| Played in Pittsburgh, PA, weather: 49 degrees, fair, 11 mph wind. |
| Pittsburgh won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Kelvin Gornell kicked off 63 yards from the MIN30. Louie Manderville returned the ball 17 yards to the PIT24. Tackled by Lincoln Vance. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-PIT24 (1Q: 14:38) James Devine ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Rex Walters, assisted by ILB Alonzo Iafigliola. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-PIT24 (1Q: 14:05) Howie Joseph pass completed to WR Winston Barclay for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Omar Holliday. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-2-PIT32 (1Q: 13:35) Howie Joseph pass completed to TE Luke Powell for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Ronnie Copeland. Powell gained 5 yards after the catch. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-PIT35 (1Q: 12:49) James Devine ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Kelly Webb. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Darin, Walters and Ball are blitzing. 2-8-PIT37 (1Q: 12:13) Howie Joseph pass completed to TE Luke Powell for 9 yards. Tackled by S Brenden Hines, assisted by S Antonio Robson. Powell gained 2 yards after the catch. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-PIT46 (1Q: 11:41) Howie Joseph pass completed to RB James Devine for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Peter Book. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-9-PIT47 (1Q: 11:10) James Devine ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Wes Darin. |
| Pittsburgh: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Darin and Walters are blitzing. 3-7-PIT49 (1Q: 10:44) Howie Joseph pass completed to WR Bill Woodford for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Hardy Mulinaro, assisted by CB William Ball. Woodford gained 3 yards after the catch. |
| 4-5-MIN49 (1Q: 10:08) Louie Prall punted 44 yards. Buddy Hervey returned the kick 2 yards to the MIN07. Tackled by Vernon Newhart. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Mathis and Wean are blitzing. 1-10-MIN07 (1Q: 09:59) Hardy Calinoff pass completed to WR Winfred Winslett for 6 yards. Tackled by S Jon Chappell. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-4-MIN13 (1Q: 09:21) Fernando Crnish ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Cris Mathis, assisted by ILB Marvin Rosenbaum. Key block delivered by Rodrick Briggs. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN20 (1Q: 08:41) Bart Tyworth ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Cris Mathis. DT Phillip Howard knocked down Nick Branch to break up the play. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-12-MIN18 (1Q: 08:02) Hardy Calinoff pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Winfred Winslett. DT Phillip Howard hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-12-MIN18 (1Q: 07:53) Bart Tyworth ran around the left tackle for 8 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Teddy Greenway. Key block delivered by Cornell Jackson. |
| 4-4-MIN26 (1Q: 07:13) Wally Nogas punted 58 yards. Clifton Martin returned the kick 3 yards to the PIT19. Tackled by Burt Clinton. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-PIT19 (1Q: 07:06) Howie Joseph pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR William Morris. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-PIT19 (1Q: 06:57) Louie Manderville ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Brenden Hines, assisted by DT Hardy Mulinaro. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 3-10-PIT19 (1Q: 06:13) Howie Joseph pass completed to RB James Devine for 2 yards. Tackled by CB William Ball. |
| 4-8-PIT21 (1Q: 05:50) Louie Prall punted 35 yards. Buddy Hervey returned the kick 4 yards to the MIN48. Tackled by Winston Barclay. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-MIN48 (1Q: 05:43) Hardy Calinoff pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Winfred Winslett. DT Jeffrey Winters defended the pass. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-MIN48 (1Q: 05:33) Hardy Calinoff pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Winfred Winslett. OLB Cris Mathis defended the pass. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Mathis and Williamson are blitzing. 3-10-MIN48 (1Q: 05:28) Hardy Calinoff pass was dropped by WR Howard Hyde. |
| 4-10-MIN48 (1Q: 05:19) Wally Nogas punted 33 yards. Clifton Martin called for a fair catch at the PIT19. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-PIT19 (1Q: 05:10) James Devine ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by S Brenden Hines. Key block delivered by Robbie Besbeas. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-5-PIT24 (1Q: 04:41) Howie Joseph pass completed to WR Bill Woodford for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Rex Walters. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Woodford gained 1 yard after the catch. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-PIT34 (1Q: 04:03) Louie Manderville ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Wes Darin. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Louie Manderville to the PIT37. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Darin, Walters and Iafigliola are blitzing. 2-7-PIT37 (1Q: 03:33) Howie Joseph pass completed to WR Bill Woodford for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Mercury Phillips. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-PIT47 (1Q: 03:05) Louie Manderville ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by CB William Ball. Key block delivered by Billy Logsdon. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-3-MIN46 (1Q: 02:24) James Devine ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Omar Holliday, assisted by S Jorge Springer. Key block delivered by Richie Newton. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Walters is blitzing. 1-10-MIN42 (1Q: 01:55) Louie Manderville ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Hardy Mulinaro, assisted by CB Karl Greene. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Darin and Hines are blitzing. 2-7-MIN39 (1Q: 01:08) Howie Joseph pass completed to WR Marshall Halpern for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Mercury Phillips, assisted by CB William Ball. Halpern gained 2 yards after the catch. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-MIN17 (1Q: 00:29) Howie Joseph pass completed to WR William Morris for 17 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Pittsburgh 6, Minnesota 0 |
| (1Q: 00:29) Extra point by Harold Hanson was good. Pittsburgh 7, Minnesota 0 |
| (1Q: 00:21) Harold Hanson kicked off 59 yards from the PIT30. Bart Tyworth returned the ball 18 yards to the MIN29. Tackled by Cornelius Kirk. |
| Start of second quarter. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN29 (2Q: 15:00) Fernando Crnish ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Marvin Rosenbaum. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-9-MIN30 (2Q: 14:29) Hardy Calinoff pass completed to WR Winfred Winslett for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Marvin Rosenbaum. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-1-MIN38 (2Q: 14:06) Allen Freeman ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Jon Chappell, assisted by ILB Marvin Rosenbaum. Key block delivered by Dexter Martinez. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN42 (2Q: 13:24) Bart Tyworth ran a draw inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Leslie Sheldon, assisted by OLB Matt Wean. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Howie Mathis for 8 yards to the PIT48. Tackled by Jon Chappell. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-PIT48 (2Q: 12:56) Hardy Calinoff pass completed to RB Bart Tyworth for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Matt Wean. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Mathis is blitzing. 2-5-PIT43 (2Q: 12:12) Bart Tyworth ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Cris Mathis. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-1-PIT39 (2Q: 11:45) Hardy Calinoff pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Howie Mathis. ILB Marvin Rosenbaum defended the pass. |
| 4-1-PIT39 (2Q: 11:41) Wally Nogas punted 39 yards. Touchback. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-PIT20 (2Q: 11:35) Howie Joseph pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Rich Marte. DT Hardy Mulinaro hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-PIT20 (2Q: 11:31) Howie Joseph sacked by DE Kelly Webb for a loss of 13 yards. Sack allowed by Richie Newton. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Darin is blitzing. 3-23-PIT07 (2Q: 10:56) Howie Joseph pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Louie Manderville. |
| 4-23-PIT07 (2Q: 10:46) Louie Prall punted 36 yards. Buddy Hervey returned the kick -2 yards to the PIT45. Tackled by Winston Barclay. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-PIT45 (2Q: 10:39) Bart Tyworth ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Cris Mathis. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-9-PIT44 (2Q: 10:00) Bart Tyworth ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Leslie Sheldon. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Mathis is blitzing. 3-11-PIT46 (2Q: 09:20) Hardy Calinoff sacked by OLB Cris Mathis and DT Phillip Howard for a loss of 10 yards. Sack allowed by Brady Hennessey. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Brady Hennessey on the MIN44. |
| 4-21-MIN44 (2Q: 08:40) Wally Nogas punted 35 yards. Clifton Martin returned the kick 14 yards to the PIT35. Tackled by Stan Thurmond. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-PIT35 (2Q: 08:33) Howie Joseph pass was dropped by WR Melvin Dodge. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-PIT35 (2Q: 08:25) Howie Joseph pass completed to FB Rich Marte for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Wes Darin. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 3-5-PIT40 (2Q: 07:43) Louie Manderville ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Brenden Hines. Key block delivered by Richie Newton. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-PIT45 (2Q: 07:15) James Devine ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Omar Holliday, assisted by S Burt Clinton. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-12-PIT43 (2Q: 06:32) Howie Joseph pass fell incomplete, intended for WR William Morris. ILB Rex Walters defended the pass. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-12-PIT43 (2Q: 06:22) Howie Joseph pass fell incomplete, intended for WR William Morris. S Burt Clinton defended the pass. |
| 4-12-PIT43 (2Q: 06:12) Louie Prall punted 47 yards. Buddy Hervey returned the kick 5 yards to the MIN15. Tackled by Winston Barclay. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIN15 (2Q: 06:03) Hardy Calinoff pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Fernando Crnish. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Mathis is blitzing. 2-10-MIN15 (2Q: 06:00) Hardy Calinoff pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Buddy Hervey. S Junior Williamson simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Wean is blitzing. 3-10-MIN15 (2Q: 05:53) Fernando Crnish ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Martin Howe, assisted by DT Leslie Sheldon. |
| 4-4-MIN21 (2Q: 05:24) Wally Nogas punted 48 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the PIT31. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-PIT31 (2Q: 05:15) Louie Manderville ran a trap outside the left tackle for 7 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Rex Walters. Key block delivered by Jack Hovan. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-3-PIT38 (2Q: 04:27) Louie Manderville ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by S Brenden Hines. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Pittsburgh: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-13-PIT28 (2Q: 04:20) Howie Joseph pass completed to WR Marshall Halpern for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Omar Holliday, assisted by ILB Rex Walters. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Darin is blitzing. 3-5-PIT36 (2Q: 03:39) Howie Joseph pass completed to WR William Morris for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Rex Walters. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Darin, Walters and Robson are blitzing. 1-10-PIT44 (2Q: 03:06) Howie Joseph pass completed to TE Luke Powell for 12 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Springer. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Powell gained 2 yards after the catch. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Darin is blitzing. 1-10-MIN44 (2Q: 02:47) Howie Joseph pass completed to FB Rich Marte for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Alonzo Iafigliola. Marte gained 3 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-20-PIT46 (2Q: 02:38) Howie Joseph pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Melvin Dodge. CB William Ball knocked the ball out of his grasp. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-20-PIT46 (2Q: 02:31) Howie Joseph pass completed to WR William Morris for 15 yards. Tackled by S Antonio Robson. Morris gained 1 yard after the catch. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-5-MIN39 (2Q: 02:15) Howie Joseph pass completed to RB Louie Manderville for 7 yards. Tackled by CB William Ball. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Manderville gained 2 yards after the catch. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN32 (2Q: 02:00) Howie Joseph pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bill Woodford. CB Mercury Phillips defended the pass. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Darin and Walters are blitzing. 2-10-MIN32 (2Q: 01:50) Howie Joseph pass fell incomplete, intended for WR William Morris. CB Mercury Phillips defended the pass. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Darin, Walters and Robson are blitzing. 3-10-MIN32 (2Q: 01:42) Howie Joseph pass completed to WR William Morris for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Omar Holliday. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Morris gained 1 yard after the catch. |
| 4-6-MIN28 (2Q: 01:32) Harold Hanson attempted a 45 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 10, Minnesota 0 |
| (2Q: 01:25) Harold Hanson kicked off 61 yards from the PIT30. Bart Tyworth returned the ball 13 yards to the MIN22. Tackled by Winston Barclay. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIN22 (2Q: 01:17) Hardy Calinoff scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Matt Wean. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Williamson is blitzing. 2-6-MIN26 (2Q: 00:35) Fernando Crnish ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Junior Williamson. |
| (2Q: 00:35) Pittsburgh called a time out. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Wean and Chappell are blitzing. 3-2-MIN30 (2Q: 00:24) Hardy Calinoff pass completed to WR Mitchell Fisk for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Martin Howe, assisted by CB Teddy Greenway. Minnesota's Eugene Richard was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIN33 (2Q: 00:03) Hardy Calinoff dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Harold Hanson kicked off 51 yards from the PIT30. Bart Tyworth returned the ball 15 yards to the MIN34. Tackled by Winston Barclay. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN20 (3Q: 14:41) Fernando Crnish ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Junior Williamson. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Mathis is blitzing. 2-7-MIN23 (3Q: 13:55) Hardy Calinoff pass was intended for TE Jim Shackelford and was intercepted by CB Roderick Raley at the MIN38. The interception was returned 20 yards. Tackled by Bart Tyworth. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Darin and Iafigliola are blitzing. 1-10-MIN18 (3Q: 13:47) Howie Joseph pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Luke Powell. OLB Omar Holliday defended the pass. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-MIN18 (3Q: 13:44) James Devine ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Kelly Webb. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-4-MIN12 (3Q: 13:05) Howie Joseph pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bill Woodford. DE Kelly Webb drove right through Robbie Besbeas to hurry the quarterback. |
| 4-4-MIN12 (3Q: 12:57) Harold Hanson attempted a 29 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 13, Minnesota 0 |
| (3Q: 12:50) Harold Hanson kicked off 65 yards from the PIT30. Bart Tyworth returned the ball 22 yards to the MIN27. Tackled by Cornelius Kirk. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIN27 (3Q: 12:30) Hardy Calinoff pass completed to TE Howie Mathis for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Roderick Raley. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Mathis is blitzing. 1-10-MIN38 (3Q: 12:00) Fernando Crnish ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Leslie Sheldon, assisted by S Junior Williamson. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-9-MIN39 (3Q: 11:14) Bart Tyworth ran around left end for 10 yards. Tackled by S Jon Chappell, assisted by ILB Marvin Rosenbaum. Key block delivered by Stan Thurmond. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIN49 (3Q: 10:36) Fernando Crnish ran around the left tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by S Jon Chappell. Key block delivered by Nick Branch. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-PIT38 (3Q: 10:10) Hardy Calinoff pass completed to WR Howard Hyde for 32 yards. Tackled by CB Roderick Raley. Hyde gained 8 yards after the catch. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-6-PIT06 (3Q: 09:29) Fernando Crnish ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Ryan Cortez, assisted by S Clifton Martin. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-3-PIT03 (3Q: 09:00) Bart Tyworth ran inside the left guard for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Brady Hennessey. Pittsburgh 13, Minnesota 6 |
| (3Q: 09:00) Extra point by Kelvin Gornell was good. Pittsburgh 13, Minnesota 7 |
| (3Q: 08:54) Kelvin Gornell kicked off 52 yards from the MIN30. Louie Manderville returned the ball 16 yards to the PIT34. Tackled by Bart Tyworth. Pittsburgh's Jimmie Hayes was hurt on the play. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-PIT34 (3Q: 08:22) Howie Joseph pass completed to WR Bill Woodford for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Brenden Hines. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-3-PIT41 (3Q: 07:44) Louie Manderville ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Rex Walters, assisted by S Brenden Hines. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Darin, Walters and Hines are blitzing. 3-4-PIT40 (3Q: 07:08) Howie Joseph pass completed to FB Rich Marte for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Mercury Phillips. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-PIT47 (3Q: 06:24) James Devine ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Antonio Robson. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-7-PIT50 (3Q: 05:39) James Devine ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Mercury Phillips, assisted by DE Ronnie Copeland. Key block delivered by Dave Glover. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIN43 (3Q: 05:08) James Devine ran around the left tackle for 3 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Brenden Hines, assisted by CB Karl Greene. |
| Pittsburgh: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Darin is blitzing. 2-7-MIN40 (3Q: 04:27) Howie Joseph pass completed to WR Melvin Dodge for 12 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB William Ball. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-MIN28 (3Q: 03:45) Howie Joseph sacked by OLB Omar Holliday for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Robbie Besbeas. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-16-MIN34 (3Q: 03:17) Howie Joseph pass completed to WR William Morris for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Rex Walters, assisted by OLB Omar Holliday. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-4-MIN22 (3Q: 02:37) Howie Joseph pass completed to FB Rich Marte for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Rex Walters, assisted by DE Kelly Webb. Marte gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN18 (3Q: 02:07) James Devine ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Omar Holliday. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-9-MIN17 (3Q: 01:36) Howie Joseph pass completed to TE Luke Powell for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Rex Walters. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-3-MIN11 (3Q: 00:52) Howie Joseph pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Melvin Dodge. CB Mercury Phillips defended the pass. |
| 4-3-MIN11 (3Q: 00:46) Harold Hanson attempted a 28 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 16, Minnesota 7 |
| (3Q: 00:38) Harold Hanson kicked off 61 yards from the PIT30. Burt Clinton returned the ball 24 yards to the MIN33. Tackled by Winston Barclay. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Williamson is blitzing. 1-10-MIN33 (3Q: 00:06) Hardy Calinoff pass completed to WR Howard Hyde for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Cris Mathis. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIN43 (4Q: 15:00) Bart Tyworth ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Marvin Rosenbaum, assisted by DE Ryan Cortez. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Mathis and Williamson are blitzing. 2-8-MIN45 (4Q: 14:19) Bart Tyworth ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Junior Williamson, assisted by DT Leslie Sheldon. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-5-MIN48 (4Q: 13:46) Hardy Calinoff pass completed to WR Buddy Hervey for 16 yards. Tackled by S Jon Chappell. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Hervey gained 8 yards after the catch. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-PIT36 (4Q: 13:11) Hardy Calinoff pass completed to WR Winfred Winslett for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Marvin Rosenbaum. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Illegal Use of the Hands. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-20-PIT46 (4Q: 13:06) Hardy Calinoff pass completed to WR Mitchell Fisk for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Martin Howe, assisted by S Jon Chappell. Fisk gained 2 yards after the catch. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-PIT36 (4Q: 12:22) Bart Tyworth ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Leslie Sheldon, assisted by OLB Cris Mathis. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-7-PIT33 (4Q: 11:36) Hardy Calinoff pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jim Shackelford. DT Leslie Sheldon hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-7-PIT33 (4Q: 11:27) Kelvin Gornell attempted a 50 yard field goal and succeeded. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined. Pittsburgh 16, Minnesota 10 |
| (4Q: 11:22) Kelvin Gornell kicked off 63 yards from the MIN30. Louie Manderville returned the ball 27 yards to the PIT34. Tackled by Burt Clinton. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-PIT34 (4Q: 10:47) Howie Joseph pass completed to WR Melvin Dodge for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Mercury Phillips. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Holliday is blitzing. 2-4-PIT40 (4Q: 10:00) Howie Joseph pass completed to RB Louie Manderville for 1 yard. Tackled by S Burt Clinton. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-3-PIT41 (4Q: 09:37) Howie Joseph pass completed to TE Cornelius Kirk for 6 yards. Tackled by S Brenden Hines. Kirk gained 3 yards after the catch. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-PIT47 (4Q: 09:15) Howie Joseph sacked by OLB Omar Holliday for a loss of 7 yards. Holliday ran right past Robbie Besbeas and knocked down the quarterback. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-17-PIT40 (4Q: 08:30) Howie Joseph pass was intended for WR Bill Woodford and was intercepted by CB William Ball at the MIN48. The interception was returned 4 yards. Tackled by William Morris. Minnesota's Mercury Phillips was hurt on the play. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-PIT48 (4Q: 08:19) Fernando Crnish ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Phillip Howard, assisted by DT Leslie Sheldon. Key block delivered by Chuck Perkins. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-5-PIT43 (4Q: 07:32) Hardy Calinoff pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Howard Hyde. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-5-PIT43 (4Q: 07:27) Hardy Calinoff pass completed to WR Howard Hyde for 10 yards. Tackled by S Clifton Martin. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-PIT33 (4Q: 06:54) Hardy Calinoff pass completed to WR Buddy Hervey for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Martin Howe. Hervey gained 2 yards after the catch. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Mathis is blitzing. 1-10-PIT12 (4Q: 06:16) Hardy Calinoff pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jim Shackelford. S Junior Williamson defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-PIT12 (4Q: 06:13) Bart Tyworth ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Martin Howe, assisted by OLB Cris Mathis. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-9-PIT11 (4Q: 05:51) Hardy Calinoff pass completed to RB Fernando Crnish for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Clifton Martin. Pittsburgh's Marvin Rosenbaum was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| 4-2-PIT04 (4Q: 05:05) Kelvin Gornell attempted a 21 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 16, Minnesota 13 |
| (4Q: 04:57) Kelvin Gornell kicked off 70 yards from the MIN30. Louie Manderville returned the ball 18 yards to the PIT18. Tackled by Bart Tyworth. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-PIT18 (4Q: 04:52) Howie Joseph pass completed to FB Rich Marte for 14 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Rex Walters. Marte gained 11 yards after the catch. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Walters is blitzing. 1-10-PIT32 (4Q: 04:43) Louie Manderville ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Rex Walters. Key block delivered by Cory Silverman. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-3-PIT39 (4Q: 03:59) Louie Manderville ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Kelly Webb, assisted by DT Hardy Mulinaro. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-1-PIT41 (4Q: 03:16) Louie Manderville ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Brenden Hines. Key block delivered by Cory Silverman. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-PIT45 (4Q: 03:10) Louie Manderville ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Rex Walters. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN ILB Rex Walters to the PIT44. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Wean is blitzing. 1-10-PIT44 (4Q: 03:02) Hardy Calinoff pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Fernando Crnish. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-PIT44 (4Q: 02:54) Hardy Calinoff pass completed to WR Winfred Winslett for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Matt Wean, assisted by S Clifton Martin. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-8-PIT42 (4Q: 02:35) Hardy Calinoff pass was dropped by WR Howard Hyde. |
| 4-8-PIT42 (4Q: 02:25) Kelvin Gornell attempted a 59 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-PIT49 (4Q: 02:20) PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-15-PIT44 (4Q: 02:20) James Devine ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Brenden Hines. |
| Minnesota called a time out. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-12-PIT47 (4Q: 02:11) Louie Manderville ran a draw inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Ronnie Copeland. |
| Minnesota called a time out. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 3-12-PIT47 (4Q: 02:01) Louie Manderville ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Brenden Hines, assisted by ILB Alonzo Iafigliola. The defense looked very familiar with that play. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| 4-12-PIT47 (4Q: 01:55) Louie Prall punted 53 yards. Touchback. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIN20 (4Q: 01:49) Hardy Calinoff scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Teddy Greenway and assisted by DT Leslie Sheldon. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-6-MIN24 (4Q: 01:31) PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Encroachment. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-1-MIN29 (4Q: 01:31) Hardy Calinoff pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Winfred Winslett. DT Leslie Sheldon blocked the pass. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-1-MIN29 (4Q: 01:24) Hardy Calinoff pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Howie Mathis. S Jon Chappell defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Wean and Chappell are blitzing. 4-1-MIN29 (4Q: 01:14) Hardy Calinoff pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Winfred Winslett. CB Martin Howe defended the pass. The ball goes over on downs. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Darin is blitzing. 1-10-MIN29 (4Q: 01:10) Louie Manderville ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Book, assisted by ILB Rex Walters. |
| Minnesota called a time out. |
| Pittsburgh: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-7-MIN26 (4Q: 01:02) Howie Joseph scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Springer. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-1-MIN20 (4Q: 00:18) Howie Joseph dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: Pittsburgh Centurions 16, Minnesota Grizzlies 13 |