| Played in Pittsburgh, PA, weather: 42 degrees, fair, 10 mph wind. |
| Minnesota won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Dexter Fields kicked off 70 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 15:00) Darnell Kinney sacked by DT Bubba Bennett for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Will Brooks.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sanders | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Levine | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Prasifka | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Montgomery | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT Z.Gaylor | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB L.Lesky | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | RCB K.Fredrickson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| --- | NB C.Pries | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| +++ | SS G.Watson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| +++ | FS O.Pitts | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-13-MIN22 (1Q: 14:21) Raymond Montgomery ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Bubba Bennett.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf |
| +++ | NT A.Thompkins | In Box | --- | | TE M.Sanders |
| +++ | RDE M.Levine | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart |
| +++ | SLB A.Prasifka | In Box | --- | | RB R.Montgomery | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | SLOT Z.Gaylor |
| +++ | WLB L.Lesky | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | RCB K.Fredrickson | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| +++ | NB C.Pries | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| +++ | SS G.Watson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| +++ | FS O.Pitts | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-10-MIN25 (1Q: 13:52) Darnell Kinney pass completed to TE Malik Sanders for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Louis Lesky, assisted by DE Amari Thompkins.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sanders | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB L.Lesky | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Bishop | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Griffin | Protect | +++ | WILB J.Wolfe | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | WLB J.McBurrows | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | LCB E.McWilliams | Deep Zone | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| +++ | RCB C.Pries | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| +++ | SS H.Clemons | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| +++ | FS G.Watson | Deep Zone | --- |
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| 4-2-MIN33 (1Q: 13:18) Norm May punted 38 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the PIT29. |
1-10-PIT29 (1Q: 13:09) Play-Action. Mercury Duarte pass completed to WR Jerald Sutton for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Norm Kerr. PENALTY: DE Kerry Giles of Minnesota was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Clements | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | --- | | RB J.Greer | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB R.Morrison | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Sutton | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB N.Kerr | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | NB B.Coffey | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| --- | FS L.Cole | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-5-PIT34 (1Q: 13:02) Mercury Duarte pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Al Mendes. OLB Norm Kerr hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Clements | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Mendes | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB N.Kerr | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE A.Fulton | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB R.Morrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| --- | WLB W.Dodge | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-5-PIT34 (1Q: 12:56) Jonathan Greer ran around left end for 1 yard and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DT Abel Savoy.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Fulton |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Clements |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach |
| +++ | RDE K.Giles | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Greer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB N.Kerr | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Ingram |
| +++ | MLB R.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB W.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | LG F.King |
| --- | LCB B.O'Donnell | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-4-PIT35 (1Q: 12:32) Mercury Duarte pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Asher Rabach. CB Butch Metzenbaum defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Sutton | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Mendes | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Morrison | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Farr | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | RCB P.Butler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG F.King |
| --- | NB B.Coffey | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | DB B.Metzenbaum | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-4-PIT35 (1Q: 12:24) Rich Harding punted 44 yards. Edwin Larsen returned the kick 3 yards to the MIN24. Tackled by Bubba Bennett. |
1-10-MIN24 (1Q: 12:15) Raymond Montgomery ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Bubba Bennett.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf |
| +++ | NT A.Thompkins | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Sanders |
| +++ | RDE M.Levine | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart |
| +++ | SLB A.Prasifka | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Montgomery | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | SLOT Z.Gaylor |
| +++ | WLB L.Lesky | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | RCB K.Fredrickson | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| +++ | NB C.Pries | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| --- | SS G.Watson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| +++ | FS O.Pitts | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-12-MIN22 (1Q: 11:44) Darnell Kinney pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Dillon Leydorf. DE Manuel Levine blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | NT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sanders | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Levine | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Prasifka | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Montgomery | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Lewis | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB D.Farley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | WLB L.Lesky | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| --- | RCB K.Fredrickson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| +++ | SS G.Watson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| +++ | FS O.Pitts | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-12-MIN22 (1Q: 11:35) Play-Action. Darnell Kinney pass completed to WR Dillon Leydorf for 16 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Graham Watson. Leydorf gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sanders | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB L.Lesky | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Bishop | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Lewis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB J.Wolfe | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | WLB J.McBurrows | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | LCB E.McWilliams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| +++ | RCB C.Pries | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG G.Tuipala |
| +++ | SS H.Clemons | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| +++ | FS G.Watson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN38 (1Q: 11:05) Darnell Kinney sacked by OLB Louis Lesky for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Will Brooks.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sanders | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Levine | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Prasifka | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Montgomery | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Griffin | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB D.Farley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | WLB L.Lesky | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| --- | LCB J.McBurrows | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| --- | RCB K.Fredrickson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| +++ | SS G.Watson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| --- | FS O.Pitts | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-15-MIN33 (1Q: 10:34) Darnell Kinney pass completed to TE Asher Griffin for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Alvin Prasifka. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sanders | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Levine | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Prasifka | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Montgomery | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Griffin | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB D.Farley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | WLB L.Lesky | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Man-to-Man | --- | | C W.Brooks |
| +++ | RCB K.Fredrickson | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG G.Tuipala |
| +++ | SS G.Watson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| +++ | FS O.Pitts | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-9-MIN39 (1Q: 09:47) Darnell Kinney pass completed to WR Thomas Newhart for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Harvey Clemons. Newhart gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sanders | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB L.Lesky | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Bishop | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT Z.Gaylor | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Wolfe | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Short Zone | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | RCB E.McWilliams | Deep Zone | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| --- | NB C.Pries | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| +++ | SS H.Clemons | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| +++ | FS G.Watson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-6-MIN42 (1Q: 09:18) Norm May punted 53 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the PIT05. |
1-10-PIT05 (1Q: 09:08) Mercury Duarte pass completed to WR Asher Rabach for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Amos Lincoln, assisted by ILB Roy Morrison. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Lyon | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Clements | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Mendes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB N.Kerr | Double TE | +++ | | TE A.Fulton | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB R.Morrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB W.Dodge | Bump and Run | --- | | LG F.King |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Bump and Run | --- | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-8-PIT07 (1Q: 08:31) Jonathan Greer ran around left end for 21 yards. Tackled by OLB Norm Kerr. Key block delivered by Oliver Cooley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Clements |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach |
| +++ | RDE K.Giles | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Greer | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Sutton |
| +++ | WLB N.Kerr | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | NB B.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT28 (1Q: 07:58) Al Mendes ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Norm Kerr, assisted by DE Kerry Giles. Key block delivered by Oliver Cooley.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Matthews | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Sutton |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach |
| +++ | RDE K.Giles | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Mendes | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Ingram |
| +++ | WLB N.Kerr | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| --- | NB B.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Out of Box | --- | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-2-PIT36 (1Q: 07:28) Al Mendes ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Roy Morrison. Key block delivered by Desmond Bloom.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Clements |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach |
| +++ | RDE K.Giles | In Box | --- | | RB A.Mendes | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB N.Kerr | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Ingram |
| +++ | MLB R.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB W.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT44 (1Q: 06:47) Play-Action. Mercury Duarte pass completed to WR Asher Rabach for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Brad O'Donnell. Rabach gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Clements | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | --- | | RB J.Greer | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Morrison | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Sutton | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB N.Kerr | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | NB B.Coffey | Bump and Run | --- | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-1-MIN47 (1Q: 06:20) Jonathan Greer ran a trap outside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Rob Matthews, assisted by OLB Amos Lincoln. Key block delivered by Francisco King.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Clements |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach |
| +++ | RDE K.Giles | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Greer | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Sutton |
| +++ | WLB N.Kerr | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | NB B.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN39 (1Q: 05:50) Mercury Duarte pass completed to WR Jerald Sutton for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Amos Lincoln. Sutton gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Clements | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Greer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Morrison | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Sutton | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB N.Kerr | Short Zone | --- | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Man-to-Man | --- | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | NB B.Coffey | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Deep Zone | --- | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN24 (1Q: 05:18) Mercury Duarte pass completed to TE Alec Fulton for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Roy Morrison. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Fulton gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Clements | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Mendes | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB N.Kerr | Double TE | +++ | | TE A.Fulton | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Morrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB W.Dodge | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Bump and Run | --- | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN12 (1Q: 04:36) Jonathan Greer ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Abel Savoy, assisted by S Luke Cole.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Clements |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach |
| +++ | RDE K.Giles | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Greer | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Sutton |
| +++ | WLB N.Kerr | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | NB B.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-MIN09 (1Q: 04:02) Jonathan Greer ran a draw inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Amos Lincoln, assisted by S Luke Cole.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Clements |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach |
| +++ | RDE K.Giles | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Greer | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Sutton |
| +++ | WLB N.Kerr | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| --- | NB B.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-11-MIN13 (1Q: 03:26) Mercury Duarte scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Roy Morrison and assisted by CB Butch Metzenbaum.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Clements | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE A.Savoy | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Mendes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Morrison | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Ingram | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB E.Sawyer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB B.O'Donnell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | LCB P.Butler | Man-to-Man | --- | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-MIN10 (1Q: 02:55) Dexter Fields attempted a 27 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 3, Minnesota 0 |
| (1Q: 02:48) Dexter Fields kicked off 74 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 02:48) Raymond Montgomery ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Randy Taylor.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf |
| +++ | NT A.Thompkins | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Sanders |
| +++ | RDE M.Levine | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart |
| +++ | SLB A.Prasifka | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Montgomery | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Griffin |
| +++ | WILB D.Farley | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | WLB L.Lesky | In Box | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| +++ | RCB K.Fredrickson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| --- | SS G.Watson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| +++ | FS O.Pitts | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-MIN23 (1Q: 02:10) Play-Action. Darnell Kinney pass completed to TE Asher Griffin for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Randy Taylor. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sanders | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Levine | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB A.Prasifka | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Montgomery | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Griffin | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB D.Farley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| --- | WLB L.Lesky | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Man-to-Man | --- | | C W.Brooks |
| +++ | RCB K.Fredrickson | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG G.Tuipala |
| +++ | SS G.Watson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| +++ | FS O.Pitts | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-8-MIN27 (1Q: 01:39) Darnell Kinney pass completed to WR Zane Gaylor for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Randy Taylor.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT Z.Gaylor | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB L.Lesky | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Bishop | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Lewis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Wolfe | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Short Zone | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | RCB E.McWilliams | Deep Zone | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| +++ | NB C.Pries | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| +++ | SS H.Clemons | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| +++ | FS G.Watson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-MIN33 (1Q: 01:07) Norm May punted 32 yards. Carlton Pries returned the kick 10 yards to the PIT45. Tackled by Bill Newton. |
1-10-PIT45 (1Q: 01:00) Jonathan Greer ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Abel Savoy.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Clements |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach |
| +++ | RDE K.Giles | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Greer | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Sutton |
| +++ | WLB N.Kerr | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | NB B.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| --- | FS L.Cole | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-PIT47 (1Q: 00:36) Play-Action. Mercury Duarte pass completed to WR Darrin Lyon for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Butch Metzenbaum. Lyon gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Sutton | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Rabach | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | --- | | RB A.Mendes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Morrison | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB B.Ingram | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Kerr | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | NB B.Coffey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN45 (1Q: 00:09) Jonathan Greer ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Abel Savoy.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Clements |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach |
| +++ | RDE K.Giles | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Greer | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Sutton |
| +++ | WLB N.Kerr | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| --- | LCB B.O'Donnell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.King |
| --- | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | NB B.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| --- | SS A.Lincoln | Out of Box | --- | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
2-7-MIN42 (2Q: 15:00) Mercury Duarte pass completed to WR Darrin Lyon for 20 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Roy Morrison. Lyon gained 12 yards after the catch. PENALTY: T Oliver Cooley of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Clements | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Rabach | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Mendes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB N.Kerr | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Ingram | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Morrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| --- | WLB W.Dodge | Short Zone | --- | | LG F.King |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Man-to-Man | --- | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-17-PIT48 (2Q: 14:49) Play-Action. Mercury Duarte pass completed to WR Darrin Lyon for 20 yards. Tackled by ILB Roy Morrison. Lyon gained 14 yards after the catch. PENALTY: ILB Roy Morrison of Minnesota was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Clements | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Mendes | Protect | +++ | SLB N.Kerr | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Fulton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Morrison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB W.Dodge | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 1-10-MIN32 (2Q: 14:34) PENALTY: DE Dominic Laster of Minnesota was called for Encroachment. |
1-5-MIN27 (2Q: 14:27) Al Mendes ran inside the left guard for 26 yards. Tackled by OLB Norm Kerr. Key block delivered by Brady Ingram.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Clements |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Rabach |
| +++ | RDE K.Giles | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Mendes | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB N.Kerr | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Ingram |
| +++ | MLB R.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB W.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-1-MIN01 (2Q: 13:54) Play-Action. Mercury Duarte pass completed to WR Darrin Lyon for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Pittsburgh 9, Minnesota 0
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Sutton | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Mendes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE N.Kerr | Rush Passer | +++ | | FB B.Ingram | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Morrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | MLB W.Dodge | Short Zone | --- | | LG F.King |
| +++ | WLB B.O'Donnell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | LCB B.Metzenbaum | Bump and Run | --- | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | RCB A.Lincoln | Bump and Run | --- | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | SS L.Cole | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 13:54) Extra point by Dexter Fields was good. Pittsburgh 10, Minnesota 0 |
| (2Q: 13:43) Dexter Fields kicked off 70 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 13:43) Devon Bishop ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Randy Taylor. CB Jeffrey McBurrows knocked down Johnny Meyer to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Griffin |
| --- | NT S.Giles | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Sanders |
| +++ | RDE M.Levine | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart |
| +++ | SLB A.Prasifka | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Bishop | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Alcott |
| +++ | WILB D.Farley | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| --- | WLB L.Lesky | In Box | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| --- | RCB K.Fredrickson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| +++ | SS G.Watson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| +++ | FS O.Pitts | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-MIN26 (2Q: 13:10) Darnell Kinney kept the ball, running around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Jeffrey McBurrows.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Kinney | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE B.Bennett | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf |
| +++ | NT A.Thompkins | In Box | --- | | TE M.Sanders |
| --- | RDE M.Levine | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart |
| +++ | SLB A.Prasifka | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Montgomery |
| +++ | SILB R.Taylor | In Box | --- | | SLOT Z.Gaylor |
| +++ | WLB L.Lesky | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | RCB K.Fredrickson | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| +++ | NB C.Pries | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| +++ | SS G.Watson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| +++ | FS O.Pitts | Out of Box | --- |
|
3-6-MIN29 (2Q: 12:34) Darnell Kinney pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Devon Bishop.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sanders | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB L.Lesky | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Bishop | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Griffin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB J.Wolfe | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| --- | WLB J.McBurrows | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | LCB E.McWilliams | Deep Zone | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| +++ | RCB C.Pries | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| --- | SS H.Clemons | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| --- | FS G.Watson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-MIN29 (2Q: 12:29) Norm May punted 46 yards. Carlton Pries returned the kick 39 yards to the MIN36. Tackled by Denzel Ickes. |
1-10-MIN36 (2Q: 12:20) Al Mendes ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Amos Lincoln. Key block delivered by Francisco King.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Clements |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Rabach |
| +++ | RDE K.Giles | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Mendes | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB N.Kerr | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Fulton |
| +++ | MLB R.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB W.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-3-MIN29 (2Q: 11:46) Al Mendes ran inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Winston Dodge. ILB Roy Morrison knocked down Pete Weber to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Clements |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach |
| +++ | RDE K.Giles | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Mendes | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB N.Kerr | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Fulton |
| +++ | MLB R.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB W.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | LG F.King |
| --- | LCB B.O'Donnell | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| --- | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| --- | FS L.Cole | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-MIN33 (2Q: 11:22) Play-Action. Mercury Duarte pass completed to WR Darrin Lyon for 16 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Brad O'Donnell. Lyon gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Savoy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Clements | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Matthews | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Rabach | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE D.Laster | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Mendes | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Morrison | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Sutton | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB E.Sawyer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | RCB P.Butler | Man-to-Man | --- | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | NB B.Metzenbaum | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN17 (2Q: 10:52) Mercury Duarte pass completed to RB Al Mendes for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Norm Kerr. PENALTY: CB Butch Metzenbaum of Minnesota was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Fulton | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 3tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Clements | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | --- | | RB A.Mendes | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB N.Kerr | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Ingram | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Morrison | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB W.Dodge | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Man-to-Man | --- | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN12 (2Q: 10:41) Mercury Duarte pass completed to TE Jamie Thurgood for -2 yards. Tackled by S Luke Cole.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Fulton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Clements | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Mendes | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB N.Kerr | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Thurgood | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Morrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB W.Dodge | Bump and Run | --- | | LG F.King |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Bump and Run | --- | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-12-MIN14 (2Q: 10:12) Mercury Duarte pass completed to WR Asher Rabach for 3 yards. Tackled by S Luke Cole. Rabach gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Clements | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Sutton | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB R.Morrison | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Fulton | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB N.Kerr | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Bump and Run | --- | | LG F.King |
| --- | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | NB B.Coffey | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-MIN11 (2Q: 09:37) Mercury Duarte pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Gilbert Clements. DT Rob Matthews hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Savoy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Clements | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Laster | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Mendes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Morrison | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB B.Ingram | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB E.Sawyer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB B.O'Donnell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | LCB P.Butler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| --- | SS A.Lincoln | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-MIN11 (2Q: 09:28) Dexter Fields attempted a 28 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 13, Minnesota 0 |
| (2Q: 09:23) Dexter Fields kicked off 60 yards from the PIT35. Andy Perez returned the ball 23 yards to the MIN28. Tackled by Denzel Farr. |
1-10-MIN28 (2Q: 08:58) Darnell Kinney pass completed to WR Zane Gaylor for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Randy Taylor.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sanders | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Levine | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Prasifka | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Montgomery | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT Z.Gaylor | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB L.Lesky | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Short Zone | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | RCB K.Fredrickson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| +++ | NB C.Pries | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| +++ | SS G.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| +++ | FS O.Pitts | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-MIN37 (2Q: 08:23) Darnell Kinney pass completed to RB Raymond Montgomery for 36 yards. Tackled by OLB Randy Taylor. Montgomery gained 37 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sanders | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Levine | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Prasifka | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Montgomery | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Griffin | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB D.Farley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | WLB L.Lesky | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| +++ | RCB K.Fredrickson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| +++ | SS G.Watson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| +++ | FS O.Pitts | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-PIT27 (2Q: 07:48) Raymond Montgomery ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Graham Watson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf |
| +++ | NT A.Thompkins | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Sanders |
| +++ | RDE D.Hollingsworth | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart |
| +++ | SLB A.Prasifka | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Montgomery | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | SLOT Z.Gaylor |
| +++ | WLB L.Lesky | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | RCB K.Fredrickson | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| +++ | NB C.Pries | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| +++ | SS G.Watson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| +++ | FS O.Pitts | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-8-PIT25 (2Q: 07:22) Raymond Montgomery ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Alvin Prasifka, assisted by DT Bubba Bennett. Key block delivered by Will Brooks.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf |
| +++ | NT A.Thompkins | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Sanders |
| +++ | RDE M.Levine | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart |
| +++ | SLB A.Prasifka | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Montgomery | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | SLOT Z.Gaylor |
| +++ | WLB L.Lesky | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | RCB K.Fredrickson | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| +++ | NB C.Pries | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| +++ | SS G.Watson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| +++ | FS O.Pitts | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT17 (2Q: 06:57) Darnell Kinney pass completed to WR Thomas Newhart for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Jeffrey McBurrows, assisted by DT Bubba Bennett. Newhart gained 14 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sanders | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE D.Hollingsworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Prasifka | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Montgomery | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB R.Taylor | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT Z.Gaylor | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB L.Lesky | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | RCB K.Fredrickson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| +++ | NB C.Pries | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG G.Tuipala |
| +++ | SS G.Watson | Blitz Passer | --- | | RT D.Ickes |
| +++ | FS O.Pitts | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-3-PIT03 (2Q: 06:16) Darnell Kinney pass completed to TE Malik Sanders for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Pittsburgh 13, Minnesota 6
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT S.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sanders | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Levine | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Prasifka | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Montgomery | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Griffin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB D.Farley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | WLB L.Lesky | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| +++ | RCB E.Moody | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| +++ | SS G.Watson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| +++ | FS O.Pitts | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 06:16) Extra point by Gino Clements was good. Pittsburgh 13, Minnesota 7 |
| (2Q: 06:05) Gino Clements kicked off 72 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (2Q: 06:05) Al Mendes ran inside the left guard for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Roy Morrison. Key block delivered by Pete Weber.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Clements |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach |
| +++ | RDE K.Giles | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Mendes | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB N.Kerr | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Fulton |
| +++ | MLB R.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB W.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Out of Box | --- | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT40 (2Q: 05:20) Mercury Duarte pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Asher Rabach. S Luke Cole defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Clements | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Greer | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Morrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Sutton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB N.Kerr | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | NB B.Coffey | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT40 (2Q: 05:14) Play-Action. Mercury Duarte pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Jonathan Greer.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Clements | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Greer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB R.Morrison | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Sutton | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | WLB N.Kerr | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| --- | NB B.Coffey | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-PIT40 (2Q: 05:07) Mercury Duarte pass completed to TE Gilbert Clements for 10 yards. Tackled by S Luke Cole.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Clements | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Sutton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Savoy | Rush Passer | --- | | RB A.Mendes | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Morrison | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Rabach | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB E.Sawyer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | RCB P.Butler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | NB B.Metzenbaum | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT50 (2Q: 04:37) Play-Action. Mercury Duarte pass completed to RB Jonathan Greer for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Branden Coffey. Greer gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Clements | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Greer | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB R.Morrison | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Sutton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB N.Kerr | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | NB B.Coffey | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Bump and Run | --- | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-MIN36 (2Q: 04:08) Al Mendes ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Roy Morrison. Key block delivered by Oliver Cooley.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Clements |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Sutton |
| +++ | RDE K.Giles | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Mendes | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB N.Kerr | In Box | --- | | FB B.Ingram |
| +++ | MLB R.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB W.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Out of Box | --- | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-MIN28 (2Q: 03:43) Mercury Duarte pass completed to TE Gilbert Clements for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Amos Lincoln, assisted by OLB Norm Kerr. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Clements | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Rabach | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Mendes | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB N.Kerr | Double TE | +++ | | TE A.Fulton | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Morrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB W.Dodge | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 03:22) Mercury Duarte pass completed to WR Asher Rabach for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Brad O'Donnell. Rabach gained 13 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Lyon | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Clements | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE W.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Sutton | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB R.Morrison | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Fulton | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB N.Kerr | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG F.King |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | NB B.Coffey | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-8-MIN08 (2Q: 03:02) Play-Action. Mercury Duarte pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darrin Lyon. OLB Amos Lincoln defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Clements | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE W.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Greer | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Morrison | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT J.Sutton | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB N.Kerr | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | NB B.Coffey | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| --- | FS L.Cole | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-8-MIN08 (2Q: 02:55) Mercury Duarte pass completed to RB Jonathan Greer for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Greer gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Pittsburgh 19, Minnesota 7
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Clements | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE W.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Greer | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Morrison | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Sutton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Kerr | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | NB B.Coffey | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 02:55) Extra point by Dexter Fields was good. Pittsburgh 20, Minnesota 7 |
| (2Q: 02:45) Dexter Fields kicked off 51 yards from the PIT35. Brad O'Donnell returned the ball 24 yards to the MIN38. Tackled by Ethan McWilliams. |
1-10-MIN38 (2Q: 02:02) Darnell Kinney pass completed to WR Zane Gaylor for 11 yards. Tackled by S Graham Watson, assisted by CB Carlton Pries.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sanders | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Hollingsworth | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Prasifka | Short Zone | --- | | RB R.Montgomery | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT Z.Gaylor | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB L.Lesky | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | RCB K.Fredrickson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| +++ | NB C.Pries | Short Zone | --- | | RG G.Tuipala |
| +++ | SS G.Watson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| +++ | FS O.Pitts | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-MIN49 (2Q: 01:53) Darnell Kinney pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Malik Sanders. CB Kris Fredrickson knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sanders | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Levine | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Prasifka | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Montgomery | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT Z.Gaylor | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB L.Lesky | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Short Zone | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | RCB K.Fredrickson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| --- | NB C.Pries | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| +++ | SS G.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| +++ | FS O.Pitts | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN49 (2Q: 01:48) Darnell Kinney pass completed to WR Dillon Leydorf for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Carlton Pries. Leydorf gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT Z.Gaylor | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Levine | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB A.Prasifka | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Montgomery | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Lewis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB L.Lesky | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | RCB K.Fredrickson | Spy on QB | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| +++ | NB C.Pries | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| +++ | SS G.Watson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| +++ | FS O.Pitts | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-PIT43 (2Q: 01:43) Raymond Montgomery ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Graham Watson. Key block delivered by Will Brooks.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf |
| +++ | NT S.Giles | In Box | --- | | TE M.Sanders |
| +++ | RDE M.Levine | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart |
| +++ | SLB D.Hollingsworth | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Montgomery | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Taylor | In Box | --- | | TE A.Griffin |
| +++ | WLB D.Farley | Spy | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB J.Wolfe | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | RCB E.Moody | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| +++ | NB J.McBurrows | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| +++ | SS G.Watson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| +++ | FS H.Clemons | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT37 (2Q: 01:23) Darnell Kinney pass completed to RB Raymond Montgomery for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Randy Taylor. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Montgomery gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Sanders | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Hollingsworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB J.Wolfe | Short Zone | --- | | RB R.Montgomery | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Taylor | Short Zone | --- | | FB G.Lewis | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB D.Farley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | WLB L.Lesky | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| +++ | RCB K.Fredrickson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| +++ | SS G.Watson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| +++ | FS O.Pitts | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-PIT28 (2Q: 01:05) Darnell Kinney pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dillon Leydorf. DT Bubba Bennett drove right through Raymond Montgomery to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sanders | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Hollingsworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB J.Wolfe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Montgomery | Protect | --- | SILB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Lewis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB D.Farley | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | WLB L.Lesky | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| +++ | RCB K.Fredrickson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| +++ | SS G.Watson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| --- | FS O.Pitts | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-1-PIT28 (2Q: 00:53) Darnell Kinney pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Malik Sanders. OLB Jeff Wolfe hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE J.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Griffin | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT S.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sanders | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Levine | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Hollingsworth | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Bishop | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Alcott | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB D.Farley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | WLB J.Wolfe | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | LCB E.Moody | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| +++ | RCB J.McBurrows | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| +++ | SS G.Watson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| +++ | FS H.Clemons | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-PIT28 (2Q: 00:44) Gino Clements attempted a 45 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 20, Minnesota 10 |
| (2Q: 00:38) Gino Clements kicked off 70 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (2Q: 00:38) Jonathan Greer ran around the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by S Luke Cole.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Clements |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach |
| +++ | RDE K.Giles | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Greer | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Sutton |
| +++ | WLB N.Kerr | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| --- | LCB B.O'Donnell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | NB B.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-PIT22 (2Q: 00:12) Play-Action. Mercury Duarte pass completed to WR Jerald Sutton for 29 yards. Tackled by ILB Roy Morrison. Sutton gained 13 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Clements | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Rabach | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Greer | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Morrison | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Sutton | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB N.Kerr | Short Zone | --- | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | NB B.Coffey | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
1-10-MIN49 (2Q: 00:01) Mercury Duarte pass was intended for WR Jerald Sutton and was intercepted by CB Brad O'Donnell at the MIN04. The interception was returned 4 yards. Tackled by Darrin Lyon.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | 3tcDT A.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Clements | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | 1tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Sutton | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | RDE B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Rabach | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | MLB R.Morrison | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Cedeno | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | LCB B.O'Donnell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| --- | RCB P.Butler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG F.King |
| --- | NB B.Coffey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | DB B.Metzenbaum | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| --- | SS A.Lincoln | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Gino Clements kicked off 49 yards from the MIN35. Earl Moody returned the ball 23 yards to the PIT39. Tackled by Winston Dodge. |
1-10-PIT39 (3Q: 14:40) Mercury Duarte scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Roy Morrison and assisted by OLB Norm Kerr.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT R.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Clements | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT A.Savoy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Greer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Morrison | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Sutton | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB N.Kerr | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG F.King |
| --- | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| --- | NB B.Coffey | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Bump and Run | --- | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-PIT43 (3Q: 13:54) Play-Action. Mercury Duarte scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Roy Morrison. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Roy Morrison on the PIT48.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Clements | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 1tcDT A.Savoy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Mendes | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB R.Morrison | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Sutton | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB N.Kerr | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | NB B.Coffey | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-PIT48 (3Q: 13:46) PENALTY: RB Gustavo Lewis of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-15-MIN47 (3Q: 13:40) Darnell Kinney sacked by DE Amari Thompkins for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Johnny Meyer. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Manuel Levine for 5 yards to the MIN34.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sanders | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE M.Levine | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB D.Hollingsworth | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Montgomery | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT Z.Gaylor | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB L.Lesky | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| --- | LCB J.McBurrows | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | RCB E.Moody | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| --- | NB C.Pries | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| +++ | SS G.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| --- | FS O.Pitts | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN34 (3Q: 13:30) Mercury Duarte pass completed to TE Alec Fulton for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Butch Metzenbaum. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Fulton gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Lyon | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Matthews | Rush Passer | --- | | TE G.Clements | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Mendes | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB N.Kerr | Double TE | +++ | | TE A.Fulton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Morrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB W.Dodge | Bump and Run | --- | | LG F.King |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN16 (3Q: 12:46) Al Mendes ran inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Roy Morrison. Key block delivered by Oliver Cooley.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Clements |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach |
| +++ | RDE K.Giles | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Mendes | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB N.Kerr | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Fulton |
| +++ | MLB R.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB W.Dodge | In Box | --- | | LG F.King |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Out of Box | --- | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | In Box | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-MIN08 (3Q: 12:19) Al Mendes ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Winston Dodge. Key block delivered by Oliver Cooley.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | In Box | --- | | TE G.Clements |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach |
| +++ | RDE K.Giles | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Mendes | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB N.Kerr | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Ingram |
| +++ | MLB R.Morrison | In Box | --- | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB W.Dodge | In Box | --- | | LG F.King |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Out of Box | --- | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | In Box | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-1-MIN01 (3Q: 11:42) Al Mendes ran a draw inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Norm Kerr.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Clements |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Mendes | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE N.Kerr | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Ingram |
| +++ | SLB R.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | MLB W.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | WLB B.O'Donnell | In Box | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | LCB B.Metzenbaum | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| --- | RCB A.Lincoln | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | SS L.Cole | In Box | +++ |
|
2-2-MIN02 (3Q: 11:10) Play-Action. Mercury Duarte pass completed to WR Jerald Sutton for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Pittsburgh 26, Minnesota 10
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Lyon | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Clements | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE B.Dodge | Rush Passer | --- | | RB J.Greer | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Laster | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Sutton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB N.Kerr | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB R.Haslett | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | LCB W.Dodge | Bump and Run | --- | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | RCB B.Coffey | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS P.Butler | Bump and Run | --- | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS A.Perez | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (3Q: 11:10) Extra point by Dexter Fields was good. Pittsburgh 27, Minnesota 10 |
| (3Q: 10:59) Dexter Fields kicked off 71 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (3Q: 10:59) Darnell Kinney pass completed to WR Dillon Leydorf for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Carlton Pries. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sanders | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Levine | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Prasifka | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Montgomery | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Taylor | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT Z.Gaylor | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB L.Lesky | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | RCB E.Moody | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| +++ | NB C.Pries | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| +++ | SS G.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| +++ | FS O.Pitts | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN37 (3Q: 10:26) Raymond Montgomery ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Randy Taylor. PENALTY: C Will Brooks of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Leydorf |
| +++ | NT A.Thompkins | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Sanders |
| +++ | RDE M.Levine | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) T.Newhart |
| +++ | SLB A.Prasifka | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Montgomery | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Griffin |
| --- | WILB D.Farley | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | WLB L.Lesky | In Box | --- | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| --- | RCB K.Fredrickson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| --- | SS G.Watson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| +++ | FS O.Pitts | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-20-MIN27 (3Q: 10:15) Play-Action. Darnell Kinney pass completed to RB Raymond Montgomery for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Kris Fredrickson. Montgomery gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sanders | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Levine | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Hollingsworth | Short Zone | --- | | RB R.Montgomery | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Lewis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB D.Farley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | WLB L.Lesky | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| +++ | RCB K.Fredrickson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| +++ | SS G.Watson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| +++ | FS O.Pitts | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-14-MIN33 (3Q: 09:53) Raymond Montgomery ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by S Graham Watson, assisted by OLB Randy Taylor.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf |
| +++ | NT A.Thompkins | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Sanders |
| +++ | RDE M.Levine | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart |
| +++ | SLB A.Prasifka | In Box | --- | | RB R.Montgomery | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | SLOT Z.Gaylor |
| +++ | WLB L.Lesky | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| --- | RCB K.Fredrickson | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| +++ | NB C.Pries | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| +++ | SS G.Watson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| +++ | FS O.Pitts | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-15-MIN32 (3Q: 09:20) Darnell Kinney pass completed to WR Zane Gaylor for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Graham Watson, assisted by OLB Louis Lesky.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT S.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sanders | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Manning | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB L.Lesky | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Bishop | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT Z.Gaylor | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Wolfe | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Short Zone | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | RCB E.Moody | Deep Zone | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| +++ | NB C.Pries | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| +++ | SS H.Clemons | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| +++ | FS G.Watson | Deep Zone | --- |
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| 4-7-MIN40 (3Q: 08:38) Norm May punted 46 yards. Carlton Pries returned the kick 19 yards to the PIT33. Tackled by Dominic Laster. |
1-10-PIT33 (3Q: 08:30) Mercury Duarte scrambled for 11 yards. Tackled by S Luke Cole.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Clements | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Mendes | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB N.Kerr | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Fulton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Morrison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| --- | WLB W.Dodge | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT44 (3Q: 07:51) Mercury Duarte pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jerald Sutton. DE Dominic Laster hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Clements | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE W.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Greer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Morrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Sutton | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Kerr | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | NB B.Coffey | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT44 (3Q: 07:45) Mercury Duarte pass completed to TE Alec Fulton for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Norm Kerr.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Clements | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Sutton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Mendes | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB N.Kerr | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Fulton | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Morrison | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB W.Dodge | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Man-to-Man | --- | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-6-PIT48 (3Q: 07:04) Mercury Duarte pass was dropped by TE Alec Fulton.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Clements | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Sutton | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE A.Savoy | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Mendes | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Morrison | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Fulton | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | MLB E.Sawyer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB B.O'Donnell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | LCB P.Butler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-6-PIT48 (3Q: 06:58) Rich Harding punted 52 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN20 (3Q: 06:51) Raymond Montgomery ran outside the right tackle for -3 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Louis Lesky, assisted by S Graham Watson. DE Amari Thompkins crushed Denzel Ickes to wreck the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf |
| +++ | NT A.Thompkins | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Sanders |
| --- | RDE M.Levine | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart |
| +++ | SLB A.Prasifka | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Montgomery | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | SLOT Z.Gaylor |
| +++ | WLB L.Lesky | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | RCB K.Fredrickson | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| --- | NB E.Moody | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| +++ | SS G.Watson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| --- | FS O.Pitts | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-13-MIN17 (3Q: 06:14) Darnell Kinney pass completed to TE Asher Griffin for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB David Farley. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Sanders | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Levine | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Prasifka | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Lewis | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Griffin | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB D.Farley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | WLB L.Lesky | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| --- | RCB K.Fredrickson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| +++ | SS G.Watson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| +++ | FS O.Pitts | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-11-MIN19 (3Q: 05:50) Darnell Kinney pass completed to WR Thomas Newhart for 16 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Randy Taylor, assisted by CB Carlton Pries. PENALTY: OLB Louis Lesky of Pittsburgh was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT Z.Gaylor | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Manning | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB L.Lesky | Short Zone | --- | | RB D.Bishop | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Lewis | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Wolfe | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Short Zone | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | RCB E.McWilliams | Deep Zone | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| +++ | NB C.Pries | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| +++ | SS H.Clemons | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| +++ | FS G.Watson | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-MIN35 (3Q: 05:42) Raymond Montgomery ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Amari Thompkins. Key block delivered by Zack Richard.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf |
| +++ | NT A.Thompkins | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Sanders |
| +++ | RDE M.Levine | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart |
| +++ | SLB A.Prasifka | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Montgomery | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Lewis |
| +++ | WILB D.Farley | Spy | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| --- | WLB L.Lesky | In Box | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Out of Box | --- | | C W.Brooks |
| +++ | RCB K.Fredrickson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| +++ | SS G.Watson | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| +++ | FS O.Pitts | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-MIN40 (3Q: 05:03) Raymond Montgomery ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Graham Watson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf |
| +++ | NT A.Thompkins | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Sanders |
| +++ | RDE M.Levine | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart |
| +++ | SLB A.Prasifka | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Montgomery | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Taylor | In Box | --- | | SLOT Z.Gaylor |
| +++ | WLB L.Lesky | In Box | --- | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | RCB E.Moody | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| +++ | NB C.Pries | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| +++ | SS G.Watson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| +++ | FS O.Pitts | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-MIN44 (3Q: 04:33) Raymond Montgomery ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Graham Watson. Key block delivered by Will Brooks.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf |
| +++ | NT S.Giles | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Sanders |
| +++ | RDE M.Levine | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart |
| +++ | SLB D.Hollingsworth | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Montgomery | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | SLOT Z.Gaylor |
| +++ | WLB D.Farley | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB J.Wolfe | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | RCB E.Moody | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| +++ | NB J.McBurrows | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| +++ | SS G.Watson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| +++ | FS H.Clemons | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN48 (3Q: 03:53) Darnell Kinney pass was dropped by TE Malik Sanders.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sanders | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE D.Hollingsworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Prasifka | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Montgomery | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT Z.Gaylor | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB L.Lesky | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | RCB K.Fredrickson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| +++ | NB C.Pries | Short Zone | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| --- | SS G.Watson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| --- | FS O.Pitts | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN48 (3Q: 03:49) Raymond Montgomery ran inside the right guard for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Amari Thompkins, assisted by S Otis Pitts. Key block delivered by Gavin Tuipala.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf |
| +++ | NT A.Thompkins | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Sanders |
| +++ | RDE M.Levine | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart |
| +++ | SLB D.Hollingsworth | In Box | --- | | RB R.Montgomery | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Taylor | In Box | --- | | SLOT Z.Gaylor |
| +++ | WLB L.Lesky | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | RCB K.Fredrickson | Out of Box | --- | | C W.Brooks |
| +++ | NB C.Pries | Out of Box | --- | | RG G.Tuipala |
| +++ | SS G.Watson | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| +++ | FS O.Pitts | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT42 (3Q: 03:09) Raymond Montgomery ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Graham Watson, assisted by OLB Louis Lesky. Key block delivered by Zack Richard.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Leydorf |
| +++ | NT A.Thompkins | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Sanders |
| +++ | RDE M.Levine | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart |
| +++ | SLB A.Prasifka | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Montgomery | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | SLOT Z.Gaylor |
| +++ | WLB L.Lesky | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | RCB E.Moody | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| +++ | NB C.Pries | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| +++ | SS G.Watson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| +++ | FS O.Pitts | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 2-5-PIT37 (3Q: 02:25) PENALTY: T Johnny Meyer of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
2-10-PIT42 (3Q: 02:15) Darnell Kinney pass completed to WR Zane Gaylor for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Louis Lesky. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | NT S.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Larsen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB L.Lesky | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT Z.Gaylor | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Wolfe | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Tircuit | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB K.Fredrickson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | RCB J.McBurrows | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | NB E.McWilliams | Double X(SE) | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| +++ | DB E.Moody | Short Zone | --- | | RG G.Tuipala |
| +++ | SS H.Clemons | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| --- | FS G.Watson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-PIT34 (3Q: 01:31) Darnell Kinney pass completed to WR Thomas Newhart for 25 yards. Tackled by CB Jeffrey McBurrows. Newhart gained 24 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE J.Manning | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT S.Giles | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Sanders | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Levine | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Hollingsworth | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Montgomery | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT Z.Gaylor | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB D.Farley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB J.Wolfe | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | RCB E.Moody | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| +++ | NB J.McBurrows | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| +++ | SS G.Watson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| +++ | FS H.Clemons | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-9-PIT09 (3Q: 00:52) Raymond Montgomery ran around the left tackle for 3 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DE Manuel Levine, assisted by OLB Alvin Prasifka.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf |
| +++ | NT A.Thompkins | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Sanders |
| +++ | RDE M.Levine | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart |
| +++ | SLB A.Prasifka | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Montgomery | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Lewis |
| +++ | WILB D.Farley | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | WLB L.Lesky | In Box | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| +++ | RCB K.Fredrickson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| +++ | SS G.Watson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| +++ | FS E.McWilliams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-PIT06 (3Q: 00:20) Darnell Kinney pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Thomas Newhart. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sanders | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE M.Levine | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Prasifka | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Montgomery | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB R.Taylor | Double X(SE) | +++ | | FB G.Lewis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB J.Wolfe | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | WLB L.Lesky | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| +++ | RCB K.Fredrickson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| +++ | SS G.Watson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| +++ | FS O.Pitts | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
3-6-PIT06 (3Q: 00:13) Darnell Kinney pass was dropped by WR Thomas Newhart.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT Z.Gaylor | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Hollingsworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB L.Lesky | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Bishop | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB G.Lewis | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Wolfe | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | RCB E.McWilliams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| +++ | NB C.Pries | Short Zone | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| +++ | SS H.Clemons | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| +++ | FS G.Watson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-PIT06 (3Q: 00:07) Gino Clements attempted a 23 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 27, Minnesota 13 |
| (3Q: 00:01) Gino Clements kicked off 55 yards from the MIN35. Earl Moody returned the ball 35 yards to the PIT45. Tackled by Dominic Laster. |
| Start of fourth quarter. |
1-10-PIT45 (4Q: 15:00) Jonathan Greer ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Roy Morrison.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Fulton |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Clements |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Thurgood |
| +++ | RDE K.Giles | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Greer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB N.Kerr | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Ingram |
| --- | MLB R.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB W.Dodge | In Box | --- | | LG F.King |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| --- | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| --- | FS L.Cole | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-PIT44 (4Q: 14:31) Al Mendes ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Brad O'Donnell. DT Rob Matthews knocked down Kris Rawson to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Sutton |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach |
| +++ | RDE K.Giles | In Box | --- | | RB A.Mendes | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB R.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Ingram |
| +++ | WLB N.Kerr | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| --- | NB B.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-12-PIT43 (4Q: 13:57) Play-Action. Mercury Duarte pass was dropped by TE Alec Fulton.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE B.Dodge | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Lyon | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Clements | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Savoy | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Mendes | Protect | +++ | SLB R.Morrison | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Fulton | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | MLB E.Sawyer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB B.O'Donnell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | LCB P.Butler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| --- | FS L.Cole | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-12-PIT43 (4Q: 13:49) Rich Harding punted 47 yards. Edwin Larsen called for a fair catch at the MIN10. |
1-10-MIN10 (4Q: 13:40) Zane Gaylor ran a reverse around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Randy Taylor, assisted by OLB Alvin Prasifka.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Leydorf |
| +++ | NT A.Thompkins | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Sanders |
| +++ | RDE M.Levine | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) T.Newhart |
| +++ | SLB A.Prasifka | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Montgomery |
| +++ | SILB R.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | SLOT Z.Gaylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB L.Lesky | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | RCB K.Fredrickson | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| --- | NB C.Pries | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| +++ | SS G.Watson | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| +++ | FS O.Pitts | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-MIN09 (4Q: 12:55) Raymond Montgomery ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Jeffrey McBurrows.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf |
| +++ | NT A.Thompkins | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Sanders |
| +++ | RDE M.Levine | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart |
| +++ | SLB A.Prasifka | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Montgomery | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | SLOT Z.Gaylor |
| +++ | WLB L.Lesky | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | RCB K.Fredrickson | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| +++ | NB C.Pries | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| --- | SS G.Watson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| +++ | FS O.Pitts | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 3-10-MIN10 (4Q: 12:31) PENALTY: G Zack Richard of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
3-15-MIN05 (4Q: 12:23) Darnell Kinney pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Devon Bishop. OLB Louis Lesky defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sanders | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Manning | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB L.Lesky | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Bishop | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Lewis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB J.Wolfe | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | WLB J.McBurrows | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| --- | LCB E.McWilliams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| +++ | RCB C.Pries | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| +++ | SS H.Clemons | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| +++ | FS G.Watson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-15-MIN05 (4Q: 12:19) Norm May punted 34 yards. Carlton Pries returned the kick 37 yards to the MIN02. Tackled by Raymond Montgomery. |
1-2-MIN02 (4Q: 12:12) Play-Action. Mercury Duarte pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Darrin Lyon.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Savoy | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Sutton | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Mendes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Laster | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Ingram | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB N.Kerr | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB R.Haslett | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | LCB W.Dodge | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | RCB B.Coffey | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS P.Butler | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS A.Perez | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-MIN02 (4Q: 12:06) Al Mendes ran a draw inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Roman Haslett.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Clements |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Labonte | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach |
| +++ | RDE B.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Mendes | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Laster | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Ingram |
| +++ | MLB N.Kerr | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB R.Haslett | In Box | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | LCB W.Dodge | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | RCB B.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS P.Butler | In Box | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS A.Perez | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-MIN02 (4Q: 11:23) Play-Action. Mercury Duarte pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darrin Lyon. DE Dominic Laster defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE K.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Clements | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Labonte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Greer | Protect | +++ | SLB D.Laster | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Sutton | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | MLB N.Kerr | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB R.Haslett | Bump and Run | --- | | LG F.King |
| +++ | LCB W.Dodge | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| --- | RCB B.Coffey | Bump and Run | --- | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS P.Butler | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS A.Perez | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-MIN02 (4Q: 11:16) Dexter Fields attempted a 19 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 30, Minnesota 13 |
| (4Q: 11:10) Dexter Fields kicked off 71 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (4Q: 11:10) Devon Bishop ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Alvin Prasifka, assisted by OLB Louis Lesky. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Zack Richard to the MIN27.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Griffin |
| +++ | NT A.Thompkins | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Sanders |
| +++ | RDE M.Levine | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) T.Newhart |
| +++ | SLB A.Prasifka | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Bishop | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB R.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Alcott |
| +++ | WILB J.Wolfe | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | WLB L.Lesky | In Box | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| --- | RCB E.Moody | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| --- | SS G.Watson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| --- | FS O.Pitts | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-MIN27 (4Q: 10:35) Raymond Montgomery ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Bubba Bennett.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf |
| +++ | NT A.Thompkins | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Griffin |
| +++ | RDE M.Levine | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart |
| +++ | SLB D.Hollingsworth | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Montgomery | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | SLOT Z.Gaylor |
| +++ | WLB L.Lesky | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| --- | LCB J.McBurrows | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | RCB E.Moody | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| +++ | NB C.Pries | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| --- | SS G.Watson | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| +++ | FS O.Pitts | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-MIN33 (4Q: 09:54) Darnell Kinney pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Gustavo Lewis. S Graham Watson defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE J.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT S.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT Z.Gaylor | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Levine | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Hollingsworth | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Bishop | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Taylor | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB G.Lewis | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Farley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB J.Wolfe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | RCB E.Moody | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| +++ | NB J.McBurrows | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| +++ | SS G.Watson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| +++ | FS H.Clemons | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-MIN33 (4Q: 09:46) Norm May punted 59 yards. Carlton Pries returned the kick 16 yards to the PIT24. Tackled by Raymond Montgomery. |
1-10-PIT24 (4Q: 09:37) Al Mendes ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Roy Morrison, assisted by S Luke Cole. Key block delivered by Desmond Bloom.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Clements |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Rabach |
| +++ | RDE K.Giles | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Mendes | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Sutton |
| +++ | WLB N.Kerr | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | NB B.Coffey | Out of Box | --- | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-PIT29 (4Q: 08:52) Al Mendes ran a draw inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Winston Dodge. PENALTY: CB Butch Metzenbaum of Minnesota was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Clements |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach |
| +++ | RDE K.Giles | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Mendes | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB N.Kerr | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Ingram |
| +++ | MLB R.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB W.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Out of Box | --- | | RG D.Bloom |
| --- | SS A.Lincoln | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT46 (4Q: 08:41) Jonathan Greer ran a draw inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Norm Kerr. Key block delivered by Kris Rawson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Clements |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach |
| +++ | RDE K.Giles | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Greer | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Sutton |
| +++ | WLB N.Kerr | In Box | --- | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | NB B.Coffey | Out of Box | --- | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-MIN46 (4Q: 08:11) Jonathan Greer ran a trap outside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Roy Morrison. Key block delivered by Desmond Bloom.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Clements |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach |
| +++ | RDE K.Giles | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Greer | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Sutton |
| +++ | WLB N.Kerr | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | NB B.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-MIN39 (4Q: 07:47) Al Mendes ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Roy Morrison, assisted by CB Brad O'Donnell. Key block delivered by Alec Fulton.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Clements |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach |
| +++ | RDE K.Giles | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Mendes | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB N.Kerr | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Fulton |
| +++ | MLB R.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB W.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-5-MIN34 (4Q: 07:04) Al Mendes ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Kerry Giles, assisted by DT Raul Labonte.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | In Box | --- | | TE G.Clements |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Rabach |
| +++ | RDE K.Giles | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Mendes | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB N.Kerr | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Fulton |
| +++ | MLB R.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB W.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| --- | FS L.Cole | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-3-MIN32 (4Q: 06:18) Al Mendes ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Roy Morrison.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Fulton |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Clements |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach |
| +++ | RDE B.Dodge | In Box | --- | | RB A.Mendes | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB N.Kerr | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Ingram |
| +++ | MLB R.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB W.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | LG F.King |
| --- | LCB B.O'Donnell | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-3-MIN32 (4Q: 05:33) Dexter Fields attempted a 49 yard field goal and succeeded. PENALTY: OLB Norm Kerr of Minnesota was called for Offsides. |
1-10-MIN27 (4Q: 05:25) Al Mendes ran around left end for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Norm Kerr, assisted by DT Abel Savoy. Key block delivered by Desmond Bloom.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Clements |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach |
| +++ | RDE W.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Mendes | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Sutton |
| +++ | WLB N.Kerr | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Out of Box | --- | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | NB B.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Out of Box | --- | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN17 (4Q: 04:39) Jonathan Greer ran around left end for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Brad O'Donnell, assisted by DE Kerry Giles. PENALTY: G Desmond Bloom of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Clements |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach |
| +++ | RDE K.Giles | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Greer | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Sutton |
| +++ | WLB N.Kerr | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| --- | LCB B.O'Donnell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | NB B.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| --- | FS L.Cole | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-MIN21 (4Q: 04:31) Jonathan Greer ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Norm Kerr.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Clements |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach |
| +++ | RDE K.Giles | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Greer | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Sutton |
| +++ | WLB N.Kerr | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| --- | NB B.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-MIN16 (4Q: 03:44) Al Mendes ran around the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Abel Savoy, assisted by ILB Roy Morrison. Key block delivered by Pete Weber.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE B.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Clements |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach |
| +++ | RDE A.Savoy | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Mendes | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Sutton |
| +++ | WLB E.Sawyer | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | RCB P.Butler | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | NB B.Metzenbaum | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-6-MIN06 (4Q: 03:00) Al Mendes ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Amos Lincoln, assisted by DE Kerry Giles.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Clements |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Savoy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach |
| +++ | RDE K.Giles | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Mendes | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB N.Kerr | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Ingram |
| --- | MLB R.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| --- | WLB W.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| --- | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | In Box | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-MIN07 (4Q: 02:15) Jonathan Greer ran around left end for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Kerry Giles.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE D.Laster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Clements |
| --- | 1tcDT A.Savoy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach |
| +++ | RDE K.Giles | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Greer | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Sutton |
| +++ | WLB N.Kerr | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB B.O'Donnell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.King |
| --- | RCB B.Metzenbaum | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| --- | NB B.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS A.Lincoln | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| --- | FS L.Cole | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
3-9-MIN09 (4Q: 02:08) Al Mendes ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Rob Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Duarte |
| *** | LDE B.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Labonte | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Clements |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Rabach |
| +++ | RDE A.Savoy | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Mendes | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Sutton |
| +++ | WLB E.Sawyer | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| --- | LCB B.O'Donnell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.King |
| +++ | RCB P.Butler | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Rawson |
| +++ | NB B.Metzenbaum | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| --- | SS A.Lincoln | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Weber |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| 4-10-MIN10 (4Q: 02:00) Dexter Fields attempted a 27 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 33, Minnesota 13 |
| (4Q: 01:53) Dexter Fields kicked off 62 yards from the PIT35. Brad O'Donnell returned the ball 25 yards to the MIN28. Tackled by Earl Moody. |
1-10-MIN28 (4Q: 01:44) Darnell Kinney pass completed to WR Thomas Newhart for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Carlton Pries, assisted by OLB Jeff Wolfe. Newhart gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Griffin | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT L.Kien | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Sanders | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB L.Lesky | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Bishop | Protect | +++ | WLB J.Wolfe | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Lewis | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB K.Fredrickson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | RCB J.McBurrows | Short Zone | --- | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | NB E.McWilliams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| +++ | DB C.Pries | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| +++ | SS H.Clemons | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| +++ | FS G.Watson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT50 (4Q: 01:21) Darnell Kinney pass completed to WR Thomas Newhart for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Louis Lesky. Newhart gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Kien | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sanders | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB L.Lesky | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Montgomery | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Wolfe | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Griffin | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB K.Fredrickson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | RCB J.McBurrows | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | NB E.McWilliams | Short Zone | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| +++ | DB C.Pries | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| +++ | SS H.Clemons | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| +++ | FS G.Watson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-PIT44 (4Q: 01:02) Darnell Kinney pass completed to RB Raymond Montgomery for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Louis Lesky.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT S.Giles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sanders | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE D.Hollingsworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB L.Lesky | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Montgomery | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Wolfe | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT Z.Gaylor | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB K.Fredrickson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | RCB J.McBurrows | Short Zone | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | NB E.McWilliams | Deep Zone | --- | | C W.Brooks |
| +++ | DB C.Pries | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| +++ | SS H.Clemons | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| +++ | FS G.Watson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT35 (4Q: 00:43) Darnell Kinney pass completed to RB Raymond Montgomery for 10 yards. Tackled by S Harvey Clemons. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Montgomery gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Kien | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sanders | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB L.Lesky | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Montgomery | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Wolfe | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE A.Griffin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB K.Fredrickson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | RCB J.McBurrows | Short Zone | --- | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | NB E.McWilliams | Short Zone | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| +++ | DB C.Pries | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| +++ | SS H.Clemons | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| +++ | FS G.Watson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT25 (4Q: 00:27) Darnell Kinney sacked by DE Amari Thompkins for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Gavin Tuipala.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sanders | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Levine | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB A.Prasifka | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Lewis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT Z.Gaylor | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB L.Lesky | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Short Zone | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | RCB K.Fredrickson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| +++ | NB C.Pries | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| --- | SS G.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| --- | FS O.Pitts | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-18-PIT33 (4Q: 00:05) Darnell Kinney scrambled for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Kris Fredrickson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Kinney |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Leydorf | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT L.Kien | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sanders | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE J.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Newhart | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB L.Lesky | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Montgomery | Protect | +++ | WLB J.Wolfe | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Lewis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | LCB K.Fredrickson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | RCB J.McBurrows | Short Zone | +++ | | LG Z.Richard |
| +++ | NB E.McWilliams | Deep Zone | +++ | | C W.Brooks |
| --- | DB C.Pries | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Tuipala |
| +++ | SS H.Clemons | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT D.Ickes |
| +++ | FS G.Watson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Final Score: Pittsburgh Ironmen 33, Minnesota Norsemen 13 |