Regular Season Week 1: Texans at Vikings
September 03, 2017 70° US Bank Stadium
Attendance: 56,006 (84%)
MIN has won the toss and elected to defer.
(15:00) 11-Dallas Fort kicks 66 yards from MIN 35 to HOU -1. 15-Sandy Thomas to HOU 21 for 23 yards. Tackle by 27-Daniel Nelson .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 21 (14:57) 40-Travis Matthews ran to HOU 21 for -1 yards. Tackle by 96-Marshall Jones .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside
Run Key
2-11-HOU 21 (14:15) 40-Travis Matthews ran to HOU 21 for 1 yards. Tackle by 35-Richard Canizales .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Run Key
3-10-HOU 21 (13:42) 13-John Raines pass Pass knocked down by 34-Russell Tidwell . incomplete, intended for 15-Sandy Thomas .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Corner Ins
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Wide Line
Run Key
4-10-HOU 21 (13:39) 9-Bobby Reed punts 49 yards to MIN 30. 80-David Jackson to MIN 41 for 11 yards. Tackle by 79-Adam Stevens .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 41 (13:30) 88-Michael Cathcart ran to MIN 49 for 8 yards. Tackle by 33-Charles Knudson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Zone Rotate Weak
2-2-MIN 49 (12:44) 44-Jerry Bishop ran to HOU 35 for 15 yards. Tackle by 25-Joseph Curry .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
1-10-HOU 35 (12:00) 88-Michael Cathcart ran to HOU 26 for 9 yards. Tackle by 47-Steven Bradley .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
2-1-HOU 26 (11:22) 15-Wm Guajardo pass complete to 87-Stephen Paige to HOU 20 for 6 yards. Tackle by 33-Charles Knudson .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
Run Key
1-10-HOU 20 (10:37) 44-Jerry Bishop ran to HOU 16 for 4 yards. Tackle by 33-Charles Knudson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
2-6-HOU 16 (10:03) 41-Thomas Leonard ran to HOU 14 for 2 yards. Tackle by 78-Justin Perea .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
3-4-HOU 14 (9:30) 15-Wm Guajardo pass complete to 88-Michael Cathcart to HOU 15 for -1 yards. Tackle by 22-Todd Chow . HOU 47-Steven Bradley was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Quick In
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
4-5-HOU 15 (8:55) 11-Dallas Fort 33 yard field goal is GOOD. MIN 3 HOU 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(8:52) 11-Dallas Fort kicks 74 yards from MIN 35 to HOU -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (8:52) 40-Travis Matthews ran to HOU 25 for a short loss. Tackle by 90-Fernando Bussey . MIN 95-Loyd Brown was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Run Key
2-10-HOU 25 (8:17) 40-Travis Matthews ran to HOU 33 for 8 yards. Tackle by 29-Joseph Daniels .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Cover 2
Run Key
3-2-HOU 33 (7:32) 40-Travis Matthews ran to HOU 36 for 3 yards. Tackle by 96-Marshall Jones .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Run Key
1-10-HOU 36 (6:55) 3-Frank Sloan ran to HOU 35 for -1 yards. Tackle by 35-Richard Canizales .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
2-11-HOU 35 (6:17) 13-John Raines pass complete to 40-Travis Matthews to HOU 33 for -2 yards. Tackle by 95-Loyd Brown . 40-Travis Matthews did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Run Key
3-13-HOU 33 (5:38) 13-John Raines pass complete to 11-James McFadden to HOU 36 for 2 yards. Tackle by 35-Richard Canizales .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Quick Hooks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside
Run Key
4-10-HOU 36 (4:55) 9-Bobby Reed punts 46 yards to MIN 19. 80-David Jackson to MIN 24 for 6 yards. Tackle by 55-Jason Ambrose .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 24 (4:46) 88-Michael Cathcart ran to MIN 28 for 4 yards. Tackle by 47-Steven Bradley . HOU 57-Michael Hill was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
Run Key
2-6-MIN 28 (4:06) 88-Michael Cathcart ran to MIN 29 for 1 yards. Tackle by 78-Justin Perea .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
3-5-MIN 29 (3:26) 15-Wm Guajardo pass complete to 87-Stephen Paige to MIN 43 for 14 yards. Tackle by 25-Joseph Curry .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep Zone Flat Right
1-10-MIN 43 (2:47) 88-Michael Cathcart ran to HOU 49 for 9 yards. Tackle by 51-Richard Driver . MIN 13-David Begley was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
2-1-HOU 49 (2:06) 44-Jerry Bishop ran to HOU 39 for 10 yards. Tackle by 25-Joseph Curry .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
Run Key
1-10-HOU 39 (1:23) 15-Wm Guajardo pass complete to 82-Edward Barber to HOU 27 for 12 yards. Tackle by 22-Todd Chow .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Man Cover 1
1-10-HOU 27 (0:48) 88-Michael Cathcart ran to HOU 26 for 1 yards. 88-Michael Cathcart FUMBLES ( 78-Justin Perea ) recovered by MIN-67-Bernard Bak er to HOU 22 for 1 yards. Tackle by 25-Joseph Curry . HOU 25-Joseph Curry was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. PENALTY - Facemask (HOU 25-Joseph Curry)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
1-7-HOU 7 (0:44) 15-Wm Guajardo pass complete to 44-Jerry Bishop to HOU 6 for a short gain. Tackle by 55-Jason Ambrose .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Run Key
End of first quarter.
2-6-HOU 6 (15:00) 44-Jerry Bishop ran for 6 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MIN 9 HOU 0
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
Run Key
(14:57) Extra point GOOD by 11-Dallas Fort . MIN 67-Bernard Baker was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. MIN 10 HOU 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(14:57) 11-Dallas Fort kicks 74 yards from MIN 35 to HOU -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (14:57) 13-John Raines sacked at HOU 18 for -7 yards ( 94-Tom Johnson ). Sack allowed by 50-Lawrence Canter . 50-Lawrence Canter was completely beat on that play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Corner Ins
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
2-17-HOU 18 (14:22) 40-Travis Matthews ran to HOU 17 for -1 yards. Tackle by 90-Fernando Bussey .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Run Key
3-18-HOU 17 (13:46) 40-Travis Matthews ran to HOU 16 for -1 yards. Tackle by 29-Joseph Daniels .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Wide Line
Run Key
4-19-HOU 16 (13:02) 9-Bobby Reed punts 44 yards to MIN 40. Fair Catch by 80-David Jackson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 40 (12:55) 88-Michael Cathcart ran to MIN 42 for 2 yards. Tackle by 47-Steven Bradley .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
Run Key
2-8-MIN 42 (12:17) 44-Jerry Bishop ran to MIN 48 for 6 yards. Tackle by 47-Steven Bradley .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
Run Key
3-2-MIN 48 (11:41) 88-Michael Cathcart ran to HOU 46 for 6 yards. Tackle by 59-James Barrow .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Zone Blitz
Run Key
1-10-HOU 46 (11:06) 44-Jerry Bishop ran to HOU 43 for 3 yards. Tackle by 59-James Barrow .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
2-7-HOU 43 (10:32) 15-Wm Guajardo pass complete to 82-Edward Barber to HOU 37 for 6 yards. Tackle by 37-David Christensen .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Quick In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Zone Rotate Weak
3-1-HOU 37 (9:49) 41-Thomas Leonard ran to HOU 23 for 14 yards. Tackle by 25-Joseph Curry .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Zone Rotate Weak
Run Key
1-10-HOU 23 (9:07) 15-Wm Guajardo pass complete to 16-Bradley Villa to HOU 12 for 11 yards. Tackle by 37-David Christensen .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal TE Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
Run Key
1-10-HOU 12 (8:30) 15-Wm Guajardo pass complete to 13-David Begley to HOU 7 for 5 yards. Tackle by 22-Todd Chow .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
2-5-HOU 7 (7:51) 15-Wm Guajardo pass complete to 13-David Begley to HOU 2 for 4 yards. Tackle by 25-Joseph Curry . 13-David Begley did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
3-1-HOU 2 (7:11) 15-Wm Guajardo pass complete to 44-Jerry Bishop for 2 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MIN 16 HOU 0
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
(7:09) Extra point GOOD by 11-Dallas Fort . MIN 17 HOU 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(7:09) 11-Dallas Fort kicks 75 yards from MIN 35 to HOU -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (7:09) 40-Travis Matthews ran to HOU 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 50-Morgan Fox .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Run Key
2-9-HOU 26 (6:37) 40-Travis Matthews ran to HOU 28 for 2 yards. Tackle by 34-Russell Tidwell . HOU 50-Lawrence Canter was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. MIN 33-Ronnie Orange was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Cover 2
Run Key
3-7-HOU 28 (5:53) 40-Travis Matthews ran to HOU 28 for 1 yards. Tackle by 72-Mitchell Latimore .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Run Key
4-7-HOU 28 (5:21) 9-Bobby Reed punts 51 yards to MIN 20. 80-David Jackson to MIN 28 for 8 yards. Tackle by 57-Michael Hill .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 28 (5:12) 44-Jerry Bishop ran to MIN 45 for 16 yards. Tackle by 25-Joseph Curry .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
Run Key
1-10-MIN 45 (4:36) 41-Thomas Leonard ran to MIN 46 for 2 yards. Tackle by 47-Steven Bradley .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
Run Key
2-8-MIN 46 (4:04) 15-Wm Guajardo pass complete to 88-Michael Cathcart to HOU 44 for 10 yards. Tackle by 33-Charles Knudson . HOU 51-Richard Driver was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
1-10-HOU 44 (3:19) 15-Wm Guajardo pass complete to 41-Thomas Leonard to HOU 40 for 4 yards. Tackle by 37-David Christensen .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Zone Rotate Weak
2-6-HOU 40 (2:40) 15-Wm Guajardo pass complete to 16-Bradley Villa to HOU 28 for 11 yards. Tackle by 25-Joseph Curry . Great move by 16-Bradley Villa to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
1-10-HOU 28 (2:03) 15-Wm Guajardo pass complete to 16-Bradley Villa to HOU 15 for 14 yards. Tackle by 56-Robert Atkins .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
Timeout for two minute warning.
1-10-HOU 15 (2:00) 15-Wm Guajardo pass Pass knocked down by 37-David Christensen . incomplete, intended for 16-Bradley Villa . Pressure by 59-James Barrow .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Weak Side Blitz
Run Key
2-10-HOU 15 (1:56) 15-Wm Guajardo pass Pass knocked down by 22-Todd Chow . incomplete, intended for 13-David Begley .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
3-10-HOU 15 (1:53) 15-Wm Guajardo pass complete to 88-Michael Cathcart to HOU 2 for 13 yards. Tackle by 22-Todd Chow . Nice job by 88-Michael Cathcart on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Weak Blitz
Pass Key
1-2-HOU 2 (1:12) 15-Wm Guajardo pass complete to 87-Stephen Paige for 2 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MIN 23 HOU 0
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
Run Key
(1:09) Extra point GOOD by 11-Dallas Fort . MIN 24 HOU 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:09) 11-Dallas Fort kicks 75 yards from MIN 35 to HOU -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (1:09) 13-John Raines pass incomplete, intended for 81-Mark Swenson .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Run Key
2-10-HOU 25 (1:06) 13-John Raines pass Pass knocked down by 35-Richard Canizales . incomplete, intended for 81-Mark Swenson .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Run Key
3-10-HOU 25 (1:03) 40-Travis Matthews ran to HOU 24 for -1 yards. Tackle by 35-Richard Canizales .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
4-11-HOU 24 (0:24) 9-Bobby Reed punts 47 yards to MIN 29. 80-David Jackson to MIN 37 for 9 yards. Tackle by 55-Jason Ambrose .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 37 (0:15) 15-Wm Guajardo pass complete to 82-Edward Barber to HOU 49 for 13 yards. Tackle by 97-Jeffery Northcutt .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep Zone Flat Right
Timeout MIN
1-10-HOU 49 (0:09) 15-Wm Guajardo pass complete to 44-Jerry Bishop to HOU 42 for 8 yards. Tackle by 51-Richard Driver .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal SE Quick Hit
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
Timeout MIN
2-2-HOU 42 (0:03) 15-Wm Guajardo pass complete to 88-Michael Cathcart to HOU 38 for 3 yards. Tackle by 47-Steven Bradley .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Zone Rotate Weak
Run Key
End of half.
(15:00) 12-James Kline kicks 72 yards from HOU 35 to MIN -7. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (15:00) 15-Wm Guajardo pass Pass knocked down by 22-Todd Chow . incomplete, intended for 13-David Begley .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
2-10-MIN 25 (14:58) 15-Wm Guajardo pass complete to 82-Edward Barber to MIN 34 for 9 yards. Tackle by 37-David Christensen . 82-Edward Barber did some fancy footwork there. Pressure by 57-Michael Hill .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
Pass Key
3-1-MIN 34 (14:15) 41-Thomas Leonard ran to MIN 49 for 16 yards. Tackle by 47-Steven Bradley .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
Run Key
1-10-MIN 49 (13:28) 44-Jerry Bishop ran to HOU 45 for 5 yards. Tackle by 25-Joseph Curry .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
2-5-HOU 45 (12:50) 15-Wm Guajardo pass complete to 88-Michael Cathcart to HOU 40 for 6 yards. Tackle by 22-Todd Chow . MIN 88-Michael Cathcart was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
1-10-HOU 40 (12:13) 15-Wm Guajardo pass Pass knocked down by 22-Todd Chow . incomplete, intended for 13-David Begley . Pressure by 78-Justin Perea . 33-Charles Knudson got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 40 (12:09) 44-Jerry Bishop ran to HOU 44 for -4 yards. Tackle by 93-Bruce Sanders . I think the offense is starting to overuse that play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Weak Side Blitz
Run Key
3-14-HOU 44 (11:28) 15-Wm Guajardo pass complete to 41-Thomas Leonard to HOU 40 for 3 yards. Tackle by 22-Todd Chow .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
Pass Key
4-11-HOU 40 (10:46) 18-Anthony Lopez punts 36 yards to HOU 4. Fair Catch by 15-Sandy Thomas .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 4 (10:39) 42-William Haskell ran to HOU 5 for 1 yards. Tackle by 47-Floyd Funk .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Strong Pitch Sweep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Run Key
2-9-HOU 5 (10:00) 13-John Raines pass complete to 40-Travis Matthews to HOU 11 for 6 yards. Tackle by 47-Floyd Funk . 40-Travis Matthews did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Run Key
3-3-HOU 11 (9:19) 3-Frank Sloan ran to HOU 9 for -2 yards. Tackle by 50-Morgan Fox . 69-Tom Romero totally missed that block.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
4-5-HOU 9 (8:40) 9-Bobby Reed punts 46 yards to MIN 45. 80-David Jackson to HOU 47 for 8 yards. Tackle by 79-Adam Stevens .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 47 (8:31) 15-Wm Guajardo pass complete to 13-David Begley to HOU 33 for 14 yards. Tackle by 22-Todd Chow .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 33 (7:51) 41-Thomas Leonard ran to HOU 35 for -1 yards. Tackle by 98-Roy Grantham .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Cover 2
2-11-HOU 35 (7:16) 41-Thomas Leonard ran to HOU 25 for 10 yards. Tackle by 25-Joseph Curry . PENALTY - Holding (MIN 64-Miguel Vick)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Counter
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
2-21-HOU 45 (7:13) 15-Wm Guajardo pass complete to 87-Stephen Paige to HOU 43 for 2 yards. Tackle by 51-Richard Driver .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Normal FS Blitz
Pass Key
3-19-HOU 43 (6:28) 15-Wm Guajardo pass complete to 87-Stephen Paige to HOU 32 for 11 yards. Tackle by 47-Steven Bradley .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
4-8-HOU 32 (5:44) 11-Dallas Fort 50 yard field goal is GOOD. MIN 27 HOU 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(5:41) 11-Dallas Fort kicks 70 yards from MIN 35 to HOU -5. 15-Sandy Thomas to HOU 32 for 37 yards. Tackle by 11-Dallas Fort .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 32 (5:35) 3-Frank Sloan ran to HOU 35 for 4 yards. Tackle by 90-Fernando Bussey . HOU 79-Adam Stevens was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Run Key
2-6-HOU 35 (4:56) 40-Travis Matthews ran to HOU 38 for 3 yards. Tackle by 35-Richard Canizales .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Run Key
3-4-HOU 38 (4:22) 40-Travis Matthews ran to HOU 39 for 1 yards. Tackle by 72-Mitchell Latimore .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Run Key
4-3-HOU 39 (3:45) 9-Bobby Reed punts 46 yards to MIN 15. 80-David Jackson to MIN 25 for 10 yards. Tackle by 50-Lawrence Canter . HOU 54-Rufus Dwyer was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 25 (3:36) 88-Michael Cathcart ran to MIN 25 for a short loss. Tackle by 59-James Barrow .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
2-10-MIN 25 (2:59) 88-Michael Cathcart ran to MIN 26 for 2 yards. Tackle by 93-Bruce Sanders .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
3-9-MIN 26 (2:17) 15-Wm Guajardo pass complete to 82-Edward Barber to MIN 39 for 13 yards. Tackle by 25-Joseph Curry .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Quick In
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 39 (1:42) 15-Wm Guajardo pass complete to 88-Michael Cathcart to MIN 44 for 5 yards. Tackle by 22-Todd Chow .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
2-5-MIN 44 (1:07) 15-Wm Guajardo pass complete to 87-Stephen Paige to HOU 45 for 11 yards. Tackle by 25-Joseph Curry . 87-Stephen Paige made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 45 (0:32) 88-Michael Cathcart ran to HOU 41 for 4 yards. Tackle by 25-Joseph Curry .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
Run Key
End of third quarter.
2-6-HOU 41 (15:00) 15-Wm Guajardo pass complete to 87-Stephen Paige to HOU 24 for 17 yards. Tackle by 55-Jason Ambrose .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep Zone Flat Right
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 24 (14:21) 88-Michael Cathcart ran to HOU 18 for 7 yards. Tackle by 22-Todd Chow .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
Run Key
2-3-HOU 18 (13:41) 44-Jerry Bishop ran to HOU 17 for 1 yards. Tackle by 78-Justin Perea .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
Run Key
3-2-HOU 17 (12:56) 15-Wm Guajardo pass incomplete, dropped by 13-David Begley .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Weak Side Blitz
Pass Key
4-2-HOU 17 (12:54) 15-Wm Guajardo pass incomplete, dropped by 82-Edward Barber . Turnover on downs.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal SE Quick Hit
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 17 (12:50) 13-John Raines pass incomplete, intended for 81-Mark Swenson . PENALTY - Holding (HOU 50-Lawrence Canter)
Offensive Play: Weak I Big TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
1-18-HOU 8 (12:49) 13-John Raines pass complete to 11-James McFadden to HOU 29 for 21 yards. Tackle by 27-Daniel Nelson .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside
Run Key
1-10-HOU 29 (12:22) 13-John Raines pass complete to 89-Jeff Cox to HOU 29 for a short loss. Tackle by 35-Richard Canizales .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Post Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside
Run Key
2-10-HOU 29 (12:03) 13-John Raines pass complete to 81-Mark Swenson to HOU 30 for 1 yards. Tackle by 90-Fernando Bussey .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big TE Flat Curl
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
Run Key
3-9-HOU 30 (11:38) 13-John Raines sacked at HOU 23 for -7 yards ( 94-Tom Johnson ). Sack allowed by 50-Lawrence Canter .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Post Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Run Key
4-16-HOU 23 (11:16) 9-Bobby Reed punts 54 yards to MIN 23. 80-David Jackson to MIN 36 for 13 yards. Tackle by 55-Jason Ambrose .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 36 (11:06) 15-Wm Guajardo pass Pass knocked down by 37-David Christensen . incomplete, intended for 87-Stephen Paige . PENALTY - Offsides (HOU 90-Carlos Nunnery)
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-5-MIN 41 (11:03) 15-Wm Guajardo pass complete to 13-David Begley to HOU 45 for 14 yards. Tackle by 33-Charles Knudson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 45 (10:19) 15-Wm Guajardo pass complete to 88-Michael Cathcart to HOU 24 for 21 yards. Tackle by 33-Charles Knudson . PENALTY - Facemask (HOU 33-Charles Knudson)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Zone Rotate Weak
Pass Key
1-9-HOU 9 (10:13) 15-Wm Guajardo sacked at HOU 17 for -8 yards ( 93-Bruce Sanders ). Sack allowed by 65-William Davis .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Weak Blitz
Pass Key
2-17-HOU 17 (9:28) 41-Thomas Leonard ran to HOU 11 for 7 yards. Tackle by 56-Robert Atkins .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Run Key
3-11-HOU 11 (8:52) 15-Wm Guajardo pass complete to 44-Jerry Bishop to HOU 1 for 10 yards. Tackle by 37-David Christensen . PENALTY - Facemask (HOU 37-David Christensen)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
Pass Key
1-1-HOU 0 (8:47) 41-Thomas Leonard ran for 0 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MIN 33 HOU 0
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
Run Key
(8:45) 41-Thomas Leonard ran to HOU 0 for 2 yards. CONVERSION GOOD! MIN 35 HOU 0
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Dime Flat CB3 CB4 Blitz
Run Key
(8:45) 11-Dallas Fort kicks 74 yards from MIN 35 to HOU -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (8:45) 13-John Raines pass complete to 83-Cory Weiss to HOU 25 for a short gain. Tackle by 29-Joseph Daniels . Great move by 83-Cory Weiss to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Post Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Run Key
2-10-HOU 25 (8:23) 13-John Raines pass incomplete, dropped by 40-Travis Matthews .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Curls TE Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
3-10-HOU 25 (8:20) 13-John Raines pass complete to 3-Frank Sloan to HOU 40 for 14 yards. Tackle by 95-Loyd Brown .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Skinny Post Corner
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 40 (7:58) 13-John Raines pass Pass knocked down by 21-Charles Primeaux . incomplete, intended for 89-Jeff Cox . Pressure by 94-Tom Johnson . PENALTY - Defensive Holding (MIN 21-Charles Primeaux)
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Run Key
1-10-HOU 45 (7:54) 13-John Raines pass complete to 87-Andrew Wood to MIN 35 for 21 yards. Tackle by 25-Neal Horton . Great move by 87-Andrew Wood to get free of his coverage. PENALTY - Offsides (MIN 96-Gerald Keech) (Declined)
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 35 (7:48) 13-John Raines pass INTERCEPTED by 34-Russell Tidwell at MIN 28. 34-Russell Tidwell to MIN 28 for -0 yards. Tackle by 11-James McFadden . 34-Russell Tidwell got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Overload Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 28 (7:44) 88-Michael Cathcart ran to MIN 30 for 2 yards. Tackle by 78-Justin Perea .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Cover 2
Run Key
2-8-MIN 30 (7:02) 44-Jerry Bishop ran to MIN 43 for 13 yards. Tackle by 33-Charles Knudson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Zone Rotate Weak
Run Key
1-10-MIN 43 (6:18) 88-Michael Cathcart ran to MIN 50 for 6 yards. Tackle by 51-Richard Driver .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Run Key
2-4-MIN 50 (5:37) PENALTY - False Start (MIN 71-Peter Jennings)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Zone Rotate Weak
Run Key
2-9-MIN 45 (5:37) 41-Thomas Leonard ran to MIN 46 for 1 yards. Tackle by 78-Justin Perea . HOU 78-Justin Perea was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Zone Rotate Weak
Run Key
3-7-MIN 46 (4:53) 88-Michael Cathcart ran to MIN 50 for 4 yards. Tackle by 25-Joseph Curry .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Run Key
4-4-MIN 50 (4:13) 18-Anthony Lopez punts 47 yards to HOU 3.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 3 (4:05) 13-John Raines pass complete to 15-Sandy Thomas to HOU 5 for 2 yards. Tackle by 33-Ronnie Orange . HOU 48-Patrick Hawkins was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Run Key
2-8-HOU 5 (3:40) 3-Frank Sloan ran to HOU 10 for 5 yards. Tackle by 27-Daniel Nelson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Counter
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
3-3-HOU 10 (3:21) 13-John Raines pass incomplete, intended for 15-Sandy Thomas . PENALTY - Pass Interference (MIN 47-Floyd Funk)
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 18 (3:18) 48-Patrick Hawkins ran to HOU 18 for a short loss. Tackle by 95-Loyd Brown .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Run Key
2-10-HOU 18 (2:57) 13-John Raines pass complete to 40-Travis Matthews to HOU 21 for 2 yards. Tackle by 29-Joseph Daniels .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Skinny Post Corner
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Run Key
3-8-HOU 21 (2:31) 13-John Raines pass complete to 81-Mark Swenson to HOU 28 for 7 yards. Tackle by 21-Charles Primeaux . Pressure by 59-Joseph Stone .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal TE Curl
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep LB Blitz
Pass Key
4-1-HOU 28 (2:10) 9-Bobby Reed punts 50 yards to MIN 23. 80-David Jackson to HOU 50 for 28 yards. Tackle by 69-Tom Romero .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
Timeout for two minute warning.
1-10-HOU 50 (1:58) 44-Jerry Bishop ran to HOU 39 for 11 yards. Tackle by 33-Charles Knudson . It looks like the offense is starting to get familiar with that defensive play. PENALTY - Holding (MIN 63-John Jackson)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
Run Key
1-19-MIN 41 (1:55) 41-Thomas Leonard ran to MIN 43 for 2 yards. Tackle by 59-James Barrow . MIN 41-Thomas Leonard was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Weak Blitz
Run Key
2-18-MIN 43 (1:16) 44-Jerry Bishop ran to HOU 49 for 9 yards. Tackle by 33-Charles Knudson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Zone Rotate Weak
Run Key
3-9-HOU 49 (0:37) 44-Jerry Bishop ran to HOU 39 for 10 yards. Tackle by 33-Charles Knudson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Zone Blitz
Run Key
End of fourth quarter.