Regular Season Week 16: Lions at Vikings
December 18, 2016 70° US Bank Stadium
Attendance: 59,270 (89%)
MIN has won the toss and elected to defer.
(15:00) 11-Dallas Fort kicks 74 yards from MIN 35 to DET -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DET 25 (15:00) 36-Kelley Severson ran to DET 40 for 15 yards. Tackle by 27-Daniel Nelson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-DET 40 (14:25) 10-Anthony Manzella pass complete to 20-Jose Coney to DET 40 for a short gain. Tackle by 47-Floyd Funk . PENALTY - Pass Interference (MIN 47-Floyd Funk)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Run Key
1-10-DET 40 (14:22) 10-Anthony Manzella pass incomplete, dropped by 85-Charles Vandusen .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
2-10-DET 40 (14:19) 10-Anthony Manzella pass complete to 12-David Combs to DET 50 for 10 yards. Tackle by 34-Russell Tidwell .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Run Key
3-1-DET 50 (13:33) 36-Kelley Severson ran to MIN 45 for 6 yards. Tackle by 50-Morgan Fox .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big HB Lead Toss Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
1-10-MIN 45 (12:55) 10-Anthony Manzella pass complete to 37-William Chinn to MIN 44 for 1 yards. Tackle by 47-Floyd Funk . Nice job by 37-William Chinn on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Run Key
2-9-MIN 44 (12:15) 10-Anthony Manzella pass complete to 20-Jose Coney to MIN 35 for 9 yards. Tackle by 57-George Rosario .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
Run Key
3-1-MIN 35 (11:37) 10-Anthony Manzella pass INTERCEPTED by 34-Russell Tidwell at MIN 31. 34-Russell Tidwell to MIN 34 for 4 yards. Tackle by 12-David Combs . Pressure by 55-Larry Gonzalez . DET 71-Lewis Wood was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
1-10-MIN 34 (11:32) 88-Michael Cathcart ran to MIN 38 for 3 yards. Tackle by 50-Ted Pearson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
2-7-MIN 38 (10:50) 88-Michael Cathcart ran to MIN 44 for 6 yards. Tackle by 45-George Adams .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
3-1-MIN 44 (10:11) 12-Felipe Ellis pass incomplete, dropped by 87-Stephen Paige .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep LB Blitz
4-1-MIN 44 (10:08) 18-Anthony Lopez punts 60 yards to DET -4.4-1-MIN 44 (10:08) 18-Anthony Lopez punts 60 yards to DET -4. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DET 20 (10:00) 10-Anthony Manzella pass complete to 20-Jose Coney to DET 23 for 3 yards. Tackle by 47-Floyd Funk .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Run Key
2-7-DET 23 (9:14) 36-Kelley Severson ran to DET 23 for a short loss. Tackle by 55-Larry Gonzalez .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
3-7-DET 23 (8:33) 36-Kelley Severson ran to DET 26 for 3 yards. Tackle by 96-Marshall Jones . MIN 96-Gerald Keech was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big HB Lead Toss Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
4-4-DET 26 (7:51) 4-George Bunch punts 49 yards to MIN 25. Fair Catch by 80-David Jackson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 25 (7:45) 12-Felipe Ellis pass Pass knocked down by 21-Kip Moran . incomplete, intended for 88-Michael Cathcart .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
2-10-MIN 25 (7:41) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 82-Edward Barber to MIN 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 29-Bill Watson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal SE Quick Hit
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
3-7-MIN 28 (6:57) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 7-Daniel Cowan to MIN 37 for 9 yards. Tackle by 49-Jonathan Jackson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-MIN 37 (6:11) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 44-Jerry Bishop to DET 46 for 17 yards. Tackle by 45-George Adams . MIN 61-Marcus Breedlove was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Zone Rotate Strong
1-10-DET 46 (5:30) 88-Michael Cathcart ran to DET 37 for 9 yards. Tackle by 45-George Adams .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
2-1-DET 37 (4:48) 12-Felipe Ellis pass Pass knocked down by 49-Jonathan Jackson . incomplete, intended for 7-Daniel Cowan .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-1-DET 37 (4:44) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 88-Michael Cathcart to DET 33 for 4 yards. Tackle by 49-Jonathan Jackson . 88-Michael Cathcart did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-10-DET 33 (3:58) 44-Jerry Bishop ran to DET 31 for 2 yards. Tackle by 54-Paul Alley .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
2-8-DET 31 (3:23) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 88-Michael Cathcart to DET 27 for 4 yards. Tackle by 50-Ted Pearson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-4-DET 27 (2:37) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 87-Stephen Paige to DET 20 for 7 yards. Tackle by 58-Mohammed North .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
1-10-DET 20 (1:54) 12-Felipe Ellis pass Pass knocked down by 51-Robert Wright . incomplete, intended for 86-Reginald Lehner .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
2-10-DET 20 (1:51) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 80-David Jackson to DET 10 for 11 yards. Tackle by 24-Allen Ball .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Post Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
1-10-DET 10 (1:18) 12-Felipe Ellis pass Pass knocked down by 24-Allen Ball . incomplete, intended for 80-David Jackson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1
2-10-DET 10 (1:15) 88-Michael Cathcart ran to DET 6 for 3 yards. Tackle by 95-Anthony Bergh . 41-Thomas Leonard was completely beat on that play.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
3-6-DET 6 (0:40) 88-Michael Cathcart ran to DET 6 for 1 yards. Tackle by 97-George Coghlan .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
4-6-DET 6 (0:03) 11-Dallas Fort 23 yard field goal is GOOD. MIN 3 DET 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:01) 11-Dallas Fort kicks 75 yards from MIN 35 to DET -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DET 25 (0:01) 10-Anthony Manzella pass complete to 20-Jose Coney to DET 33 for 8 yards. Tackle by 29-Joseph Daniels .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Run Key
End of first quarter.
2-2-DET 33 (15:00) PENALTY - False Start (DET 89-Lonnie Marshall)
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Run Key
2-7-DET 28 (15:00) 10-Anthony Manzella pass complete to 89-Lonnie Marshall to DET 38 for 10 yards. Tackle by 34-Russell Tidwell . 89-Lonnie Marshall breaks down the CB. PENALTY - Facemask (MIN 34-Russell Tidwell)
Offensive Play: Weak I Big WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
1-10-MIN 47 (14:57) 10-Anthony Manzella pass complete to 89-Lonnie Marshall to MIN 21 for 25 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 29-Joseph Daniels .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep LB Blitz
Run Key
1-10-MIN 21 (14:08) 36-Kelley Severson ran to MIN 21 for a short gain. Tackle by 57-George Rosario .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big HB Lead Toss Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 21 (13:25) 10-Anthony Manzella pass complete to 89-Lonnie Marshall to MIN 15 for 6 yards. Tackle by 29-Joseph Daniels .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Run Key
3-3-MIN 15 (12:44) 10-Anthony Manzella sacked at MIN 25 for -10 yards ( 96-Gerald Keech ). Sack allowed by 71-Lewis Wood .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
4-13-MIN 25 (12:02) 11-Jerry Olsen 43 yard field goal is GOOD. MIN 3 DET 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(11:59) 11-Jerry Olsen kicks 72 yards from DET 35 to MIN -7. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (11:59) 88-Michael Cathcart ran to MIN 35 for 10 yards. Tackle by 45-George Adams .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-1-MIN 35 (11:19) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 87-Stephen Paige to MIN 42 for 7 yards. Tackle by 43-James Yang . Nice job by 87-Stephen Paige on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
1-10-MIN 42 (10:39) 88-Michael Cathcart ran to MIN 46 for 3 yards. Tackle by 43-James Yang . MIN 71-Peter Jennings was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
2-7-MIN 46 (9:54) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 88-Michael Cathcart to DET 49 for 5 yards. Tackle by 45-George Adams .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep LB Blitz
Pass Key
3-2-DET 49 (9:08) 44-Jerry Bishop ran to MIN 50 for -1 yards. Tackle by 51-Robert Wright .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Counter
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
Timeout MIN
4-3-MIN 50 (8:24) 18-Anthony Lopez punts 38 yards to DET 12. Fair Catch by 37-William Chinn .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DET 12 (8:17) 10-Anthony Manzella pass complete to 85-Charles Vandusen to DET 24 for 12 yards. Tackle by 55-Larry Gonzalez . Nice job by 85-Charles Vandusen on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Run Key
1-10-DET 24 (7:33) 10-Anthony Manzella pass complete to 36-Kelley Severson to DET 30 for 6 yards. Tackle by 29-Joseph Daniels .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Run Key
2-4-DET 30 (6:58) 10-Anthony Manzella pass Pass knocked down by 47-Floyd Funk . incomplete, intended for 20-Jose Coney .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside
Run Key
3-4-DET 30 (6:52) 10-Anthony Manzella pass complete to 85-Charles Vandusen to DET 35 for 5 yards. Tackle by 33-Ronnie Orange .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Run Key
1-10-DET 35 (6:16) 10-Anthony Manzella pass complete to 20-Jose Coney to MIN 48 for 17 yards. Tackle by 47-Floyd Funk .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 48 (5:37) 37-William Chinn ran to MIN 48 for -1 yards. Tackle by 57-George Rosario .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Run Key
2-11-MIN 48 (4:58) 10-Anthony Manzella pass complete to 3-Timothy Downs to MIN 42 for 6 yards. Tackle by 33-Ronnie Orange . 3-Timothy Downs made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
3-4-MIN 42 (4:12) 10-Anthony Manzella pass complete to 3-Timothy Downs to MIN 37 for 6 yards. Tackle by 34-Russell Tidwell . Pressure by 50-Morgan Fox .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 37 (3:37) 10-Anthony Manzella pass complete to 85-Charles Vandusen to MIN 22 for 15 yards. Tackle by 41-Joseph Brown . 85-Charles Vandusen did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside
Run Key
1-10-MIN 22 (3:03) 18-Eddie Maddox pass Pass knocked down by 34-Russell Tidwell . incomplete, intended for 3-Timothy Downs .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 22 (3:00) 10-Anthony Manzella pass complete to 81-Lawrence Molina to MIN 12 for 10 yards. Tackle by 29-Joseph Daniels . 81-Lawrence Molina made a great move on the CB. 29-Joseph Daniels got away with a hold on that play. DET 71-Lewis Wood was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
1-10-MIN 12 (2:16) 33-Ronnie West ran to MIN 11 for 1 yards. Tackle by 96-Marshall Jones .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal FB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-9-MIN 11 (2:00) 10-Anthony Manzella pass complete to 12-David Combs to MIN 4 for 7 yards. Tackle by 29-Joseph Daniels . Nice job by 12-David Combs on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
3-2-MIN 4 (1:14) 36-Kelley Severson ran to MIN 2 for 2 yards. Tackle by 91-Joe Howard .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Run Key
4-1-MIN 2 (0:38) 11-Jerry Olsen 20 yard field goal is GOOD. MIN 3 DET 6
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:36) 11-Jerry Olsen kicks 74 yards from DET 35 to MIN -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (0:36) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 82-Edward Barber to MIN 35 for 10 yards. Tackle by 50-Ted Pearson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Timeout MIN
1-10-MIN 35 (0:32) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 87-Stephen Paige to MIN 41 for 5 yards. Tackle by 43-James Yang . 87-Stephen Paige breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Timeout MIN
2-5-MIN 41 (0:28) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 87-Stephen Paige to MIN 50 for 9 yards. Tackle by 43-James Yang .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
1-10-MIN 50 (0:05) 12-Felipe Ellis pass Pass knocked down by 21-Kip Moran . incomplete, intended for 13-David Begley .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
2-10-MIN 50 (0:02) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 87-Stephen Paige to DET 48 for 2 yards. Tackle by 51-Robert Wright .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Post Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
End of half.
(15:00) 11-Jerry Olsen kicks 68 yards from DET 35 to MIN -3. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (15:00) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 87-Stephen Paige to MIN 35 for 10 yards. Tackle by 43-James Yang . 87-Stephen Paige did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
1-10-MIN 35 (14:13) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 88-Michael Cathcart to MIN 43 for 8 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 51-Robert Wright .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
2-2-MIN 43 (13:28) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 7-Daniel Cowan to DET 47 for 10 yards. Tackle by 54-Paul Alley .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-DET 47 (12:47) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 87-Stephen Paige to DET 44 for 3 yards. Tackle by 29-Bill Watson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Prevent
Pass Key
2-7-DET 44 (12:00) 12-Felipe Ellis pass Pass knocked down by 43-James Yang . incomplete, intended for 87-Stephen Paige .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
3-7-DET 44 (11:55) 12-Felipe Ellis pass Pass knocked down by 24-Allen Ball . incomplete, intended for 82-Edward Barber .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Zone Rotate Strong
Pass Key
4-7-DET 44 (11:52) 18-Anthony Lopez punts 29 yards to DET 15. Fair Catch by 37-William Chinn .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DET 15 (11:45) 36-Kelley Severson ran to DET 15 for a short gain. Tackle by 96-Gerald Keech .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Counter
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Run Key
2-10-DET 15 (11:12) 36-Kelley Severson ran to DET 19 for 4 yards. Tackle by 57-George Rosario .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Run Key
3-6-DET 19 (10:37) 10-Anthony Manzella pass complete to 85-Charles Vandusen to DET 29 for 10 yards. Tackle by 33-Ronnie Orange .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
1-10-DET 29 (9:50) 10-Anthony Manzella pass complete to 85-Charles Vandusen to DET 37 for 8 yards. Tackle by 33-Ronnie Orange . 85-Charles Vandusen made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
2-2-DET 37 (9:12) 10-Anthony Manzella pass complete to 12-David Combs to DET 47 for 10 yards. Tackle by 34-Russell Tidwell . 12-David Combs did some fancy footwork there. MIN 96-Gerald Keech was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside
Pass Key
1-10-DET 47 (8:27) 10-Anthony Manzella pass complete to 20-Jose Coney to MIN 35 for 18 yards. Tackle by 29-Joseph Daniels .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 35 (7:51) 10-Anthony Manzella pass complete to 33-Ronnie West to MIN 11 for 23 yards. 33-Ronnie West did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 11 (7:02) 18-Eddie Maddox pass Pass knocked down by 34-Russell Tidwell . incomplete, intended for 35-Tyler Terrell .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 11 (6:58) 10-Anthony Manzella pass complete to 12-David Combs to MIN 2 for 10 yards. Tackle by 47-Floyd Funk .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
3-1-MIN 2 (6:14) 33-Ronnie West ran to MIN 1 for a short gain. Tackle by 96-Marshall Jones .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal FB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Run Key
1-1-MIN 1 (5:39) 36-Kelley Severson ran for 1 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MIN 3 DET 12
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Run Key
(5:37) Extra point GOOD by 11-Jerry Olsen . MIN 3 DET 13
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(5:37) 11-Jerry Olsen kicks 75 yards from DET 35 to MIN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (5:37) 12-Felipe Ellis pass Pass knocked down by 43-James Yang . incomplete, intended for 87-Stephen Paige .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 25 (5:33) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 87-Stephen Paige to MIN 31 for 6 yards. Tackle by 29-Bill Watson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
3-4-MIN 31 (4:57) 88-Michael Cathcart ran to MIN 32 for 1 yards. Tackle by 97-George Coghlan .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Zone Rotate Strong
4-3-MIN 32 (4:15) 18-Anthony Lopez punts 47 yards to DET 21. Fair Catch by 37-William Chinn .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DET 21 (4:09) 10-Anthony Manzella pass complete to 89-Lonnie Marshall to DET 27 for 7 yards. Tackle by 27-Daniel Nelson .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
2-3-DET 27 (3:28) 36-Kelley Severson ran to DET 33 for 6 yards. Tackle by 47-Floyd Funk .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Run Key
1-10-DET 33 (2:47) 10-Anthony Manzella pass complete to 36-Kelley Severson to DET 36 for 3 yards. Tackle by 29-Joseph Daniels . Great move by 36-Kelley Severson to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside
Pass Key
2-7-DET 36 (2:04) 10-Anthony Manzella pass incomplete, dropped by 37-William Chinn . The coverage on that play was extremely tight.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Pass Key
3-7-DET 36 (2:00) 10-Anthony Manzella pass complete to 89-Lonnie Marshall to DET 42 for 6 yards. Tackle by 29-Joseph Daniels . 89-Lonnie Marshall did some fancy footwork there. PENALTY - Pass Interference (MIN 29-Joseph Daniels)
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Posts
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Pass Key
1-10-DET 41 (1:56) 10-Anthony Manzella pass incomplete, dropped by 85-Charles Vandusen . The coverage on that play was extremely tight. Pressure by 96-Gerald Keech .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-10-DET 41 (1:53) 36-Kelley Severson ran to DET 47 for 5 yards. Tackle by 27-Daniel Nelson .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Run Key
3-5-DET 47 (1:12) 10-Anthony Manzella pass incomplete, dropped by 20-Jose Coney . The coverage on that play was extremely tight. 47-Floyd Funk got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
4-5-DET 47 (1:09) 4-George Bunch punts 49 yards to MIN 4.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 4 (1:02) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 87-Stephen Paige to MIN 9 for 5 yards. Tackle by 58-Mohammed North .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
2-5-MIN 9 (0:18) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 87-Stephen Paige to MIN 15 for 6 yards. Tackle by 50-Ted Pearson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Post Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
End of third quarter.
1-10-MIN 15 (15:00) 12-Felipe Ellis ran to MIN 29 for 14 yards. 12-Felipe Elli s slides to avoid being hit.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 29 (14:12) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 13-David Begley to MIN 29 for a short gain. Tackle by 21-Kip Moran .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 29 (13:35) 88-Michael Cathcart ran to MIN 33 for 4 yards. Tackle by 49-Jonathan Jackson . 7-Daniel Cowan was completely beat on that play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
3-6-MIN 33 (13:01) 41-Thomas Leonard ran to MIN 43 for 10 yards. Tackle by 43-James Yang .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-MIN 43 (12:21) 12-Felipe Ellis pass Pass knocked down by 45-George Adams . incomplete, intended for 80-David Jackson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Flat CB4 Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 43 (12:18) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 13-David Begley to MIN 45 for 2 yards. Tackle by 21-Kip Moran . PENALTY - Holding (MIN 78-Ricardo Scholz)
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
2-20-MIN 33 (12:14) 12-Felipe Ellis pass Pass knocked down by 50-Ted Pearson . incomplete, intended for 87-Stephen Paige . PENALTY - Holding (MIN 61-Marcus Breedlove)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal SE Quick Hit
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
2-30-MIN 23 (12:12) 12-Felipe Ellis pass INTERCEPTED by 51-Robert Wright at MIN 28. 51-Robert Wright to MIN 28 for 0 yards. Tackle by 87-Stephen Paige . MIN 77-Norbert Thomas was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 28 (12:08) 33-Ronnie West ran to MIN 27 for 1 yards. Tackle by 96-Marshall Jones .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal FB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Run Key
2-9-MIN 27 (11:35) 10-Anthony Manzella pass INTERCEPTED by 47-Floyd Funk at MIN 18. 47-Floyd Funk to MIN 22 for 4 yards. Tackle by 12-David Combs .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 22 (11:30) 12-Felipe Ellis pass incomplete, dropped by 87-Stephen Paige .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Flat CB4 Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 22 (11:27) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 87-Stephen Paige to MIN 27 for 5 yards. Tackle by 43-James Yang .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
3-5-MIN 27 (10:43) 88-Michael Cathcart ran to MIN 40 for 12 yards. Tackle by 43-James Yang .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 40 (10:09) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 7-Daniel Cowan to MIN 46 for 6 yards. Tackle by 58-Mohammed North .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
2-4-MIN 46 (9:30) 44-Jerry Bishop ran to DET 50 for 4 yards. Tackle by 50-Ted Pearson .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
1-10-DET 50 (8:54) 88-Michael Cathcart ran to DET 45 for 5 yards. Tackle by 43-James Yang .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep LB Blitz
2-5-DET 45 (8:12) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 82-Edward Barber to DET 40 for 5 yards. Tackle by 49-Jonathan Jackson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
3-1-DET 40 (7:29) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 13-David Begley to DET 40 for a short gain. Tackle by 21-Kip Moran .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-DET 40 (7:11) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 88-Michael Cathcart to DET 21 for 19 yards. Tackle by 45-George Adams . 13-David Begley was completely beat on that play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-DET 21 (6:49) 12-Felipe Ellis pass incomplete, dropped by 82-Edward Barber . Pressure by 94-Floyd Vivanco .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Corner Ins
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
2-10-DET 21 (6:44) 12-Felipe Ellis sacked at DET 29 for -8 yards ( 90-Michael Smith ). Sack allowed by 78-Ricardo Scholz .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Corner Ins
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
3-18-DET 29 (6:24) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 41-Thomas Leonard to DET 27 for 3 yards. Tackle by 58-Mohammed North .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
4-15-DET 27 (6:01) 11-Dallas Fort 44 yard field goal is GOOD. MIN 6 DET 13
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(5:57) 11-Dallas Fort kicks 74 yards from MIN 35 to DET -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DET 25 (5:57) 10-Anthony Manzella pass complete to 89-Lonnie Marshall to DET 34 for 9 yards. Tackle by 27-Daniel Nelson . 89-Lonnie Marshall breaks down the CB. 27-Daniel Nelson got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal WR Deep Corner
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
2-1-DET 34 (5:22) 36-Kelley Severson ran to DET 37 for 3 yards. Tackle by 55-Larry Gonzalez .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big HB Lead Toss Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
1-10-DET 37 (4:47) 10-Anthony Manzella ran to MIN 45 for 18 yards. 10-Anthony Manzell a slides to avoid being hit. If the defense doesn't start mixing up their plays a bit more we might see more big gains like that one.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 45 (4:08) 36-Kelley Severson ran to MIN 45 for a short loss. Tackle by 55-Larry Gonzalez .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big HB Lead Toss Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
2-10-MIN 45 (3:30) 37-William Chinn ran to MIN 42 for 3 yards. Tackle by 96-Marshall Jones . MIN 90-Fernando Bussey was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
3-7-MIN 42 (2:52) 36-Kelley Severson ran to MIN 43 for -1 yards. Tackle by 96-Marshall Jones .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big HB Lead Toss Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
4-7-MIN 43 (2:18) 4-George Bunch punts 38 yards to MIN 4. Fair Catch by 80-David Jackson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 4 (2:11) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 13-David Begley to MIN 5 for a short gain. Tackle by 21-Kip Moran .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-10-MIN 5 (2:00) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 87-Stephen Paige to MIN 11 for 7 yards. Tackle by 21-Kip Moran .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal TE Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
Timeout MIN
3-3-MIN 11 (1:55) 12-Felipe Ellis pass Pass knocked down by 21-Kip Moran . incomplete, intended for 13-David Begley .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep LB Blitz
Pass Key
4-3-MIN 11 (1:52) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 87-Stephen Paige to MIN 17 for 6 yards. Tackle by 50-Ted Pearson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal TE Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
Timeout MIN
1-10-MIN 17 (1:47) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 7-Daniel Cowan to MIN 26 for 9 yards. Tackle by 51-Robert Wright .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
Timeout MIN
2-1-MIN 26 (1:41) 12-Felipe Ellis pass incomplete, intended for 87-Stephen Paige .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
3-1-MIN 26 (1:38) 12-Felipe Ellis pass incomplete, dropped by 87-Stephen Paige .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
4-1-MIN 26 (1:35) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 87-Stephen Paige to MIN 39 for 12 yards. Tackle by 51-Robert Wright .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 39 (1:09) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 86-Reginald Lehner to DET 50 for 12 yards. Tackle by 51-Robert Wright . PENALTY - Pass Interference (DET 58-Mohammed North) (Declined)
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
1-10-DET 50 (1:05) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 13-David Begley to DET 49 for a short gain. Tackle by 21-Kip Moran .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-DET 49 (0:41) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 87-Stephen Paige to DET 29 for 21 yards.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
1-10-DET 29 (0:36) 12-Felipe Ellis pass Pass knocked down by 24-Allen Ball . incomplete, intended for 80-David Jackson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
2-10-DET 29 (0:32) 12-Felipe Ellis sacked at DET 36 for -7 yards ( 94-Floyd Vivanco ). Sack allowed by 61-Marcus Breedlove .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Post Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
3-17-DET 36 (0:13) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 84-Frank Martel to DET 7 for 29 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 54-Paul Alley . PENALTY - Holding (MIN 44-Jerry Bishop)
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
3-27-DET 46 (0:07) 12-Felipe Ellis pass complete to 44-Jerry Bishop to DET 13 for 33 yards. Tackle by 92-Leon Martinez .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
End of fourth quarter.