Pre-Season Week 2: Bills at Vikings
August 13, 2016 70° US Bank Stadium
Attendance: 40,496 (61%)
BUF has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 11-Dallas Fort kicks 75 yards from MIN 35 to BUF -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-BUF 25 (15:00) 1-Matthew Peterson pass complete to 84-Lawrence Williams to BUF 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 27-Daniel Nelson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Run Key
2-9-BUF 26 (14:18) 1-Matthew Peterson pass complete to 89-Marc Garcia to BUF 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 95-Loyd Brown .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep LB Blitz
Run Key
3-7-BUF 28 (13:37) (Hot Read) 1-Matthew Peterson pass Pass knocked down by 92-Robert Porter . incomplete, intended for 24-Steven Keith . Pressure by 50-Morgan Fox .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal TE Quick Out
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
4-7-BUF 28 (13:34) 17-Harry Davidson punts 43 yards to MIN 29. Fair Catch by 80-David Jackson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 29 (13:27) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 7-Daniel Cowan to MIN 47 for 18 yards. Tackle by 51-Jim Newcomb .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Zone Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 47 (12:42) 12-Felipe Ellis pass incomplete, intended for 88-Michael Cathcart .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 47 (12:38) 44-Jerry Bishop ran to MIN 45 for -2 yards. Tackle by 31-James Segura .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
Pass Key
3-12-MIN 45 (11:55) 88-Michael Cathcart ran to MIN 46 for 2 yards. Tackle by 74-Steven Williams .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep Zone Flat Left
4-10-MIN 46 (11:12) 18-Anthony Lopez punts 60 yards to BUF -6.4-10-MIN 46 (11:12) 18-Anthony Lopez punts 60 yards to BUF -6. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BUF 20 (11:03) 1-Matthew Peterson pass Pass knocked down by 29-Joseph Daniels . incomplete, intended for 84-Lawrence Williams .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
2-10-BUF 20 (11:00) 1-Matthew Peterson pass Pass knocked down by 47-Floyd Funk . incomplete, intended for 84-Lawrence Williams . Pressure by 72-Mitchell Latimore .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
3-10-BUF 20 (10:56) 1-Matthew Peterson pass complete to 81-Joe Harris to BUF 24 for 4 yards. Tackle by 33-Ronnie Orange . PENALTY - Holding (BUF 24-Steven Keith) (Declined)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Run Key
4-6-BUF 24 (10:53) 17-Harry Davidson punts 53 yards to MIN 23. 80-David Jackson to MIN 31 for 9 yards. Tackle by 74-Steven Williams .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 31 (10:45) 88-Michael Cathcart ran to MIN 34 for 2 yards. Tackle by 94-Joseph Cook .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
2-8-MIN 34 (10:02) 12-Felipe Ellis pass Pass knocked down by 29-Roger Irvin . incomplete, intended for 13-David Begley . 29-Roger Irvin got away with a hold on that play. PENALTY - Offsides (BUF 99-Eddie Carr)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-3-MIN 39 (9:57) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 44-Jerry Bishop to MIN 45 for 6 yards. Tackle by 29-Roger Irvin .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep Zone Flat Left
1-10-MIN 45 (9:15) 12-Felipe Ellis pass incomplete, dropped by 87-Stephen Paige .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Zone Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 45 (9:12) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 80-David Jackson to BUF 47 for 8 yards. Tackle by 31-James Segura .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
3-2-BUF 47 (8:35) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 86-Reginald Lehner to BUF 42 for 5 yards. Tackle by 94-Joseph Cook .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Post Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-BUF 42 (7:53) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 85-Michael Russell to BUF 7 for 36 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 28-Randy Moore .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Post Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
1-7-BUF 7 (7:13) 44-Jerry Bishop ran for 7 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MIN 6 BUF 0
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
(7:09) Extra point GOOD by 11-Dallas Fort . MIN 7 BUF 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(7:09) 11-Dallas Fort kicks 75 yards from MIN 35 to BUF -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-BUF 25 (7:09) 24-Steven Keith ran to BUF 23 for -2 yards. Tackle by 92-Robert Porter .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Run Key
2-12-BUF 23 (6:35) 1-Matthew Peterson pass Pass knocked down by 95-Loyd Brown . incomplete, intended for 2-Christopher Short .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
3-12-BUF 23 (6:32) 1-Matthew Peterson pass complete to 13-Richard McNally to BUF 46 for 23 yards. Tackle by 41-Joseph Brown .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Run Key
1-10-BUF 46 (5:50) 42-Pablo Jones ran to MIN 45 for 9 yards. Tackle by 25-Neal Horton .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
2-1-MIN 45 (5:03) 1-Matthew Peterson pass complete to 14-Robert Dabbs to MIN 34 for 11 yards. Tackle by 92-Robert Porter . 14-Robert Dabbs breaks down the CB. PENALTY - Pass Interference (MIN 92-Robert Porter) (Declined)
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 34 (5:00) 1-Matthew Peterson pass complete to 15-Bert Gauthier to MIN 23 for 12 yards. Tackle by 29-Joseph Daniels .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
1-10-MIN 23 (4:21) 1-Matthew Peterson pass complete to 80-John Pitts to MIN 17 for 6 yards. Tackle by 29-Joseph Daniels . PENALTY - Holding (BUF 24-Steven Keith)
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Pass Key
1-20-MIN 33 (4:18) 24-Steven Keith ran to MIN 34 for -2 yards. Tackle by 72-Mitchell Latimore .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
2-22-MIN 34 (3:34) 1-Matthew Peterson pass incomplete, dropped by 14-Robert Dabbs . That was a dangerous pass. Pressure by 57-George Rosario . MIN 92-Robert Porter was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
3-22-MIN 34 (3:30) 1-Matthew Peterson pass Pass knocked down by 57-George Rosario . incomplete, intended for 80-John Pitts . 32-Chad Skillings got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Run Key
4-22-MIN 34 (3:27) 17-Donald Snyder 53 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Wide Right)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-MIN 41 (3:23) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 80-David Jackson to MIN 45 for 4 yards. Tackle by 51-Jim Newcomb .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Triple CB Blitz
Pass Key
2-6-MIN 45 (2:46) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 88-Michael Cathcart to BUF 46 for 9 yards. Tackle by 51-Jim Newcomb .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
1-10-BUF 46 (2:09) 12-Felipe Ellis ran to BUF 34 for 12 yards. 12-Felipe Elli s slides to avoid being hit. PENALTY - Offsides (BUF 66-Adam Crespo) (Declined)
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
1-10-BUF 34 (2:02) 83-Dustin Ray ran to BUF 24 for 10 yards. Tackle by 28-Randy Moore .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-1-BUF 24 (1:27) 44-Jerry Bishop ran to BUF 21 for 2 yards. Tackle by 32-Daniel Johnson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
1-10-BUF 21 (0:43) 12-Felipe Ellis sacked at BUF 30 for -9 yards ( 99-Eddie Carr ). Sack allowed by 71-Peter Jennings .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
2-19-BUF 30 (0:02) 44-Jerry Bishop ran to BUF 27 for 3 yards. Tackle by 97-Rickey Long .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
End of first quarter.
3-16-BUF 27 (15:00) 12-Felipe Ellis pass Pass knocked down by 35-Dan Reese . incomplete, intended for 87-Stephen Paige .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
4-16-BUF 27 (14:57) 11-Dallas Fort 44 yard field goal is GOOD. BUF 99-Eddie Carr was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. MIN 10 BUF 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(14:54) 11-Dallas Fort kicks 75 yards from MIN 35 to BUF -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-BUF 25 (14:54) 24-Steven Keith ran to BUF 25 for a short gain. Tackle by 50-Morgan Fox .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Right
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Cover 2
Pass Key
2-10-BUF 25 (14:21) 1-Matthew Peterson pass Pass knocked down by 27-Daniel Nelson . incomplete, intended for 13-Richard McNally . PENALTY - Pass Interference (MIN 27-Daniel Nelson)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Run Key
1-10-BUF 30 (14:18) 24-Steven Keith ran to BUF 28 for -2 yards. Tackle by 92-Robert Porter .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Run Key
2-12-BUF 28 (13:46) 1-Matthew Peterson pass complete to 13-Richard McNally to BUF 40 for 11 yards. Tackle by 29-Joseph Daniels . 13-Richard McNally breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
3-1-BUF 40 (13:07) 2-Christopher Short ran to BUF 40 for a short gain. Tackle by 57-George Rosario .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Run Key
4-1-BUF 40 (12:31) 17-Harry Davidson punts 58 yards to MIN 2.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 2 (12:21) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 87-Stephen Paige to MIN 15 for 12 yards. Tackle by 51-Jim Newcomb .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 15 (11:38) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 80-David Jackson to MIN 19 for 4 yards. Tackle by 46-Roderick Call .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
2-6-MIN 19 (10:53) 88-Michael Cathcart ran to MIN 17 for -1 yards. Tackle by 62-Joseph Herd .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Counter
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Inside LB Blitz
Pass Key
3-7-MIN 17 (10:13) 12-Felipe Ellis pass Pass knocked down by 51-Jim Newcomb . incomplete, intended for 87-Stephen Paige .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
4-7-MIN 17 (10:10) 18-Anthony Lopez punts 47 yards to BUF 36. Fair Catch by 15-Bert Gauthier .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BUF 36 (10:03) (Hot Read) 1-Matthew Peterson pass Pass knocked down by 72-Mitchell Latimore . incomplete, intended for 24-Steven Keith . Pressure by 57-George Rosario .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal TE Quick Out
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
2-10-BUF 36 (10:00) 24-Steven Keith ran to BUF 33 for -3 yards. Tackle by 95-Loyd Brown .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
3-13-BUF 33 (9:22) 1-Matthew Peterson pass incomplete, intended for 14-Robert Dabbs . BUF 24-Steven Keith was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside
Run Key
4-13-BUF 33 (9:20) 17-Harry Davidson punts 47 yards to MIN 20. Fair Catch by 80-David Jackson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 20 (9:13) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 13-David Begley to MIN 24 for 4 yards. Tackle by 33-Gilberto Whited . PENALTY - Pass Interference (BUF 29-Roger Irvin)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
1-10-MIN 26 (9:09) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 87-Stephen Paige to MIN 38 for 12 yards. Tackle by 99-Eddie Carr .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Zone Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 38 (8:33) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 87-Stephen Paige to MIN 47 for 8 yards. Tackle by 35-Dan Reese .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep Zone Flat Left
Pass Key
2-2-MIN 47 (7:59) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 80-David Jackson to MIN 49 for 2 yards. Tackle by 31-James Segura . MIN 79-Tony Delacruz was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 49 (7:17) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 86-Reginald Lehner to BUF 49 for 2 yards. Tackle by 35-Dan Reese .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
2-8-BUF 49 (6:40) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 80-David Jackson to BUF 47 for 2 yards. Tackle by 32-Daniel Johnson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
3-6-BUF 47 (5:55) 12-Felipe Ellis pass incomplete, dropped by 83-Dustin Ray . That was a dangerous pass. Pressure by 66-Adam Crespo .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
4-6-BUF 47 (5:51) 18-Anthony Lopez punts 38 yards to BUF 9.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BUF 9 (5:42) 24-Steven Keith ran to BUF 13 for 4 yards. Tackle by 32-Chad Skillings .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Run Key
2-6-BUF 13 (5:06) 1-Matthew Peterson pass Pass knocked down by 33-Ronnie Orange . incomplete, intended for 81-Joe Harris .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Cross
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
3-6-BUF 13 (5:03) 1-Matthew Peterson pass incomplete, dropped by 24-Steven Keith . Excellent coverage on that play. Pressure by 50-Morgan Fox .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
4-6-BUF 13 (5:00) 17-Harry Davidson punts 46 yards to MIN 41. Fair Catch by 80-David Jackson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 41 (4:53) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 87-Stephen Paige to MIN 48 for 7 yards. Tackle by 35-Dan Reese .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
2-3-MIN 48 (4:18) 88-Michael Cathcart ran to BUF 48 for 3 yards. Tackle by 47-John Pool .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-BUF 48 (3:40) 88-Michael Cathcart ran to BUF 49 for a short loss. Tackle by 74-Steven Williams .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
2-10-BUF 49 (2:56) 12-Felipe Ellis pass incomplete, intended for 13-David Begley .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
3-10-BUF 49 (2:52) 12-Felipe Ellis pass Pass knocked down by 32-Daniel Johnson . incomplete, intended for 88-Michael Cathcart .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
4-10-BUF 49 (2:50) 18-Anthony Lopez punts 42 yards to BUF 7. Fair Catch by 15-Bert Gauthier .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BUF 7 (2:43) 1-Matthew Peterson pass complete to 24-Steven Keith to BUF 29 for 22 yards. Tackle by 95-Loyd Brown . 24-Steven Keith breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
1-10-BUF 29 (2:01) 2-Christopher Short ran to BUF 27 for -2 yards. Tackle by 95-Loyd Brown .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-12-BUF 27 (1:59) 2-Christopher Short ran to BUF 28 for 1 yards. Tackle by 59-Joseph Stone .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
Timeout MIN
3-11-BUF 28 (1:54) 24-Steven Keith ran to BUF 34 for 6 yards. Tackle by 25-Neal Horton . MIN 25-Neal Horton was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Run Key
4-6-BUF 34 (1:16) 17-Harry Davidson punts 46 yards to MIN 21. Fair Catch by 80-David Jackson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 21 (1:10) 12-Felipe Ellis pass Pass knocked down by 31-James Segura . incomplete, intended for 80-David Jackson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal TE Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 21 (1:07) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 13-David Begley to MIN 46 for 25 yards. 13-David Begley FUMBLES ( 94-Joseph Cook ) recovered by BUF-94-Joseph Co ok to BUF 47 for -4 yards. Tackle by 13-David Begley . 13-David Begley did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Corner Ins
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-BUF 47 (0:59) 1-Matthew Peterson pass complete to 42-Pablo Jones to BUF 45 for -2 yards. Tackle by 47-Floyd Funk .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Run Key
Timeout BUF
2-12-BUF 45 (0:53) 1-Matthew Peterson pass complete to 14-Robert Dabbs to MIN 46 for 9 yards. Tackle by 29-Joseph Daniels . Great move by 14-Robert Dabbs to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Pass Key
Timeout BUF
3-2-MIN 46 (0:49) 1-Matthew Peterson pass complete to 13-Richard McNally to MIN 42 for 3 yards. Tackle by 27-Daniel Nelson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal TE Quick Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Run Key
Timeout BUF
1-10-MIN 42 (0:45) 1-Matthew Peterson pass complete to 24-Steven Keith to MIN 44 for -2 yards. Tackle by 47-Floyd Funk .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Cover 2
Pass Key
2-12-MIN 44 (0:25) 1-Matthew Peterson pass Pass knocked down by 41-Joseph Brown . incomplete, intended for 13-Richard McNally .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
Pass Key
3-12-MIN 44 (0:22) 1-Matthew Peterson pass complete to 13-Richard McNally to MIN 31 for 13 yards. Tackle by 41-Joseph Brown . 13-Richard McNally breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 31 (0:02) 17-Donald Snyder 49 yard field goal is GOOD. MIN 55-Larry Gonzalez was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. MIN 10 BUF 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
End of half.
(15:00) 17-Donald Snyder kicks 66 yards from BUF 35 to MIN -1. 80-David Jackson to MIN 25 for 27 yards. Tackle by 71-Matthew Trevino .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (14:56) 83-Dustin Ray ran to MIN 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 35-Dan Reese .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-8-MIN 27 (14:19) 5-David Irving pass Pass knocked down by 35-Dan Reese . incomplete, intended for 86-Reginald Lehner .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Post Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
3-8-MIN 27 (14:15) 44-Jerry Bishop ran to MIN 37 for 10 yards. Tackle by 28-Randy Moore .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
1-10-MIN 37 (13:39) 41-Thomas Leonard ran to MIN 44 for 6 yards. Tackle by 33-Gilberto Whited .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
2-4-MIN 44 (12:56) 5-David Irving pass incomplete, intended for 86-Reginald Lehner . PENALTY - Pass Interference (BUF 97-Rickey Long)
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 49 (12:53) 83-Dustin Ray ran to BUF 42 for 9 yards. Tackle by 28-Randy Moore . PENALTY - Holding (MIN 41-Thomas Leonard)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Zone Blitz
1-11-MIN 48 (12:50) PENALTY - False Start (MIN 66-Antonio Sanford)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Triple CB Blitz
Pass Key
1-16-MIN 43 (12:50) 44-Jerry Bishop ran to MIN 44 for 2 yards. Tackle by 28-Randy Moore .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-14-MIN 44 (12:13) 5-David Irving pass complete to 44-Jerry Bishop to MIN 46 for 1 yards. Tackle by 97-Rickey Long .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
3-13-MIN 46 (11:29) 41-Thomas Leonard ran to MIN 47 for 1 yards. Tackle by 90-Gregory Reeves .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
4-12-MIN 47 (10:47) 18-Anthony Lopez punts 43 yards to BUF 10. Fair Catch by 15-Bert Gauthier .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BUF 10 (10:40) 42-Pablo Jones ran to BUF 17 for 6 yards. Tackle by 32-Chad Skillings .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Run Key
2-4-BUF 17 (9:56) 2-Christopher Short ran to BUF 15 for -1 yards. Tackle by 55-Larry Gonzalez . BUF 60-Billy Dozier was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
3-5-BUF 15 (9:17) 7-Herbert Fite pass complete to 13-Richard McNally to BUF 23 for 8 yards. Tackle by 55-Larry Gonzalez . Nice job by 13-Richard McNally on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
1-10-BUF 23 (8:34) 7-Herbert Fite pass complete to 81-Joe Harris to BUF 24 for 1 yards. Tackle by 55-Larry Gonzalez . 81-Joe Harris did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside
Pass Key
2-9-BUF 24 (7:59) 2-Christopher Short ran to BUF 24 for 1 yards. Tackle by 91-Joe Howard .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Right
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
3-9-BUF 24 (7:21) 7-Herbert Fite pass complete to 81-Joe Harris to BUF 37 for 12 yards. Tackle by 33-Ronnie Orange . BUF 55-Charles Conklin was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Cross
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-BUF 37 (6:41) 2-Christopher Short ran to BUF 39 for 3 yards. Tackle by 97-George McDuffie .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
2-7-BUF 39 (6:08) 2-Christopher Short ran to BUF 39 for -1 yards. Tackle by 55-Larry Gonzalez .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
3-8-BUF 39 (5:32) 7-Herbert Fite sacked at BUF 29 for -9 yards ( 69-Carl Lewis ). Sack allowed by 89-Marc Garcia .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
4-17-BUF 29 (4:55) 17-Harry Davidson punts 35 yards to MIN 35. 80-David Jackson to MIN 38 for 2 yards. Tackle by 75-William McFadden .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 38 (4:47) 44-Jerry Bishop ran to MIN 41 for 4 yards. Tackle by 32-Daniel Johnson .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
2-6-MIN 41 (4:12) 83-Dustin Ray ran to BUF 48 for 11 yards. Tackle by 33-Gilberto Whited .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
1-10-BUF 48 (3:37) 44-Jerry Bishop ran to BUF 45 for 3 yards. Tackle by 28-Randy Moore .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-7-BUF 45 (2:54) 5-David Irving pass complete to 41-Thomas Leonard to BUF 39 for 6 yards. Tackle by 35-Dan Reese .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Zone Blitz
Pass Key
3-1-BUF 39 (2:17) 5-David Irving pass Pass knocked down by 32-Daniel Johnson . incomplete, intended for 85-Michael Russell .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
4-1-BUF 39 (2:13) 5-David Irving pass Pass knocked down by 32-Daniel Johnson . incomplete, intended for 86-Reginald Lehner . Turnover on downs.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
1-10-BUF 39 (2:10) 7-Herbert Fite pass complete to 89-Marc Garcia to BUF 41 for 2 yards. Tackle by 33-Ronnie Orange . 89-Marc Garcia breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Pass Key
2-8-BUF 41 (1:31) 2-Christopher Short ran to BUF 46 for 4 yards. Tackle by 55-Larry Gonzalez .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Run Key
3-3-BUF 46 (0:57) 7-Herbert Fite pass Pass knocked down by 33-Ronnie Orange . incomplete, intended for 81-Joe Harris .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
4-3-BUF 46 (0:55) 17-Harry Davidson punts 44 yards to MIN 11. Fair Catch by 80-David Jackson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 11 (0:48) 44-Jerry Bishop ran to MIN 15 for 4 yards. Tackle by 90-Gregory Reeves .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Counter
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
2-6-MIN 15 (0:13) 5-David Irving pass complete to 41-Thomas Leonard to BUF 28 for 58 yards. Tackle by 51-Jim Newcomb .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
End of third quarter.
1-10-BUF 28 (15:00) PENALTY - False Start (MIN 77-Norbert Thomas)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-15-BUF 33 (15:00) 83-Dustin Ray ran to BUF 21 for 12 yards. Tackle by 28-Randy Moore .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep Zone Flat Left
Pass Key
2-3-BUF 21 (14:25) 5-David Irving sacked at BUF 29 for -8 yards ( 72-Phillip Brooks ). Sack allowed by 78-Ricardo Scholz .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal TE Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
3-11-BUF 29 (13:43) 5-David Irving pass complete to 83-Dustin Ray to BUF 21 for 8 yards. Tackle by 97-Rickey Long .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
4-3-BUF 21 (12:59) 11-Dallas Fort 39 yard field goal is GOOD. MIN 13 BUF 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(12:56) 11-Dallas Fort kicks 73 yards from MIN 35 to BUF -8. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-BUF 25 (12:56) 7-Herbert Fite sacked at BUF 17 for -8 yards ( 97-George McDuffie ). Sack allowed by 48-Henry Scott . BUF 2-Christopher Short was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Pass Key
2-18-BUF 17 (12:17) 7-Herbert Fite pass Pass knocked down by 55-Larry Gonzalez . incomplete, intended for 80-John Pitts .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
3-18-BUF 17 (12:14) 7-Herbert Fite pass Pass knocked down by 32-Chad Skillings . incomplete, intended for 42-Pablo Jones .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Pass Key
4-18-BUF 17 (12:11) 17-Harry Davidson punts 53 yards to MIN 30. 80-David Jackson to MIN 40 for 11 yards. Tackle by 42-Pablo Jones .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 40 (12:03) 44-Jerry Bishop ran to MIN 46 for 6 yards. 44-Jerry Bishop FUMBLES ( 31-James Segura ) recovered by BUF-31-James Segu ra to BUF 45 for -4 yards. Tackle by 83-Dustin Ray .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-BUF 45 (11:58) 7-Herbert Fite pass complete to 13-Richard McNally to MIN 33 for 22 yards. Tackle by 41-Joseph Brown . Great move by 13-Richard McNally to get free of his coverage. Pressure by 69-Carl Lewis .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 33 (11:12) 7-Herbert Fite pass complete to 84-John Ferrari to MIN 22 for 11 yards. Tackle by 32-Chad Skillings . 84-John Ferrari made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 22 (10:30) 7-Herbert Fite pass complete to 11-Jerry Buckley to MIN 10 for 12 yards. Tackle by 55-Larry Gonzalez .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Cross
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 10 (9:51) 7-Herbert Fite pass complete to 89-Marc Garcia to MIN 1 for 9 yards. Tackle by 96-Marshall Jones . 96-Marshall Jones got away with a hold on that play. MIN 97-George McDuffie was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Pass Key
2-1-MIN 1 (9:15) 42-Pablo Jones ran for 1 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MIN 13 BUF 9
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Run Key
(9:13) Extra point GOOD by 17-Donald Snyder . MIN 13 BUF 10
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(9:13) 17-Donald Snyder kicks 57 yards from BUF 35 to MIN 8. 80-David Jackson to MIN 28 for 20 yards. Tackle by 35-Dan Reese .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 28 (9:08) 41-Thomas Leonard ran to MIN 37 for 9 yards. Tackle by 47-Randall Vazquez .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
2-1-MIN 37 (8:26) 44-Jerry Bishop ran to MIN 46 for 9 yards. Tackle by 33-Gilberto Whited . BUF 32-Daniel Johnson was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
1-10-MIN 46 (7:43) 83-Dustin Ray ran to BUF 45 for 9 yards. Tackle by 31-James Segura .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
2-1-BUF 45 (7:09) 5-David Irving ran to BUF 37 for 9 yards. Tackle by 97-Rickey Long .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-BUF 37 (6:20) 5-David Irving pass complete to 44-Jerry Bishop to BUF 25 for 12 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 47-Randall Vazquez .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep Zone Flat Left
Pass Key
1-10-BUF 25 (5:40) 5-David Irving pass Pass knocked down by 28-Randy Moore . incomplete, intended for 86-Reginald Lehner . PENALTY - Pass Interference (BUF 36-Mark Salvatore)
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
Pass Key
1-10-BUF 16 (5:36) 5-David Irving pass Pass knocked down by 72-Phillip Brooks . incomplete, intended for 84-Frank Martel . Pressure by 91-Robert Fortner .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
2-10-BUF 16 (5:32) 5-David Irving pass complete to 84-Frank Martel to BUF 4 for 12 yards. Tackle by 28-Randy Moore . 51-Jim Newcomb got away with a hold on that play. 7-Daniel Cowan was caught flat-footed on this play. 7-Daniel Cowan missed that block completely.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
1-4-BUF 4 (4:47) 44-Jerry Bishop ran to BUF 2 for 2 yards. Tackle by 28-Randy Moore .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Triple CB Blitz
Run Key
2-2-BUF 2 (4:14) 41-Thomas Leonard ran to BUF 4 for -2 yards. 41-Thomas Leonard FUMBLES ( 51-Jim Newcomb ) TOUCHDOWN! MIN 19 BUF 10
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
(4:11) Extra point GOOD by 11-Dallas Fort . BUF 91-Robert Fortner was injured on the play. MIN 20 BUF 10
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(4:11) 11-Dallas Fort kicks 73 yards from MIN 35 to BUF -8. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-BUF 25 (4:11) 7-Herbert Fite sacked at BUF 18 for -7 yards ( 69-Carl Lewis ). Sack allowed by 75-William McFadden .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Pass Key
2-17-BUF 18 (3:52) 7-Herbert Fite pass complete to 13-Richard McNally to BUF 23 for 5 yards. Tackle by 32-Chad Skillings . 13-Richard McNally made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Pass Key
3-12-BUF 23 (3:33) 7-Herbert Fite pass complete to 89-Marc Garcia to BUF 30 for 7 yards. Tackle by 33-Ronnie Orange . 89-Marc Garcia breaks down the CB. BUF 55-Charles Conklin was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Pass Key
4-5-BUF 30 (3:09) 7-Herbert Fite pass incomplete, dropped by 15-Bert Gauthier . Turnover on downs.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Wide Line
Pass Key
1-10-BUF 30 (3:06) 44-Jerry Bishop ran to BUF 27 for 3 yards. Tackle by 51-Jim Newcomb .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Counter
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle Deep Man
Run Key
2-7-BUF 27 (2:30) 41-Thomas Leonard ran to BUF 22 for 5 yards. Tackle by 32-Daniel Johnson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
3-2-BUF 22 (2:00) 44-Jerry Bishop ran to BUF 21 for a short gain. Tackle by 51-Jim Newcomb .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
Timeout BUF
4-2-BUF 21 (1:57) PENALTY - False Start (MIN 77-Norbert Thomas)
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
4-7-BUF 26 (1:57) 11-Dallas Fort 45 yard field goal is GOOD. MIN 23 BUF 10
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:54) 11-Dallas Fort kicks 75 yards from MIN 35 to BUF -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-BUF 25 (1:54) 7-Herbert Fite pass complete to 42-Pablo Jones to BUF 30 for 5 yards. Tackle by 29-Joseph Daniels . Nice job by 42-Pablo Jones on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Pass Key
Timeout BUF
2-5-BUF 30 (1:48) 7-Herbert Fite pass incomplete, dropped by 81-Joe Harris .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Hooks
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
3-5-BUF 30 (1:45) 7-Herbert Fite pass complete to 2-Christopher Short to BUF 29 for -1 yards. Tackle by 55-Larry Gonzalez .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Slot WR Cross
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Pass Key
Timeout BUF
4-6-BUF 29 (1:39) 7-Herbert Fite pass incomplete, dropped by 80-John Pitts . Turnover on downs.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Cover 2
Pass Key
1-10-BUF 29 (1:36) 5-David Irving kneeled down to BUF 29 for -0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Prevent
2-10-BUF 29 (0:54) 5-David Irving kneeled down to BUF 29 for -0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Cover 2
3-10-BUF 29 (0:17) 5-David Irving kneeled down to BUF 29 for -0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Cover 2
Pass Key
End of fourth quarter.