Pre-Season Week 1: Minnesota at Houston
August 05, 2073 87° Houston Stadium
Attendance: 26,437 (37%)
MIN has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 15-Ian Asbury kicks 66 yards from HOU 35 to MIN -1. 35-Mark Gillock to MIN 18 for 20 yards. Tackle by 48-Ricardo Rodriguez .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 18 (14:57) 45-Jeffrey Wright ran to MIN 17 for -1 yards. Tackle by 52-Edgar Horan .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
2-11-MIN 17 (14:22) 10-George Shannon pass complete to 89-Albert Meza to MIN 25 for 8 yards. Tackle by 52-Edgar Horan .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
3-3-MIN 25 (13:49) 10-George Shannon pass complete to 45-Jeffrey Wright to MIN 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 59-Jeffery Preston .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
4-2-MIN 26 (13:15) 4-Zachery Hager punts 51 yards to HOU 23. Fair Catch by 49-Robert Howard .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 23 (13:08) 8-Robert Densmore pass complete to 16-Thomas Velazquez to HOU 26 for 2 yards. Tackle by 24-Robt Barnes . PENALTY - Offensive Pass Interference (HOU 16-Thomas Velazquez)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
1-20-HOU 13 (13:05) 8-Robert Densmore pass Pass knocked down by 24-Robt Barnes . incomplete, intended for 16-Thomas Velazquez .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
2-20-HOU 13 (13:02) 8-Robert Densmore pass complete to 16-Thomas Velazquez to HOU 19 for 6 yards. Tackle by 24-Robt Barnes . HOU 53-Antonio Lemon was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big WR Quick In
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
3-14-HOU 19 (12:27) 8-Robert Densmore pass complete to 82-Randy Hall to HOU 23 for 4 yards. Tackle by 34-Jamie Lopez .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Post
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
4-11-HOU 23 (11:51) 7-Charles Deleon punts 48 yards to MIN 29. 35-Mark Gillock to MIN 35 for 6 yards. Tackle by 83-Gregory Demarco .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 35 (11:43) 40-Patrick Beaudoin ran to MIN 34 for a short loss. Tackle by 74-Leonard Byers .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-10-MIN 34 (10:59) 45-Jeffrey Wright ran to MIN 34 for -1 yards. Tackle by 52-Edgar Horan .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
3-11-MIN 34 (10:23) 10-George Shannon pass complete to 12-Russell Mitchell to MIN 48 for 14 yards. Tackle by 36-Peter Barker .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
1-10-MIN 48 (9:36) 45-Jeffrey Wright ran to HOU 39 for 13 yards. Tackle by 36-Peter Barker .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
1-10-HOU 39 (8:53) 35-Mark Gillock ran to HOU 39 for a short loss. Tackle by 52-Edgar Horan .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
2-10-HOU 39 (8:17) 10-George Shannon pass complete to 89-Albert Meza to HOU 32 for 7 yards. Tackle by 52-Edgar Horan . MIN 75-Robert Leblanc was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 4 Deep Zone
Run Key
3-3-HOU 32 (7:36) 45-Jeffrey Wright ran to HOU 24 for 9 yards. Tackle by 78-Henry White .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
Timeout MIN
1-10-HOU 24 (6:50) 35-Mark Gillock ran to HOU 24 for a short gain. Tackle by 78-Henry White .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Run Key
2-10-HOU 24 (6:08) 10-George Shannon pass complete to 89-Albert Meza to HOU 20 for 4 yards. Tackle by 52-Edgar Horan . PENALTY - Unnecessary Roughness (HOU 52-Edgar Horan)
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
1-10-HOU 10 (6:05) 45-Jeffrey Wright ran to HOU 11 for -1 yards. Tackle by 70-Herman Ruiz . 77-Aaron Mitchell missed that block completely. MIN 89-Albert Meza was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
2-11-HOU 11 (5:29) 45-Jeffrey Wright ran to HOU 10 for 1 yards. Tackle by 59-Jeffery Preston . 83-Robert Paul completely missed his blocking assignment.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
3-10-HOU 10 (4:44) 45-Jeffrey Wright ran to HOU 4 for 6 yards. Tackle by 73-Harold Barron .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
4-4-HOU 4 (3:59) 15-Ian Quint 22 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 0 MIN 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(3:57) 15-Ian Quint kicks 72 yards from MIN 35 to HOU -7. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (3:57) 26-Rico Carter ran to HOU 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 48-Leo Kelso .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
Pass Key
2-7-HOU 28 (3:13) 8-Robert Densmore pass complete to 14-Kurtis Stewart to HOU 40 for 11 yards. Tackle by 34-Jamie Lopez . PENALTY - Holding (HOU 50-Brian Raby)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
2-17-HOU 18 (3:09) 8-Robert Densmore pass incomplete, intended for 82-Randy Hall . MIN 54-Ervin Rathburn was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
3-17-HOU 18 (3:06) 8-Robert Densmore pass complete to 16-Thomas Velazquez to HOU 29 for 11 yards. Tackle by 24-Robt Barnes .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
4-6-HOU 29 (2:26) 7-Charles Deleon punts 39 yards to MIN 32.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 32 (2:18) 10-George Shannon pass Pass knocked down by 48-Ricardo Rodriguez . incomplete, intended for 89-Albert Meza .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
2-10-MIN 32 (2:16) 10-George Shannon pass complete to 16-George Cowan to MIN 37 for 4 yards. Tackle by 52-Edgar Horan . Great move by 16-George Cowan to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
3-6-MIN 37 (1:39) 10-George Shannon pass complete to 89-Albert Meza to MIN 43 for 6 yards. Tackle by 52-Edgar Horan .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Run Key
1-10-MIN 43 (1:00) 45-Jeffrey Wright ran to MIN 45 for 2 yards. Tackle by 73-Harold Barron .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
2-8-MIN 45 (0:26) 45-Jeffrey Wright ran to MIN 43 for -2 yards. Tackle by 78-Henry White .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
End of first quarter.
3-10-MIN 43 (15:00) 10-George Shannon pass complete to 45-Jeffrey Wright to HOU 41 for 15 yards. Tackle by 47-Ricky Cole .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 41 (14:19) 10-George Shannon pass complete to 12-Russell Mitchell to HOU 30 for 12 yards. Tackle by 31-Stephan Hargis .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
Run Key
1-10-HOU 30 (13:45) 35-Mark Gillock ran to HOU 31 for -1 yards. Tackle by 73-Harold Barron .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
2-11-HOU 31 (13:07) 35-Mark Gillock ran to HOU 21 for 10 yards. Tackle by 48-Ricardo Rodriguez .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
3-1-HOU 21 (12:22) 45-Jeffrey Wright ran to HOU 20 for 1 yards. Tackle by 73-Harold Barron .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
4-1-HOU 20 (11:46) 15-Ian Quint 38 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 0 MIN 6
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(11:43) 15-Ian Quint kicks 74 yards from MIN 35 to HOU -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (11:43) 8-Robert Densmore pass complete to 42-Anthony Houghton to HOU 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 51-Marvin Orner . Nice job by 42-Anthony Houghton on that route to lose his coverage. MIN 59-Rodney Taylor was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
Pass Key
2-9-HOU 26 (10:57) 26-Rico Carter ran to HOU 27 for 1 yards. 26-Rico Carter FUMBLES ( 60-Harold Shay ) recovered by HOU-81-Joaquin Garre tt at HOU 29. Tackle by 39-Bill Turner . HOU 68-Fernando Cobb was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
3-6-HOU 29 (10:18) 49-Robert Howard ran to HOU 30 for 1 yards. Tackle by 98-Emanuel Wray .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
4-5-HOU 30 (9:34) 7-Charles Deleon punts 45 yards to MIN 25. 35-Mark Gillock to MIN 34 for 9 yards. Tackle by 75-Steven White .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 34 (9:26) 10-George Shannon pass Pass knocked down by 47-Ricky Cole . incomplete, intended for 89-Albert Meza .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 34 (9:24) 45-Jeffrey Wright ran to MIN 37 for 2 yards. Tackle by 74-Leonard Byers .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-8-MIN 37 (8:47) 45-Jeffrey Wright ran to MIN 39 for 2 yards. Tackle by 59-Jeffery Preston . 89-Albert Meza was caught flat-footed on this play.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
4-5-MIN 39 (8:13) 4-Zachery Hager punts 54 yards to HOU 7.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 7 (8:03) 8-Robert Densmore pass Pass knocked down by 53-Dennis Vail . incomplete, intended for 82-Randy Hall .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
2-10-HOU 7 (8:00) 8-Robert Densmore ran to HOU 13 for 6 yards. Tackle by 51-Marvin Orner .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Waggle Post
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
3-4-HOU 13 (7:18) 49-Robert Howard ran to HOU 22 for 8 yards. Tackle by 48-Leo Kelso .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Inside LB Blitz
1-10-HOU 22 (6:33) 8-Robert Densmore pass complete to 42-Anthony Houghton to HOU 23 for 1 yards. Tackle by 24-Robt Barnes . HOU 17-Ken Eisenhauer was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
Pass Key
2-9-HOU 23 (5:54) 42-Anthony Houghton ran to HOU 27 for 4 yards. Tackle by 21-Michael Gavin .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal FB Trap Weak
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
Pass Key
3-5-HOU 27 (5:09) 8-Robert Densmore pass Pass knocked down by 30-John Frost . incomplete, intended for 82-Randy Hall . Pressure by 59-Rodney Taylor . HOU 53-Antonio Lemon was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
4-5-HOU 27 (5:06) 7-Charles Deleon punts 47 yards to MIN 27. 35-Mark Gillock to MIN 32 for 5 yards. Tackle by 58-Wayne Wooden .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 32 (4:56) 10-George Shannon pass complete to 89-Albert Meza to MIN 39 for 8 yards. Tackle by 94-Kenneth Thomas .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal PA Rollout
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-2-MIN 39 (4:14) 45-Jeffrey Wright ran to HOU 47 for 13 yards. Tackle by 47-Ricky Cole .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-HOU 47 (3:33) 10-George Shannon pass complete to 80-Christian Harrison to HOU 44 for 3 yards. Tackle by 48-Ricardo Rodriguez .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
2-7-HOU 44 (2:57) 40-Patrick Beaudoin ran to HOU 43 for 1 yards. Tackle by 70-Herman Ruiz . 77-Aaron Mitchell was completely beat on that play.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Run Key
3-6-HOU 43 (2:23) 10-George Shannon pass complete to 89-Albert Meza to HOU 37 for 7 yards. Tackle by 52-Edgar Horan .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal PA Rollout
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Timeout for two minute warning.
1-10-HOU 37 (2:00) 45-Jeffrey Wright ran to HOU 40 for -3 yards. Tackle by 59-Jeffery Preston . 89-Albert Meza completely missed his blocking assignment.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
2-13-HOU 40 (1:42) 10-George Shannon pass complete to 45-Jeffrey Wright to HOU 40 for 1 yards. Tackle by 52-Edgar Horan .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
3-13-HOU 40 (1:21) 10-George Shannon pass complete to 35-Mark Gillock to HOU 40 for a short loss. Tackle by 94-Kenneth Thomas .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 4 Deep Zone
4-13-HOU 40 (0:43) 4-Zachery Hager punts 30 yards to HOU 10.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 10 (0:36) 26-Rico Carter ran to HOU 14 for 4 yards. Tackle by 91-Willie Trujillo .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
End of half.
(15:00) 15-Ian Quint kicks 72 yards from MIN 35 to HOU -7. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (15:00) 49-Robert Howard ran to HOU 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 60-Harold Shay .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
2-9-HOU 26 (14:19) 2-Rudy Huffman pass incomplete, intended for 81-Joaquin Garrett .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big WR Quick In
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
3-9-HOU 26 (14:17) 2-Rudy Huffman pass Pass knocked down by 20-Larry Curry . incomplete, intended for 14-Kurtis Stewart .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
Pass Key
4-9-HOU 26 (14:13) PENALTY - False Start (HOU 24-William Stier)
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
4-14-HOU 21 (14:13) 7-Charles Deleon punts 56 yards to MIN 22. HOU 58-Wayne Wooden was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 22 (14:03) 35-Mark Gillock ran to MIN 20 for -2 yards. Tackle by 97-Kevin Cowles .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
2-12-MIN 20 (13:28) 40-Patrick Beaudoin ran to MIN 25 for 4 yards. Tackle by 31-Stephan Hargis .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal FB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy WLB Blitz
3-8-MIN 25 (12:49) 31-Craig Browne ran to MIN 23 for -2 yards. Tackle by 78-Henry White .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Run Key
4-10-MIN 23 (12:10) 4-Zachery Hager punts 50 yards to HOU 27. 49-Robert Howard to HOU 37 for 11 yards. 49-Robert Howard FUMBLES ( 71-James Steib ) recovered by MIN-78-Richard Pitch er to HOU 33 for 1 yards. Tackle by 49-Robert Howard .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 33 (11:59) 35-Mark Gillock ran to HOU 17 for 16 yards. Tackle by 31-Stephan Hargis .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
1-10-HOU 17 (11:15) 31-Craig Browne ran to HOU 13 for 4 yards. Tackle by 58-David Perez .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
2-6-HOU 13 (10:33) 18-James Ortiz pass complete to 31-Craig Browne to HOU 12 for 1 yards. Tackle by 57-Jed Howell .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
3-5-HOU 12 (9:53) 18-James Ortiz pass complete to 83-Robert Paul to HOU 11 for 1 yards. Tackle by 36-Peter Barker .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
4-4-HOU 11 (9:17) 15-Ian Quint 28 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 0 MIN 9
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(9:14) 15-Ian Quint kicks 74 yards from MIN 35 to HOU -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (9:14) 2-Rudy Huffman pass incomplete, dropped by 42-Anthony Houghton .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 25 (9:12) 2-Rudy Huffman pass Pass knocked down by 30-John Frost . incomplete, intended for 81-Joaquin Garrett .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
3-10-HOU 25 (9:08) 2-Rudy Huffman pass incomplete, dropped by 83-Gregory Demarco .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Post
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
4-10-HOU 25 (9:04) 7-Charles Deleon punts 61 yards to MIN 14.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 14 (8:54) 35-Mark Gillock ran to MIN 13 for -1 yards. Tackle by 97-Kevin Cowles .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
2-11-MIN 13 (8:20) 18-James Ortiz pass Pass knocked down by 95-Nicholas Dodson . incomplete, intended for 83-Robert Paul .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
3-11-MIN 13 (8:18) 18-James Ortiz pass incomplete, intended for 42-Thomas Fisher . Pressure by 70-Herman Ruiz .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
4-11-MIN 13 (8:15) 4-Zachery Hager punts 49 yards to HOU 38. 49-Robert Howard to HOU 47 for 10 yards. Tackle by 2-James Carr .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 47 (8:06) 2-Rudy Huffman pass complete to 24-William Stier to MIN 41 for 12 yards. Tackle by 20-Larry Curry . Great move by 24-William Stier to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Waggle Post
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 41 (7:29) 49-Robert Howard ran to MIN 35 for 6 yards. Tackle by 2-James Carr . HOU 42-Anthony Houghton was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
2-4-MIN 35 (6:52) 49-Robert Howard ran to MIN 35 for a short loss. Tackle by 99-Eric Hansen .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
3-4-MIN 35 (6:10) 2-Rudy Huffman pass complete to 81-Joaquin Garrett to MIN 19 for 16 yards. Tackle by 30-John Frost .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 19 (5:26) 2-Rudy Huffman pass incomplete, dropped by 14-Kurtis Stewart . HOU 71-Randall Simmon was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 19 (5:22) 2-Rudy Huffman pass INTERCEPTED by 23-Mark Henry at MIN 5. 23-Mark Henry to MIN 5 for 0 yards. Tackle by 81-Joaquin Garrett .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Post
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 5 (5:18) 18-James Ortiz pass complete to 11-Theodore Pena to MIN 8 for 3 yards. Tackle by 44-Branden Dixon . PENALTY - Offsides (HOU 73-Harold Barron)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
1-5-MIN 10 (5:15) 35-Mark Gillock ran to MIN 8 for -2 yards. Tackle by 78-Henry White .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
2-7-MIN 8 (4:36) 35-Mark Gillock ran to MIN 6 for -2 yards. Tackle by 58-David Perez .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
3-9-MIN 6 (4:00) 40-Patrick Beaudoin ran to MIN 5 for -1 yards. Tackle by 58-David Perez .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
Run Key
4-10-MIN 5 (3:23) 4-Zachery Hager punts 56 yards to HOU 39. 49-Robert Howard to MIN 48 for 14 yards. Tackle by 60-Harold Shay . 58-David Perez was completely beat on that play.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 48 (3:13) 2-Rudy Huffman pass complete to 14-Kurtis Stewart to MIN 37 for 11 yards. Tackle by 33-David Howard .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big WR Quick In
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 37 (2:36) 2-Rudy Huffman pass complete to 49-Robert Howard to MIN 30 for 7 yards. Tackle by 30-John Frost . HOU 71-Randall Simmon 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 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
2-3-MIN 30 (2:01) 24-William Stier ran to MIN 29 for 1 yards. Tackle by 9-Harvey Valero .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
3-2-MIN 29 (1:25) 2-Rudy Huffman pass Pass knocked down by 99-Eric Hansen . incomplete, intended for 83-Gregory Demarco .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
4-2-MIN 29 (1:23) 15-Ian Asbury 46 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 3 MIN 9
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:19) 15-Ian Asbury kicks 74 yards from HOU 35 to MIN -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (1:19) 35-Mark Gillock ran to MIN 22 for -3 yards. Tackle by 32-Ben Isaacs .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Stunt Blitz
Run Key
2-13-MIN 22 (0:46) 35-Mark Gillock ran to MIN 22 for -1 yards. Tackle by 78-Henry White .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
3-13-MIN 22 (0:06) 18-James Ortiz pass incomplete, dropped by 87-Thomas James .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
4-13-MIN 22 (0:01) 4-Zachery Hager punts 43 yards to HOU 36. Fair Catch by 49-Robert Howard .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
End of third quarter.
1-10-HOU 36 (15:00) 2-Rudy Huffman pass complete to 42-Anthony Houghton to HOU 37 for 1 yards. Tackle by 9-Harvey Valero . MIN 9-Harvey Valero was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
2-9-HOU 37 (14:16) (Hot Read) 2-Rudy Huffman pass Pass knocked down by 52-Jeffrey Holt . incomplete, intended for 49-Robert Howard . Pressure by 53-Dennis Vail .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Pass Key
3-9-HOU 37 (14:13) (Hot Read) 2-Rudy Huffman pass Pass knocked down by 56-Leo Hill . incomplete, intended for 49-Robert Howard . Pressure by 52-Jeffrey Holt . PENALTY - Holding (HOU 58-Wayne Wooden) (Declined)
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Pass Key
4-9-HOU 37 (14:10) 7-Charles Deleon punts 43 yards to MIN 20.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 20 (14:01) 35-Mark Gillock ran to MIN 19 for -2 yards. Tackle by 19-Richard West . MIN 71-James Steib was injured on the play. PENALTY - Offsides (HOU 57-Jed Howell)
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
1-5-MIN 25 (13:59) 35-Mark Gillock ran to MIN 25 for a short loss. Tackle by 78-Henry White .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
2-5-MIN 25 (13:24) 35-Mark Gillock ran to MIN 30 for 5 yards. Tackle by 97-Kevin Cowles . PENALTY - Holding (MIN 73-Hector Smith)
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
2-15-MIN 15 (13:21) 31-Craig Browne ran to MIN 17 for 2 yards. Tackle by 58-David Perez .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
3-14-MIN 17 (12:36) 18-James Ortiz pass complete to 35-Mark Gillock to MIN 24 for 8 yards. Tackle by 57-Jed Howell .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
4-6-MIN 24 (11:56) 4-Zachery Hager punts 44 yards to HOU 31. Fair Catch by 49-Robert Howard .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 31 (11:49) 2-Rudy Huffman pass complete to 81-Joaquin Garrett to HOU 42 for 11 yards. Tackle by 99-Eric Hansen .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 42 (11:04) 2-Rudy Huffman sacked at HOU 32 for -11 yards ( 56-Leo Hill ). Sack allowed by 67-Demetrius Glover .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Deep Corner
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Pass Key
2-21-HOU 32 (10:31) 2-Rudy Huffman pass INTERCEPTED by 2-James Carr at HOU 44. 2-James Carr to HOU 38 for 6 yards. Tackle by 75-Robert Ross .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Deep Corner
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 38 (10:22) 35-Mark Gillock ran to HOU 39 for -1 yards. Tackle by 73-Harold Barron .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
2-11-HOU 39 (9:47) 18-James Ortiz pass Pass knocked down by 95-Nicholas Dodson . incomplete, intended for 83-Robert Paul .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
3-11-HOU 39 (9:44) 18-James Ortiz pass Pass knocked down by 58-David Perez . incomplete, intended for 87-Thomas James .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
4-11-HOU 39 (9:40) 4-Zachery Hager punts 36 yards to HOU 4.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 4 (9:30) 49-Robert Howard ran to HOU 5 for 1 yards. Tackle by 99-Eric Hansen .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
2-9-HOU 5 (8:54) 2-Rudy Huffman pass complete to 17-Ken Eisenhauer to HOU 21 for 16 yards. Tackle by 30-John Frost .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 21 (8:14) 2-Rudy Huffman pass complete to 83-Gregory Demarco to HOU 31 for 10 yards. Tackle by 20-Larry Curry . 20-Larry Curry got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Post
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 31 (7:28) 2-Rudy Huffman pass complete to 14-Kurtis Stewart to HOU 43 for 12 yards. Tackle by 9-Harvey Valero . Great move by 14-Kurtis Stewart to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 43 (6:54) 42-Anthony Houghton ran to HOU 41 for -2 yards. Tackle by 52-Jeffrey Holt .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal FB Trap Weak
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
2-12-HOU 41 (6:18) 2-Rudy Huffman pass incomplete, dropped by 14-Kurtis Stewart .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
3-12-HOU 41 (6:15) 2-Rudy Huffman sacked at HOU 34 for -7 yards ( 60-Harold Shay ). Sack allowed by 71-Randall Simmon . 2-Rudy Huffman FUMBLES ( 60-Harold Shay ) recovered by MIN-60-Harold Sh ay at HOU 32.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 32 (6:10) 18-James Ortiz pass complete to 11-Theodore Pena to HOU 29 for 3 yards. Tackle by 44-Branden Dixon . MIN 35-Mark Gillock was injured on the play. HOU 78-Henry White was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
Pass Key
2-7-HOU 29 (5:27) 31-Craig Browne ran to HOU 28 for 1 yards. Tackle by 95-Nicholas Dodson .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
3-5-HOU 28 (4:53) 31-Craig Browne ran to HOU 26 for 2 yards. Tackle by 73-Harold Barron .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
4-3-HOU 26 (4:20) 15-Ian Quint 43 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 3 MIN 12
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(4:17) 15-Ian Quint kicks 70 yards from MIN 35 to HOU -5. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (4:17) 2-Rudy Huffman pass complete to 14-Kurtis Stewart to HOU 38 for 13 yards. Tackle by 2-James Carr . Great move by 14-Kurtis Stewart to get free of his coverage. MIN 55-Kenneth Bianchi was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 38 (3:51) 2-Rudy Huffman pass complete to 42-Anthony Houghton to HOU 39 for 1 yards. Tackle by 33-David Howard .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
2-9-HOU 39 (3:32) 2-Rudy Huffman pass Pass knocked down by 56-Leo Hill . incomplete, intended for 42-Anthony Houghton . PENALTY - Offsides (MIN 70-Robert Cagle) (Declined) PENALTY - Offsides (MIN 52-Jeffrey Holt)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
Pass Key
2-4-HOU 44 (3:28) 2-Rudy Huffman pass complete to 17-Ken Eisenhauer to MIN 50 for 6 yards. Tackle by 33-David Howard .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big WR Quick In
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 50 (3:02) 2-Rudy Huffman pass incomplete, intended for 28-Michael Landry .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 50 (2:59) 2-Rudy Huffman pass complete to 42-Anthony Houghton to MIN 49 for 1 yards. Tackle by 52-Jeffrey Holt .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big Backfield Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
3-9-MIN 49 (2:39) 2-Rudy Huffman pass complete to 83-Gregory Demarco to MIN 47 for 2 yards. Tackle by 2-James Carr . HOU 66-David Henderson was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
4-7-MIN 47 (2:19) 2-Rudy Huffman pass complete to 17-Ken Eisenhauer to MIN 32 for 16 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 33-David Howard . 17-Ken Eisenhauer made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 32 (2:14) 2-Rudy Huffman pass complete to 81-Joaquin Garrett to MIN 8 for 24 yards. Tackle by 33-David Howard . I think the defense might be using that play a bit too frequently.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big Backfield Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
1-8-MIN 8 (2:00) 2-Rudy Huffman pass Pass knocked down by 23-Mark Henry . incomplete, intended for 42-Anthony Houghton .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big Backfield Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
2-8-MIN 8 (1:55) 49-Robert Howard ran to MIN 2 for 5 yards. Tackle by 53-Dennis Vail .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
Timeout HOU
3-2-MIN 2 (1:50) 2-Rudy Huffman pass complete to 17-Ken Eisenhauer for 2 yards. TOUCHDOWN! HOU 9 MIN 12
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
(1:47) Extra point GOOD by 15-Ian Asbury . HOU 81-Joaquin Garrett was injured on the play. HOU 10 MIN 12
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:47) Onside kick by 15-Ian Asbury from HOU 35 recovered by MIN-11-Theodore Pe na at HOU 48. Tackle by 12-David McHugh .
Offensive Play: Onside Kick
Defensive Play: Onside Kick Return
1-10-HOU 48 (1:47) 31-Craig Browne ran to HOU 43 for 5 yards. Tackle by 32-Ben Isaacs . 87-Thomas James was completely beat on that play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
Timeout HOU
2-5-HOU 43 (1:42) 40-Patrick Beaudoin ran to HOU 43 for 1 yards. Tackle by 96-Anthony Johnson .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Run Key
Timeout HOU
3-4-HOU 43 (1:38) 35-Mark Gillock ran to HOU 42 for a short gain. Tackle by 78-Henry White . PENALTY - Offsides (HOU 70-Herman Ruiz)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
1-10-HOU 38 (1:36) 18-James Ortiz kneeled down to HOU 38 for -0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Short Zone
Run Key
2-10-HOU 38 (0:53) 18-James Ortiz kneeled down to HOU 38 for -0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Short Zone
3-10-HOU 38 (0:21) 18-James Ortiz kneeled down to HOU 38 for -0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Short Zone
Pass Key
End of fourth quarter.