young.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Norris |
| *** | LDE T.Nelson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Irwin |
| --- | 3tcDT J.Bivens | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Ashe |
| +++ | RDE D.Koehler | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Lane | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB M.Lee | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Lynch |
| +++ | MLB N.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | WLB H.Wasczewski | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Palmer |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Corley |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Freeland |
| +++ | SS G.Petko | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Stanton |
| +++ | FS M.Young | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-8-MIN12 (3Q: 02:36) Elliot Norris pass completed to WR Gage Ashe for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Frederick Gray.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB E.Norris |
| *** | LDE T.Nelson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Irwin | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT J.Bivens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Ashe | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Koehler | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Lane | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB N.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Pipkin | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C A.Corley |
| +++ | NB M.Young | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG P.Freeland |
| +++ | SS G.Petko | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Stanton |
| +++ | FS K.Lucas | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-MIN19 (3Q: 01:55) Rodolfo Clayton punted 48 yards. Clifton Hayes called for a fair catch at the DEN33. |
1-10-DEN33 (3Q: 01:44) Donte Midget pass completed to WR Howie Castillo for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB James Barginski. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Castillo gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) B.Hill | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Castillo | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Smith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Hicks | Rush Passer | --- | | RB C.Hayes | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Barginski | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT V.Howery | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB D.Linquist | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | RCB T.Schultz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Kesselman |
| +++ | NB C.Morgan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C X.Farrell |
| +++ | DB T.Delgado | Short Zone | --- | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS K.Barton | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS J.Paquette | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN48 (3Q: 01:17) Clifton Hayes ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Jamie Paquette.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Castillo |
| +++ | RDE K.Hicks | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Wolfe | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Smith |
| +++ | WLB J.Barginski | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB D.Linquist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Kesselman |
| +++ | RCB T.Schultz | Out of Box | +++ | | C X.Farrell |
| +++ | NB C.Morgan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS K.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS J.Paquette | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-MIN49 (3Q: 00:47) Clifton Hayes ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Kris Wolfe, assisted by DE Kerry Giles.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Castillo |
| +++ | RDE K.Hicks | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Wolfe | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Smith |
| +++ | WLB J.Barginski | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB D.Linquist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Kesselman |
| +++ | RCB T.Schultz | Out of Box | +++ | | C X.Farrell |
| --- | NB C.Morgan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS K.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| --- | FS J.Paquette | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-9-DEN49 (3Q: 00:27) Donte Midget pass completed to TE Steven Horn for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Kris Wolfe.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Castillo | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Hicks | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Protect | +++ | SLB J.Barginski | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Horn | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB K.Wolfe | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB D.Linquist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Kesselman |
| +++ | LCB T.Schultz | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C X.Farrell |
| +++ | RCB C.Morgan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS K.Barton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS J.Paquette | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-MIN48 (3Q: 00:02) Kim Minter punted 48 yards. Touchback. |
| Start of fourth quarter. |
1-10-MIN20 (4Q: 15:00) Play-Action. Elliot Norris pass completed to WR Gage Ashe for 28 yards. Tackled by OLB Neal Shelton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Ashe gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB E.Norris |
| *** | LDE T.Nelson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Irwin | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Bivens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Ashe | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Koehler | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Lane | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Ferris | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB N.Shelton | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | WLB H.Wasczewski | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG L.Palmer |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Corley |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Freeland |
| +++ | SS G.Petko | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Stanton |
| +++ | FS M.Young | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN48 (4Q: 14:15) Elliot Norris pass completed to TE Burt Hardwick for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Hayden Wasczewski. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB E.Norris |
| *** | LDE T.Nelson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Irwin | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Ferris | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Bivens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hardwick | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Koehler | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Lane | Protect | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Lynch | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB N.Shelton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | WLB H.Wasczewski | Double TE | +++ | | LG L.Palmer |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Corley |
| --- | RCB G.Sweeney | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Freeland |
| +++ | SS G.Petko | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Stanton |
| +++ | FS M.Young | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-DEN49 (4Q: 13:50) Elliot Norris pass completed to TE Buddy Irwin for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Neal Shelton, assisted by S Glen Petko. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB E.Norris |
| *** | LDE T.Nelson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Irwin | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Ferris | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Bivens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hardwick | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Koehler | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Lane | Protect | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Lynch | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB N.Shelton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | WLB H.Wasczewski | Double TE | +++ | | LG L.Palmer |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Corley |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Freeland |
| +++ | SS G.Petko | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Stanton |
| +++ | FS M.Young | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-DEN45 (4Q: 13:17) Elliot Norris pass completed to RB Daniel Lane for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Ray Houston, assisted by S Glen Petko. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Lane gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Norris |
| *** | LDE T.Nelson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Irwin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Ferris | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Bivens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Leydorf | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Koehler | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Lane | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Short Zone | --- | | FB S.Lynch | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB N.Shelton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | WLB H.Wasczewski | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Palmer |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Corley |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Freeland |
| +++ | SS G.Petko | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Stanton |
| +++ | FS M.Young | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN37 (4Q: 12:45) Elliot Norris pass completed to TE Buddy Irwin for 26 yards. Tackled by CB Graham Sweeney. Irwin gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Norris |
| *** | LDE T.Nelson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Irwin | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Bivens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Ashe | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Koehler | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Lane | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Ferris | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB N.Shelton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | WLB H.Wasczewski | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Palmer |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Corley |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Freeland |
| +++ | SS G.Petko | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Stanton |
| +++ | FS M.Young | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN11 (4Q: 12:07) Elliot Norris pass completed to WR Dillon Leydorf for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Neal Shelton.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB E.Norris |
| *** | LDE T.Nelson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Irwin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Ferris | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Bivens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Leydorf | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Koehler | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Lane | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Hardwick | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB N.Shelton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | WLB H.Wasczewski | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Palmer |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Corley |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Freeland |
| --- | SS G.Petko | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Stanton |
| +++ | FS M.Young | Bump and Run | +++ |
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2-3-DEN04 (4Q: 11:37) Shane Lynch ran a draw inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Neal Shelton.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB E.Norris |
| *** | LDE T.Nelson | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Irwin |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Ferris |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Bivens | In Box | --- | | TE B.Hardwick |
| +++ | RDE D.Koehler | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Lane |
| +++ | SLB M.Lee | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Lynch | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB N.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| --- | WLB H.Wasczewski | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Palmer |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Corley |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Freeland |
| +++ | SS G.Petko | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Stanton |
| +++ | FS M.Young | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-DEN04 (4Q: 10:53) Elliot Norris pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gage Ashe. DE Tom Nelson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Norris |
| *** | LDE T.Nelson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Irwin | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Bivens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Ashe | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Koehler | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Lane | Protect | --- | MLB N.Shelton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Pipkin | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Corley |
| +++ | NB M.Young | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Freeland |
| +++ | SS G.Petko | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Stanton |
| +++ | FS K.Lucas | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-DEN04 (4Q: 10:46) Frederick Fly attempted a 21 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 31, Denver 24 |
| (4Q: 10:38) Frederick Fly kicked off 57 yards from the MIN35. Quentin Culver returned the ball 14 yards to the DEN22. Tackled by Casey Morgan. |
1-10-DEN22 (4Q: 10:07) Clifton Hayes ran inside the left guard for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Kevin Hicks.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Castillo |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Smith |
| +++ | RDE K.Hicks | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB K.Wolfe | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Blackburn |
| +++ | WLB J.Barginski | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB D.Linquist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Kesselman |
| +++ | RCB T.Schultz | Out of Box | +++ | | C X.Farrell |
| +++ | NB C.Morgan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS K.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| --- | FS J.Paquette | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-DEN19 (4Q: 09:36) Donte Midget sacked by DT Raul Labonte for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Hardy Nemecheck. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Raul Labonte for 14 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 37, Denver 24
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Castillo | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Hicks | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Wolfe | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Smith | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Barginski | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB D.Linquist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Kesselman |
| +++ | RCB T.Schultz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C X.Farrell |
| --- | NB C.Morgan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| --- | SS K.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS J.Paquette | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 09:36) Extra point by Frederick Fly was good. Minnesota 38, Denver 24 |
| (4Q: 09:25) Frederick Fly kicked off 62 yards from the MIN35. Quentin Culver returned the ball 9 yards to the DEN12. Tackled by Shane Lynch. |
1-10-DEN12 (4Q: 09:00) Donte Midget pass completed to RB Clifton Hayes for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Kent Oliveros. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Castillo | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Hicks | Rush Passer | --- | | RB C.Hayes | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB K.Wolfe | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Horn | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Barginski | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB K.Oliveros | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Kesselman |
| +++ | LCB D.Linquist | Bump and Run | +++ | | C X.Farrell |
| +++ | RCB T.Schultz | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS K.Barton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS J.Paquette | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
2-4-DEN18 (4Q: 08:17) Donte Midget pass was dropped by RB Clifton Hayes.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Castillo | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE K.Hicks | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB K.Wolfe | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Blackburn | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Barginski | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB K.Oliveros | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Kesselman |
| +++ | LCB D.Linquist | Deep Zone | +++ | | C X.Farrell |
| +++ | RCB T.Schultz | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS K.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| --- | FS J.Paquette | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-DEN18 (4Q: 08:13) Donte Midget pass completed to WR Benjamin Hill for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Casey Morgan. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Horn | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Hicks | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Barginski | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Franklin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB K.Wolfe | Double TE | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB D.Linquist | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Kesselman |
| +++ | LCB T.Schultz | Bump and Run | --- | | C X.Farrell |
| +++ | RCB C.Morgan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS K.Barton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS J.Paquette | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-DEN25 (4Q: 07:48) Clifton Hayes ran inside the left tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by DT Raul Labonte. Key block delivered by Xavier Farrell.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Castillo |
| +++ | RDE K.Hicks | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB K.Wolfe | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Horn |
| +++ | MLB J.Barginski | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB K.Oliveros | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Kesselman |
| +++ | LCB D.Linquist | Out of Box | +++ | | C X.Farrell |
| +++ | RCB T.Schultz | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS K.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS J.Paquette | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN38 (4Q: 07:13) Clifton Hayes ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Raul Labonte.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Horn |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Franklin |
| +++ | RDE K.Hicks | In Box | --- | | RB C.Hayes | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB K.Wolfe | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Blackburn |
| +++ | MLB J.Barginski | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB K.Oliveros | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Kesselman |
| +++ | LCB D.Linquist | Out of Box | +++ | | C X.Farrell |
| +++ | RCB T.Schultz | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS K.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| --- | FS J.Paquette | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-DEN42 (4Q: 06:32) Donte Midget pass was dropped by TE Steven Horn.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Horn | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Hicks | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB K.Wolfe | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Blackburn | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Barginski | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB K.Oliveros | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Kesselman |
| +++ | LCB D.Linquist | Bump and Run | +++ | | C X.Farrell |
| +++ | RCB T.Schultz | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS K.Barton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS J.Paquette | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-DEN42 (4Q: 06:26) Donte Midget pass completed to WR Howie Castillo for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB James Barginski. Castillo gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Castillo | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Hicks | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT R.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Barginski | Deep Zone | +++ | | TE S.Horn | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Wolfe | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB D.Linquist | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Kesselman |
| +++ | RCB T.Schultz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C X.Farrell |
| +++ | NB C.Morgan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS K.Barton | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS J.Paquette | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-DEN46 (4Q: 06:07) Kim Minter punted 40 yards. Jonathan Pipkin returned the kick 22 yards to the MIN36. Tackled by Xavier Farrell. |
1-10-MIN36 (4Q: 05:59) Daniel Lane ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Frederick Gray.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB E.Norris |
| *** | LDE T.Nelson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Irwin |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Bivens | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Ashe |
| +++ | RDE D.Koehler | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Lane | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Lee | Spy | +++ | | SLOT J.Pipkin |
| +++ | WLB N.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Corley |
| +++ | NB M.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Freeland |
| --- | SS G.Petko | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Stanton |
| +++ | FS K.Lucas | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-MIN32 (4Q: 05:13) Daniel Lane ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Graham Sweeney. Denver's J.C. Bivens was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB E.Norris |
| *** | LDE T.Nelson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Irwin |
| --- | 3tcDT J.Bivens | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Ashe |
| +++ | RDE D.Koehler | In Box | --- | | RB D.Lane | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB M.Lee | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Ferris |
| +++ | MLB N.Shelton | Spy | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | WLB H.Wasczewski | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Palmer |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Corley |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Freeland |
| +++ | SS G.Petko | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Stanton |
| +++ | FS M.Young | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-MIN40 (4Q: 04:30) Daniel Lane ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Maurice Lee.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB E.Norris |
| *** | LDE T.Nelson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Irwin |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Bivens | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Ashe |
| +++ | RDE D.Koehler | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Lane | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB N.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Pipkin |
| +++ | WLB M.Lee | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Corley |
| +++ | NB M.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Freeland |
| +++ | SS G.Petko | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Stanton |
| --- | FS K.Lucas | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-8-MIN38 (4Q: 03:43) Rodolfo Clayton punted 51 yards. Clifton Hayes returned the kick 0 yards to the DEN11. Tackled by Casey Morgan. |
1-10-DEN11 (4Q: 03:36) Donte Midget pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Benjamin Hill.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Horn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE K.Hicks | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Wolfe | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Blackburn | Protect | +++ | WLB J.Barginski | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB D.Linquist | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Kesselman |
| +++ | RCB T.Schultz | Bump and Run | +++ | | C X.Farrell |
| +++ | NB C.Morgan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS K.Barton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS J.Paquette | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN11 (4Q: 03:31) Donte Midget pass completed to WR Benjamin Hill for 28 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Casey Morgan. Hill gained 14 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Castillo | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Hicks | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB K.Wolfe | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT R.Smith | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Barginski | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB D.Linquist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Kesselman |
| +++ | RCB T.Schultz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C X.Farrell |
| +++ | NB C.Morgan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS K.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS J.Paquette | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-DEN39 (4Q: 03:16) Donte Midget pass completed to RB Clifton Hayes for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Kris Wolfe. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Hayes gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Castillo | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE K.Hicks | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB K.Wolfe | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Smith | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Barginski | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB D.Linquist | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Kesselman |
| +++ | RCB T.Schultz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C X.Farrell |
| +++ | NB C.Morgan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS K.Barton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS J.Paquette | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-DEN44 (4Q: 02:54) Donte Midget pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Benjamin Hill.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Castillo | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE K.Hicks | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB K.Wolfe | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Smith | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Barginski | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB D.Linquist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Kesselman |
| +++ | RCB T.Schultz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C X.Farrell |
| +++ | NB C.Morgan | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS K.Barton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS J.Paquette | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-DEN44 (4Q: 02:45) Donte Midget pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Howie Castillo. ILB James Barginski defended the pass. PENALTY: S Kaleb Barton of Minnesota was called for Illegal Contact.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Castillo | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Hicks | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Barginski | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Horn | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB K.Wolfe | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| --- | LCB D.Linquist | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Kesselman |
| +++ | RCB T.Schultz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C X.Farrell |
| +++ | NB C.Morgan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS K.Barton | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS J.Paquette | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-DEN49 (4Q: 02:41) Donte Midget pass completed to RB Clifton Hayes for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Tony Schultz.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 3tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Castillo | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Hicks | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB K.Wolfe | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Smith | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Barginski | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB D.Linquist | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG B.Kesselman |
| +++ | RCB T.Schultz | Man-to-Man | --- | | C X.Farrell |
| +++ | NB C.Morgan | Short Zone | --- | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS K.Barton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS J.Paquette | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-MIN45 (4Q: 02:21) Donte Midget pass completed to TE Alexander Ackerman for 15 yards. Tackled by S Jamie Paquette. Ackerman gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Castillo | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Hicks | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Wolfe | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Blackburn | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Barginski | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB D.Linquist | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Kesselman |
| +++ | RCB T.Schultz | Deep Zone | --- | | C X.Farrell |
| +++ | NB C.Morgan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS K.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS J.Paquette | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-MIN30 (4Q: 02:00) Donte Midget pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Robbie Smith. DE Kerry Giles hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Castillo | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Hicks | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Wolfe | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Smith | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Barginski | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB D.Linquist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Kesselman |
| +++ | RCB T.Schultz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C X.Farrell |
| +++ | NB C.Morgan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS K.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS J.Paquette | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN30 (4Q: 01:56) Donte Midget pass completed to WR Howie Castillo for 30 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Castillo gained 25 yards after the catch. Minnesota 38, Denver 30
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Castillo | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Hicks | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Barginski | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE S.Horn | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB D.Linquist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | RCB T.Schultz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Kesselman |
| +++ | NB C.Morgan | Short Zone | +++ | | C X.Farrell |
| +++ | DB T.Delgado | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS K.Barton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS J.Paquette | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 01:56) Extra point by Edwin Ruschak was good. Minnesota 38, Denver 31 |
| (4Q: 01:44) Edwin Ruschak kicked off 74 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (4Q: 01:44) Daniel Lane ran inside the right guard for -3 yards. Tackled by DT J.C. Bivens.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB E.Norris |
| *** | LDE T.Nelson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Irwin |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Bivens | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Ashe |
| +++ | RDE D.Koehler | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Lane | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB M.Lee | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Pipkin |
| +++ | WLB N.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Palmer |
| --- | RCB G.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Corley |
| +++ | NB M.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Freeland |
| +++ | SS G.Petko | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Stanton |
| +++ | FS K.Lucas | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Denver called a time out. |
2-13-MIN22 (4Q: 01:36) Daniel Lane ran inside the left tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by DT J.C. Bivens.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Norris |
| *** | LDE T.Nelson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Irwin |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Bivens | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) G.Ashe |
| +++ | RDE D.Koehler | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Lane | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Lee | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Pipkin |
| +++ | WLB N.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Corley |
| +++ | NB M.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Freeland |
| +++ | SS G.Petko | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Stanton |
| +++ | FS K.Lucas | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Denver called a time out. |
3-2-MIN33 (4Q: 01:26) Daniel Lane ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Neal Shelton, assisted by CB Mel Young.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB E.Norris |
| *** | LDE T.Nelson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Irwin |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Bivens | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Ashe |
| +++ | RDE D.Koehler | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Lane | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Lee | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Pipkin |
| +++ | WLB N.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | LCB H.Wasczewski | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB F.Gray | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Corley |
| +++ | NB G.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Freeland |
| +++ | SS G.Petko | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Stanton |
| +++ | FS M.Young | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Denver called a time out. |
| 4-2-MIN33 (4Q: 01:19) Rodolfo Clayton punted 53 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the DEN14. |
1-10-DEN14 (4Q: 01:12) Donte Midget pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB Clifton Hayes. OLB Kevin Hicks blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Horn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Hicks | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Wolfe | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Blackburn | Protect | +++ | WLB J.Barginski | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB D.Linquist | Bump and Run | --- | | LG B.Kesselman |
| --- | RCB T.Schultz | Bump and Run | +++ | | C X.Farrell |
| +++ | NB C.Morgan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS K.Barton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS J.Paquette | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN14 (4Q: 01:06) Donte Midget pass completed to WR Robbie Smith for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Don Linquist.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) H.Castillo | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Hicks | Rush Passer | --- | | RB C.Hayes | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB K.Wolfe | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT R.Smith | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Barginski | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB D.Linquist | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG B.Kesselman |
| +++ | RCB T.Schultz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C X.Farrell |
| +++ | NB C.Morgan | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS K.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS J.Paquette | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-DEN25 (4Q: 00:44) Donte Midget spiked the ball to stop the clock. |
2-10-DEN25 (4Q: 00:41) Donte Midget pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Clifton Hayes. CB Tristan Delgado defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Castillo | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE K.Hicks | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Barginski | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Smith | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB D.Linquist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | RCB T.Schultz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Kesselman |
| --- | NB C.Morgan | Short Zone | +++ | | C X.Farrell |
| +++ | DB T.Delgado | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS K.Barton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS J.Paquette | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-DEN25 (4Q: 00:34) Donte Midget pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Robbie Smith.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Castillo | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Hicks | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Barginski | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Smith | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | LCB D.Linquist | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | RCB T.Schultz | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Kesselman |
| +++ | NB C.Morgan | Deep Zone | +++ | | C X.Farrell |
| +++ | DB T.Delgado | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS K.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS J.Paquette | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-10-DEN25 (4Q: 00:26) Donte Midget pass completed to TE Steven Horn for 8 yards. Tackled by S Jamie Paquette. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Horn gained 6 yards after the catch. The ball goes over on downs. PENALTY: CB Tony Schultz of Minnesota was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Castillo | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Hicks | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Barginski | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE S.Horn | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB D.Linquist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | RCB T.Schultz | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG B.Kesselman |
| +++ | NB C.Morgan | Short Zone | +++ | | C X.Farrell |
| +++ | DB T.Delgado | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS K.Barton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS J.Paquette | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN48 (4Q: 00:19) Donte Midget pass completed to RB Clifton Hayes for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Tony Schultz. Hayes gained 7 yards after the catch. PENALTY: CB Don Linquist of Minnesota was called for Illegal Contact.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Ackerman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Castillo | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Hicks | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Barginski | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Smith | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB D.Linquist | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | RCB T.Schultz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Kesselman |
| +++ | NB C.Morgan | Short Zone | +++ | | C X.Farrell |
| +++ | DB T.Delgado | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS K.Barton | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS J.Paquette | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN47 (4Q: 00:10) Donte Midget pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Benjamin Hill. DE Kerry Giles hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Castillo | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE K.Hicks | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Smith | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | MLB J.Barginski | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT V.Howery | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | LCB D.Linquist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | RCB T.Schultz | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Kesselman |
| --- | NB C.Morgan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C X.Farrell |
| +++ | DB T.Delgado | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS K.Barton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS J.Paquette | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN47 (4Q: 00:02) Donte Midget pass completed to WR Howie Castillo for 47 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 38, Denver 37
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Castillo | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE K.Hicks | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT R.Smith | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | MLB J.Barginski | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT V.Howery | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | LCB D.Linquist | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | RCB T.Schultz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Kesselman |
| +++ | NB C.Morgan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C X.Farrell |
| +++ | DB T.Delgado | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS K.Barton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS J.Paquette | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 00:02) Extra point by Edwin Ruschak was good. Denver 38, Minnesota 38 |
| Denver won the coin toss and will receive to begin overtime. |
| Start of overtime 1. |
| (OT: 10:00) Frederick Fly kicked off 67 yards from the MIN35. Quentin Culver returned the ball 17 yards to the DEN15. Tackled by Casey Morgan. |
1-10-DEN15 (OT: 09:55) Clifton Hayes ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB James Barginski.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) H.Castillo |
| +++ | RDE K.Hicks | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Wolfe | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Smith |
| +++ | WLB J.Barginski | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB D.Linquist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Kesselman |
| +++ | RCB T.Schultz | Out of Box | +++ | | C X.Farrell |
| +++ | NB C.Morgan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS K.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| --- | FS J.Paquette | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-DEN18 (OT: 09:16) Clifton Hayes ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Kaleb Barton.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Castillo |
| +++ | RDE K.Hicks | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB K.Wolfe | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Horn |
| +++ | MLB J.Barginski | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| --- | WLB K.Oliveros | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Kesselman |
| +++ | LCB D.Linquist | Out of Box | +++ | | C X.Farrell |
| --- | RCB T.Schultz | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS K.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS J.Paquette | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-DEN17 (OT: 08:43) Donte Midget pass was dropped by FB Shaun Blackburn.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Hill | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Ackerman | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Castillo | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Hicks | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hayes | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Barginski | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB S.Blackburn | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB K.Wolfe | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT M.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB D.Linquist | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Kesselman |
| +++ | LCB T.Schultz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C X.Farrell |
| +++ | RCB C.Morgan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | SS K.Barton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Jochumsen |
| +++ | FS J.Paquette | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-8-DEN17 (OT: 08:39) Kim Minter punted 42 yards. Jonathan Pipkin returned the kick 15 yards to the DEN44. PENALTY: ILB James Barginski of Minnesota was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-MIN45 (OT: 08:28) Elliot Norris scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Neal Shelton and assisted by OLB Hayden Wasczewski.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB E.Norris |
| *** | LDE T.Nelson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Irwin | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Bivens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Ashe | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE D.Koehler | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Lane | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB M.Lee | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Ferris | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | MLB N.Shelton | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| --- | WLB H.Wasczewski | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Palmer |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Corley |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Freeland |
| --- | SS G.Petko | Bump and Run | --- | | RT J.Stanton |
| +++ | FS M.Young | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-6-MIN49 (OT: 08:02) Elliot Norris pass completed to WR Gage Ashe for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Kaleb Lucas, assisted by CB Frederick Gray. Ashe gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB E.Norris |
| *** | LDE T.Nelson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Irwin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Bivens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Ashe | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Koehler | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Lane | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB M.Lee | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Pipkin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB N.Shelton | Spy on QB | --- | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Corley |
| +++ | NB M.Young | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Freeland |
| +++ | SS G.Petko | Bump and Run | --- | | RT J.Stanton |
| +++ | FS K.Lucas | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN45 (OT: 07:19) Daniel Lane ran a draw inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Frederick Gray.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Norris |
| *** | LDE T.Nelson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Irwin |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Bivens | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Ashe |
| +++ | RDE D.Koehler | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Lane | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Lee | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Pipkin |
| +++ | WLB N.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Corley |
| +++ | NB M.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Freeland |
| +++ | SS G.Petko | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Stanton |
| +++ | FS K.Lucas | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-DEN41 (OT: 06:46) Daniel Lane ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT J.C. Bivens, assisted by S Glen Petko.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB E.Norris |
| *** | LDE T.Nelson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Irwin |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Bivens | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Ashe |
| +++ | RDE D.Koehler | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Lane | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Lee | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Pipkin |
| +++ | WLB N.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Spy | +++ | | LG L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Corley |
| +++ | NB M.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Freeland |
| +++ | SS G.Petko | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Stanton |
| --- | FS K.Lucas | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-6-DEN41 (OT: 06:05) Elliot Norris pass completed to WR Dillon Leydorf for 24 yards. Tackled by OLB Maurice Lee. Leydorf gained 19 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Norris |
| *** | LDE T.Nelson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT G.Ashe | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Bivens | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Pipkin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Koehler | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Lane | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB N.Shelton | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Lynch | Protect | +++ | WLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Bump and Run | --- | | LG L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Corley |
| +++ | NB M.Young | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG P.Freeland |
| +++ | SS G.Petko | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Stanton |
| +++ | FS K.Lucas | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN17 (OT: 05:29) Elliot Norris sacked by DT J.C. Bivens for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Larry Palmer. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Arnie Corley on the DEN23.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Norris |
| *** | LDE T.Nelson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Irwin | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Bivens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Ashe | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Koehler | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Lane | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Ferris | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | MLB N.Shelton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| --- | WLB H.Wasczewski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Palmer |
| --- | LCB F.Gray | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Corley |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Freeland |
| +++ | SS G.Petko | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Stanton |
| --- | FS M.Young | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-16-DEN23 (OT: 04:50) Elliot Norris pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gage Ashe. OLB Dana Koehler hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB E.Norris |
| *** | LDE T.Nelson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Irwin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT J.Bivens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Ashe | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Koehler | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Lane | Protect | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Bump and Run | +++ | | TE J.Ferris | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB N.Shelton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | WLB H.Wasczewski | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG L.Palmer |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Corley |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Freeland |
| +++ | SS G.Petko | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Stanton |
| +++ | FS M.Young | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-16-DEN23 (OT: 04:44) Elliot Norris pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dillon Leydorf. OLB Dana Koehler hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB E.Norris |
| *** | LDE T.Nelson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Irwin | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT J.Bivens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Ashe | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Koehler | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Lane | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB N.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Pipkin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB M.Lee | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Ferro |
| +++ | LCB F.Gray | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Corley |
| +++ | NB M.Young | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Freeland |
| +++ | SS G.Petko | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Stanton |
| +++ | FS K.Lucas | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-16-DEN23 (OT: 04:34) Frederick Fly attempted a 40 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 41, Denver 38 |
| Final Score: Minnesota Norsemen 41, Denver Drovers 38 |