Week 13, 2009

Played in Minnesota, MN, weather: 14 degrees, snow, 9 mph wind.
San Diego won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Kelvin Gornell kicked off 66 yards from the MIN30. Travis Kaplan returned the ball 27 yards to the SD31. Tackled by Bart Tyworth. PENALTY: San Diego was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
San Diego: Pro formation, with the second receiver 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.
1-10- SD12 (1Q: 14:39) Mitchell Porter ran inside the left tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Omar Holliday. Key block delivered by Jimmy Simmons.
San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10- SD26 (1Q: 14:07) Jason Palmer pass completed to RB Mitchell Porter for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Kelly Webb.
San Diego: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-11- SD25 (1Q: 13:20) Jason Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Colin Bohrer. OLB Wes Darin defended the pass.
San Diego: 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.
3-11- SD25 (1Q: 13:12) Jason Palmer sacked by OLB Omar Holliday for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by C.J. Minnig.
4-16- SD20 (1Q: 12:34) Nolan Hocking punted 44 yards. Buddy Hervey returned the kick 6 yards to the MIN42. Tackled by Vernon Clark.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN42 (1Q: 12:24) PENALTY: San Diego was called for Encroachment.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-5-MIN47 (1Q: 12:18) Hardy Calinoff sacked by DE Ernest Florence for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Chuck Perkins.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Hagemann is blitzing.
2-10-MIN42 (1Q: 11:42) Bart Tyworth ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Herman Marischen.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-MIN46 (1Q: 11:11) Hardy Calinoff pass completed to WR Winfred Winslett for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Cory Turnbull. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-1- SD49 (1Q: 10:27) Wally Nogas punted 49 yards. Touchback.
San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10- SD20 (1Q: 10:21) Jason Palmer pass completed to WR Travis Kaplan for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Alonzo Iafigliola. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Kaplan gained 3 yards after the catch.
San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10- SD35 (1Q: 09:55) Jason Palmer pass completed to TE Julio Escalante for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Ernie Munoz.
San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-5- SD40 (1Q: 09:27) Mitchell Porter ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Brenden Hines, assisted by OLB Wes Darin. DE Kelly Webb crushed D.J. Jasper to wreck the play.
San Diego: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4- SD41 (1Q: 08:42) Jason Palmer pass completed to WR Colin Bohrer for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Burt Clinton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
San Diego: Strong formation with three wideouts, 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- SD48 (1Q: 07:56) Mitchell Porter ran a trap outside the left tackle for 0 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DT Duane Jacobs, assisted by OLB Omar Holliday. ILB Rex Walters knocked down C.J. Minnig to break up the play.
San Diego: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10- SD48 (1Q: 07:29) Jason Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Walter Gerbasi. DE Jerome Conzelman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: San Diego was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
San Diego: 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. Darin is blitzing.
3-25- SD33 (1Q: 07:19) Jason Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Walter Gerbasi. CB William Ball defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-25- SD33 (1Q: 07:07) Nolan Hocking punted 53 yards. Burt Clinton returned the kick 4 yards to the MIN18. Tackled by Ryan Owens.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN18 (1Q: 06:57) Fernando Crnish ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Ernest Florence, assisted by OLB Ryan Hagemann. Key block delivered by Dexter Martinez.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-5-MIN23 (1Q: 06:20) Hardy Calinoff pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Howard Hyde. DE Herman Marischen drove right through Chuck Perkins to hurry the quarterback.
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. Hammond and Headley are blitzing.
3-5-MIN23 (1Q: 06:12) Hardy Calinoff pass completed to TE Howie Mathis for 2 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Ernest Florence.
4-3-MIN25 (1Q: 05:47) Wally Nogas punted 41 yards. Courtney Newhart called for a fair catch at the SD34.
San Diego: Single-Back 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.
1-10- SD34 (1Q: 05:39) Jason Palmer sacked by DE Victor Stephenson for a loss of 10 yards. Sack allowed by Trent Graham.
San Diego: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-20- SD24 (1Q: 05:01) Jason Palmer pass completed to WR Walter Gerbasi for 17 yards. Tackled by S Burt Clinton.
San Diego: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Darin and Robson are blitzing.
3-3- SD41 (1Q: 04:29) Jason Palmer pass completed to RB Mitchell Porter for 3 yards. Tackled by CB William Ball, assisted by DT Duane Jacobs. Porter gained 3 yards after the catch.
San Diego: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10- SD44 (1Q: 03:45) Mitchell Porter ran inside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Duane Jacobs. S Brenden Hines knocked down Trent Graham to break up the play.
San Diego: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-12- SD42 (1Q: 02:58) Mitchell Porter ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Omar Holliday.
San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-11- SD43 (1Q: 02:27) Jason Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Alfred Durham. DE Kelly Webb hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-11- SD43 (1Q: 02:20) Nolan Hocking punted 53 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIN04.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN04 (1Q: 02:10) Hardy Calinoff pass completed to RB Fernando Crnish for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Ernest Florence.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Hagemann and Shannon are blitzing.
2-6-MIN08 (1Q: 01:36) Hardy Calinoff pass was intended for TE Howie Mathis and was intercepted by S Tony Fontenot at the MIN28. The interception was returned 28 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! San Diego 6, Minnesota 0
(1Q: 01:36) Extra point by Walter Morrison was good. San Diego 7, Minnesota 0
(1Q: 01:28) Walter Morrison kicked off 78 yards from the SD30. Touchback.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN20 (1Q: 01:28) Fernando Crnish ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Herman Marischen, assisted by S Tony Fontenot.
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.
2-10-MIN20 (1Q: 00:57) Hardy Calinoff pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Buddy Hervey. OLB Ryan Hagemann defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Hagemann is blitzing.
3-10-MIN20 (1Q: 00:46) Hardy Calinoff pass completed to WR Buddy Hervey for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Cory Turnbull. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-5-MIN25 (1Q: 00:25) Wally Nogas punted 49 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the SD26.
San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10- SD26 (1Q: 00:17) Jason Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Alfred Durham. S Burt Clinton defended the pass.
San Diego: 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, expecting the run.
2-10- SD26 (1Q: 00:05) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Encroachment.
Start of second quarter.
San Diego: I formation with two tight ends, 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.
2-5- SD31 (2Q: 15:00) Mitchell Porter ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Omar Holliday, assisted by ILB Rex Walters.
San Diego: 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.
3-5- SD31 (2Q: 14:17) Jason Palmer pass completed to RB Mitchell Porter for 8 yards. Tackled by S Brenden Hines. Porter gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Diego: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Hines is blitzing.
1-10- SD39 (2Q: 13:38) Jason Palmer pass completed to WR Travis Kaplan for 4 yards. Tackled by S Antonio Robson. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
San Diego: 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.
2-6- SD43 (2Q: 13:06) Jason Palmer pass completed to RB Mitchell Porter for 19 yards. Tackled by S Brenden Hines. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Porter gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Diego: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN38 (2Q: 12:22) Jason Palmer scrambled for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Mercury Phillips.
San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-MIN37 (2Q: 11:42) Jason Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Travis Kaplan. ILB Alonzo Iafigliola defended the pass.
San Diego: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-9-MIN37 (2Q: 11:35) Jason Palmer pass completed to WR Walter Gerbasi for 19 yards. Tackled by OLB Wes Darin. Gerbasi gained 7 yards after the catch.
San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN18 (2Q: 10:55) Mitchell Porter ran a draw inside the right guard for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Wes Darin, assisted by S Antonio Robson.
San Diego: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-13-MIN21 (2Q: 10:32) Jason Palmer pass completed to RB Mitchell Porter for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Wes Darin. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Diego: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-MIN12 (2Q: 09:47) Jason Palmer pass completed to WR Walter Gerbasi for 3 yards. Tackled by CB William Ball. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-1-MIN09 (2Q: 09:26) Walter Morrison attempted a 26 yard field goal and succeeded. San Diego 10, Minnesota 0
(2Q: 09:20) Walter Morrison kicked off 71 yards from the SD30. Burt Clinton returned the ball 23 yards to the MIN22. Tackled by Vernon Clark.
Minnesota: I formation, 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-MIN22 (2Q: 08:46) Bart Tyworth ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Tony Fontenot. Key block delivered by Eugene Richard.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-MIN30 (2Q: 08:17) Fernando Crnish ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Herman Marischen, assisted by S Tony Fontenot.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-1-MIN31 (2Q: 07:53) Allen Freeman ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Ryan Hagemann.
4-1-MIN31 (2Q: 07:19) Wally Nogas punted 57 yards. Courtney Newhart returned the kick 0 yards to the SD12. Tackled by Karl Greene.
San Diego: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10- SD12 (2Q: 07:08) Jason Palmer pass completed to TE Julio Escalante for 33 yards. Tackled by OLB K.C. DeWalt. Escalante gained 7 yards after the catch.
San Diego: 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.
1-10- SD45 (2Q: 06:34) Mitchell Porter ran inside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Rex Walters. Key block delivered by Trent Graham.
San Diego: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-MIN46 (2Q: 06:14) Jason Palmer pass completed to TE Donny Borders for 35 yards. Tackled by ILB Rex Walters. Borders gained 6 yards after the catch.
San Diego: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN11 (2Q: 05:54) Mitchell Porter ran a draw inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Alonzo Iafigliola, assisted by ILB Rex Walters.
San Diego: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-MIN11 (2Q: 05:37) Ryan Owens ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Kelly Webb. PENALTY: San Diego was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Darin and Hines are blitzing.
3-22-MIN23 (2Q: 05:28) Jason Palmer pass completed to RB Mitchell Porter for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Karl Greene, assisted by CB William Ball. Porter gained 3 yards after the catch.
4-19-MIN20 (2Q: 05:08) Walter Morrison attempted a 37 yard field goal and succeeded. San Diego 13, Minnesota 0
(2Q: 05:01) Walter Morrison kicked off 74 yards from the SD30. Burt Clinton returned the ball 18 yards to the MIN14. Tackled by Courtney Lewis.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN14 (2Q: 04:42) Fernando Crnish ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Tony Fontenot, assisted by DT Darrell Lincoln.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-MIN15 (2Q: 03:59) Hardy Calinoff pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Winfred Winslett. DT Darrell Lincoln hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Hagemann, Bensen and Headley are blitzing.
3-9-MIN15 (2Q: 03:46) Hardy Calinoff pass completed to WR Mitchell Fisk for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Zach Groh.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 03:03) Hardy Calinoff pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Howie Mathis. DE Herman Marischen hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-MIN25 (2Q: 02:54) Hardy Calinoff sacked by DE Herman Marischen for a loss of 5 yards. Marischen simply blew through Rodrick Briggs to reach the quarterback and knock him down. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Buddy Hervey on the MIN20.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-15-MIN20 (2Q: 02:36) Hardy Calinoff pass completed to TE Howie Mathis for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Ryan Hagemann. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-5-MIN30 (2Q: 02:03) Wally Nogas punted 55 yards. Courtney Newhart returned the kick 8 yards to the SD23. Tackled by Karl Greene.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
San Diego: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Darin, Walters and Robson are blitzing.
1-10- SD23 (2Q: 01:57) Jason Palmer pass completed to RB Mitchell Porter for 7 yards. Tackled by CB William Ball. Porter gained 2 yards after the catch.
San Diego: 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. Darin is blitzing.
2-3- SD30 (2Q: 01:25) Jason Palmer pass completed to WR Alfred Durham for 10 yards. Tackled by S Antonio Robson, assisted by OLB Omar Holliday. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Diego: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10- SD40 (2Q: 00:42) Jason Palmer pass completed to WR Travis Kaplan for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Wes Darin. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Diego called a time out.
San Diego: I formation with two tight ends, 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.
2-3- SD47 (2Q: 00:33) Mitchell Porter ran inside the left tackle for 29 yards. Tackled by ILB Rex Walters. Key block delivered by Roger Murdock.
San Diego called a time out.
San Diego: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN24 (2Q: 00:25) Jason Palmer scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by CB William Ball.
San Diego called a time out.
2-7-MIN21 (2Q: 00:18) Walter Morrison attempted a 38 yard field goal and succeeded. San Diego 16, Minnesota 0
(2Q: 00:13) Walter Morrison kicked off 73 yards from the SD30. Touchback.
Minnesota: Weak 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-MIN20 (2Q: 00:13) Hardy Calinoff dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Walter Morrison kicked off 68 yards from the SD30. Burt Clinton returned the ball 16 yards to the MIN18. Tackled by Adrian Wilkins.
Minnesota: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Hagemann is blitzing.
1-10-MIN18 (3Q: 14:25) Fernando Crnish ran inside the right tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Zach Groh, assisted by DT Lance Terrell. Key block delivered by Chuck Perkins. PENALTY: San Diego was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Hammond is blitzing.
1-10-MIN46 (3Q: 14:19) Bart Tyworth ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Cory Turnbull. Key block delivered by Nick Branch.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4- SD48 (3Q: 13:45) Fernando Crnish ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Tony Fontenot, assisted by ILB Ellis Bensen.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-2- SD46 (3Q: 13:14) Allen Freeman ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Tony Fontenot.
4-1- SD45 (3Q: 12:30) Wally Nogas punted 45 yards. Touchback.
San Diego: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10- SD20 (3Q: 12:23) Jason Palmer pass completed to WR Walter Gerbasi for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Kelly Webb, assisted by ILB Alonzo Iafigliola. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-6- SD24 (3Q: 12:02) Ryan Owens ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Omar Holliday.
San Diego: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Holliday is blitzing.
3-6- SD24 (3Q: 11:15) Jason Palmer pass completed to RB Ryan Owens for 6 yards. Tackled by S Burt Clinton, assisted by ILB Rex Walters. Owens gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Diego: 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, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10- SD30 (3Q: 10:44) Jason Palmer pass completed to TE Julio Escalante for 7 yards. Tackled by S Antonio Robson, assisted by OLB Wes Darin. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The ball was fumbled and recovered by SD Mitchell Porter for 3 yards to the SD40.
San Diego: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, 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.
1-10- SD40 (3Q: 10:08) Mitchell Porter ran around left end for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Rex Walters.
San Diego: Strong 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.
2-13- SD37 (3Q: 09:22) Jason Palmer pass completed to RB Mitchell Porter for 3 yards. Tackled by S Brenden Hines. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Diego: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-10- SD40 (3Q: 08:55) Jason Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Julio Escalante. CB William Ball defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-10- SD40 (3Q: 08:46) Nolan Hocking punted 41 yards. Buddy Hervey returned the kick 4 yards to the MIN23. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Holding on the Punt Return.
Minnesota: I 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.
1-10-MIN11 (3Q: 08:38) Bart Tyworth ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Cory Turnbull.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-MIN14 (3Q: 07:55) Fernando Crnish ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Zach Groh.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-MIN15 (3Q: 07:18) Hardy Calinoff pass was intended for TE Lincoln Vance and was intercepted by OLB Shane Hammond at the MIN14. The interception was returned 1 yard. Tackled by Lincoln Vance. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Diego: I 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.
1-10-MIN13 (3Q: 07:06) Ryan Owens ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Brenden Hines.
San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-MIN12 (3Q: 06:26) Jason Palmer pass completed to WR Travis Kaplan for 6 yards. Tackled by CB William Ball.
San Diego: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Darin and Phillips are blitzing.
3-3-MIN06 (3Q: 05:47) Jason Palmer pass completed to WR Travis Kaplan for 3 yards. Tackled by S Antonio Robson, assisted by ILB Rex Walters.
San Diego: 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.
1-3-MIN03 (3Q: 05:10) Mitchell Porter ran inside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Rex Walters.
San Diego: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-5-MIN05 (3Q: 04:33) Mitchell Porter ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Victor Stephenson. CB Mercury Phillips knocked down Kelvin Battle to break up the play.
San Diego: 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. Darin and Walters are blitzing.
3-3-MIN03 (3Q: 04:11) Jason Palmer pass completed to RB Mitchell Porter for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Jerome Conzelman, assisted by CB Karl Greene.
4-1-MIN01 (3Q: 03:32) Walter Morrison attempted a 18 yard field goal and succeeded. San Diego 19, Minnesota 0
(3Q: 03:25) Walter Morrison kicked off 66 yards from the SD30. Burt Clinton returned the ball 17 yards to the MIN21. Tackled by Vernon Clark.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN21 (3Q: 03:06) Hardy Calinoff pass completed to WR Howard Hyde for 6 yards. Tackled by S Oscar Headley, assisted by OLB Ryan Hagemann.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-MIN27 (3Q: 02:29) Hardy Calinoff pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Buddy Hervey. DE Ernest Florence defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
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, expecting the pass.
3-4-MIN27 (3Q: 02:23) Hardy Calinoff pass completed to FB Cornell Jackson for -4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Ellis Bensen, assisted by OLB Ryan Hagemann. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-8-MIN23 (3Q: 01:47) Wally Nogas punted 50 yards. Courtney Newhart returned the kick 0 yards to the SD27. Tackled by Rodney Finch.
San Diego: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Darin is blitzing.
1-10- SD27 (3Q: 01:36) Jason Palmer pass was dropped by WR Colin Bohrer.
San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Hines is blitzing.
2-10- SD27 (3Q: 01:30) Mitchell Porter ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Victor Stephenson, assisted by S Brenden Hines.
San Diego: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-11- SD26 (3Q: 01:00) Jason Palmer pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Alfred Durham. OLB Omar Holliday blocked the pass.
4-11- SD26 (3Q: 00:50) Nolan Hocking punted 43 yards. Buddy Hervey called for a fair catch at the MIN31.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN31 (3Q: 00:43) Hardy Calinoff pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Howard Hyde. CB Bennie Shannon defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Bensen is blitzing.
2-10-MIN31 (3Q: 00:32) Hardy Calinoff pass was dropped by WR Winfred Winslett.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Hagemann is blitzing.
3-10-MIN31 (3Q: 00:22) Hardy Calinoff pass completed to WR Mitchell Fisk for 32 yards. Tackled by CB Zach Groh. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Fisk gained 12 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Start of fourth quarter.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10- SD37 (4Q: 15:00) Hardy Calinoff pass was intended for WR Winfred Winslett and was intercepted by S Tony Fontenot at the SD23. Tackled by Buddy Hervey. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Diego: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10- SD23 (4Q: 14:50) Jason Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Alfred Durham. DE Jerome Conzelman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Diego: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Darin is blitzing.
2-10- SD23 (4Q: 14:38) Jason Palmer pass completed to TE Julio Escalante for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Rex Walters.
San Diego: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1- SD32 (4Q: 14:02) Mitchell Porter ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Duane Jacobs, assisted by ILB Alonzo Iafigliola.
4-1- SD32 (4Q: 13:24) Nolan Hocking punted 47 yards. Buddy Hervey returned the kick 12 yards to the MIN33. Tackled by Vernon Clark.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Hagemann, Bensen and Fontenot are blitzing.
1-10-MIN33 (4Q: 13:15) Fernando Crnish ran inside the right tackle for 11 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DE Ernest Florence. Key block delivered by Chuck Perkins.
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. Hammond is blitzing.
1-10-MIN44 (4Q: 12:52) Fernando Crnish ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Larry Kien.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-9-MIN45 (4Q: 12:08) Hardy Calinoff pass completed to TE Howie Mathis for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Cory Turnbull. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Mathis gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10- SD41 (4Q: 11:25) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start.
Minnesota: Single-Back 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. Groh is blitzing.
1-15- SD46 (4Q: 11:18) Hardy Calinoff pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mitchell Fisk. OLB Shane Hammond defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
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.
2-15- SD46 (4Q: 11:10) Hardy Calinoff pass completed to RB Bart Tyworth for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Ryan Hagemann, assisted by DE Ernest Florence. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10- SD41 (4Q: 10:43) Hardy Calinoff pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Howard Hyde. S Tony Fontenot defended the pass.
4-10- SD41 (4Q: 10:33) Wally Nogas punted 41 yards. Touchback.
San Diego: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10- SD20 (4Q: 10:28) Ryan Owens ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Omar Holliday.
San Diego: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Darin and Iafigliola are blitzing.
2-11- SD19 (4Q: 09:56) Mitchell Porter ran inside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Rex Walters, assisted by S Brenden Hines. Key block delivered by Trent Graham.
San Diego: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1- SD29 (4Q: 09:28) Jason Palmer pass completed to TE Donny Borders for 4 yards. Tackled by S Brenden Hines. Borders gained 1 yard after the catch. Minnesota's Mercury Phillips was hurt on the play.
San Diego: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10- SD33 (4Q: 08:49) Mitchell Porter ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Peter Book. Porter slipped on the snowy field.
San Diego: Single-Back formation with trips 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.
2-9- SD34 (4Q: 08:09) Jason Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Alfred Durham. ILB Rex Walters defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Diego: 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, keying aggressively on the run.
3-9- SD34 (4Q: 08:01) Jason Palmer pass completed to WR Travis Kaplan for 4 yards. Tackled by S Brenden Hines, assisted by ILB Alonzo Iafigliola. PENALTY: San Diego was called for an Illegal Formation. The penalty was declined.
4-5- SD38 (4Q: 07:54) Nolan Hocking punted 46 yards. Buddy Hervey called for a fair catch at the MIN16.
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.
1-10-MIN16 (4Q: 07:44) Hardy Calinoff pass completed to TE Jim Shackelford for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Shane Hammond. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: San Diego was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
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.
1-10-MIN30 (4Q: 07:34) Hardy Calinoff pass was intended for TE Howie Mathis and was intercepted by CB Zach Groh at the MIN37. The interception was returned 11 yards. Tackled by Bart Tyworth. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Diego: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Ball is blitzing.
1-10-MIN26 (4Q: 07:21) Mitchell Porter ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Duane Jacobs. Key block delivered by Damon Wiles.
San Diego: Weak formation with two tight ends, 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.
2-2-MIN18 (4Q: 06:34) Mitchell Porter ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Rex Walters, assisted by S Brenden Hines. ILB Rex Walters knocked down Trent Graham to break up the play.
San Diego: 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.
3-3-MIN19 (4Q: 05:49) Mitchell Porter ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Rex Walters.
4-5-MIN21 (4Q: 05:03) Walter Morrison attempted a 38 yard field goal and succeeded. San Diego 22, Minnesota 0
(4Q: 04:56) Walter Morrison kicked off 69 yards from the SD30. Bart Tyworth returned the ball 21 yards to the MIN22. Tackled by Travis Kaplan.
Minnesota: Strong 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.
1-10-MIN22 (4Q: 04:48) Hardy Calinoff pass completed to WR Howard Hyde for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Bennie Shannon, assisted by CB Cory Turnbull. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
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.
2-7-MIN25 (4Q: 04:29) Hardy Calinoff pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Howie Mathis. DE Ernest Florence blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: San Diego was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
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-MIN40 (4Q: 04:26) Dave Staple pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Howie Mathis. DE Herman Marischen drove right through Rodrick Briggs to hurry the quarterback.
Minnesota: I 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.
2-10-MIN40 (4Q: 04:23) Dave Staple pass was thrown incomplete, intended for FB Cornell Jackson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Hammond is blitzing.
3-10-MIN40 (4Q: 04:18) Dave Staple pass completed to TE Jim Shackelford for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Zach Groh. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Minnesota: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-10-MIN40 (4Q: 03:57) Dave Staple pass completed to WR Winfred Winslett for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Bennie Shannon. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
San Diego: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN47 (4Q: 03:52) Mitchell Porter ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Antonio Robson, assisted by ILB Rex Walters.
San Diego: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-11-MIN48 (4Q: 03:09) Ryan Owens ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Rex Walters.
San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Holliday and Ball are blitzing.
3-9-MIN46 (4Q: 02:23) Mitchell Porter ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Brenden Hines, assisted by ILB Rex Walters.
(4Q: 02:23) Minnesota called a time out.
4-7-MIN44 (4Q: 02:14) Nolan Hocking punted 44 yards. Touchback.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Hammond and Fontenot are blitzing.
1-10-MIN20 (4Q: 02:08) Dave Staple pass completed to WR Winfred Winslett for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Ernest Florence.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
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.
2-2-MIN28 (4Q: 02:00) Dave Staple pass completed to WR Winfred Winslett for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Shane Hammond.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-MIN27 (4Q: 01:41) Dave Staple pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Howard Hyde. DE Ernest Florence hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
Minnesota: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-3-MIN27 (4Q: 01:31) Dave Staple pass completed to WR Winfred Winslett for 2 yards. Tackled by S Oscar Headley. The ball goes over on downs.
San Diego: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN29 (4Q: 01:24) Mitchell Porter ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Burt Clinton, assisted by OLB Omar Holliday.
(4Q: 01:24) Minnesota called a time out.
San Diego: Single-Back 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.
2-6-MIN25 (4Q: 01:15) Mitchell Porter ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Rex Walters, assisted by DE Kelly Webb.
(4Q: 01:15) Minnesota called a time out.
San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Darin is blitzing.
3-5-MIN24 (4Q: 01:07) Mitchell Porter ran inside the right guard for 9 yards. Tackled by S Antonio Robson. Key block delivered by Roger Murdock.
San Diego: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN15 (4Q: 00:23) Bruce Bennett dropped to one knee for -2 yards.
Final Score: San Diego Scouts 22, Minnesota Grizzlies 0