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September 25, 2072 76° Pittsburgh Stadium
Attendance: 50,785 (78%)
PIT has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 3-Shane Black kicks 72 yards from MIN 35 to PIT -7. 49-Wendell Martin to PIT 27 for 35 yards. Tackle by 72-Michael Isenberg . 71-Troy Nieves missed that block completely. MIN 77-Zachary Brown was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. PIT 24-Larry Thomas was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-PIT 27 (14:55) 3-John Smith pass Pass knocked down by 33-Jack Tatum . incomplete, intended for 40-Dwayne Tyson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
2-10-PIT 27 (14:51) 3-John Smith pass complete to 42-Donald Green to PIT 41 for 14 yards. Tackle by 21-Ross Brooks . MIN 79-Billy Kern was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
1-10-PIT 41 (14:05) 3-John Smith sacked at PIT 32 for -9 yards ( 69-Erwin Bober ). Sack allowed by 56-Johnathan Thompson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
2-19-PIT 32 (13:25) 3-John Smith pass Pass knocked down by 33-Jack Tatum . incomplete, intended for 85-Elmo Martinez .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong FS CB3 Blitz
3-19-PIT 32 (13:22) 3-John Smith sacked at PIT 22 for -10 yards ( 95-James Coleman ). Sack allowed by 59-Eric Keil .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Hail Mary
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong FS CB3 Blitz
4-29-PIT 22 (12:46) 15-Miles Perry punts 52 yards to MIN 26. 14-Robert Myers to MIN 39 for 13 yards. Tackle by 78-Gene Lee . PENALTY - Offsides (MIN 55-William Jones)
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
4-24-PIT 27 (12:37) PENALTY - False Start (PIT 66-Woodrow Lingerfelt)
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
4-29-PIT 22 (12:37) PENALTY - False Start (PIT 66-Woodrow Lingerfelt)
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
4-34-PIT 17 (12:37) 15-Miles Perry punts 47 yards to MIN 36. 14-Robert Myers to MIN 45 for 9 yards. Tackle by 54-Duane Green .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 45 (12:28) 18-Gustavo Poole pass complete to 86-Mike Brooks to PIT 49 for 6 yards. Tackle by 55-Rodney Lacroix .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
2-4-PIT 49 (11:53) 35-Lonnie Ware ran to PIT 47 for 2 yards. Tackle by 97-Ronald Lawson .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal FB Trap Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
3-2-PIT 47 (11:18) 49-Tuan Autry ran to PIT 45 for 1 yards. Tackle by 38-Edward Almeida .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
4-1-PIT 45 (10:43) 11-Richard Myers punts 36 yards to PIT 10. Fair Catch by 49-Wendell Martin .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 10 (10:37) 3-John Smith sacked at PIT 2 for -7 yards ( 55-William Jones ). Sack allowed by 66-Woodrow Lingerfelt .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Flat MLB SS Blitz
2-17-PIT 2 (9:53) 3-John Smith pass complete to 33-David Stewart to PIT 2 for -1 yards. Tackle by 21-Ross Brooks .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-18-PIT 2 (9:18) 3-John Smith pass Pass knocked down by 21-Ross Brooks . incomplete, intended for 16-Randall Hernandez .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
Pass Key
4-18-PIT 2 (9:15) 15-Miles Perry punts 48 yards to PIT 50. 14-Robert Myers to PIT 41 for 8 yards. Tackle by 71-Troy Nieves .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 41 (9:07) 18-Gustavo Poole pass complete to 14-Robert Myers to PIT 26 for 16 yards. Tackle by 5-Michael Tapley .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
1-10-PIT 26 (8:30) 18-Gustavo Poole pass incomplete, intended for 38-George Tyler . MIN 64-Ryan Beal was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
2-10-PIT 26 (8:28) 38-George Tyler ran to PIT 27 for -1 yards. Tackle by 95-Emil Brown .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
3-11-PIT 27 (7:48) 18-Gustavo Poole pass complete to 14-Robert Myers to PIT 20 for 6 yards. Tackle by 37-John Arehart . 49-Tuan Autry was caught flat-footed on this play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
4-5-PIT 20 (7:11) 3-Shane Black 38 yard field goal is GOOD. PIT 0 MIN 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(7:08) 3-Shane Black kicks 72 yards from MIN 35 to PIT -7. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-PIT 25 (7:08) 3-John Smith pass complete to 40-Dwayne Tyson to PIT 37 for 12 yards. Tackle by 46-Richard Spitzer . PENALTY - Holding (PIT 81-Willard Welsh)
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
1-20-PIT 15 (7:05) 3-John Smith pass incomplete, intended for 81-Willard Welsh .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Flat MLB SS Blitz
2-20-PIT 15 (7:02) 3-John Smith pass complete to 33-David Stewart to PIT 23 for 8 yards. Tackle by 55-William Jones .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
Pass Key
3-12-PIT 23 (6:28) 3-John Smith pass Pass knocked down by 42-Fred Brown . incomplete, intended for 33-David Stewart .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
4-12-PIT 23 (6:25) 15-Miles Perry punts 51 yards to MIN 26. 14-Robert Myers to MIN 37 for 11 yards. Tackle by 71-Troy Nieves .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 37 (6:16) 18-Gustavo Poole pass complete to 83-Robert Lewis to MIN 42 for 5 yards. Tackle by 55-Rodney Lacroix . PENALTY - Holding (MIN 65-Jesse Brennan)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
1-20-MIN 27 (6:13) 18-Gustavo Poole pass Pass knocked down by 37-John Arehart . incomplete, intended for 14-Robert Myers .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz
2-20-MIN 27 (6:10) 18-Gustavo Poole pass complete to 83-Robert Lewis to MIN 36 for 9 yards. Tackle by 93-Harris Cruz .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
3-11-MIN 36 (5:27) 18-Gustavo Poole pass Pass knocked down by 37-John Arehart . incomplete, intended for 14-Robert Myers .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Pass Key
4-11-MIN 36 (5:24) 11-Richard Myers punts 39 yards to PIT 24. Fair Catch by 49-Wendell Martin .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 24 (5:17) 33-David Stewart ran to PIT 35 for 11 yards. Tackle by 46-Richard Spitzer .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
1-10-PIT 35 (4:35) 3-John Smith pass complete to 16-Randall Hernandez to PIT 43 for 8 yards. Tackle by 46-Richard Spitzer .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
2-2-PIT 43 (4:00) 3-John Smith pass Pass knocked down by 34-Joseph Dunn . incomplete, intended for 40-Dwayne Tyson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
3-2-PIT 43 (3:57) 3-John Smith pass Pass knocked down by 33-Jack Tatum . incomplete, intended for 81-Willard Welsh .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Flat MLB SS Blitz
4-2-PIT 43 (3:54) 15-Miles Perry punts 59 yard s to MIN -2.4-2-PIT 43 (3:54) 15-Miles Perry punts 59 yards to MIN -2. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 20 (3:46) 38-George Tyler ran to MIN 18 for -2 yards. Tackle by 95-Emil Brown .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-12-MIN 18 (3:02) 18-Gustavo Poole pass complete to 84-Andrew Thibodeaux to MIN 24 for 6 yards. Tackle by 36-Willie Belcher . 36-Willie Belcher got away with a hold on that play. 83-Robert Lewis was caught flat-footed on this play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
3-6-MIN 24 (2:19) 18-Gustavo Poole pass complete to 14-Robert Myers to MIN 31 for 6 yards. Tackle by 37-John Arehart . Pressure by 98-Ronald Johnston .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
1-10-MIN 31 (1:42) 18-Gustavo Poole pass Pass knocked down by 25-Mike Kelly . incomplete, intended for 17-Curtis Nielson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-10-MIN 31 (1:40) 38-George Tyler ran to MIN 32 for 2 yards. Tackle by 93-Harris Cruz .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
3-8-MIN 32 (0:55) 18-Gustavo Poole pass complete to 83-Robert Lewis to MIN 34 for 2 yards. Tackle by 97-Ronald Lawson . PIT 90-Bret Pasley was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
4-7-MIN 34 (0:12) 11-Richard Myers punts 50 yards to PIT 16. PIT 77-Zachary Garcia was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 16 (0:02) 33-David Stewart ran to PIT 22 for 7 yards. Tackle by 55-William Jones .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
End of first quarter.
2-3-PIT 22 (15:00) 3-John Smith sacked at PIT 13 for -9 yards ( 77-Zachary Brown )
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Hail Mary
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
3-13-PIT 13 (14:17) 3-John Smith sacked at PIT 3 for -10 yards ( 55-William Jones )
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Hail Mary
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
Pass Key
4-22-PIT 3 (13:35) 15-Miles Perry punts 48 yards to MIN 48. 14-Robert Myers to PIT 41 for 11 yards. Tackle by 59-Eric Keil . MIN 77-Zachary Brown was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 41 (13:26) 18-Gustavo Poole pass incomplete, dropped by 38-George Tyler . PIT 71-Troy Nieves was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
2-10-PIT 41 (13:24) 18-Gustavo Poole pass complete to 38-George Tyler to PIT 39 for 3 yards. Tackle by 36-Willie Belcher .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
3-7-PIT 39 (12:41) 18-Gustavo Poole pass complete to 14-Robert Myers to PIT 31 for 8 yards. Tackle by 37-John Arehart . 37-John Arehart got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
1-10-PIT 31 (12:04) 18-Gustavo Poole pass complete to 38-George Tyler to PIT 30 for a short gain. Tackle by 36-Willie Belcher .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Pass Key
2-10-PIT 30 (11:19) 18-Gustavo Poole pass complete to 83-Robert Lewis to PIT 24 for 6 yards. Tackle by 36-Willie Belcher .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
3-4-PIT 24 (10:41) 18-Gustavo Poole sacked at PIT 34 for -10 yards ( 98-Ronald Johnston ). Sack allowed by 54-George Campbell . 54-George Campbell totally missed that block.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
4-14-PIT 34 (10:05) 3-Shane Black 51 yard field goal is GOOD. PIT 0 MIN 6
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(10:02) 3-Shane Black kicks 71 yards from MIN 35 to PIT -6. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-PIT 25 (10:02) 33-David Stewart ran to PIT 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 72-Michael Isenberg .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
2-8-PIT 27 (9:28) 3-John Smith pass Pass knocked down by 42-Fred Brown . incomplete, intended for 16-Randall Hernandez .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
3-8-PIT 27 (9:25) 3-John Smith pass complete to 40-Dwayne Tyson to PIT 32 for 5 yards. Tackle by 33-Jack Tatum .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
4-3-PIT 32 (8:43) 15-Miles Perry punts 47 yards to MIN 22. 14-Robert Myers to MIN 31 for 10 yards. Tackle by 98-Ronald Johnston .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 31 (8:33) 38-George Tyler ran to MIN 36 for 4 yards. Tackle by 97-Ronald Lawson .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
2-6-MIN 36 (7:56) 18-Gustavo Poole sacked at MIN 28 for -8 yards ( 90-Bret Pasley ). Sack allowed by 61-Michael Townsend .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
3-13-MIN 28 (7:13) 18-Gustavo Poole pass complete to 84-Andrew Thibodeaux to MIN 35 for 8 yards. Tackle by 37-John Arehart .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
4-6-MIN 35 (6:31) 11-Richard Myers punts 46 yards to PIT 18. Fair Catch by 49-Wendell Martin .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 18 (6:25) 33-David Stewart ran to PIT 30 for 11 yards. Tackle by 46-Richard Spitzer .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-PIT 30 (5:42) 3-John Smith pass complete to 40-Dwayne Tyson to MIN 42 for 29 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 21-Ross Brooks . Great move by 40-Dwayne Tyson to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
1-10-MIN 42 (4:55) 49-Wendell Martin ran to MIN 30 for 11 yards. Tackle by 46-Richard Spitzer .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-MIN 30 (4:14) 33-David Stewart ran to MIN 26 for 5 yards. Tackle by 33-Jack Tatum .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
2-5-MIN 26 (3:36) 49-Wendell Martin ran to MIN 25 for 1 yards. Tackle by 69-Erwin Bober .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
3-4-MIN 25 (2:51) 3-John Smith pass complete to 88-Bernard Braithwaite to MIN 18 for 7 yards. Tackle by 34-Joseph Dunn .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
1-10-MIN 18 (2:17) 49-Wendell Martin ran to MIN 10 for 9 yards. Tackle by 42-Fred Brown . PIT 84-Lonnie Ragan was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-1-MIN 10 (2:00) 33-David Stewart ran to MIN 3 for 6 yards. Tackle by 45-Jeffrey Chung .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Run Key
1-3-MIN 3 (1:14) 33-David Stewart ran to MIN 0 for 3 yards. TOUCHDOWN! PIT 6 MIN 6
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
(1:11) Extra point GOOD by 3-Thomas Ward . PIT 7 MIN 6
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:11) 3-Thomas Ward kicks 75 yards from PIT 35 to MIN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (1:11) 38-George Tyler ran to MIN 30 for 5 yards. Tackle by 24-Larry Thomas .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR HB Toss Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
2-5-MIN 30 (0:34) 49-Tuan Autry ran to MIN 33 for 3 yards. Tackle by 25-Mike Kelly .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
End of half.
(15:00) 3-Thomas Ward kicks 74 yards from PIT 35 to MIN -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (15:00) 18-Gustavo Poole pass complete to 35-Lonnie Ware to MIN 22 for -3 yards. Tackle by 90-Bret Pasley .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-13-MIN 22 (14:26) PENALTY - False Start (MIN 54-George Campbell)
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
2-18-MIN 17 (14:26) 18-Gustavo Poole pass incomplete, dropped by 14-Robert Myers .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Pass Key
3-18-MIN 17 (14:23) 18-Gustavo Poole sacked at MIN 7 for -10 yards ( 98-Ronald Johnston ). Sack allowed by 65-Jesse Brennan . 18-Gustavo Poole FUMBLES ( 98-Ronald Johnston ) recovered by PIT-98-Ronald Johnst on at MIN 5. 65-Jesse Brennan was completely beat on that play. PIT 98-Ronald Johnston was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-5-MIN 5 (14:18) 33-David Stewart ran to MIN 7 for -3 yards. Tackle by 59-Steve Vincent . PIT 81-Willard Welsh was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Toss Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Run Key
2-7-MIN 7 (13:38) 3-John Smith pass complete to 42-Donald Green for 7 yards. TOUCHDOWN! PIT 13 MIN 6
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
(13:35) Extra point GOOD by 3-Thomas Ward . PIT 14 MIN 6
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(13:35) 3-Thomas Ward kicks 74 yards from PIT 35 to MIN -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (13:35) 18-Gustavo Poole sacked at MIN 16 for -9 yards ( 90-Bret Pasley ). Sack allowed by 61-Michael Townsend .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
2-19-MIN 16 (12:59) 18-Gustavo Poole pass complete to 83-Robert Lewis to MIN 25 for 9 yards. Tackle by 55-Rodney Lacroix .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
Pass Key
3-10-MIN 25 (12:20) 18-Gustavo Poole pass complete to 38-George Tyler to MIN 48 for 23 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 36-Willie Belcher .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 48 (11:34) 18-Gustavo Poole pass complete to 84-Andrew Thibodeaux to PIT 31 for 21 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 37-John Arehart .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep LB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-PIT 31 (10:52) 49-Tuan Autry ran to PIT 25 for 6 yards. 49-Tuan Autry FUMBLES ( 36-Willie Belcher ) recovered by PIT-36-Willie Belch er at PIT 27. Tackle by 14-Robert Myers . MIN 64-Ryan Beal was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR HB Toss Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
1-10-PIT 27 (10:46) 3-John Smith pass complete to 33-David Stewart to PIT 33 for 6 yards. Tackle by 92-Raul Ellis . 33-David Stewart made a great move on the CB. PENALTY - Holding (PIT 56-Johnathan Thompson)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
1-20-PIT 17 (10:42) 33-David Stewart ran to PIT 22 for 5 yards. Tackle by 34-Joseph Dunn .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
2-15-PIT 22 (9:57) 3-John Smith pass complete to 42-Donald Green to PIT 30 for 8 yards. Tackle by 92-Raul Ellis .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
3-7-PIT 30 (9:22) 3-John Smith pass complete to 40-Dwayne Tyson to MIN 48 for 22 yards. MIN 95-James Coleman was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong FS WLB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 48 (8:33) PENALTY - False Start (PIT 57-Jimmy Griffin)
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Flat MLB SS Blitz
Pass Key
1-15-PIT 47 (8:33) 42-Donald Green ran to PIT 46 for -1 yards. Tackle by 77-Zachary Brown .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
2-16-PIT 46 (7:56) 3-John Smith pass complete to 40-Dwayne Tyson to PIT 49 for 3 yards. Tackle by 33-Jack Tatum .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong FS CB3 Blitz
Pass Key
3-13-PIT 49 (7:14) 33-David Stewart ran to MIN 48 for 2 yards. Tackle by 97-Jacob Chow . PENALTY - Offsides (MIN 92-Raul Ellis)
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Sweep Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
3-8-MIN 46 (7:11) 3-John Smith pass complete to 88-Bernard Braithwaite to MIN 43 for 2 yards. Tackle by 34-Joseph Dunn .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
4-6-MIN 43 (6:28) 15-Miles Perry punts 35 yards to MIN 8. Fair Catch by 14-Robert Myers .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 8 (6:21) 38-George Tyler ran to MIN 10 for 2 yards. Tackle by 91-Ralph Hammer .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
2-8-MIN 10 (5:43) 38-George Tyler ran to MIN 17 for 7 yards. Tackle by 5-Michael Tapley . PIT 98-Ronald Johnston was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
3-1-MIN 17 (5:09) PENALTY - False Start (MIN 17-Curtis Nielson)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
3-6-MIN 12 (5:09) 38-George Tyler ran to MIN 17 for 5 yards. Tackle by 93-Harris Cruz .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
4-1-MIN 17 (4:29) 11-Richard Myers punts 44 yards to PIT 39. Fair Catch by 49-Wendell Martin .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 39 (4:22) 3-John Smith pass complete to 81-Willard Welsh to PIT 45 for 6 yards. Tackle by 59-Steve Vincent .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
Pass Key
2-4-PIT 45 (3:47) 33-David Stewart ran to PIT 49 for 4 yards. Tackle by 55-William Jones .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
3-1-PIT 49 (3:13) 33-David Stewart ran to MIN 41 for 10 yards. Tackle by 42-Fred Brown .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
Run Key
1-10-MIN 41 (2:34) 3-John Smith pass complete to 84-Lonnie Ragan to MIN 30 for 11 yards. Tackle by 33-Jack Tatum .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 30 (1:49) 3-John Smith sacked at MIN 40 for -10 yards ( 69-Erwin Bober ). Sack allowed by 56-Johnathan Thompson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Hail Mary
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
2-20-MIN 40 (1:13) 33-David Stewart ran to MIN 44 for -4 yards. Tackle by 69-Erwin Bober .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
3-23-MIN 44 (0:38) 33-David Stewart ran to MIN 32 for 12 yards. Tackle by 46-Richard Spitzer .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Sweep Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
End of third quarter.
4-11-MIN 32 (15:00) 3-Thomas Ward 49 yard field goal is GOOD. PIT 17 MIN 6
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(14:57) 3-Thomas Ward kicks 75 yards from PIT 35 to MIN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (14:57) 18-Gustavo Poole pass Pass knocked down by 37-John Arehart . incomplete, intended for 49-Tuan Autry .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 25 (14:53) 18-Gustavo Poole pass complete to 83-Robert Lewis to MIN 33 for 8 yards. Tackle by 36-Willie Belcher .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
3-2-MIN 33 (14:10) 18-Gustavo Poole pass incomplete, dropped by 38-George Tyler .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
4-2-MIN 33 (14:06) 11-Richard Myers punts 45 yards to PIT 22. Fair Catch by 49-Wendell Martin .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 22 (13:59) 3-John Smith pass Pass knocked down by 34-Joseph Dunn . incomplete, intended for 81-Willard Welsh . Pressure by 79-Billy Kern .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
2-10-PIT 22 (13:53) 3-John Smith pass complete to 81-Willard Welsh to PIT 27 for 5 yards. Tackle by 42-Fred Brown . 81-Willard Welsh did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
3-5-PIT 27 (13:18) 33-David Stewart ran to PIT 37 for 10 yards. Tackle by 42-Fred Brown .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
1-10-PIT 37 (12:34) 3-John Smith pass complete to 40-Dwayne Tyson to PIT 48 for 11 yards. Tackle by 45-Jeffrey Chung .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
1-10-PIT 48 (11:52) 3-John Smith pass Pass knocked down by 34-Joseph Dunn . incomplete, intended for 88-Bernard Braithwaite .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
2-10-PIT 48 (11:50) 33-David Stewart ran to MIN 43 for 8 yards. Tackle by 42-Fred Brown . PIT 33-David Stewart was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-2-MIN 43 (11:14) 3-John Smith sacked at PIT 47 for -10 yards ( 79-Billy Kern ). Sack allowed by 62-Nick Mays .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Hail Mary
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
4-11-PIT 47 (10:33) 15-Miles Perry punts 38 yards to MIN 14.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 14 (10:24) 18-Gustavo Poole pass complete to 83-Robert Lewis to MIN 21 for 7 yards. Tackle by 97-Ronald Lawson . PIT 24-Larry Thomas was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
2-3-MIN 21 (9:39) 38-George Tyler ran to MIN 21 for -1 yards. Tackle by 78-Gene Lee .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
3-4-MIN 21 (9:07) 38-George Tyler ran to MIN 36 for 15 yards. Tackle by 5-Michael Tapley .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 36 (8:25) 49-Tuan Autry ran to MIN 40 for 4 yards. Tackle by 97-Ronald Lawson .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
2-6-MIN 40 (7:49) 18-Gustavo Poole pass Pass knocked down by 37-John Arehart . incomplete, intended for 84-Andrew Thibodeaux .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
3-6-MIN 40 (7:46) 18-Gustavo Poole pass complete to 22-Chad Haynes to PIT 43 for 17 yards. Tackle by 5-Michael Tapley .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-PIT 43 (7:10) 18-Gustavo Poole pass incomplete, dropped by 84-Andrew Thibodeaux .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
Pass Key
2-10-PIT 43 (7:07) 18-Gustavo Poole pass complete to 38-George Tyler to PIT 36 for 7 yards. Tackle by 55-Rodney Lacroix .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
Pass Key
3-3-PIT 36 (6:22) 49-Tuan Autry ran to PIT 32 for 5 yards. Tackle by 36-Willie Belcher .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
1-10-PIT 32 (5:39) 18-Gustavo Poole pass Pass knocked down by 37-John Arehart . incomplete, intended for 14-Robert Myers .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
2-10-PIT 32 (5:36) 18-Gustavo Poole pass incomplete, dropped by 17-Curtis Nielson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
3-10-PIT 32 (5:32) 18-Gustavo Poole pass complete to 14-Robert Myers to PIT 20 for 11 yards. Tackle by 97-Ronald Lawson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
Pass Key
1-10-PIT 20 (5:09) 18-Gustavo Poole pass Pass knocked down by 25-Mike Kelly . incomplete, intended for 84-Andrew Thibodeaux .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
2-10-PIT 20 (5:06) 18-Gustavo Poole pass incomplete, dropped by 84-Andrew Thibodeaux .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
3-10-PIT 20 (5:04) 18-Gustavo Poole pass complete to 83-Robert Lewis to PIT 8 for 13 yards. Tackle by 36-Willie Belcher .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
1-8-PIT 8 (4:41) 18-Gustavo Poole pass complete to 84-Andrew Thibodeaux to PIT 5 for 3 yards. Tackle by 25-Mike Kelly .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
2-5-PIT 5 (4:23) 18-Gustavo Poole pass Pass knocked down by 55-Rodney Lacroix . incomplete, intended for 38-George Tyler .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
3-5-PIT 5 (4:20) 18-Gustavo Poole pass complete to 49-Tuan Autry for 5 yards. TOUCHDOWN! PIT 17 MIN 12
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
(4:17) 38-George Tyler ran for 2 yards. CONVERSION GOOD! PIT 17 MIN 14
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
(4:17) 3-Shane Black kicks 73 yards from MIN 35 to PIT -8. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-PIT 25 (4:17) 3-John Smith pass complete to 33-David Stewart to PIT 23 for -2 yards. Tackle by 21-Ross Brooks .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
Pass Key
2-12-PIT 23 (3:40) 49-Wendell Martin ran to PIT 30 for 7 yards. Tackle by 34-Joseph Dunn .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
3-5-PIT 30 (3:02) 33-David Stewart ran to PIT 35 for 5 yards. Tackle by 33-Jack Tatum .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
1-10-PIT 35 (2:27) 49-Wendell Martin ran to PIT 41 for 6 yards. Tackle by 92-Raul Ellis .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-4-PIT 41 (2:00) 33-David Stewart ran to PIT 48 for 7 yards. Tackle by 55-William Jones .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Run Key
Timeout MIN
1-10-PIT 48 (1:55) 49-Wendell Martin ran to MIN 41 for 12 yards. Tackle by 46-Richard Spitzer .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
Timeout MIN
1-10-MIN 41 (1:49) 33-David Stewart ran to MIN 40 for 1 yards. Tackle by 79-Billy Kern . PIT 57-Jimmy Griffin was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Run Key
Timeout MIN
2-9-MIN 40 (1:46) 33-David Stewart ran to MIN 31 for 9 yards. Tackle by 33-Jack Tatum .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Toss Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
Run Key
3-1-MIN 31 (1:01) 49-Wendell Martin ran to MIN 25 for 6 yards. Tackle by 55-William Jones .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
1-10-MIN 25 (0:15) PENALTY - False Start (PIT 49-Wendell Martin)
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
1-15-MIN 30 (0:15) 3-John Smith kneeled down to MIN 30 for -0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Short Zone
End of fourth quarter.