Pre-Season Week 3: Vikings at Texans
August 20, 2016 84° NRG Stadium
Attendance: 35,782 (50%)
MIN has won the toss and elected to defer.
(15:00) 11-Dallas Fort kicks 74 yards from MIN 35 to HOU -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (15:00) 13-John Raines pass Pass knocked down by 72-Mitchell Latimore . incomplete, intended for 37-Shaun Krick .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Run Key
2-10-HOU 25 (14:58) 13-John Raines pass incomplete, dropped by 27-Kenneth Manor .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
3-10-HOU 25 (14:55) 13-John Raines pass complete to 37-Shaun Krick to HOU 23 for -2 yards. Tackle by 47-Floyd Funk .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Cover 2
Run Key
4-12-HOU 23 (14:22) 9-Bobby Reed punts 46 yards to MIN 31. Fair Catch by 80-David Jackson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 31 (14:15) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 7-Daniel Cowan to HOU 37 for 33 yards. Tackle by 28-John Chance .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Post Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong FS WLB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 37 (13:39) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 88-Michael Cathcart to HOU 32 for 5 yards. Tackle by 38-Edward Walton .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
2-5-HOU 32 (13:05) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 87-Stephen Paige to HOU 21 for 11 yards. Tackle by 38-Edward Walton .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Wide Line
1-10-HOU 21 (12:28) 44-Jerry Bishop ran to HOU 7 for 14 yards. Tackle by 37-David Christensen .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
1-7-HOU 7 (11:52) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 82-Edward Barber to HOU 4 for 3 yards. Tackle by 37-David Christensen . 82-Edward Barber did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
2-4-HOU 4 (11:06) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 80-David Jackson for 4 yards. TOUCHDOWN! HOU 0 MIN 6
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
(11:04) Extra point GOOD by 11-Dallas Fort . HOU 0 MIN 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(11:04) 11-Dallas Fort kicks 74 yards from MIN 35 to HOU -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (11:04) 13-John Raines pass complete to 15-Sandy Thomas to HOU 33 for 8 yards. Tackle by 33-Ronnie Orange .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside
Run Key
2-2-HOU 33 (10:30) 37-Shaun Krick ran to HOU 34 for 1 yards. Tackle by 57-George Rosario .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Run Key
3-1-HOU 34 (9:55) 13-John Raines pass incomplete, intended for 87-Andrew Wood .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal WR Post
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
4-1-HOU 34 (9:52) 9-Bobby Reed punts 45 yards to MIN 21. Fair Catch by 80-David Jackson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 21 (9:46) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 13-David Begley to MIN 23 for 2 yards. Tackle by 96-Richard Driver .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
2-8-MIN 23 (9:00) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 7-Daniel Cowan to MIN 36 for 14 yards. Tackle by 46-Charles Wilson . 7-Daniel Cowan breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Double LB plus CB3 Blitz
1-10-MIN 36 (8:20) 88-Michael Cathcart ran to MIN 41 for 4 yards. Tackle by 38-Edward Walton .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
2-6-MIN 41 (7:46) 88-Michael Cathcart ran to MIN 50 for 9 yards. Tackle by 37-David Christensen .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
1-10-MIN 50 (7:00) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 87-Stephen Paige to HOU 48 for 2 yards. Tackle by 96-Richard Driver .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under
2-8-HOU 48 (6:23) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 87-Stephen Paige to HOU 27 for 21 yards. Tackle by 35-John Grissett .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
1-10-HOU 27 (5:42) 12-Felipe Ellis sacked at HOU 37 for -10 yards ( 91-Richard Johnson ). Sack allowed by 61-Marcus Breedlove .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
2-20-HOU 37 (5:09) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 88-Michael Cathcart to HOU 31 for 6 yards. Tackle by 59-James Barrow .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-14-HOU 31 (4:25) 44-Jerry Bishop ran to HOU 23 for 7 yards. Tackle by 38-Edward Walton .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
4-6-HOU 23 (3:51) 11-Dallas Fort 40 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 0 MIN 10
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(3:47) 11-Dallas Fort kicks 74 yards from MIN 35 to HOU -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (3:47) 37-Shaun Krick ran to HOU 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 95-Loyd Brown .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Cover 2
Pass Key
2-7-HOU 28 (3:10) 37-Shaun Krick ran to HOU 27 for -1 yards. Tackle by 95-Loyd Brown .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Run Key
3-8-HOU 27 (2:36) 13-John Raines pass complete to 11-James McFadden to HOU 36 for 9 yards. Tackle by 92-Robert Porter . Great move by 11-James McFadden to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Hooks
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 36 (1:52) 37-Shaun Krick ran to HOU 33 for -2 yards. Tackle by 95-Loyd Brown .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
2-12-HOU 33 (1:18) 13-John Raines pass complete to 15-Sandy Thomas to HOU 35 for 1 yards. Tackle by 33-Ronnie Orange .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
3-11-HOU 35 (0:34) PENALTY - False Start (HOU 77-Robert Roe)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
3-16-HOU 30 (0:34) 13-John Raines pass complete to 16-Randy Young to HOU 38 for 9 yards. Tackle by 47-Floyd Funk .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Cover 2
Pass Key
End of first quarter.
4-7-HOU 38 (15:00) 9-Bobby Reed punts 52 yards to MIN 10. Fair Catch by 80-David Jackson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 10 (14:54) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 82-Edward Barber to HOU 41 for 49 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 46-Charles Wilson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal TE Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 41 (14:11) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 13-David Begley for 41 yards. TOUCHDOWN! HOU 0 MIN 16
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
(14:04) Extra point GOOD by 11-Dallas Fort . HOU 0 MIN 17
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(14:04) 11-Dallas Fort kicks 70 yards from MIN 35 to HOU -5. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (14:04) 13-John Raines pass complete to 37-Shaun Krick to HOU 36 for 11 yards. Tackle by 27-Daniel Nelson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Cover 2
Run Key
1-10-HOU 36 (13:18) 13-John Raines pass Pass knocked down by 25-Neal Horton . incomplete, intended for 87-Andrew Wood .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Run Key
2-10-HOU 36 (13:15) 37-Shaun Krick ran to HOU 35 for -1 yards. Tackle by 92-Robert Porter .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Draw
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
3-11-HOU 35 (12:31) 13-John Raines sacked at HOU 27 for -8 yards ( 50-Morgan Fox ). Sack allowed by 62-Brian Harlan . HOU 54-Rufus Dwyer was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Pass Key
4-19-HOU 27 (11:53) 9-Bobby Reed punts 50 yards to MIN 23. 80-David Jackson to MIN 32 for 9 yards. Tackle by 38-Edward Walton .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 32 (11:45) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 88-Michael Cathcart to MIN 33 for 1 yards. Tackle by 38-Edward Walton .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-9-MIN 33 (11:07) 88-Michael Cathcart ran to MIN 48 for 16 yards. Tackle by 38-Edward Walton .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
1-10-MIN 48 (10:27) 44-Jerry Bishop ran to HOU 48 for 4 yards. Tackle by 96-Richard Driver .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-6-HOU 48 (9:54) 44-Jerry Bishop ran to HOU 44 for 4 yards. Tackle by 28-John Chance .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
3-2-HOU 44 (9:09) 44-Jerry Bishop ran to HOU 45 for -1 yards. Tackle by 64-Ronald Williams .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
4-3-HOU 45 (8:36) 18-Anthony Lopez punts 38 yards to HOU 7.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 7 (8:27) 37-Shaun Krick ran to HOU 16 for 9 yards. Tackle by 32-Chad Skillings .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
2-1-HOU 16 (7:52) 37-Shaun Krick ran to HOU 15 for -1 yards. Tackle by 59-Joseph Stone .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
3-2-HOU 15 (7:17) 13-John Raines pass Pass knocked down by 57-George Rosario . incomplete, intended for 37-Shaun Krick .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside
Run Key
4-2-HOU 15 (7:15) 9-Bobby Reed punts 45 yards to MIN 41. Fair Catch by 80-David Jackson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 41 (7:08) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 88-Michael Cathcart to MIN 49 for 8 yards. Tackle by 96-Richard Driver .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Wide Line
Pass Key
2-2-MIN 49 (6:24) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 13-David Begley to HOU 35 for 16 yards. Tackle by 46-Charles Wilson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Cover 2 MLB Blitz
1-10-HOU 35 (5:41) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 87-Stephen Paige to HOU 28 for 7 yards. Tackle by 59-James Barrow . MIN 63-John Jackson was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Outside Blitz
Timeout MIN
2-3-HOU 28 (5:08) 44-Jerry Bishop ran to HOU 18 for 10 yards. Tackle by 38-Edward Walton .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
1-10-HOU 18 (4:33) 12-Felipe Ellis pass Pass knocked down by 28-John Chance . incomplete, intended for 7-Daniel Cowan . Pressure by 57-Michael Hill .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
2-10-HOU 18 (4:29) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 87-Stephen Paige to HOU 7 for 11 yards. Tackle by 59-James Barrow .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
1-7-HOU 7 (3:49) 88-Michael Cathcart ran to HOU 8 for -1 yards. Tackle by 57-Michael Hill .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
2-8-HOU 8 (3:05) 12-Felipe Ellis pass Pass knocked down by 35-John Grissett . incomplete, intended for 87-Stephen Paige .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
3-8-HOU 8 (3:02) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 88-Michael Cathcart to HOU 7 for 1 yards. Tackle by 59-James Barrow .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
4-7-HOU 7 (2:25) 11-Dallas Fort 24 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 0 MIN 20
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(2:23) 11-Dallas Fort kicks 71 yards from MIN 35 to HOU -6. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (2:23) 37-Shaun Krick ran to HOU 35 for 10 yards. Tackle by 27-Daniel Nelson .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Cover 2
Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-1-HOU 35 (2:00) 13-John Raines pass complete to 44-Tom Tinch to HOU 35 for a short loss. Tackle by 27-Daniel Nelson . Great move by 44-Tom Tinch to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Run Key
3-1-HOU 35 (1:18) 37-Shaun Krick ran to HOU 34 for -1 yards. Tackle by 92-Robert Porter .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
4-1-HOU 34 (0:41) 9-Bobby Reed punts 49 yards to MIN 17. Fair Catch by 80-David Jackson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 17 (0:34) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 87-Stephen Paige to MIN 23 for 6 yards. Tackle by 59-James Barrow .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Pass Key
End of half.
(15:00) 12-James Kline kicks 74 yards from HOU 35 to MIN -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (15:00) PENALTY - False Start (MIN 85-Michael Russell)
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-15-MIN 20 (15:00) 5-David Irving sacked at MIN 12 for -8 yards ( 90-Carlos Nunnery ). Sack allowed by 78-Ricardo Scholz .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
2-23-MIN 12 (14:18) 44-Jerry Bishop ran to MIN 31 for 19 yards. Tackle by 28-John Chance .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Blitz
Pass Key
3-4-MIN 31 (13:31) 5-David Irving pass incomplete, intended for 80-David Jackson . Pressure by 90-Carlos Nunnery .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Corner Ins
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
4-4-MIN 31 (13:27) 18-Anthony Lopez punts 49 yards to HOU 20. Fair Catch by 11-James McFadden .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 20 (13:20) 27-Kenneth Manor ran to HOU 20 for a short loss. Tackle by 97-George McDuffie .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 20 (12:46) 14-Jeffery Triplett pass complete to 80-Kenneth Willis to HOU 25 for 5 yards. Tackle by 41-Joseph Brown .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Run Key
3-5-HOU 25 (12:04) 14-Jeffery Triplett pass complete to 81-Mark Swenson to HOU 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 41-Joseph Brown . 81-Mark Swenson did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
4-3-HOU 27 (11:19) 9-Bobby Reed punts 50 yards to MIN 23. 80-David Jackson to MIN 33 for 10 yards. Tackle by 81-Mark Swenson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 33 (11:10) 5-David Irving pass complete to 86-Reginald Lehner to MIN 42 for 9 yards. Tackle by 37-David Christensen . 86-Reginald Lehner made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
2-1-MIN 42 (10:25) 41-Thomas Leonard ran to MIN 46 for 4 yards. Tackle by 46-Charles Wilson . PENALTY - Offsides (HOU 64-Ronald Williams) (Declined)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
1-10-MIN 46 (10:23) 5-David Irving pass incomplete, dropped by 86-Reginald Lehner . Excellent coverage on that play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 46 (10:20) 44-Jerry Bishop ran to MIN 47 for 1 yards. Tackle by 55-Jason Ambrose .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Outside Blitz
Pass Key
3-9-MIN 47 (9:35) 44-Jerry Bishop ran to HOU 49 for 5 yards. Tackle by 22-Todd Chow .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
4-5-HOU 49 (9:00) 18-Anthony Lopez punts 52 yards to HOU -3. MIN 51-Daniel Patterson was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.4-5-HOU 49 (9:00) 18-Anthony Lopez punts 52 yards to HOU -3. Touchback. MIN 51-Daniel Patterson was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 20 (8:53) 14-Jeffery Triplett pass complete to 89-Jeff Cox to HOU 38 for 18 yards. Tackle by 90-Fernando Bussey . Great move by 89-Jeff Cox to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 38 (8:13) 14-Jeffery Triplett pass complete to 11-James McFadden to HOU 41 for 3 yards. Tackle by 33-Ronnie Orange . Great move by 11-James McFadden to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal WR Post
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Pass Key
2-7-HOU 41 (7:31) 14-Jeffery Triplett pass Pass knocked down by 55-Larry Gonzalez . incomplete, intended for 3-Frank Sloan .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Run Key
3-7-HOU 41 (7:28) 3-Frank Sloan ran to HOU 44 for 3 yards. Tackle by 55-Larry Gonzalez .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Run Key
4-4-HOU 44 (6:50) 9-Bobby Reed punts 52 yards to MIN 4.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 4 (6:41) 5-David Irving ran to MIN 11 for 7 yards. 5-David Irvin g slides to avoid being hit.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Corner Ins
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
2-3-MIN 11 (6:01) 44-Jerry Bishop ran to MIN 21 for 10 yards. Tackle by 33-Charles Knudson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Cover 2 MLB Blitz
1-10-MIN 21 (5:17) 5-David Irving pass complete to 7-Daniel Cowan to MIN 25 for 4 yards. Tackle by 37-David Christensen .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
2-6-MIN 25 (4:38) 41-Thomas Leonard ran to MIN 31 for 5 yards. Tackle by 33-Charles Knudson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
3-1-MIN 31 (3:58) 5-David Irving sacked at MIN 25 for -6 yards ( 90-Carlos Nunnery ). Sack allowed by 78-Ricardo Scholz .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
4-7-MIN 25 (3:23) 18-Anthony Lopez punts 44 yards to HOU 32. Fair Catch by 11-James McFadden .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 32 (3:17) 27-Kenneth Manor ran to HOU 32 for a short gain. Tackle by 55-Larry Gonzalez .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
2-10-HOU 32 (2:45) 14-Jeffery Triplett pass complete to 81-Mark Swenson to HOU 38 for 6 yards. Tackle by 32-Chad Skillings . PENALTY - Facemask (MIN 29-Joseph Daniels)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Run Key
1-10-MIN 47 (2:42) 14-Jeffery Triplett pass complete to 27-Kenneth Manor to MIN 47 for a short loss. Tackle by 29-Joseph Daniels .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Run Key
2-10-MIN 47 (2:07) 14-Jeffery Triplett pass complete to 11-James McFadden to MIN 45 for 2 yards. Tackle by 33-Ronnie Orange .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
3-8-MIN 45 (1:30) 3-Frank Sloan ran to MIN 45 for a short gain. Tackle by 69-Carl Lewis .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big Off Tackle Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Pass Key
4-7-MIN 45 (0:52) 9-Bobby Reed punts 38 yards to MIN 6. Fair Catch by 80-David Jackson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 6 (0:46) 44-Jerry Bishop ran to MIN 12 for 6 yards. Tackle by 33-Charles Knudson .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
2-4-MIN 12 (0:07) 41-Thomas Leonard ran to MIN 27 for 14 yards. Tackle by 33-Charles Knudson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
End of third quarter.
1-10-MIN 27 (15:00) 5-David Irving pass complete to 44-Jerry Bishop to MIN 33 for 7 yards. Tackle by 33-Charles Knudson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
2-3-MIN 33 (14:21) 41-Thomas Leonard ran to HOU 49 for 18 yards. Tackle by 28-John Chance .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
1-10-HOU 49 (13:40) 5-David Irving pass complete to 44-Jerry Bishop to HOU 49 for a short gain. Tackle by 37-David Christensen .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 49 (12:59) 5-David Irving pass complete to 83-Dustin Ray to HOU 48 for 1 yards. Tackle by 22-Todd Chow .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
3-9-HOU 48 (12:20) 41-Thomas Leonard ran to HOU 38 for 10 yards. Tackle by 46-Charles Wilson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
1-10-HOU 38 (11:39) 44-Jerry Bishop ran to HOU 33 for 5 yards. 44-Jerry Bishop FUMBLES ( 78-Bruce Sanders ) recovered by MIN-44-Jerry Bish op at HOU 32. Tackle by 63-John Sotelo .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
2-4-HOU 32 (10:53) 5-David Irving pass complete to 86-Reginald Lehner to HOU 26 for 6 yards. Tackle by 22-Todd Chow . 86-Reginald Lehner breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 26 (10:09) 5-David Irving pass Pass knocked down by 37-David Christensen . incomplete, intended for 44-Jerry Bishop .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 26 (10:06) 5-David Irving pass complete to 41-Thomas Leonard to HOU 15 for 11 yards. Tackle by 55-Jason Ambrose .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 15 (9:31) 5-David Irving pass incomplete, dropped by 84-Frank Martel . That was a dangerous pass.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Outside Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 15 (9:28) 5-David Irving pass Pass knocked down by 28-John Chance . incomplete, intended for 80-David Jackson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Quick In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
3-10-HOU 15 (9:25) 41-Thomas Leonard ran to HOU 12 for 3 yards. Tackle by 78-Bruce Sanders . MIN 44-Jerry Bishop was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
4-7-HOU 12 (8:42) 11-Dallas Fort 30 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 0 MIN 23
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(8:40) 11-Dallas Fort kicks 75 yards from MIN 35 to HOU -10. 83-Cory Weiss to HOU 29 for 39 yards. Tackle by 11-Dallas Fort .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 29 (8:34) 14-Jeffery Triplett pass complete to 3-Frank Sloan to MIN 50 for 21 yards. Tackle by 96-Marshall Jones .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 50 (8:09) 14-Jeffery Triplett pass Pass knocked down by 41-Joseph Brown . incomplete, intended for 80-Kenneth Willis .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 50 (8:05) 14-Jeffery Triplett ran to MIN 38 for 11 yards. 14-Jeffery Triplet t slides to avoid being hit.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Run Key
1-10-MIN 38 (7:41) 14-Jeffery Triplett sacked at MIN 42 for -4 yards ( 97-George McDuffie ). Sack allowed by 68-Joe Harkins .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-14-MIN 42 (7:17) 14-Jeffery Triplett pass incomplete, dropped by 83-Cory Weiss .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Cover 2
Pass Key
3-14-MIN 42 (7:14) 14-Jeffery Triplett pass complete to 44-Tom Tinch to MIN 41 for 1 yards. Tackle by 96-Marshall Jones .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
4-13-MIN 41 (6:53) 9-Bobby Reed punts 39 yards to MIN 2.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 2 (6:43) 44-Jerry Bishop ran to MIN 15 for 12 yards. Tackle by 35-John Grissett .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 15 (6:10) 83-Dustin Ray ran to MIN 24 for 9 yards. Tackle by 33-Charles Knudson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
2-1-MIN 24 (5:26) 41-Thomas Leonard ran to MIN 25 for 1 yards. Tackle by 62-Frank Bradley .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Cover 2 MLB Blitz
1-10-MIN 25 (4:52) 41-Thomas Leonard ran to MIN 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 55-Jason Ambrose .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
2-9-MIN 26 (4:16) 41-Thomas Leonard ran to MIN 26 for a short gain. Tackle by 62-Frank Bradley . MIN 77-Norbert Thomas was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Double LB plus CB3 Blitz
Run Key
3-9-MIN 26 (3:33) 44-Jerry Bishop ran to MIN 28 for 2 yards. Tackle by 62-Frank Bradley .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 3 Deep Zone Under
Run Key
4-6-MIN 28 (2:48) 18-Anthony Lopez punts 48 yards to HOU 24. Fair Catch by 11-James McFadden .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 24 (2:41) 14-Jeffery Triplett pass Pass knocked down by 29-Joseph Daniels . incomplete, intended for 81-Mark Swenson . 29-Joseph Daniels got away with a hold on that play. 55-Larry Gonzalez got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 24 (2:38) 14-Jeffery Triplett pass complete to 11-James McFadden for 76 yards. TOUCHDOWN! HOU 6 MIN 23
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Pass Key
(2:28) Extra point GOOD by 12-James Kline . HOU 7 MIN 23
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(2:28) 12-James Kline kicks 70 yards from HOU 35 to MIN -5. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (2:28) 44-Jerry Bishop ran to MIN 23 for -2 yards. Tackle by 95-Cyrus Barrientos .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-12-MIN 23 (2:00) 41-Thomas Leonard ran to MIN 24 for 1 yards. Tackle by 62-Frank Bradley . 77-Norbert Thomas missed that block completely.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Run Key
Timeout HOU
3-11-MIN 24 (1:57) 41-Thomas Leonard ran to MIN 24 for 1 yards. Tackle by 99-Felix Boyd .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Run Key
Timeout HOU
4-11-MIN 24 (1:52) 18-Anthony Lopez punts 43 yards to HOU 33. Fair Catch by 11-James McFadden .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 33 (1:46) 14-Jeffery Triplett pass Pass knocked down by 33-Ronnie Orange . incomplete, intended for 11-James McFadden .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 33 (1:43) 14-Jeffery Triplett sacked at HOU 25 for -8 yards ( 93-Jason Jimenez ). Sack allowed by 68-Joe Harkins . 68-Joe Harkins completely missed his blocking assignment.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Pass Key
Timeout HOU
3-18-HOU 25 (1:39) 14-Jeffery Triplett pass complete to 11-James McFadden to HOU 26 for 2 yards. Tackle by 33-Ronnie Orange .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Hooks
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
4-16-HOU 26 (1:20) 14-Jeffery Triplett pass complete to 27-Kenneth Manor to HOU 43 for 17 yards. Tackle by 29-Joseph Daniels . HOU 67-Chris Lighty was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action Bomb
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 43 (0:56) 14-Jeffery Triplett pass complete to 11-James McFadden to MIN 50 for 7 yards. Tackle by 33-Ronnie Orange . 33-Ronnie Orange got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
2-3-MIN 50 (0:36) 14-Jeffery Triplett pass incomplete, dropped by 88-Kyle Laughlin . The coverage on that play was extremely tight. Pressure by 72-Mitchell Latimore .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Pass Key
3-3-MIN 50 (0:32) 14-Jeffery Triplett pass complete to 83-Cory Weiss to MIN 45 for 5 yards. Tackle by 29-Joseph Daniels .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 45 (0:12) 14-Jeffery Triplett pass complete to 80-Kenneth Willis to MIN 42 for 3 yards. Tackle by 33-Ronnie Orange .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Pass Key
End of fourth quarter.