Pre-Season Week 1: Vikings at Bills

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August 11, 2018 64° Highmark Stadium
Attendance: 47,023 (66%)
MIN has won the toss and elected to defer.
(15:00) 11-Dallas Fort kicks 74 yards from MIN 35 to BUF -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-BUF 25 (15:00) 2-Christopher Short ran to BUF 23 for -2 yards. Tackle by 95-Loyd Brown .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
2-12-BUF 23 (14:19) 9-David Bell pass complete to 82-Randall Minor to BUF 29 for 6 yards. Tackle by 34-Russell Tidwell .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
3-6-BUF 29 (13:40) 9-David Bell pass incomplete, intended for 36-Rafael Nam . Pressure by 50-Morgan Fox .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
4-6-BUF 29 (13:36) 14-Bruce Arellano punts 45 yards to MIN 26. Fair Catch by 52-Jared Geis .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 26 (13:29) 15-Wm Guajardo pass complete to 32-Donald Shelton to MIN 35 for 9 yards. Tackle by 91-Robert Fortner .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
2-1-MIN 35 (12:53) 15-Wm Guajardo pass complete to 32-Donald Shelton to MIN 36 for 1 yards. Tackle by 31-James Segura .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal SE Quick Hit
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
3-1-MIN 36 (12:13) 15-Wm Guajardo pass complete to 87-Stephen Paige to MIN 43 for 8 yards. Tackle by 91-Robert Fortner .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 43 (11:28) 45-Bobbie Sims ran to BUF 47 for 10 yards. Tackle by 46-Roderick Call . PENALTY - Holding (MIN 71-Peter Jennings)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
1-13-MIN 40 (11:25) 32-Donald Shelton ran to MIN 42 for 2 yards. Tackle by 32-Daniel Johnson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-11-MIN 42 (10:48) 4-Marc Standley ran to MIN 42 for a short gain. Tackle by 20-Conrad Matthews .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
3-11-MIN 42 (10:04) 15-Wm Guajardo pass incomplete, the ball was thrown away. Pressure by 66-Adam Crespo .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Corner Ins
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
4-11-MIN 42 (10:00) 18-Anthony Lopez punts 46 yards to BUF 11. Fair Catch by 12-Lawrence Williams .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BUF 11 (9:53) 9-David Bell pass incomplete, intended for 2-Christopher Short . BUF 56-Don Riggs was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Slant
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Run Key
2-10-BUF 11 (9:50) 2-Christopher Short ran to BUF 12 for 1 yards. Tackle by 50-Morgan Fox .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Run Key
3-9-BUF 12 (9:12) 9-David Bell pass complete to 81-Joe Harris for 88 yards. TOUCHDOWN! BUF 6 MIN 0
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Post
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
(8:59) Extra point GOOD by 53-Steven Breedlove . BUF 7 MIN 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(8:59) 53-Steven Breedlove kicks 75 yards from BUF 35 to MIN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (8:59) 15-Wm Guajardo pass incomplete, dropped by 52-Jared Geis .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 25 (8:56) 15-Wm Guajardo pass Pass knocked down by 31-James Segura . incomplete, intended for 87-Stephen Paige .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
3-10-MIN 25 (8:54) 15-Wm Guajardo pass Pass knocked down by 47-Randall Vazquez . incomplete, intended for 87-Stephen Paige . Pressure by 46-Roderick Call .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
4-10-MIN 25 (8:50) 18-Anthony Lopez punts 43 yards to BUF 32. Fair Catch by 12-Lawrence Williams .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BUF 32 (8:43) 2-Christopher Short ran to BUF 31 for -1 yards. Tackle by 57-Jonathon Holston .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Run Key
2-11-BUF 31 (8:04) 2-Christopher Short ran to BUF 32 for 1 yards. Tackle by 50-Morgan Fox .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Run Key
3-10-BUF 32 (7:27) 9-David Bell pass complete to 13-Richard McNally to BUF 38 for 6 yards. Tackle by 27-Daniel Nelson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Run Key
4-4-BUF 38 (6:45) 14-Bruce Arellano punts 52 yards to MIN 10. 52-Jared Geis to MIN 20 for 11 yards. Tackle by 31-James Segura .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 20 (6:37) 32-Donald Shelton ran to MIN 31 for 10 yards. Tackle by 36-Mark Salvatore . MIN 75-Matthew Adams was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 31 (5:51) 45-Bobbie Sims ran to MIN 34 for 3 yards. Tackle by 6-Daniel Patterson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Counter
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-7-MIN 34 (5:10) 32-Donald Shelton ran to MIN 35 for 1 yards. Tackle by 46-Roderick Call .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
3-6-MIN 35 (4:26) 15-Wm Guajardo pass complete to 82-Edward Barber to MIN 42 for 7 yards. Tackle by 31-James Segura . Nice job by 82-Edward Barber on that route to lose his coverage. PENALTY - Pass Interference (BUF 31-James Segura) (Declined)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
1-10-MIN 42 (4:22) 32-Donald Shelton ran to MIN 43 for 1 yards. Tackle by 74-Steven Williams . BUF 99-Eddie Carr 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: 4-3 Under Crash Left
2-9-MIN 43 (3:48) 15-Wm Guajardo pass Pass knocked down by 47-Randall Vazquez . incomplete, intended for 87-Stephen Paige .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
3-9-MIN 43 (3:45) 32-Donald Shelton ran to MIN 45 for 2 yards. Tackle by 31-James Segura .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
4-7-MIN 45 (2:59) 18-Anthony Lopez punts 51 yards to BUF 4. Fair Catch by 12-Lawrence Williams .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BUF 4 (2:53) 9-David Bell pass complete to 13-Richard McNally to MIN 44 for 52 yards. Tackle by 29-Joseph Daniels .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Run Key
1-10-MIN 44 (2:06) 2-Christopher Short ran to MIN 40 for 4 yards. Tackle by 96-Marshall Jones .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Run Key
2-6-MIN 40 (1:25) 9-David Bell pass complete to 81-Joe Harris to MIN 40 for a short gain. Tackle by 34-Russell Tidwell .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
3-6-MIN 40 (0:43) 9-David Bell pass complete to 2-Christopher Short to MIN 33 for 7 yards. Tackle by 29-Joseph Daniels .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside
Run Key
1-10-MIN 33 (0:06) 9-David Bell pass complete to 81-Joe Harris to MIN 21 for 12 yards. Tackle by 33-Ronnie Orange .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Slot WR Cross
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Run Key
End of first quarter.
1-10-MIN 21 (15:00) 30-Kevin Haney ran to MIN 15 for 6 yards. Tackle by 39-John Fendley .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Pass Key
2-4-MIN 15 (14:21) 30-Kevin Haney ran to MIN 7 for 9 yards. Tackle by 27-Daniel Nelson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
1-7-MIN 7 (13:39) 2-Christopher Short ran to MIN 2 for 4 yards. 2-Christopher Short FUMBLES ( 90-Fernando Bussey ) recovered by BUF-2-Christopher Sho rt to MIN 0 for 1 yards. Tackle by 90-Fernando Bussey .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside
Run Key
2-1-MIN 0 (12:57) 30-Kevin Haney ran to MIN 0 for a short loss. Tackle by 95-Loyd Brown .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Run Key
3-1-MIN 0 (12:25) 9-David Bell pass complete to 81-Joe Harris for 0 yards. TOUCHDOWN! BUF 13 MIN 0
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Slot WR Cross
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Run Key
(12:22) Extra point GOOD by 53-Steven Breedlove . BUF 14 MIN 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(12:22) 53-Steven Breedlove kicks 73 yards from BUF 35 to MIN -8. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (12:22) 32-Donald Shelton ran to MIN 24 for -1 yards. Tackle by 46-Roderick Call .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
2-11-MIN 24 (11:47) 15-Wm Guajardo pass complete to 16-Bradley Villa to MIN 28 for 4 yards. Tackle by 32-Daniel Johnson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
3-7-MIN 28 (11:02) 15-Wm Guajardo pass complete to 52-Jared Geis to MIN 36 for 8 yards. Tackle by 32-Daniel Johnson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
1-10-MIN 36 (10:17) 15-Wm Guajardo pass Pass knocked down by 31-James Segura . incomplete, intended for 16-Bradley Villa . Pressure by 74-Steven Williams .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
2-10-MIN 36 (10:14) 45-Bobbie Sims ran to MIN 35 for -1 yards. Tackle by 91-Robert Fortner .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
3-11-MIN 35 (9:33) 45-Bobbie Sims ran to MIN 39 for 4 yards. Tackle by 93-Gary Scruggs . PENALTY - Facemask (BUF 93-Gary Scruggs)
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
1-10-BUF 46 (9:31) 32-Donald Shelton ran to BUF 42 for 4 yards. Tackle by 6-Daniel Patterson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
2-6-BUF 42 (8:48) 45-Bobbie Sims ran to BUF 43 for -1 yards. Tackle by 91-Robert Fortner . PENALTY - Offsides (BUF 74-Steven Williams)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
2-1-BUF 37 (8:45) 15-Wm Guajardo pass complete to 52-Jared Geis to BUF 28 for 9 yards. 52-Jared Geis made a nice adjustment to make that catch. Tackle by 93-Gary Scruggs . Pressure by 66-Adam Crespo . PENALTY - Holding (MIN 64-Miguel Vick)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
2-11-BUF 47 (8:40) 15-Wm Guajardo pass Pass knocked down by 97-Rickey Long . incomplete, intended for 87-Stephen Paige .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
3-11-BUF 47 (8:37) 45-Bobbie Sims ran to BUF 44 for 3 yards. 45-Bobbie Sims FUMBLES ( 44-Stephen Marshall ) recovered by BUF-91-Robert Fortn er at BUF 48. Tackle by 16-Bradley Villa .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-BUF 48 (8:32) 30-Kevin Haney ran to MIN 41 for 12 yards. Tackle by 27-Daniel Nelson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Cover 2
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 41 (7:49) 9-David Bell pass complete to 13-Richard McNally to MIN 33 for 8 yards. Tackle by 33-Ronnie Orange . Pressure by 94-Tom Johnson . BUF 56-Don Riggs was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. BUF 13-Richard McNally was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
2-2-MIN 33 (7:07) 9-David Bell ran to MIN 27 for 6 yards. Tackle by 25-Neal Horton .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Slot WR Cross
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Run Key
1-10-MIN 27 (6:22) 9-David Bell pass complete to 11-Jerry Buckley to MIN 27 for a short gain. Tackle by 33-Ronnie Orange .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal SE Quick Hit
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Run Key
2-10-MIN 27 (5:37) 9-David Bell pass complete to 80-John Pitts to MIN 21 for 6 yards. Tackle by 39-John Fendley .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal SE Quick Hit
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Run Key
3-3-MIN 21 (4:58) 9-David Bell pass complete to 82-Randall Minor to MIN 13 for 7 yards. Tackle by 25-Neal Horton .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal PA Rollout
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Run Key
1-10-MIN 13 (4:15) 9-David Bell pass Pass knocked down by 29-Joseph Daniels . incomplete, intended for 81-Joe Harris . Pressure by 90-Fernando Bussey .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
2-10-MIN 13 (4:11) 2-Christopher Short ran to MIN 12 for 2 yards. Tackle by 96-Marshall Jones . BUF 79-Jack Miller was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
3-8-MIN 12 (3:34) 9-David Bell pass complete to 82-Randall Minor for 12 yards. TOUCHDOWN! Nice job by 82-Randall Minor on that route to lose his coverage. BUF 20 MIN 0
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
(3:29) Extra point GOOD by 53-Steven Breedlove . BUF 21 MIN 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(3:29) 53-Steven Breedlove kicks 74 yards from BUF 35 to MIN -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (3:29) 15-Wm Guajardo pass complete to 52-Jared Geis to MIN 36 for 11 yards. Tackle by 32-Daniel Johnson . Pressure by 62-Joseph Herd .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
1-10-MIN 36 (2:54) 15-Wm Guajardo pass complete to 82-Edward Barber to MIN 37 for 1 yards. Tackle by 6-Daniel Patterson . 82-Edward Barber did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
2-9-MIN 37 (2:21) 15-Wm Guajardo pass complete to 75-Matthew Adams to MIN 39 for 1 yards. Tackle by 31-James Segura .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
3-8-MIN 39 (2:00) 15-Wm Guajardo pass complete to 7-Daniel Cowan to BUF 18 for 43 yards. Tackle by 47-Randall Vazquez . 7-Daniel Cowan did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal TE Quick Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-BUF 18 (1:29) 15-Wm Guajardo pass complete to 32-Donald Shelton to BUF 7 for 11 yards. Tackle by 32-Daniel Johnson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Slant
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
Timeout MIN
1-7-BUF 7 (1:23) 15-Wm Guajardo pass complete to 52-Jared Geis for 7 yards. TOUCHDOWN! Nice job by 52-Jared Geis on that route to lose his coverage. PENALTY - Pass Interference (BUF 36-Mark Salvatore) (Declined) BUF 21 MIN 6
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
(1:19) Extra point GOOD by 11-Dallas Fort . BUF 21 MIN 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:19) 11-Dallas Fort kicks 73 yards from MIN 35 to BUF -8. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-BUF 25 (1:19) 2-Christopher Short ran to BUF 22 for -3 yards. Tackle by 57-Jonathon Holston .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big HB Sweep Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Pass Key
2-13-BUF 22 (0:41) 2-Christopher Short ran to BUF 21 for -1 yards. Tackle by 94-Tom Johnson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
Run Key
3-14-BUF 21 (0:01) 2-Christopher Short ran to BUF 22 for a short gain. Tackle by 57-Jonathon Holston .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
End of half.
(15:00) 53-Steven Breedlove kicks 75 yards from BUF 35 to MIN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (15:00) 12-Arthur Millsap pass Pass knocked down by 47-Randall Vazquez . incomplete, intended for 38-Bryce Grant . Pressure by 91-Harry Hewitt .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Corner Ins
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
2-10-MIN 25 (14:57) 45-Bobbie Sims ran to MIN 31 for 6 yards. Tackle by 32-Daniel Johnson .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
3-4-MIN 31 (14:13) 12-Arthur Millsap pass Pass knocked down by 20-Conrad Matthews . incomplete, intended for 16-Bradley Villa .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
4-4-MIN 31 (14:10) 18-Anthony Lopez punts 49 yards to BUF 20. Fair Catch by 24-Steven Keith .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BUF 20 (14:04) 7-Herbert Fite pass complete to 11-Jerry Buckley to BUF 20 for 1 yards. Tackle by 25-Neal Horton .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal SE Quick Hit
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Run Key
2-9-BUF 20 (13:19) 7-Herbert Fite pass complete to 85-Jerry Fernandez to BUF 28 for 7 yards. Tackle by 25-Neal Horton . 85-Jerry Fernandez did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal PA Rollout
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Run Key
3-2-BUF 28 (12:37) 7-Herbert Fite pass complete to 30-Kevin Haney to BUF 30 for 2 yards. Tackle by 21-Charles Primeaux .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Slant
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Run Key
1-10-BUF 30 (11:58) 7-Herbert Fite pass complete to 24-Steven Keith to BUF 27 for -3 yards. Tackle by 22-Robert Jones .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Slant
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Run Key
2-13-BUF 27 (11:19) 7-Herbert Fite pass complete to 85-Jerry Fernandez to BUF 34 for 7 yards. Tackle by 39-John Fendley .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal PA Rollout
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Run Key
3-6-BUF 34 (10:35) 7-Herbert Fite pass complete to 18-John Duran to MIN 49 for 17 yards. Tackle by 39-John Fendley . Great move by 18-John Duran to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Post Corner
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Run Key
1-10-MIN 49 (9:54) 7-Herbert Fite pass complete to 80-John Pitts for 49 yards. TOUCHDOWN! 33-Ronnie Orange got away with a hold on that play. BUF 27 MIN 7
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Post Flags
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Run Key
(9:46) Extra point GOOD by 53-Steven Breedlove . BUF 55-Charles Conklin was injured on the play. BUF 28 MIN 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(9:46) 53-Steven Breedlove kicks 75 yards from BUF 35 to MIN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (9:46) 12-Arthur Millsap pass complete to 45-Bobbie Sims to BUF 27 for 48 yards. Tackle by 32-Daniel Johnson . If the defense doesn't start mixing up their plays a bit more we might see more big gains like that one.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
1-10-BUF 27 (9:03) 12-Arthur Millsap pass complete to 38-Bryce Grant to BUF 25 for 1 yards. Tackle by 36-Mark Salvatore .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
2-9-BUF 25 (8:26) 4-Marc Standley ran to BUF 11 for 15 yards. Tackle by 32-Daniel Johnson . You can tell that the offense is starting to figure out how to beat that defensive play. PENALTY - Holding (MIN 61-Charles Campbell)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
2-19-BUF 35 (8:21) 4-Marc Standley ran to BUF 42 for -6 yards. Tackle by 91-Robert Fortner .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
3-25-BUF 42 (7:41) 88-Michael Cathcart ran to BUF 40 for 2 yards. Tackle by 36-Mark Salvatore .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
4-23-BUF 40 (6:59) 18-Anthony Lopez punts 29 yards to BUF 11. Fair Catch by 24-Steven Keith .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BUF 11 (6:53) 30-Kevin Haney ran to BUF 11 for a short gain. Tackle by 22-Robert Jones . BUF 80-John Pitts was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Run Key
2-10-BUF 11 (6:16) 30-Kevin Haney ran to BUF 13 for 2 yards. Tackle by 72-Mitchell Latimore .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
3-8-BUF 13 (5:42) 30-Kevin Haney ran to BUF 15 for 2 yards. Tackle by 96-Gerald Keech .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Counter
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside
Run Key
4-6-BUF 15 (5:09) 14-Bruce Arellano punts 48 yards to MIN 38. 7-Daniel Cowan to MIN 49 for 11 yards. Tackle by 77-Craig Mains .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 49 (5:00) 12-Arthur Millsap pass incomplete, dropped by 16-Bradley Villa .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Quick In
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
2-10-MIN 49 (4:57) 45-Bobbie Sims ran to MIN 48 for -1 yards. Tackle by 44-Stephen Marshall .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
3-11-MIN 48 (4:14) 45-Bobbie Sims ran to MIN 48 for a short gain. Tackle by 36-Mark Salvatore .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Run Key
4-10-MIN 48 (3:32) 18-Anthony Lopez punts 53 yards to BUF -1.4-10-MIN 48 (3:32) 18-Anthony Lopez punts 53 yards to BUF -1. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BUF 20 (3:25) (Hot Read) 7-Herbert Fite pass incomplete, intended for 30-Kevin Haney . Pressure by 22-Robert Jones .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Post Corner
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
2-10-BUF 20 (3:21) 7-Herbert Fite pass Pass knocked down by 25-Neal Horton . incomplete, intended for 85-Jerry Fernandez .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Pass Key
3-10-BUF 20 (3:19) 7-Herbert Fite pass complete to 80-John Pitts to BUF 30 for 10 yards. Tackle by 21-Charles Primeaux . 80-John Pitts did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside
Pass Key
1-10-BUF 30 (2:34) 30-Kevin Haney ran to BUF 36 for 6 yards. Tackle by 92-Robert Porter .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Counter
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Run Key
2-4-BUF 36 (1:50) 40-Scott Perez ran to BUF 33 for -3 yards. Tackle by 22-Robert Jones .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big HB Sweep Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
3-7-BUF 33 (1:11) 7-Herbert Fite pass complete to 85-Jerry Fernandez to BUF 49 for 16 yards. Tackle by 21-Charles Primeaux . 85-Jerry Fernandez made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Pass Key
1-10-BUF 49 (0:34) 7-Herbert Fite pass complete to 18-John Duran for 51 yards. TOUCHDOWN! 18-John Duran did some fancy footwork there. BUF 77-Craig Mains was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. BUF 34 MIN 7
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal TE Quick Out
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Pass Key
(0:23) Extra point GOOD by 53-Steven Breedlove . BUF 35 MIN 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:23) 53-Steven Breedlove kicks 66 yards from BUF 35 to MIN -1. 16-Bradley Villa for 101yards. TOUCHDOWN! MIN 96-Gerald Keech was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. BUF 35 MIN 13
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
(0:09) Extra point GOOD by 11-Dallas Fort . BUF 35 MIN 14
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:09) 11-Dallas Fort kicks 75 yards from MIN 35 to BUF -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-BUF 25 (0:09) 7-Herbert Fite pass complete to 85-Jerry Fernandez to BUF 42 for 17 yards. Tackle by 33-Ronnie Orange . 85-Jerry Fernandez did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
End of third quarter.
1-10-BUF 42 (15:00) 7-Herbert Fite pass complete to 11-Jerry Buckley to MIN 46 for 13 yards. Tackle by 21-Charles Primeaux . 11-Jerry Buckley breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 46 (14:23) 7-Herbert Fite pass incomplete, dropped by 80-John Pitts . Pressure by 91-Joe Howard .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 46 (14:19) 7-Herbert Fite pass complete to 85-Jerry Fernandez to MIN 30 for 16 yards. Tackle by 33-Ronnie Orange . 85-Jerry Fernandez did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 30 (13:31) 30-Kevin Haney ran to MIN 29 for a short gain. Tackle by 92-Robert Porter . PENALTY - Facemask (MIN 92-Robert Porter)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Run Key
1-10-MIN 14 (13:29) 7-Herbert Fite pass INTERCEPTED by 96-Marshall Jones at MIN 11. 96-Marshall Jones to MIN 12 for 1 yards. Tackle by 85-Jerry Fernandez .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Post Flags
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 12 (13:27) 4-Marc Standley ran to MIN 5 for -7 yards. Tackle by 6-Daniel Patterson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
2-17-MIN 5 (12:51) 45-Bobbie Sims ran to MIN 6 for 1 yards. Tackle by 20-Conrad Matthews . MIN 58-Willard Westfall was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
3-16-MIN 6 (12:13) 12-Arthur Millsap pass complete to 75-Matthew Adams to MIN 12 for 7 yards. Tackle by 26-John Pool .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Quick Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
4-9-MIN 12 (11:34) 18-Anthony Lopez punts 44 yards to BUF 43. Fair Catch by 24-Steven Keith .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BUF 43 (11:28) 30-Kevin Haney ran to BUF 49 for 5 yards. Tackle by 25-Neal Horton .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Run Key
2-5-BUF 49 (10:52) 30-Kevin Haney ran to MIN 47 for 4 yards. Tackle by 92-Robert Porter .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Run Key
3-1-MIN 47 (10:13) 40-Scott Perez ran to MIN 47 for a short loss. Tackle by 25-Neal Horton .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Run Key
4-1-MIN 47 (9:33) 7-Herbert Fite pass complete to 24-Steven Keith to MIN 46 for 1 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 33-Ronnie Orange .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 46 (8:52) 30-Kevin Haney ran to MIN 42 for 3 yards. Tackle by 92-Robert Porter .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Run Key
2-7-MIN 42 (8:07) 24-Steven Keith ran to MIN 37 for 5 yards. Tackle by 33-Ronnie Orange .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Run Key
3-1-MIN 37 (7:24) 30-Kevin Haney ran to MIN 32 for 5 yards. Tackle by 96-Marshall Jones .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Run Key
1-10-MIN 32 (6:39) 24-Steven Keith ran to MIN 30 for 1 yards. Tackle by 72-Mitchell Latimore .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Run Key
2-9-MIN 30 (6:01) 24-Steven Keith ran to MIN 31 for a short loss. Tackle by 92-Robert Porter .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Run Key
3-9-MIN 31 (5:20) 40-Scott Perez ran to MIN 34 for -3 yards. Tackle by 22-Robert Jones . BUF 60-Billy Dozier was injured on the play. PENALTY - Offsides (MIN 72-Mitchell Latimore)
Offensive Play: Strong I Big HB Sweep Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
3-4-MIN 26 (5:18) 40-Scott Perez ran to MIN 21 for 4 yards. Tackle by 92-Robert Porter .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Run Key
1-10-MIN 21 (4:42) PENALTY - False Start (BUF 36-Rafael Nam)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Counter
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Run Key
1-15-MIN 26 (4:42) 40-Scott Perez ran to MIN 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 96-Gerald Keech .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Run Key
2-14-MIN 26 (4:07) 24-Steven Keith ran to MIN 24 for 1 yards. Tackle by 96-Gerald Keech .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big HB Toss Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
3-13-MIN 24 (3:23) 36-Rafael Nam ran to MIN 23 for 1 yards. Tackle by 21-Charles Primeaux .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Run Key
4-12-MIN 23 (2:45) 53-Steven Breedlove 42 yard field goal is GOOD. BUF 38 MIN 14
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(2:42) 53-Steven Breedlove kicks 71 yards from BUF 35 to MIN -6. 16-Bradley Villa to MIN 29 for 35 yards. Tackle by 99-Eddie Carr .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 29 (2:37) 12-Arthur Millsap pass INTERCEPTED by 47-Randall Vazquez at MIN 39. 47-Randall Vazquez to MIN 39 for -0 yards. Tackle by 38-Bryce Grant . 47-Randall Vazquez got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 39 (2:33) 30-Kevin Haney ran to MIN 35 for 4 yards. Tackle by 22-Robert Jones .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-6-MIN 35 (2:00) 24-Steven Keith ran to MIN 38 for -3 yards. Tackle by 92-Robert Porter .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big HB Sweep Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
3-9-MIN 38 (1:25) 30-Kevin Haney ran to MIN 33 for 5 yards. Tackle by 96-Marshall Jones .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Run Key
4-4-MIN 33 (0:44) 53-Steven Breedlove 51 yard field goal is GOOD. BUF 41 MIN 14
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:41) 53-Steven Breedlove kicks 73 yards from BUF 35 to MIN -8. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (0:41) 12-Arthur Millsap pass complete to 16-Bradley Villa to MIN 32 for 7 yards. Tackle by 32-Daniel Johnson . BUF 91-Robert Fortner was injured on the play. PENALTY - Pass Interference (BUF 32-Daniel Johnson)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Quick In
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 32 (0:37) 12-Arthur Millsap pass complete to 75-Matthew Adams to MIN 38 for 6 yards. Tackle by 6-Daniel Patterson . 75-Matthew Adams did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Post Corner
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
2-4-MIN 38 (0:12) 12-Arthur Millsap pass complete to 4-Marc Standley to MIN 41 for 2 yards. Tackle by 36-Mark Salvatore .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Quick In
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
End of fourth quarter.