Regular Season Week 16: Minnesota at Houston

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December 17, 2073 55° Houston Stadium
Attendance: 44,152 (62%)
HOU has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 15-Ian Quint kicks 75 yards from MIN 35 to HOU -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (15:00) 8-Robert Densmore pass Pass knocked down by 20-Larry Curry . incomplete, intended for 17-Ken Eisenhauer . HOU 68-Fernando Cobb was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
2-10-HOU 25 (14:57) 8-Robert Densmore sacked at HOU 20 for -5 yards ( 98-Emanuel Wray ). Sack allowed by 81-Joaquin Garrett .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big Backfield Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
3-15-HOU 20 (14:14) 8-Robert Densmore pass complete to 26-Rico Carter to HOU 29 for 9 yards. Tackle by 53-Dennis Vail .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
4-6-HOU 29 (13:36) 7-Charles Deleon punts 50 yards to MIN 21. 35-Mark Gillock to MIN 21 for 0 yards. Tackle by 58-David Perez . MIN 35-Mark Gillock was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. MIN 59-Rodney Taylor was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 21 (13:28) 45-Jeffrey Wright ran to MIN 28 for 7 yards. Tackle by 36-Peter Barker .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-3-MIN 28 (12:50) 45-Jeffrey Wright ran to MIN 39 for 11 yards. Tackle by 31-Stephan Hargis .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
1-10-MIN 39 (12:15) 45-Jeffrey Wright ran to MIN 38 for -1 yards. Tackle by 61-Jack Lovejoy .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Run Key
2-11-MIN 38 (11:35) 40-Patrick Beaudoin ran to MIN 43 for 4 yards. Tackle by 94-Kenneth Thomas .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal FB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
3-6-MIN 43 (11:01) 10-George Shannon pass complete to 35-Mark Gillock to MIN 50 for 7 yards. 35-Mark Gillock FUMBLES ( 78-Henry White ) recovered by HOU-78-Henry Whi te at HOU 50. Tackle by 38-Paul Chavez .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
1-10-HOU 50 (10:56) 8-Robert Densmore pass complete to 82-Randy Hall to MIN 44 for 6 yards. Tackle by 52-Jeffrey Holt .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
2-4-MIN 44 (10:12) 8-Robert Densmore pass complete to 17-Ken Eisenhauer to MIN 38 for 7 yards. Tackle by 34-Jamie Lopez .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-MIN 38 (9:25) 28-Michael Landry ran to MIN 28 for 9 yards. Tackle by 60-Harold Shay . HOU 66-David Henderson was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal FB Trap Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
2-1-MIN 28 (8:40) 26-Rico Carter ran to MIN 28 for a short gain. Tackle by 70-Robert Cagle .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
3-1-MIN 28 (7:57) 26-Rico Carter ran to MIN 23 for 5 yards. Tackle by 48-Leo Kelso . HOU 26-Rico Carter was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-MIN 23 (7:20) 49-Robert Howard ran to MIN 13 for 10 yards. Tackle by 20-Larry Curry .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
2-1-MIN 13 (6:43) 8-Robert Densmore pass Pass knocked down by 2-James Carr . incomplete, intended for 81-Joaquin Garrett .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
3-1-MIN 13 (6:39) 26-Rico Carter ran to MIN 13 for a short loss. Tackle by 53-Dennis Vail .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
4-1-MIN 13 (5:55) 15-Ian Asbury 32 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 3 MIN 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(5:52) 15-Ian Asbury kicks 74 yards from HOU 35 to MIN -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (5:52) 40-Patrick Beaudoin ran to MIN 29 for 4 yards. Tackle by 36-Peter Barker . MIN 64-Thomas Elson was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal FB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
2-6-MIN 29 (5:16) 45-Jeffrey Wright ran to MIN 29 for 1 yards. Tackle by 74-Leonard Byers .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
3-6-MIN 29 (4:40) 45-Jeffrey Wright ran to MIN 40 for 10 yards. Tackle by 31-Stephan Hargis . PENALTY - Holding (MIN 83-Robert Paul)
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
3-16-MIN 19 (4:36) 10-George Shannon pass complete to 16-George Cowan to MIN 26 for 7 yards. Tackle by 94-Kenneth Thomas .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Slot Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
4-9-MIN 26 (3:49) 4-Zachery Hager punts 51 yards to HOU 24. 49-Robert Howard to HOU 36 for 12 yards. Tackle by 53-Dennis Vail .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 36 (3:40) 8-Robert Densmore pass complete to 81-Joaquin Garrett to MIN 26 for 39 yards. Tackle by 24-Robt Barnes .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
1-10-MIN 26 (2:58) 8-Robert Densmore pass incomplete, intended for 26-Rico Carter .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 26 (2:54) 8-Robert Densmore pass complete to 16-Thomas Velazquez to MIN 20 for 6 yards. Tackle by 34-Jamie Lopez .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big WR Quick In
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
3-4-MIN 20 (2:18) 26-Rico Carter ran to MIN 15 for 5 yards. Tackle by 2-James Carr .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
1-10-MIN 15 (1:43) 8-Robert Densmore pass INTERCEPTED by 53-Dennis Vail at MIN 6. 53-Dennis Vail to MIN 6 for 0 yards. Tackle by 82-Randy Hall .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Post
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
1-10-MIN 6 (1:39) 10-George Shannon pass incomplete, intended for 83-Robert Paul .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-10-MIN 6 (1:36) 40-Patrick Beaudoin ran to MIN 7 for a short gain. Tackle by 31-Stephan Hargis .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal FB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy SS MLB Blitz
3-10-MIN 7 (0:57) 45-Jeffrey Wright ran to MIN 7 for a short gain. Tackle by 78-Henry White .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
4-9-MIN 7 (0:24) 4-Zachery Hager punts 53 yards to HOU 40. 49-Robert Howard to HOU 47 for 8 yards. Tackle by 2-James Carr . 48-Ricardo Rodriguez missed that block completely.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 47 (0:15) 8-Robert Densmore pass INTERCEPTED by 52-Jeffrey Holt at MIN 44. 52-Jeffrey Holt to MIN 44 for -0 yards. Tackle by 82-Randy Hall . 52-Jeffrey Holt got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big Backfield Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
1-10-MIN 44 (0:11) 45-Jeffrey Wright ran to HOU 44 for 12 yards. Tackle by 31-Stephan Hargis .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Run Key
End of first quarter.
1-10-HOU 44 (15:00) 10-George Shannon pass Pass knocked down by 52-Edgar Horan . incomplete, intended for 83-Robert Paul . PENALTY - Offsides (HOU 61-Jack Lovejoy)
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
1-5-HOU 39 (14:58) 40-Patrick Beaudoin ran to HOU 36 for 3 yards. Tackle by 94-Kenneth Thomas .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal FB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
Run Key
2-2-HOU 36 (14:17) 10-George Shannon pass complete to 83-Robert Paul to HOU 26 for 10 yards. Tackle by 94-Kenneth Thomas .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
1-10-HOU 26 (13:40) 45-Jeffrey Wright ran to HOU 15 for 11 yards. Tackle by 36-Peter Barker .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Run Key
1-10-HOU 15 (12:55) 35-Mark Gillock ran to HOU 17 for -2 yards. Tackle by 61-Jack Lovejoy .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
2-12-HOU 17 (12:17) 45-Jeffrey Wright ran to HOU 11 for 7 yards. Tackle by 44-Branden Dixon .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
3-5-HOU 11 (11:39) 35-Mark Gillock ran to HOU 7 for 4 yards. Tackle by 52-Edgar Horan .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
4-1-HOU 7 (10:59) 15-Ian Quint 25 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 3 MIN 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(10:57) 15-Ian Quint kicks 75 yards from MIN 35 to HOU -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (10:57) 8-Robert Densmore pass Pass knocked down by 20-Larry Curry . incomplete, intended for 82-Randy Hall .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
2-10-HOU 25 (10:53) PENALTY - False Start (HOU 24-William Stier)
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
2-15-HOU 20 (10:53) 8-Robert Densmore pass complete to 16-Thomas Velazquez to HOU 24 for 4 yards. Tackle by 24-Robt Barnes .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
3-11-HOU 24 (10:20) 8-Robert Densmore pass complete to 82-Randy Hall to HOU 36 for 11 yards. Tackle by 2-James Carr .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Post
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 36 (9:41) 8-Robert Densmore pass complete to 81-Joaquin Garrett to HOU 42 for 6 yards. Tackle by 98-Emanuel Wray .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
2-4-HOU 42 (8:57) 26-Rico Carter ran to HOU 41 for -1 yards. Tackle by 52-Jeffrey Holt .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
3-5-HOU 41 (8:23) 26-Rico Carter ran to HOU 40 for -1 yards. Tackle by 92-Shane Deaton .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
4-6-HOU 40 (7:47) 7-Charles Deleon punts 52 yards to MIN 8. 35-Mark Gillock to MIN 17 for 9 yards. Tackle by 83-Gregory Demarco . HOU 68-Fernando Cobb was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 17 (7:38) 10-George Shannon pass complete to 16-George Cowan to MIN 20 for 3 yards. Tackle by 36-Peter Barker .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy SS MLB Blitz
2-7-MIN 20 (7:03) 10-George Shannon pass complete to 11-Theodore Pena to MIN 30 for 11 yards. Tackle by 52-Edgar Horan .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Cover 2
1-10-MIN 30 (6:19) 10-George Shannon pass complete to 16-George Cowan to MIN 33 for 2 yards. Tackle by 48-Ricardo Rodriguez .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
2-8-MIN 33 (5:45) 45-Jeffrey Wright ran to MIN 40 for 7 yards. Tackle by 31-Stephan Hargis .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
3-1-MIN 40 (5:09) 35-Mark Gillock ran to MIN 49 for 9 yards. Tackle by 31-Stephan Hargis .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
1-10-MIN 49 (4:31) 10-George Shannon pass complete to 16-George Cowan to HOU 50 for 1 yards. Tackle by 94-Kenneth Thomas .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Slot Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
2-9-HOU 50 (3:56) 40-Patrick Beaudoin ran to HOU 47 for 3 yards. Tackle by 74-Leonard Byers . MIN 78-Richard Pitcher was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal FB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
Run Key
3-6-HOU 47 (3:11) 45-Jeffrey Wright ran to HOU 42 for 6 yards. Tackle by 52-Edgar Horan .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
4-1-HOU 42 (2:28) 4-Zachery Hager punts 46 yards to HOU -4.4-1-HOU 42 (2:28) 4-Zachery Hager punts 46 yards to HOU -4. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 20 (2:20) 8-Robert Densmore pass complete to 26-Rico Carter to HOU 20 for a short gain. Tackle by 52-Jeffrey Holt .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-10-HOU 20 (2:00) 8-Robert Densmore pass complete to 16-Thomas Velazquez to HOU 27 for 7 yards. Tackle by 48-Leo Kelso .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
Pass Key
3-3-HOU 27 (1:22) 26-Rico Carter ran to HOU 29 for 2 yards. Tackle by 53-Dennis Vail .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
4-1-HOU 29 (0:42) 7-Charles Deleon punts 51 yards to MIN 20. 35-Mark Gillock to MIN 28 for 8 yards. Tackle by 58-David Perez .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 28 (0:33) 45-Jeffrey Wright ran to MIN 37 for 9 yards. Tackle by 36-Peter Barker .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Timeout MIN
2-1-MIN 37 (0:27) 10-George Shannon pass complete to 16-George Cowan to MIN 43 for 6 yards. Tackle by 44-Branden Dixon .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Slot Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Timeout MIN
1-10-MIN 43 (0:22) 10-George Shannon pass complete to 83-Robert Paul to MIN 49 for 7 yards. Tackle by 52-Edgar Horan .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal PA Rollout
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
Timeout MIN
2-3-MIN 49 (0:16) 10-George Shannon pass complete to 11-Theodore Pena to HOU 43 for 8 yards. Tackle by 48-Ricardo Rodriguez . PENALTY - Pass Interference (HOU 48-Ricardo Rodriguez) (Declined)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
1-10-HOU 43 (0:13) 10-George Shannon pass complete to 16-George Cowan to HOU 41 for 2 yards. Tackle by 44-Branden Dixon . MIN 16-George Cowan was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
End of half.
(15:00) 15-Ian Asbury kicks 70 yards from HOU 35 to MIN -5. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (15:00) 10-George Shannon pass complete to 87-Thomas James to MIN 36 for 11 yards. Tackle by 32-Ben Isaacs . 87-Thomas James did some fancy footwork there. Pressure by 78-Henry White .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under
Run Key
1-10-MIN 36 (14:20) 10-George Shannon pass Pass knocked down by 59-Jeffery Preston . incomplete, intended for 83-Robert Paul . HOU 61-Jack Lovejoy was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
Run Key
2-10-MIN 36 (14:16) 10-George Shannon pass incomplete, dropped by 45-Jeffrey Wright .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
3-10-MIN 36 (14:13) 45-Jeffrey Wright ran to MIN 34 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
4-12-MIN 34 (13:35) 4-Zachery Hager punts 41 yards to HOU 25. Fair Catch by 49-Robert Howard .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 25 (13:29) 8-Robert Densmore pass Pass knocked down by 53-Dennis Vail . incomplete, intended for 28-Michael Landry .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
2-10-HOU 25 (13:26) 8-Robert Densmore pass complete to 16-Thomas Velazquez to HOU 26 for 2 yards. Tackle by 51-Marvin Orner .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
3-8-HOU 26 (12:40) 8-Robert Densmore pass incomplete, dropped by 16-Thomas Velazquez .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
4-8-HOU 26 (12:36) 7-Charles Deleon punts 50 yards to MIN 23. Fair Catch by 35-Mark Gillock .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 23 (12:29) 10-George Shannon pass complete to 16-George Cowan to MIN 26 for 3 yards. Tackle by 44-Branden Dixon .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
2-7-MIN 26 (11:48) 10-George Shannon pass complete to 83-Robert Paul to MIN 36 for 10 yards. Tackle by 44-Branden Dixon .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
1-10-MIN 36 (11:06) PENALTY - False Start (MIN 45-Jeffrey Wright)
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
1-15-MIN 31 (11:06) 45-Jeffrey Wright ran to MIN 37 for 6 yards. Tackle by 31-Stephan Hargis .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
2-9-MIN 37 (10:27) 40-Patrick Beaudoin ran to MIN 40 for 4 yards. Tackle by 36-Peter Barker .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal FB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
3-5-MIN 40 (9:54) 45-Jeffrey Wright ran to HOU 50 for 10 yards. Tackle by 31-Stephan Hargis .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
1-10-HOU 50 (9:18) 35-Mark Gillock ran to MIN 48 for -2 yards. Tackle by 61-Jack Lovejoy .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
2-12-MIN 48 (8:43) 10-George Shannon pass incomplete, intended for 83-Robert Paul .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
Pass Key
3-12-MIN 48 (8:42) 10-George Shannon pass incomplete, dropped by 16-George Cowan . Excellent coverage on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
4-12-MIN 48 (8:38) 4-Zachery Hager punts 52 yards to HOU 0.4-12-MIN 48 (8:38) 4-Zachery Hager punts 52 yards to HOU 0. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 20 (8:30) 8-Robert Densmore pass Pass knocked down by 52-Jeffrey Holt . incomplete, intended for 26-Rico Carter . HOU 68-Fernando Cobb was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 20 (8:27) 26-Rico Carter ran to HOU 18 for -2 yards. Tackle by 34-Jamie Lopez .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
3-12-HOU 18 (7:54) 8-Robert Densmore pass complete to 28-Michael Landry to HOU 28 for 10 yards. Tackle by 2-James Carr .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
4-2-HOU 28 (7:17) 7-Charles Deleon punts 51 yards to MIN 21. 35-Mark Gillock to MIN 31 for 10 yards. Tackle by 75-Robert Ross .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 31 (7:08) 10-George Shannon pass incomplete, dropped by 11-Theodore Pena .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Cover 2
2-10-MIN 31 (7:04) 40-Patrick Beaudoin ran to MIN 34 for 4 yards. Tackle by 94-Kenneth Thomas .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal FB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
Run Key
3-6-MIN 34 (6:25) 10-George Shannon pass complete to 83-Robert Paul to MIN 43 for 9 yards. Tackle by 31-Stephan Hargis . MIN 77-Aaron Mitchell was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 43 (5:48) 40-Patrick Beaudoin ran to MIN 43 for a short gain. Tackle by 94-Kenneth Thomas . MIN 71-James Steib was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal FB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Run Key
2-10-MIN 43 (5:09) 10-George Shannon pass complete to 35-Mark Gillock to MIN 50 for 6 yards. Tackle by 44-Branden Dixon .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
3-3-MIN 50 (4:33) 10-George Shannon pass incomplete, dropped by 12-Russell Mitchell . HOU 74-Leonard Byers was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
Pass Key
4-3-MIN 50 (4:30) 4-Zachery Hager punts 40 yards to HOU 10. 49-Robert Howard to HOU 16 for 6 yards. Tackle by 78-Richard Pitcher .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 16 (4:22) 8-Robert Densmore pass complete to 26-Rico Carter to HOU 14 for -2 yards. Tackle by 52-Jeffrey Holt .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
Pass Key
2-12-HOU 14 (3:38) 8-Robert Densmore pass Pass knocked down by 24-Robt Barnes . incomplete, intended for 81-Joaquin Garrett .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
3-12-HOU 14 (3:36) 8-Robert Densmore pass complete to 28-Michael Landry to HOU 17 for 3 yards. Tackle by 24-Robt Barnes . 28-Michael Landry did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
4-9-HOU 17 (2:51) 7-Charles Deleon punts 45 yards to MIN 38. Fair Catch by 35-Mark Gillock .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 38 (2:45) 10-George Shannon pass complete to 40-Patrick Beaudoin to MIN 41 for 3 yards. Tackle by 52-Edgar Horan . 40-Patrick Beaudoin did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
2-7-MIN 41 (2:04) 45-Jeffrey Wright ran to MIN 40 for -1 yards. Tackle by 48-Ricardo Rodriguez .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
Run Key
3-8-MIN 40 (1:29) 10-George Shannon pass complete to 16-George Cowan to MIN 45 for 6 yards. Tackle by 44-Branden Dixon . 44-Branden Dixon got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Slot Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
4-3-MIN 45 (0:50) 4-Zachery Hager punts 49 yards to HOU 6. MIN 2-James Carr was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 6 (0:41) 8-Robert Densmore pass Pass knocked down by 34-Jamie Lopez . incomplete, intended for 81-Joaquin Garrett . Pressure by 60-Harold Shay .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 6 (0:37) 8-Robert Densmore pass complete to 81-Joaquin Garrett to HOU 13 for 7 yards. Tackle by 98-Emanuel Wray .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
End of third quarter.
3-3-HOU 13 (15:00) 8-Robert Densmore pass complete to 16-Thomas Velazquez to HOU 15 for 3 yards. Tackle by 24-Robt Barnes .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
4-1-HOU 15 (14:17) 7-Charles Deleon punts 49 yards to MIN 36. 35-Mark Gillock to MIN 44 for 8 yards. Tackle by 96-Anthony Johnson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 44 (14:09) 10-George Shannon pass Pass knocked down by 48-Ricardo Rodriguez . incomplete, intended for 11-Theodore Pena . HOU 73-Harold Barron was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 44 (14:04) 35-Mark Gillock ran to MIN 46 for 3 yards. Tackle by 31-Stephan Hargis .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
3-7-MIN 46 (13:17) 35-Mark Gillock ran to HOU 44 for 9 yards. Tackle by 44-Branden Dixon .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
1-10-HOU 44 (12:42) 45-Jeffrey Wright ran to HOU 42 for 3 yards. Tackle by 96-Anthony Johnson .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
2-7-HOU 42 (12:04) 35-Mark Gillock ran to HOU 43 for -1 yards. Tackle by 58-David Perez .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Run Key
3-9-HOU 43 (11:29) 10-George Shannon sacked at HOU 47 for -4 yards ( 61-Jack Lovejoy ). Sack allowed by 78-Richard Pitcher .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal PA Rollout
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
4-12-HOU 47 (10:53) 4-Zachery Hager punts 52 yards to HOU -5.4-12-HOU 47 (10:53) 4-Zachery Hager punts 52 yards to HOU -5. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 20 (10:45) 8-Robert Densmore pass Pass knocked down by 34-Jamie Lopez . incomplete, intended for 82-Randy Hall . Pressure by 92-Shane Deaton .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big Backfield Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 20 (10:41) 8-Robert Densmore pass complete to 16-Thomas Velazquez to HOU 30 for 10 yards. Tackle by 48-Leo Kelso . Nice job by 16-Thomas Velazquez on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
3-1-HOU 30 (10:04) 26-Rico Carter ran to HOU 29 for -1 yards. Tackle by 53-Dennis Vail .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Run Key
4-1-HOU 29 (9:23) 7-Charles Deleon punts 47 yards to MIN 24. 35-Mark Gillock to MIN 32 for 8 yards. Tackle by 83-Gregory Demarco .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 32 (9:14) 45-Jeffrey Wright ran to MIN 41 for 10 yards. Tackle by 31-Stephan Hargis .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Run Key
2-1-MIN 41 (8:31) 35-Mark Gillock ran to MIN 48 for 6 yards. Tackle by 44-Branden Dixon . 45-Jeffrey Wright totally missed that block.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Run Key
1-10-MIN 48 (7:58) 10-George Shannon pass incomplete, dropped by 12-Russell Mitchell .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 48 (7:55) 35-Mark Gillock ran to HOU 44 for 9 yards. Tackle by 31-Stephan Hargis .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
3-1-HOU 44 (7:08) 10-George Shannon pass INTERCEPTED by 44-Branden Dixon at HOU 42. 44-Branden Dixon to HOU 42 for 0 yards. Tackle by 16-George Cowan . MIN 16-George Cowan was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 42 (7:05) 8-Robert Densmore pass complete to 81-Joaquin Garrett to MIN 31 for 27 yards.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 31 (6:24) 8-Robert Densmore pass complete to 14-Kurtis Stewart for 31 yards. TOUCHDOWN! HOU 9 MIN 3
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
(6:19) Extra point GOOD by 15-Ian Asbury . HOU 10 MIN 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(6:19) 15-Ian Asbury kicks 74 yards from HOU 35 to MIN -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (6:19) 40-Patrick Beaudoin ran to MIN 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 36-Peter Barker .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal FB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
2-7-MIN 28 (5:46) 45-Jeffrey Wright ran to MIN 36 for 8 yards. Tackle by 74-Leonard Byers . MIN 45-Jeffrey Wright was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
1-10-MIN 36 (5:09) 35-Mark Gillock ran to MIN 35 for -1 yards. Tackle by 61-Jack Lovejoy .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Run Key
2-11-MIN 35 (4:27) 40-Patrick Beaudoin ran to MIN 37 for 2 yards. Tackle by 78-Henry White .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal FB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
Run Key
3-9-MIN 37 (3:51) 10-George Shannon pass complete to 11-Theodore Pena to HOU 46 for 17 yards. Tackle by 31-Stephan Hargis .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Cover 2
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 46 (3:05) 35-Mark Gillock ran to HOU 46 for -1 yards. Tackle by 94-Kenneth Thomas . The defense seems to be getting familiar with that play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
2-11-HOU 46 (2:27) 10-George Shannon pass incomplete, dropped by 87-Thomas James . Pressure by 61-Jack Lovejoy .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Cover 2
Pass Key
3-11-HOU 46 (2:23) 10-George Shannon pass complete to 40-Patrick Beaudoin to HOU 44 for 2 yards. Tackle by 5-Tom Hummell .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
4-9-HOU 44 (2:02) 10-George Shannon pass complete to 16-George Cowan to HOU 43 for 2 yards. Tackle by 94-Kenneth Thomas . Turnover on downs.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Slot Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
1-10-HOU 43 (1:59) 28-Michael Landry ran to HOU 41 for -1 yards. Tackle by 52-Jeffrey Holt .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal FB Trap Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Inside LB Blitz
Pass Key
Timeout MIN
2-11-HOU 41 (1:55) 26-Rico Carter ran to MIN 49 for 10 yards. Tackle by 24-Robt Barnes .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Timeout MIN
3-1-MIN 49 (1:50) 49-Robert Howard ran to MIN 50 for -1 yards. Tackle by 59-Rodney Taylor .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Timeout MIN
4-2-MIN 50 (1:46) 7-Charles Deleon punts 40 yards to MIN 10.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 10 (1:38) 10-George Shannon sacked at MIN 1 for -9 yards ( 61-Jack Lovejoy ). Sack allowed by 67-Michael Jackson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
2-19-MIN 1 (1:18) 10-George Shannon pass incomplete, dropped by 83-Robert Paul . That was a dangerous pass. Pressure by 73-Harold Barron .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal PA Rollout
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
Pass Key
3-19-MIN 1 (1:15) 10-George Shannon pass Pass knocked down by 5-Tom Hummell . incomplete, intended for 12-Russell Mitchell .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Cover 2
Pass Key
4-19-MIN 1 (1:10) 10-George Shannon pass complete to 83-Robert Paul to MIN 10 for 9 yards. Tackle by 5-Tom Hummell . Turnover on downs.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal PA Rollout
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 10 (1:06) 8-Robert Densmore kneeled down to MIN 10 for 0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Zone Blitz
2-10-MIN 10 (0:36) 8-Robert Densmore kneeled down to MIN 10 for 0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Zone Blitz
3-10-MIN 10 (0:02) 8-Robert Densmore kneeled down to MIN 10 for 0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Zone Blitz
End of fourth quarter.