| Played in Pittsburgh, PA, weather: 27 degrees, fair, 4 mph wind. |
| Pittsburgh won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Earl Wheeler kicked off 73 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (1Q: 15:00) Chase Saldana pass was intended for WR Devon Ritt and was intercepted by CB Damien Prior at the PIT28. The interception was returned 28 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Minnesota 6, Pittsburgh 0
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Craig | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Ritt | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT K.McClanahan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Pagel | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Hanson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Lyon | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE B.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Irons | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Buckley | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB P.Meert | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | NB K.Nelson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| --- | SS J.Henry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS J.Clinton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 15:00) Extra point by Earl Wheeler was good. Minnesota 7, Pittsburgh 0 |
| (1Q: 14:47) Earl Wheeler kicked off 51 yards from the MIN35. Stephen Corgan returned the ball 26 yards to the PIT40. Tackled by Danny Pierce. |
1-10-PIT40 (1Q: 14:15) Chase Saldana pass completed to WR Darrin Lyon for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Damien Prior. Lyon gained 11 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE B.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Ritt | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Heinz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Pagel | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT C.Hanson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Lyon | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE L.Cassidy | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Irons | Protect | +++ | SLB P.Meert | Short Zone | --- | | FB S.Fulcher | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | WLB G.Scancella | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS J.Clinton | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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1-10-PIT50 (1Q: 13:31) Chase Saldana pass completed to RB Shaun Irons for 19 yards. Tackled by OLB Gary Scancella. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Irons gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE B.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Ritt | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Heinz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Pagel | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Hanson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Lyon | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE L.Cassidy | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Irons | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB P.Meert | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Fulcher | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Hill | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | WLB G.Scancella | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS J.Clinton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN31 (1Q: 13:05) Chase Saldana pass completed to WR Devon Ritt for 8 yards. Tackled by S Jermaine Henry. Ritt gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE B.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Ritt | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Heinz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Pagel | Protect | --- | 1tcDT C.Hanson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Lyon | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE L.Cassidy | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Irons | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB P.Meert | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Fulcher | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | WLB G.Scancella | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| --- | RCB D.Morton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS J.Clinton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-MIN23 (1Q: 12:38) Rob Harris ran a trap outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Damien Prior, assisted by DT Tracy Heinz. PENALTY: T Geoff Benson of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE B.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Pagel |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Heinz | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Armstrong |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Hanson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Buckley |
| +++ | RDE L.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Harris | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB P.Meert | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Fulcher |
| +++ | MLB D.Hill | Spy | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| --- | WLB G.Scancella | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS J.Clinton | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-12-MIN33 (1Q: 12:30) Shaun Irons ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Peyton Meert.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Craig | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Ritt |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.McClanahan | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Pagel |
| --- | 1tcDT C.Hanson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Lyon |
| +++ | RDE B.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Irons | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Hill | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Buckley |
| +++ | WLB P.Meert | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| --- | LCB D.Prior | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| --- | NB K.Nelson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| --- | SS J.Henry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS J.Clinton | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-14-MIN35 (1Q: 11:45) Chase Saldana pass completed to WR Asher Buckley for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Damien Prior.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE L.Cassidy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Ritt | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Mattis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Pagel | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Heinz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Lyon | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Craig | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Irons | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Buckley | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB P.Meert | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | NB K.Nelson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS D.Ciarleglio | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-5-MIN26 (1Q: 11:19) Ivan Bernstein attempted a 43 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 7, Pittsburgh 3 |
| (1Q: 11:13) Ivan Bernstein kicked off 74 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 11:13) Buddy Berns ran around left end for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Norm Burke, assisted by S Marquis Jenkins.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Hathaway |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Ashe |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya |
| --- | RDE N.Burke | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason |
| +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Berns | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Talley | Spy | +++ | | SLOT J.Hicks |
| +++ | WLB E.Cattell | In Box | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| --- | RCB E.Holliday | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | NB C.Garner | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Albertini |
| --- | SS M.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-12-MIN23 (1Q: 10:47) Moises Hathaway pass completed to WR Gage Ashe for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Leland Tedeschi. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Erick Cattell on the MIN31.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Hathaway |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Ashe | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT T.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Short Zone | --- | | RB S.Schwartz | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB E.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | FB L.Vaughn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB C.Bates | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | WLB E.Cattell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | RCB E.Holliday | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Albertini |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN31 (1Q: 10:39) Chase Saldana pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Shaun Irons. DE Cooper Craig hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Craig | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Ritt | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT K.McClanahan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Pagel | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Hanson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Lyon | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Irons | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Buckley | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB P.Meert | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | NB K.Nelson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS J.Clinton | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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2-10-MIN31 (1Q: 10:34) Play-Action. Chase Saldana pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Sawyer Pagel. CB Damien Prior knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Craig | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Ritt | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT K.McClanahan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Pagel | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Hanson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Lyon | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE B.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Irons | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Buckley | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB P.Meert | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | NB K.Nelson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS J.Clinton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-MIN31 (1Q: 10:30) Chase Saldana pass completed to TE Drew Armstrong for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Peyton Meert. Armstrong gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE B.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Armstrong | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Heinz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Pagel | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Hanson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Lyon | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Cassidy | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Irons | Protect | +++ | SLB P.Meert | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Fulcher | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | WLB G.Scancella | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Bump and Run | --- | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS J.Clinton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-5-MIN26 (1Q: 09:43) Ivan Bernstein attempted a 43 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 7, Pittsburgh 6 |
| (1Q: 09:37) Ivan Bernstein kicked off 57 yards from the PIT35. Shaun Wayman returned the ball 31 yards to the MIN39. Tackled by Cooper Peppers. |
1-10-MIN39 (1Q: 09:06) Lukas Vaughn ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Erik Talley.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Hathaway |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Ashe |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya |
| +++ | RDE J.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason |
| +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Schwartz |
| +++ | SILB E.Talley | Spy | +++ | | FB L.Vaughn | Ball Carrier | +++ | WILB C.Bates | In Box | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | WLB E.Cattell | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | RCB E.Holliday | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Albertini |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-MIN40 (1Q: 08:22) Moises Hathaway sacked by DE Norm Burke for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Isaiah Bensen. PENALTY: OLB Leland Tedeschi of Pittsburgh was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Hathaway |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Ashe | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT T.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya | Protect | --- | RDE N.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Short Zone | --- | | RB B.Berns | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB E.Talley | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT J.Hicks | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB E.Cattell | Double TE | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| --- | LCB T.Sanford | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | RCB E.Holliday | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | NB C.Garner | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Albertini |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN45 (1Q: 08:08) Moises Hathaway pass completed to TE Heath Benaroya for 4 yards. Tackled by S Marquis Jenkins, assisted by S Clyde Meucci.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Hathaway |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Ashe | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Schwartz | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Talley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB L.Vaughn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB C.Bates | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | WLB E.Cattell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | RCB E.Holliday | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Albertini |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-6-MIN49 (1Q: 07:26) Moises Hathaway pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Lukas Vaughn. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Hathaway |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Plesko | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB L.Vaughn | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB E.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.May | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB C.Bates | Short Zone | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | WLB E.Cattell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | RCB E.Holliday | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Albertini |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-6-MIN49 (1Q: 07:21) Moises Hathaway pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Jamal Hicks. OLB Leland Tedeschi blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Hathaway |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Ashe | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT A.Hunter | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT G.Osborne | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE N.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hicks | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | WLB A.Blanchard | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Wayman | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| --- | RCB C.Garner | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | NB C.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | DB M.Roddy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Albertini |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-6-MIN49 (1Q: 07:10) Adam Fitzgerald punted 46 yards. The ball was downed at the PIT05. |
1-10-PIT05 (1Q: 07:01) Chase Saldana pass completed to WR Devon Ritt for 3 yards. Tackled by S Johnny Clinton, assisted by CB Dominique Morton. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE B.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Ritt | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Heinz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Pagel | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT C.Hanson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Lyon | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE L.Cassidy | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Irons | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB P.Meert | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Fulcher | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Hill | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | WLB G.Scancella | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT M.Moya |
| --- | FS J.Clinton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-PIT08 (1Q: 06:30) Chase Saldana pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Shaun Fulcher. DE Lorenzo Cassidy hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE B.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Ritt | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Heinz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Pagel | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Hanson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Lyon | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE L.Cassidy | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Irons | Protect | +++ | SLB P.Meert | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Fulcher | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | WLB G.Scancella | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS J.Clinton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-PIT08 (1Q: 06:23) Chase Saldana pass completed to FB Shaun Fulcher for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Peyton Meert.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE B.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Ritt | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT T.Heinz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Armstrong | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT C.Hanson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Lyon | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE L.Cassidy | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Irons | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB P.Meert | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Fulcher | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | WLB G.Scancella | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS J.Clinton | Deep Zone | --- |
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| 4-8-PIT07 (1Q: 05:39) Santiago Compton punted 57 yards. Lukas Vaughn returned the kick 3 yards to the MIN39. Tackled by Arnie Blanchard. |
1-10-MIN39 (1Q: 05:31) Play-Action. Moises Hathaway sacked by DE Donny Singleton for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Brandon Sager.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Hathaway |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Wayman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB L.Tedeschi | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Schwartz | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB E.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Plesko | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | WILB C.Bates | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| --- | WLB E.Cattell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | RCB E.Holliday | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Albertini |
| --- | SS M.Jenkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| --- | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-14-MIN35 (1Q: 04:55) Moises Hathaway pass completed to WR Wayne Thomason for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Leland Tedeschi, assisted by OLB Erick Cattell. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Hathaway |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Ashe | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hicks | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | RDE N.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Schwartz | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | FB L.Vaughn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB E.Cattell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| --- | LCB T.Sanford | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | RCB E.Holliday | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | NB C.Garner | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Albertini |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-11-MIN38 (1Q: 04:16) Moises Hathaway scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Tony Sanford and assisted by ILB Chase Bates.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Hathaway |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Plesko | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT T.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE J.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hicks | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Berns | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.May | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WILB C.Bates | Short Zone | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | WLB E.Cattell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | RCB E.Holliday | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Albertini |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-3-MIN46 (1Q: 03:37) Adam Fitzgerald punted 36 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the PIT18. |
1-10-PIT18 (1Q: 03:30) Chase Saldana pass completed to WR Darrin Lyon for 12 yards. Tackled by DT Cameron Hanson. Lyon gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Craig | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Ritt | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.McClanahan | Rush Passer | --- | | TE S.Pagel | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Hanson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Lyon | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Irons | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB D.Hill | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT A.Buckley | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB P.Meert | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | NB K.Nelson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS J.Clinton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT30 (1Q: 03:02) Shaun Irons ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Brett Cunningham.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE B.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Ritt |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Heinz | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Pagel |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Hanson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Lyon |
| +++ | RDE L.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Irons | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB P.Meert | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Fulcher |
| +++ | MLB D.Hill | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | WLB G.Scancella | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS J.Clinton | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-PIT31 (1Q: 02:32) Chase Saldana pass completed to FB Shaun Fulcher for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Denzel Hill. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE B.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Armstrong | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Heinz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Pagel | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Hanson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Lyon | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Cassidy | Rush Passer | --- | | RB R.Harris | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB P.Meert | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Fulcher | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Hill | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | WLB G.Scancella | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS J.Clinton | Double TE | +++ |
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3-5-PIT35 (1Q: 02:01) Chase Saldana pass completed to WR Devon Ritt for 65 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Ritt gained 62 yards after the catch. Pittsburgh 12, Minnesota 7
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE L.Cassidy | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Ritt | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Mattis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Pagel | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Heinz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Lyon | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Craig | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Irons | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Buckley | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB P.Meert | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | NB K.Nelson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS D.Ciarleglio | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 02:01) Extra point by Ivan Bernstein was good. Pittsburgh 13, Minnesota 7 |
| (1Q: 01:44) Ivan Bernstein kicked off 51 yards from the PIT35. Shaun Wayman returned the ball 18 yards to the MIN32. Tackled by Devon Ritt. |
1-10-MIN32 (1Q: 01:20) Buddy Berns ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Clyde Meucci.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Hathaway |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Ashe |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | In Box | --- | | TE H.Benaroya |
| +++ | RDE N.Burke | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) W.Thomason |
| +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | In Box | --- | | RB B.Berns | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Talley | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hicks |
| +++ | WLB E.Cattell | In Box | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | RCB E.Holliday | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | NB C.Garner | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Albertini |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 2-8-MIN34 (1Q: 00:46) PENALTY: WR Jamal Hicks of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
2-13-MIN29 (1Q: 00:37) Moises Hathaway pass completed to WR Gage Ashe for 7 yards. Tackled by S Cooper Peppers, assisted by OLB Leland Tedeschi. Ashe gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Hathaway |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Ashe | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Hunter | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT G.Osborne | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE N.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hicks | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB A.Blanchard | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Wayman | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Short Zone | --- | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | RCB C.Garner | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | NB C.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | DB M.Roddy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Albertini |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | --- |
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| Start of second quarter. |
3-6-MIN36 (2Q: 15:00) Moises Hathaway pass completed to TE Josh Plesko for -1 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Erik Talley. PENALTY: S Clyde Meucci of Pittsburgh was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Hathaway |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Wayman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Berns | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB E.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Plesko | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB C.Bates | Short Zone | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | WLB E.Cattell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| --- | RCB E.Holliday | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Albertini |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Short Zone | --- | | RT B.Sager |
| --- | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | --- |
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| 1-10-MIN41 (2Q: 14:53) PENALTY: TE Heath Benaroya of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-15-MIN36 (2Q: 14:46) Lukas Vaughn ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Donny Singleton.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Hathaway |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Plesko |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya |
| +++ | RDE J.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hicks |
| +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | In Box | --- | | RB L.Vaughn | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB E.Talley | In Box | +++ | | TE D.May |
| +++ | WILB C.Bates | Spy | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | WLB E.Cattell | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| --- | LCB T.Sanford | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | RCB E.Holliday | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Albertini |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-MIN37 (2Q: 14:04) Moises Hathaway pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Wayne Thomason. OLB Leland Tedeschi knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Hathaway |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Wayman | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | 1tcDT T.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Schwartz | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB E.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Plesko | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB C.Bates | Short Zone | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | WLB E.Cattell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | RCB E.Holliday | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Albertini |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| --- | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-14-MIN37 (2Q: 13:58) Moises Hathaway pass completed to WR Wayne Thomason for 26 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Erick Holliday. Thomason gained 12 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Hathaway |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Wayman | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Short Zone | --- | | RB B.Berns | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB E.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Plesko | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB C.Bates | Short Zone | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | WLB E.Cattell | Short Zone | --- | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | RCB E.Holliday | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Albertini |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-PIT37 (2Q: 13:20) Shawn Schwartz ran inside the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by S Clyde Meucci.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Hathaway |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Wayman |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya |
| +++ | RDE J.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason |
| +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Schwartz | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Talley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Plesko |
| +++ | WILB C.Bates | In Box | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| --- | WLB E.Cattell | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | RCB E.Holliday | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Albertini |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 2-13-PIT40 (2Q: 12:58) PENALTY: RB Lukas Vaughn of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
2-18-PIT45 (2Q: 12:53) Moises Hathaway pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gage Ashe. DE Norm Burke hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Hathaway |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Ashe | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Hunter | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT G.Osborne | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE N.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hicks | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB A.Blanchard | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Wayman | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | RCB C.Garner | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | NB C.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | DB M.Roddy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Albertini |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-18-PIT45 (2Q: 12:49) Moises Hathaway pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Heath Benaroya.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Hathaway |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Ashe | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE N.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Berns | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hicks | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB A.Blanchard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| --- | LCB T.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | RCB E.Holliday | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | NB C.Garner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Albertini |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-18-PIT45 (2Q: 12:43) Adam Fitzgerald punted 45 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT20 (2Q: 12:38) Chase Saldana pass completed to RB Shaun Irons for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Peyton Meert. Irons gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Craig | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Ritt | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT K.McClanahan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Pagel | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Hanson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Lyon | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE G.Scancella | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Irons | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB D.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Buckley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB P.Meert | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | NB K.Nelson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS J.Clinton | Deep Zone | --- |
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2-5-PIT25 (2Q: 11:56) Chase Saldana sacked by DE Lorenzo Cassidy for a loss of 5 yards. Cassidy simply blew through Rob Harris to reach the quarterback and knock him down.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE B.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Armstrong | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Heinz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Pagel | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT C.Hanson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Lyon | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Cassidy | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Harris | Protect | --- | SLB P.Meert | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB S.Fulcher | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Hill | Double TE | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | WLB G.Scancella | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| --- | LCB D.Prior | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| --- | RCB B.Roberge | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| --- | FS J.Clinton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-PIT20 (2Q: 11:11) Chase Saldana pass completed to WR Darrin Lyon for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Denzel Hill. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Darrin Lyon for 1 yard to the PIT30.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE B.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Ritt | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Heinz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Armstrong | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Hanson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Lyon | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE L.Cassidy | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Irons | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB P.Meert | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Fulcher | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB D.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | WLB G.Scancella | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS J.Clinton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT30 (2Q: 10:30) Shaun Irons ran a trap outside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Brett Cunningham, assisted by ILB Denzel Hill. CB Damien Prior knocked down Marlon Moya to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Craig | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Ritt |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Heinz | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Pagel |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Hanson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Lyon |
| +++ | RDE B.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Irons | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Hill | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Buckley |
| +++ | WLB P.Meert | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| --- | LCB D.Prior | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB B.Roberge | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | NB K.Nelson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| --- | FS J.Clinton | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-PIT30 (2Q: 10:00) Chase Saldana pass completed to WR Devon Ritt for 19 yards. Tackled by S Jermaine Henry, assisted by CB Dominique Morton. Ritt gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE B.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Ritt | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Heinz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Armstrong | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT C.Hanson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Lyon | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE L.Cassidy | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Harris | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB P.Meert | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Fulcher | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Hill | Short Zone | --- | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | WLB G.Scancella | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS J.Clinton | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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1-10-PIT49 (2Q: 09:17) Darrin Lyon ran a reverse around left end for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Denzel Hill, assisted by CB Damien Prior.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE B.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Ritt |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Heinz | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Pagel |
| --- | 1tcDT C.Hanson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Lyon | Ball Carrier | --- | RDE L.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Irons |
| +++ | SLB P.Meert | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Fulcher |
| --- | MLB D.Hill | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | WLB G.Scancella | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| --- | LCB D.Prior | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| --- | FS J.Clinton | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-13-PIT46 (2Q: 08:47) Chase Saldana pass completed to WR Asher Buckley for 2 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Cooper Craig.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Craig | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Ritt | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Heinz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Pagel | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Hanson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Lyon | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Buckley | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Armstrong | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB P.Meert | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | NB K.Nelson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS J.Clinton | Deep Zone | --- |
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3-11-PIT48 (2Q: 08:05) Chase Saldana pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Devon Ritt. DE Brett Cunningham blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE B.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Ritt | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT T.Heinz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Pagel | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT C.Hanson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Lyon | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE L.Cassidy | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Irons | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB P.Meert | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Fulcher | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB D.Hill | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| --- | WLB G.Scancella | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS J.Clinton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-11-PIT48 (2Q: 08:01) Santiago Compton punted 38 yards. Lukas Vaughn called for a fair catch at the MIN14. |
1-10-MIN14 (2Q: 07:54) Moises Hathaway pass was dropped by WR Wayne Thomason.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Hathaway |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Wayman | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | SLB L.Tedeschi | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Schwartz | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB E.Talley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Plesko | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB C.Bates | Short Zone | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | WLB E.Cattell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | RCB E.Holliday | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG S.Albertini |
| --- | SS M.Jenkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN14 (2Q: 07:47) Moises Hathaway pass was dropped by WR Gage Ashe. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Hathaway |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Ashe | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT T.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Wayman | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | RDE J.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Osborne | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Schwartz | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | FB L.Vaughn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB E.Cattell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| --- | LCB T.Sanford | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | RCB E.Holliday | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | NB C.Garner | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Albertini |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| --- | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-MIN14 (2Q: 07:42) Moises Hathaway pass completed to WR Gilbert Osborne for 3 yards. Tackled by S Marquis Jenkins. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Hathaway |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Wayman | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Hunter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Berns | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB E.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Osborne | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Blanchard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | RCB E.Holliday | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | NB C.Garner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Albertini |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-7-MIN17 (2Q: 07:03) Adam Fitzgerald punted 35 yards. Marquis Jenkins returned the kick 8 yards to the MIN44. Tackled by Peyton Meert. |
1-10-MIN44 (2Q: 06:54) Shaun Irons ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Tracy Heinz.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Craig | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Ritt |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Heinz | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Fulcher |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Hanson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Lyon |
| +++ | RDE B.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Irons | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Hill | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Buckley |
| +++ | WLB P.Meert | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| --- | NB K.Nelson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS J.Clinton | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-MIN41 (2Q: 06:21) Chase Saldana pass completed to WR Devon Ritt for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Damien Prior. Ritt gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE B.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Ritt | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Heinz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Pagel | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Hanson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Lyon | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE L.Cassidy | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Irons | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB P.Meert | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Fulcher | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Hill | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | WLB G.Scancella | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS J.Clinton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN34 (2Q: 05:42) Rob Harris ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Lorenzo Cassidy.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE B.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Ritt |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Heinz | In Box | --- | | TE D.Armstrong |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Hanson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Lyon |
| +++ | RDE L.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Harris | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB P.Meert | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Fulcher |
| +++ | MLB D.Hill | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | WLB G.Scancella | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| --- | LCB D.Prior | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| --- | SS J.Henry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS J.Clinton | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-MIN32 (2Q: 04:58) Shaun Irons ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Jermaine Henry. Key block delivered by Mickey Mackey.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE L.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Ritt |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.McClanahan | In Box | --- | | TE S.Fulcher |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Hanson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Viragh |
| +++ | RDE B.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Irons | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Hill | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Buckley |
| +++ | WLB P.Meert | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | NB K.Nelson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS J.Clinton | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN24 (2Q: 04:17) Chase Saldana pass completed to WR Devon Ritt for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Denzel Hill, assisted by S Johnny Clinton. Ritt gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE B.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Ritt | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Heinz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Fulcher | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT C.Hanson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Lyon | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE L.Cassidy | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Harris | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB P.Meert | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | TE D.Armstrong | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | WLB G.Scancella | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS J.Clinton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-6-MIN20 (2Q: 03:43) Chase Saldana pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Shaun Irons. OLB Gary Scancella defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE B.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Ritt | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Heinz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Armstrong | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT C.Hanson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Lyon | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE L.Cassidy | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Irons | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB P.Meert | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Fulcher | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | WLB G.Scancella | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS J.Clinton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-6-MIN20 (2Q: 03:38) Chase Saldana pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Sawyer Pagel. S Jermaine Henry defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE L.Cassidy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Ritt | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Hanson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Pagel | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Heinz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Lyon | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Scancella | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Irons | Protect | --- | MLB D.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Viragh | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB P.Meert | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | NB K.Nelson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS D.Ciarleglio | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-6-MIN20 (2Q: 03:32) Ivan Bernstein attempted a 37 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh's Howard Pritt was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game. Pittsburgh 16, Minnesota 7 |
| (2Q: 03:26) Ivan Bernstein kicked off 59 yards from the PIT35. Lukas Vaughn returned the ball 19 yards to the MIN25. Tackled by Devon Ritt. |
1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 02:42) Buddy Berns ran inside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by S Marquis Jenkins.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Hathaway |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Wayman |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya |
| --- | RDE J.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason |
| +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Berns | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB E.Talley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Plesko |
| --- | WILB C.Bates | In Box | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | WLB E.Cattell | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| --- | LCB T.Sanford | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | RCB C.Garner | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Albertini |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| --- | FS C.Meucci | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-13-MIN22 (2Q: 02:24) Lukas Vaughn ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Donny Singleton.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Hathaway |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Plesko |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya |
| --- | RDE J.Lewis | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Hicks |
| +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Vaughn | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Talley | In Box | +++ | | TE D.May |
| +++ | WILB C.Bates | Spy | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | WLB E.Cattell | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Out of Box | --- | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | RCB E.Holliday | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Albertini |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| --- | FS C.Meucci | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
3-13-MIN22 (2Q: 02:00) Moises Hathaway pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Heath Benaroya.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Hathaway |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Ashe | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Hunter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE N.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Berns | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB E.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hicks | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Blanchard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | RCB C.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | NB C.Garner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Albertini |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-13-MIN22 (2Q: 01:50) Adam Fitzgerald punted 52 yards. Marquis Jenkins returned the kick 13 yards to the PIT39. Tackled by Brandon Sager. |
1-10-PIT39 (2Q: 01:42) Chase Saldana pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Sawyer Pagel. ILB Denzel Hill defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Craig | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Ritt | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT K.McClanahan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Pagel | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT C.Hanson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Viragh | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE B.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Harris | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Buckley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB P.Meert | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | NB K.Nelson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS J.Clinton | Double TE | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT39 (2Q: 01:32) Chase Saldana pass completed to WR Devon Ritt for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Damien Prior, assisted by CB Keith Nelson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE L.Cassidy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Ritt | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT K.McClanahan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Pagel | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Hanson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Viragh | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE B.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Irons | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Buckley | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB P.Meert | Short Zone | --- | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Short Zone | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | NB K.Nelson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS J.Clinton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-PIT44 (2Q: 01:24) Chase Saldana pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Artie Viragh. CB Dominique Morton defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE L.Cassidy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Ritt | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Hanson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Pagel | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Heinz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Lyon | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE G.Scancella | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Irons | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Hill | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT A.Viragh | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB P.Meert | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | NB K.Nelson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS D.Ciarleglio | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-PIT44 (2Q: 01:18) Santiago Compton punted 51 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN05. |
1-10-MIN05 (2Q: 01:10) Play-Action. Moises Hathaway scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Connor Garner.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Hathaway |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Ashe | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT T.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE N.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Berns | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hicks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB E.Cattell | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | RCB E.Holliday | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | NB C.Garner | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Albertini |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Double TE | +++ |
|
2-8-MIN07 (2Q: 00:24) Lukas Vaughn ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Leland Tedeschi, assisted by ILB Erik Talley. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT ILB Chase Bates to the MIN10.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Hathaway |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Plesko |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya |
| +++ | RDE J.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | TE D.May |
| +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Vaughn | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB E.Talley | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Schwartz |
| +++ | WILB C.Bates | In Box | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | WLB E.Cattell | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | RCB E.Holliday | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Albertini |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| --- | FS C.Meucci | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN10 (2Q: 00:14) Chase Saldana scrambled for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Pittsburgh 22, Minnesota 7
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Craig | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Ritt | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT T.Heinz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Armstrong | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Hanson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Lyon | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE G.Scancella | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Irons | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Fulcher | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB P.Meert | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Short Zone | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | NB K.Nelson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| --- | FS J.Clinton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 00:14) Extra point by Ivan Bernstein was good. Pittsburgh 23, Minnesota 7 |
| (2Q: 00:05) Ivan Bernstein kicked off 71 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 00:05) Moises Hathaway pass completed to RB Lukas Vaughn for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Leland Tedeschi.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Hathaway |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Plesko | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | Rush Passer | --- | | TE H.Benaroya | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE N.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Vaughn | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB E.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.May | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB E.Cattell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Short Zone | --- | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | RCB E.Holliday | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | NB C.Garner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Albertini |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Ivan Bernstein kicked off 47 yards from the PIT35. Shaun Wayman returned the ball 29 yards to the MIN47. Tackled by Drew Armstrong. |
1-10-MIN47 (3Q: 14:21) Wayne Thomason ran a reverse around left end for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Bates.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Hathaway |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Ashe |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya |
| --- | RDE J.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB L.Tedeschi | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Berns |
| +++ | SILB E.Talley | In Box | +++ | | FB L.Vaughn |
| +++ | WILB C.Bates | Spy | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | WLB E.Cattell | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | RCB E.Holliday | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Albertini |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| --- | FS C.Meucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-MIN44 (3Q: 13:54) Moises Hathaway pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Wayne Thomason. S Marquis Jenkins knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Hathaway |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Wayman | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Berns | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB E.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Plesko | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB C.Bates | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | WLB E.Cattell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | RCB E.Holliday | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Albertini |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-13-MIN44 (3Q: 13:45) PENALTY: T Brandon Sager of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
3-18-MIN39 (3Q: 13:37) Moises Hathaway pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jamal Hicks. ILB Erik Talley knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Hathaway |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Wayman | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT A.Hunter | Rush Passer | --- | | TE H.Benaroya | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE N.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Berns | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB E.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hicks | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB A.Blanchard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | RCB E.Holliday | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | NB C.Garner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Albertini |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-18-MIN39 (3Q: 13:31) Adam Fitzgerald punted 38 yards. Marquis Jenkins called for a fair catch at the PIT23. |
1-10-PIT23 (3Q: 13:23) Rob Harris ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Damien Prior.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE L.Cassidy | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Ritt |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.McClanahan | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Buckley |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Heinz | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Lyon |
| +++ | RDE B.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Harris | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Watt | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Viragh |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Out of Box | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | NB K.Nelson | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | DB B.Roberge | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS D.Ciarleglio | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-PIT27 (3Q: 12:41) Chase Saldana pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Shaun Irons. CB Keith Nelson defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Craig | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Ritt | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT K.McClanahan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Pagel | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Hanson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Lyon | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Irons | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB D.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Viragh | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB P.Meert | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | NB K.Nelson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| --- | SS J.Henry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS J.Clinton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-PIT27 (3Q: 12:37) Chase Saldana pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Drew Armstrong. S Jermaine Henry defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE B.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Ritt | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Heinz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Armstrong | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Hanson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Lyon | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Cassidy | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Irons | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB P.Meert | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Fulcher | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB D.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | WLB G.Scancella | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS J.Clinton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-PIT27 (3Q: 12:27) Santiago Compton punted 61 yards. Lukas Vaughn returned the kick 6 yards to the MIN18. Tackled by Rob Harris. |
1-10-MIN18 (3Q: 12:17) Buddy Berns ran inside the right tackle for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Connor Garner. Key block delivered by Kristopher Kelley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Hathaway |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Ashe |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | In Box | --- | | TE H.Benaroya |
| +++ | RDE J.Lewis | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) W.Thomason |
| +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Berns | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Talley | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hicks |
| +++ | WLB E.Cattell | In Box | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | RCB E.Holliday | Out of Box | --- | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | NB C.Garner | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Albertini |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN34 (3Q: 11:37) Buddy Berns ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Erik Talley.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Hathaway |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Ashe |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya |
| +++ | RDE N.Burke | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason |
| +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Berns | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Talley | Spy | +++ | | SLOT J.Hicks |
| +++ | WLB E.Cattell | In Box | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | RCB C.Peppers | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | NB C.Garner | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Albertini |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-MIN38 (3Q: 10:55) Moises Hathaway pass completed to WR Gage Ashe for 31 yards. Tackled by ILB Erik Talley. Ashe gained 21 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Hathaway |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Ashe | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | Rush Passer | --- | | TE H.Benaroya | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB S.Schwartz | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB E.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | FB L.Vaughn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB C.Bates | Short Zone | --- | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | WLB E.Cattell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | RCB C.Garner | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Albertini |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Double TE | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT31 (3Q: 10:27) Moises Hathaway pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Lukas Vaughn. DE Donny Singleton drove right through Isaiah Bensen to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Hathaway |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Plesko | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB L.Vaughn | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB E.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Schwartz | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB C.Bates | Short Zone | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| --- | WLB E.Cattell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | RCB E.Holliday | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Albertini |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT31 (3Q: 10:21) Moises Hathaway pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Lukas Vaughn. DE Jose Lewis hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Hathaway |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Ashe | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE J.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Schwartz | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB E.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | FB L.Vaughn | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WILB C.Bates | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| --- | WLB E.Cattell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | RCB E.Holliday | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Albertini |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Double TE | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-PIT31 (3Q: 10:15) Moises Hathaway pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Heath Benaroya. DT Ty Winslett drove right through Don Meacham to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Hathaway |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Ashe | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT T.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE N.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Berns | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB E.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hicks | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Blanchard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| --- | LCB T.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| --- | RCB E.Holliday | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | NB C.Garner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Albertini |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-PIT31 (3Q: 10:05) Earl Wheeler attempted a 48 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar. |
1-10-PIT38 (3Q: 09:59) Chase Saldana pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darrin Lyon. S Jermaine Henry defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE B.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Armstrong | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Heinz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Pagel | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Hanson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Lyon | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Cassidy | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Harris | Protect | +++ | SLB P.Meert | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Fulcher | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Hill | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | WLB G.Scancella | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| --- | RCB D.Morton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS J.Clinton | Double TE | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT38 (3Q: 09:55) Chase Saldana pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Shaun Fulcher. CB Dominique Morton defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Craig | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Ritt | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Heinz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Fulcher | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Hanson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Viragh | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Irons | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Buckley | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB P.Meert | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | NB K.Nelson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS J.Clinton | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
3-10-PIT38 (3Q: 09:51) Chase Saldana sacked by DT Abel Mattis for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Marlon Moya. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Geoff Benson on the PIT35.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE L.Cassidy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Ritt | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 3tcDT A.Mattis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Pagel | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT T.Heinz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Lyon | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE G.Scancella | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Irons | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Buckley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB P.Meert | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| --- | NB B.Roberge | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| --- | FS D.Ciarleglio | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-13-PIT35 (3Q: 09:20) Santiago Compton punted 59 yards. Lukas Vaughn returned the kick 0 yards to the MIN06. Tackled by Jose Hanks. Ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Damon Bronson at the MIN06. |
1-10-MIN06 (3Q: 09:11) Buddy Berns ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Erick Cattell.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Hathaway |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Wayman |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya |
| +++ | RDE N.Burke | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason |
| +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Berns | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Talley | Spy | +++ | | SLOT J.Hicks |
| +++ | WLB E.Cattell | In Box | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | RCB E.Holliday | Out of Box | --- | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | NB C.Garner | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Albertini |
| --- | SS M.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN06 (3Q: 08:49) Play-Action. Moises Hathaway pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Jamal Hicks. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Hathaway |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Ashe | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE N.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Berns | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB E.Talley | Double TE | +++ | | SLOT J.Hicks | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB E.Cattell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | RCB E.Holliday | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | NB C.Garner | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Albertini |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-MIN06 (3Q: 08:44) Moises Hathaway pass was dropped by WR Gage Ashe.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Hathaway |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Ashe | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT A.Hunter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya | Protect | --- | RDE N.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Berns | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB E.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Wayman | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Blanchard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| --- | LCB T.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | RCB E.Holliday | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | NB C.Garner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Albertini |
| --- | SS M.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-MIN06 (3Q: 08:38) Adam Fitzgerald punted 36 yards. Marquis Jenkins returned the kick 14 yards to the MIN28. Tackled by Peyton Meert. |
1-10-MIN28 (3Q: 08:28) Chase Saldana pass completed to WR Darrin Lyon for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Denzel Hill. Lyon gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Craig | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Ritt | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 3tcDT K.McClanahan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Pagel | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Hanson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Lyon | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Irons | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Buckley | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB P.Meert | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | NB K.Nelson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS J.Clinton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-MIN22 (3Q: 07:51) Chase Saldana pass completed to WR Darrin Lyon for 22 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Lyon gained 17 yards after the catch. Pittsburgh 29, Minnesota 7
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE L.Cassidy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Ritt | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Heinz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Pagel | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Hanson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Lyon | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Cunningham | Rush Passer | --- | | RB S.Irons | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Hill | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT A.Buckley | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB P.Meert | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | NB K.Nelson | Short Zone | --- | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS J.Clinton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 07:51) Extra point by Ivan Bernstein was good. Pittsburgh 30, Minnesota 7 |
| (3Q: 07:39) Ivan Bernstein kicked off 58 yards from the PIT35. Shaun Wayman returned the ball 30 yards to the MIN37. Tackled by Rob Harris. PENALTY: CB Braden Roberge of Minnesota was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
1-10-MIN16 (3Q: 07:07) Buddy Berns ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Leland Tedeschi, assisted by S Marquis Jenkins.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Hathaway |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Wayman |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya |
| +++ | RDE J.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason |
| +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Berns | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Talley | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Osborne |
| +++ | WLB E.Cattell | In Box | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| --- | RCB E.Holliday | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| --- | NB C.Garner | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Albertini |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| --- | FS C.Meucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-MIN15 (3Q: 06:31) Moises Hathaway pass completed to TE Heath Benaroya for 3 yards. Tackled by S Clyde Meucci. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Hathaway |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Ashe | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Schwartz | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB E.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | FB L.Vaughn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB C.Bates | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | WLB E.Cattell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | RCB E.Holliday | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Albertini |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Double TE | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | --- |
|
3-8-MIN18 (3Q: 06:00) Moises Hathaway pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB Lukas Vaughn. OLB Leland Tedeschi blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Hathaway |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Wayman | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Hunter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya | Protect | +++ | RDE N.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hicks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT G.Osborne | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Blanchard | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Vaughn | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | RCB C.Garner | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | NB C.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | DB M.Roddy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Albertini |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-MIN18 (3Q: 05:54) Adam Fitzgerald punted 40 yards. Marquis Jenkins called for a fair catch at the PIT42. |
1-10-PIT42 (3Q: 05:45) Rob Harris ran a trap outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Jermaine Henry.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE B.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Pagel |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Heinz | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Armstrong |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Hanson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Ritt |
| +++ | RDE L.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Harris | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB P.Meert | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Fulcher |
| +++ | MLB D.Hill | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | WLB G.Scancella | Spy | --- | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| --- | SS J.Henry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS J.Clinton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-PIT43 (3Q: 05:23) Rob Harris ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Denzel Hill.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE B.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Armstrong |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Heinz | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Pagel |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Hanson | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Fulcher |
| +++ | RDE L.Cassidy | In Box | --- | | RB R.Harris | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB P.Meert | In Box | +++ | | FB K.Babic |
| +++ | MLB D.Hill | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | WLB G.Scancella | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS J.Clinton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-PIT42 (3Q: 04:54) Chase Saldana pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darrin Lyon. DE Brett Cunningham hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE B.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Armstrong | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Heinz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Pagel | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Hanson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Lyon | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Cassidy | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Irons | Protect | --- | SLB P.Meert | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Fulcher | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | WLB G.Scancella | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| --- | RCB D.Morton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS J.Clinton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-PIT42 (3Q: 04:47) Santiago Compton punted 58 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN20 (3Q: 04:40) Buddy Berns ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Erick Cattell, assisted by DE Jose Lewis.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Burke |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Wayman |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya |
| --- | RDE J.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason |
| +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | In Box | --- | | RB B.Berns | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Talley | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hicks |
| +++ | WLB E.Cattell | In Box | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | RCB E.Holliday | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | NB C.Garner | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Albertini |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-MIN21 (3Q: 04:06) Buddy Berns ran a trap outside the right tackle for 23 yards. Tackled by CB Erick Holliday. Key block delivered by Brandon Sager. Sager ran over Erick Holliday to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Burke |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Wayman |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya |
| +++ | RDE J.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason |
| +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Berns | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Talley | Spy | +++ | | SLOT J.Hicks |
| +++ | WLB E.Cattell | In Box | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | RCB E.Holliday | Out of Box | --- | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | NB C.Garner | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Albertini |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN44 (3Q: 03:35) Shawn Schwartz ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Marquis Jenkins. ILB Chase Bates knocked down Shaun Albertini to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Burke |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Ashe |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya |
| --- | RDE J.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason |
| +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Schwartz | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Talley | In Box | +++ | | FB L.Vaughn |
| +++ | WILB C.Bates | Spy | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | WLB E.Cattell | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | RCB E.Holliday | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Albertini |
| --- | SS M.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| --- | FS C.Meucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-MIN43 (3Q: 02:58) Play-Action. Marty Burke sacked by DE Jose Lewis for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Brandon Sager.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Burke |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Wayman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Schwartz | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB E.Talley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Plesko | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WILB C.Bates | Short Zone | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | WLB E.Cattell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| --- | RCB E.Holliday | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Albertini |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| --- | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-20-MIN34 (3Q: 02:33) Marty Burke pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gilbert Osborne. DT Ty Winslett hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Burke |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Wayman | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Osborne | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Berns | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB E.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Plesko | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB C.Bates | Short Zone | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | WLB E.Cattell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | RCB E.Holliday | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Albertini |
| --- | SS M.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-20-MIN34 (3Q: 02:24) Adam Fitzgerald punted 54 yards. Marquis Jenkins returned the kick 12 yards to the PIT24. PENALTY: OLB Malcolm Roddy of Pittsburgh was called for an Illegal Use of Hands on the Punt Return. |
1-10-PIT10 (3Q: 02:14) Shaun Irons ran a trap outside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Brett Cunningham, assisted by OLB Peyton Meert.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Craig | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Ritt |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.McClanahan | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Pagel |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Hanson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Lyon |
| +++ | RDE B.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Irons | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Hill | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Buckley |
| +++ | WLB P.Meert | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | NB K.Nelson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS J.Clinton | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-PIT09 (3Q: 01:44) Chase Saldana pass was dropped by TE Sawyer Pagel.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Craig | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Ritt | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT K.McClanahan | Rush Passer | --- | | TE S.Pagel | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT C.Hanson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Lyon | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Irons | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB D.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Buckley | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB P.Meert | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | NB K.Nelson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS J.Clinton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-11-PIT09 (3Q: 01:39) Chase Saldana pass completed to WR Devon Ritt for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Gary Scancella, assisted by ILB Denzel Hill. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Damien Prior for 11 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Pittsburgh 30, Minnesota 13
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE B.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Ritt | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT T.Heinz | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Armstrong | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Hanson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Viragh | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE L.Cassidy | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Irons | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB P.Meert | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Fulcher | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB D.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | WLB G.Scancella | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS J.Clinton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 01:39) Extra point by Earl Wheeler was good. Pittsburgh 30, Minnesota 14 |
| (3Q: 01:30) Earl Wheeler kicked off 60 yards from the MIN35. Stephen Corgan returned the ball 30 yards to the PIT35. Tackled by Danny Pierce. |
1-10-PIT35 (3Q: 01:04) Chase Saldana scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Brett Cunningham and assisted by DT Kai McClanahan.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Craig | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Ritt | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.McClanahan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Pagel | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Hanson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Lyon | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Irons | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Buckley | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | WLB P.Meert | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| --- | RCB D.Morton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | NB K.Nelson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS J.Clinton | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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2-6-PIT39 (3Q: 00:35) Shaun Irons ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Cooper Craig. The defense looked a little sluggish on this cold day.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Craig | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Ritt |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.McClanahan | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Pagel |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Hanson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Lyon |
| +++ | RDE B.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Irons | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Hill | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Viragh |
| +++ | WLB P.Meert | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | NB B.Roberge | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS J.Clinton | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-PIT42 (3Q: 00:15) Chase Saldana pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darrin Lyon. DT Tracy Heinz hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE L.Cassidy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Ritt | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Mattis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Pagel | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Heinz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Lyon | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Craig | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Irons | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | MLB D.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Viragh | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB P.Meert | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | NB K.Nelson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS D.Ciarleglio | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-3-PIT42 (3Q: 00:10) Santiago Compton punted 58 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN20 (3Q: 00:04) Buddy Berns ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Leland Tedeschi.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Burke |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Ashe |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Plesko |
| +++ | RDE J.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason |
| +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Berns | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Talley | In Box | +++ | | FB L.Vaughn |
| +++ | WILB C.Bates | Spy | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | WLB E.Cattell | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | RCB C.Garner | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Albertini |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Start of fourth quarter. |
2-12-MIN18 (4Q: 15:00) Marty Burke pass completed to RB Lukas Vaughn for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Tony Sanford. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Burke |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Plesko | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | Rush Passer | --- | | TE H.Benaroya | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Double Z(FL) | --- | | RB L.Vaughn | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB E.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.May | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB C.Bates | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | WLB E.Cattell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Man-to-Man | --- | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | RCB E.Holliday | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Albertini |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-11-MIN19 (4Q: 14:22) PENALTY: TE Heath Benaroya of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
3-16-MIN14 (4Q: 14:13) Marty Burke pass completed to WR Wayne Thomason for 25 yards. Tackled by OLB Erick Cattell. Thomason gained 11 yards after the catch. Minnesota's Shaun Albertini was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Burke |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Wayman | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Short Zone | --- | | RB B.Berns | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB E.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Plesko | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB C.Bates | Short Zone | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | WLB E.Cattell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | RCB E.Holliday | Deep Zone | --- | | RG S.Albertini |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-MIN39 (4Q: 13:37) Shawn Schwartz ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Donny Singleton, assisted by S Clyde Meucci.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Burke |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Wayman |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hicks |
| +++ | RDE N.Burke | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason |
| +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Spy | +++ | | RB S.Schwartz | Ball Carrier | --- | WLB A.Blanchard | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Osborne |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Out of Box | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | RCB C.Garner | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | NB C.Peppers | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | DB M.Roddy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Pierce |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-MIN43 (4Q: 12:53) Marty Burke pass completed to WR Jamal Hicks for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Connor Garner. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Burke |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Ashe | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE N.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Berns | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB E.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hicks | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB E.Cattell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | RCB E.Holliday | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | NB C.Garner | Spy on QB | --- | | RG D.Pierce |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Double TE | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT36 (4Q: 12:20) Marty Burke pass completed to RB Lukas Vaughn for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Leland Tedeschi. Vaughn gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Burke |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Plesko | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 1tcDT T.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB L.Vaughn | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB E.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.May | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB C.Bates | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | WLB E.Cattell | Short Zone | --- | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | RCB E.Holliday | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Pierce |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-PIT30 (4Q: 12:00) Shawn Schwartz ran inside the right guard for 13 yards. Tackled by DT Ty Winslett. Key block delivered by Don Meacham. PENALTY: DE Donny Singleton of Pittsburgh was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Burke |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Wayman |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya |
| +++ | RDE J.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason |
| +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | In Box | --- | | RB S.Schwartz | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Talley | In Box | +++ | | FB L.Vaughn |
| +++ | WILB C.Bates | Spy | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | WLB E.Cattell | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | RCB E.Holliday | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Pierce |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-9-PIT09 (4Q: 11:54) Marty Burke pass completed to WR Gilbert Osborne for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Erick Holliday. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Osborne gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Burke |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Wayman | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE N.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Ashe | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Osborne | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB E.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Plesko | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB E.Cattell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | RCB E.Holliday | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | NB C.Garner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Pierce |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-PIT04 (4Q: 11:13) Lukas Vaughn ran around the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Ty Winslett, assisted by OLB Erick Cattell.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Burke |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Ashe |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya |
| +++ | RDE J.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason |
| +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Schwartz |
| +++ | SILB E.Talley | In Box | +++ | | FB L.Vaughn | Ball Carrier | +++ | WILB C.Bates | Spy | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | WLB E.Cattell | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| --- | LCB T.Sanford | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | RCB E.Holliday | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Pierce |
| --- | SS M.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| --- | FS C.Meucci | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-6-PIT06 (4Q: 10:41) Marty Burke pass completed to WR Gilbert Osborne for 0 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Marquis Jenkins.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Burke |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Wayman | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Hunter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE N.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Ashe | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Osborne | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB E.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Plesko | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Blanchard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | RCB E.Holliday | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | NB C.Garner | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG D.Pierce |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 4-6-PIT06 (4Q: 09:54) Earl Wheeler attempted a 23 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 30, Minnesota 17 |
| (4Q: 09:49) Earl Wheeler kicked off 56 yards from the MIN35. Stephen Corgan returned the ball 18 yards to the PIT27. Tackled by Peyton Meert. |
1-10-PIT27 (4Q: 09:22) Chase Saldana pass completed to WR Devon Ritt for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Damien Prior. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Craig | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Ritt | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Hanson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Pagel | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT T.Heinz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Lyon | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE B.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Irons | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Viragh | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB P.Meert | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | NB K.Nelson | Short Zone | --- | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS J.Clinton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-PIT33 (4Q: 08:55) Chase Saldana pass was dropped by TE Drew Armstrong. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE B.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Ritt | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Heinz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Armstrong | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT C.Hanson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Lyon | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Cassidy | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Irons | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB P.Meert | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Fulcher | Protect | --- | MLB D.Hill | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | WLB G.Scancella | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| --- | RCB D.Morton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| --- | FS J.Clinton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-PIT33 (4Q: 08:50) Chase Saldana pass completed to WR Darrin Lyon for 1 yard. Tackled by S Johnny Clinton, assisted by OLB Gary Scancella. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE B.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Ritt | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT T.Heinz | Rush Passer | --- | | TE S.Pagel | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT C.Hanson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Lyon | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE L.Cassidy | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Irons | Protect | +++ | SLB P.Meert | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Fulcher | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | WLB G.Scancella | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS J.Clinton | Double Z(FL) | --- |
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| 4-3-PIT34 (4Q: 08:21) Santiago Compton punted 49 yards. Lukas Vaughn returned the kick -7 yards to the MIN10. PENALTY: DE Lorenzo Cassidy of Minnesota was called for Offsides. |
1-10-PIT39 (4Q: 08:12) Shaun Irons ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Jermaine Henry, assisted by ILB Denzel Hill.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE L.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Ritt |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.McClanahan | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Pagel |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Hanson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Viragh |
| +++ | RDE B.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Irons | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Hill | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Buckley |
| +++ | WLB P.Meert | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| --- | NB K.Nelson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| --- | SS J.Henry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS J.Clinton | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-PIT41 (4Q: 07:33) Shaun Irons ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Denzel Hill.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Craig | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Ritt |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Hanson | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Pagel |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Heinz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Lyon |
| +++ | RDE B.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Irons | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Hill | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Buckley |
| +++ | WLB P.Meert | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | NB K.Nelson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS J.Clinton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-PIT41 (4Q: 06:48) Shaun Irons ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Braden Roberge.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE B.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Armstrong |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Heinz | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Pagel |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Hanson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Ritt |
| +++ | RDE L.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Irons | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB P.Meert | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Fulcher |
| +++ | MLB D.Hill | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| --- | WLB G.Scancella | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| --- | LCB D.Prior | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | RCB B.Roberge | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS J.Clinton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-3-PIT46 (4Q: 06:04) Santiago Compton punted 47 yards. Lukas Vaughn returned the kick 8 yards to the MIN15. PENALTY: TE Donny May of Minnesota was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-MIN07 (4Q: 05:54) Play-Action. Marty Burke pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Shaun Wayman. OLB Leland Tedeschi defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Burke |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Wayman | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE N.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Berns | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hicks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB E.Cattell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | RCB E.Holliday | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | NB C.Garner | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Pierce |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN07 (4Q: 05:50) Marty Burke pass completed to TE Heath Benaroya for 26 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Clyde Meucci. Benaroya gained 13 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Burke |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Ashe | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | Rush Passer | --- | | TE H.Benaroya | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE N.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Berns | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hicks | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB E.Cattell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | RCB E.Holliday | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | NB C.Garner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Pierce |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN33 (4Q: 05:25) Marty Burke pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jamal Hicks. DE Donny Singleton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Burke |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Ashe | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE N.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Wayman | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Berns | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB E.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hicks | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB E.Cattell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | RCB C.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | NB C.Garner | Deep Zone | --- | | RG D.Pierce |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN33 (4Q: 05:17) Marty Burke pass completed to TE Heath Benaroya for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Bates.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Burke |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Wayman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Lewis | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Thomason | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Schwartz | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB E.Talley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Plesko | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB C.Bates | Short Zone | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | WLB E.Cattell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | RCB E.Holliday | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Pierce |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN45 (4Q: 05:01) Marty Burke pass was intended for TE Heath Benaroya and was intercepted by OLB Leland Tedeschi at the PIT46. The interception was returned 29 yards. Tackled by Don Meacham. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Burke |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Ashe | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT T.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Schwartz | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | FB L.Vaughn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB C.Bates | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | WLB E.Cattell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| --- | RCB E.Holliday | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Pierce |
| --- | SS M.Jenkins | Double TE | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| --- | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN25 (4Q: 04:53) Shaun Irons ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Cameron Hanson, assisted by DT Kai McClanahan.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE L.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Ritt |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.McClanahan | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Pagel |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Hanson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Lyon |
| +++ | RDE B.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Irons | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Hill | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Viragh |
| +++ | WLB P.Meert | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | NB K.Nelson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS J.Clinton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-MIN23 (4Q: 04:10) Rob Harris ran inside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by S Johnny Clinton, assisted by S Jermaine Henry.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Craig | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Ritt |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Hanson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Buckley |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Heinz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Lyon |
| +++ | RDE G.Scancella | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Harris | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Hill | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Viragh |
| +++ | WLB P.Meert | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | NB K.Nelson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| --- | SS J.Henry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS J.Clinton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-MIN25 (4Q: 03:27) Shaun Irons ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Cooper Craig, assisted by ILB Denzel Hill.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE L.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Ritt |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Hanson | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Pagel |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Heinz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Viragh |
| +++ | RDE C.Craig | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Irons | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Hill | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Buckley |
| +++ | WLB P.Meert | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Benson |
| +++ | LCB D.Prior | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Berry |
| +++ | NB K.Nelson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Mackey |
| +++ | SS J.Henry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moya |
| +++ | FS D.Ciarleglio | Out of Box | --- |
|
| 4-5-MIN20 (4Q: 02:41) Ivan Bernstein attempted a 37 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 33, Minnesota 17 |
| (4Q: 02:34) Ivan Bernstein kicked off 53 yards from the PIT35. Shaun Wayman returned the ball 24 yards to the MIN36. Tackled by Shaun Fulcher. |
1-10-MIN36 (4Q: 02:24) Marty Burke pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Heath Benaroya. DE Donny Singleton simply tossed Don Meacham aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Burke |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Ashe | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE N.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Berns | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hicks | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB E.Cattell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| --- | RCB E.Holliday | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | NB C.Garner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Pierce |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| --- | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN36 (4Q: 02:16) Marty Burke pass completed to RB Shawn Schwartz for 31 yards. Tackled by OLB Leland Tedeschi. Schwartz gained 29 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Burke |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Ashe | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hicks | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE N.Burke | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Thomason | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Schwartz | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB E.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | FB L.Vaughn | Protect | +++ | WLB E.Cattell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | RCB C.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | NB C.Garner | Deep Zone | --- | | RG D.Pierce |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-PIT33 (4Q: 02:00) Marty Burke pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gage Ashe. OLB Leland Tedeschi knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Burke |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Ashe | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya | Protect | +++ | RDE N.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Wayman | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Schwartz | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB E.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | FB L.Vaughn | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB E.Cattell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | RCB E.Holliday | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | NB C.Garner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Pierce |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT33 (4Q: 01:55) Marty Burke pass completed to RB Lukas Vaughn for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Arnie Blanchard, assisted by OLB Leland Tedeschi.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Burke |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Wayman | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Hunter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Schwartz | Protect | +++ | WLB A.Blanchard | Short Zone | +++ | | FB L.Vaughn | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | LCB T.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | RCB C.Garner | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | NB C.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | DB M.Roddy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Pierce |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-PIT25 (4Q: 01:36) Play-Action. Marty Burke pass completed to WR Wayne Thomason for 15 yards. Tackled by S Clyde Meucci. Thomason gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Burke |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Ashe | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | Rush Passer | --- | | TE H.Benaroya | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Lewis | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Thomason | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB E.Cattell | Short Zone | --- | | RB B.Berns | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hicks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Bates | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | LCB L.Tedeschi | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | RCB T.Sanford | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | NB E.Holliday | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Pierce |
| +++ | SS C.Meucci | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT10 (4Q: 01:12) Marty Burke pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Josh Plesko. DT Ty Winslett hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: DE Donny Singleton of Pittsburgh was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Burke |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Plesko | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hicks | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Vaughn | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.May | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB C.Bates | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | WLB E.Cattell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| --- | LCB T.Sanford | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | RCB C.Garner | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Pierce |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-5-PIT05 (4Q: 01:12) Marty Burke pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Wayne Thomason.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Burke |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Ashe | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hicks | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE J.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Schwartz | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | FB L.Vaughn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB C.Bates | Short Zone | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| --- | WLB E.Cattell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | RCB E.Holliday | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Pierce |
| --- | SS M.Jenkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-PIT05 (4Q: 01:08) Marty Burke pass completed to TE Josh Plesko for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Leland Tedeschi.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Burke |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Wayman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT T.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Schwartz | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB E.Talley | Bump and Run | +++ | | TE J.Plesko | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB C.Bates | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | WLB E.Cattell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| --- | RCB E.Holliday | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Pierce |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-8-PIT08 (4Q: 00:45) Marty Burke pass completed to TE Heath Benaroya for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Benaroya gained 2 yards after the catch. Pittsburgh 33, Minnesota 23
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Burke |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Ashe | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Berns | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Talley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB L.Vaughn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB C.Bates | Short Zone | --- | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | WLB E.Cattell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Man-to-Man | --- | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | RCB E.Holliday | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Pierce |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 00:45) Marty Burke passed to Heath Benaroya for the successful two-point conversion. Pittsburgh 33, Minnesota 25 |
| (4Q: 00:37) Earl Wheeler kicked off (onside) from the MIN35. MIN Deon Ciarleglio recovered the kick. |
1-10-MIN48 (4Q: 00:33) Marty Burke pass completed to TE Heath Benaroya for 6 yards. Tackled by S Marquis Jenkins. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Burke |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Ashe | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE N.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Wayman | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB L.Tedeschi | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Berns | Protect | +++ | WLB A.Blanchard | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hicks | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | RCB C.Garner | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | NB C.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | DB M.Roddy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Pierce |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Short Zone | --- | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Minnesota called a time out. |
2-4-PIT46 (4Q: 00:25) Marty Burke pass completed to WR Jamal Hicks for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Arnie Blanchard. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Burke |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Ashe | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Hunter | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hicks | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE N.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Berns | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Blanchard | Short Zone | +++ | | FB L.Vaughn | Protect | +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Short Zone | --- | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | RCB C.Garner | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | NB C.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | DB M.Roddy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Pierce |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Minnesota called a time out. |
3-1-PIT43 (4Q: 00:13) Marty Burke pass completed to WR Gage Ashe for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Arnie Blanchard, assisted by S Marquis Jenkins.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Burke |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Ashe | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Hunter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Thomason | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB S.Schwartz | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Blanchard | Short Zone | --- | | FB L.Vaughn | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| +++ | RCB C.Garner | Short Zone | --- | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | NB C.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | DB M.Roddy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Pierce |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Minnesota called a time out. |
1-10-PIT42 (4Q: 00:06) Marty Burke pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gilbert Osborne. S Marquis Jenkins simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Burke |
| *** | LDE D.Singleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Wayman | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Hunter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Benaroya | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE N.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hicks | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB L.Tedeschi | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Osborne | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB A.Blanchard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Vaughn | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | LCB T.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LT I.Bensen |
| --- | RCB C.Garner | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Meacham |
| +++ | NB C.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Kelley |
| +++ | DB M.Roddy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Pierce |
| +++ | SS M.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sager |
| +++ | FS C.Meucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Final Score: Pittsburgh Steelers 33, Minnesota Vikings 25 |