| Played in Minnesota, MN, weather: 50 degrees, rain, 17 mph wind. |
| Minnesota won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) J.J. Emmons kicked off 59 yards from the PIT30. Kendall Fafinski returned the ball 17 yards to the MIN28. Tackled by Leland Quinn. |
| 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-MIN28 (1Q: 14:29) Jorge Howard ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Raymond Clayton. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-7-MIN31 (1Q: 14:04) Jorge Howard ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Eric Kelsey. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back 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. Chamberlain is blitzing. 3-3-MIN35 (1Q: 13:39) Amos Alderman ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Raymond Clayton, assisted by CB Dwight Lilly. Key block delivered by Sammy Edwards. |
| 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. 1-10-MIN41 (1Q: 13:06) Hardy Calinoff pass completed to RB Jorge Howard for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Dwight Lilly. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-11-MIN40 (1Q: 12:40) Jorge Howard ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Ed Bryant. |
| Minnesota: Weak 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. Chamberlain is blitzing. 3-8-MIN43 (1Q: 12:08) Hardy Calinoff pass completed to WR Mel Benton for 23 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Raymond Clayton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| 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. Clayton and Chamberlain are blitzing. 1-10-PIT34 (1Q: 11:26) Amos Alderman ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Phillip Howard. |
| 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. 2-8-PIT32 (1Q: 10:56) Hardy Calinoff pass completed to WR Miles Codapuda for 12 yards. Tackled by S Junior Williamson. Codapuda gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Matthews is blitzing. 1-10-PIT20 (1Q: 10:20) Jorge Howard ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Junior Williamson. |
| Minnesota: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Clayton, Chamberlain and Williamson are blitzing. 2-7-PIT17 (1Q: 09:42) Hardy Calinoff pass completed to WR Mel Benton for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Jeremy Kelly, assisted by CB Dwight Lilly. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Clayton is blitzing. 3-21-PIT31 (1Q: 09:31) Jorge Howard ran a draw inside the right guard for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Raymond Clayton, assisted by ILB Jon Chamberlain. |
| 4-12-PIT22 (1Q: 08:53) Cris Merloni attempted a 39 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 3, Pittsburgh 0 |
| (1Q: 08:45) Cris Merloni kicked off 61 yards from the MIN30. Marty Brock returned the ball 23 yards to the PIT32. Tackled by Amos Alderman. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back 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-PIT32 (1Q: 08:26) James Devine ran outside the right tackle for 18 yards. Tackled by ILB Rex Walters. Key block delivered by Billy Logsdon. |
| Pittsburgh: 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. 1-10-MIN50 (1Q: 07:46) James Devine ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by S Tyrus Bradford. Key block delivered by Julio Johnston. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong 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. 2-4-MIN44 (1Q: 07:15) James Devine ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Charles Bauer. Key block delivered by Billy Logsdon. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-MIN36 (1Q: 06:44) Bryant Hudson pass completed to WR Jimmie Lane for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Brady Dobbins. Lane gained 3 yards after the catch. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN24 (1Q: 06:07) Bryant Hudson pass completed to WR Jimmie Lane for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Rex Walters. Lane gained 1 yard after the catch. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong 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. 2-3-MIN17 (1Q: 05:36) James Devine ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Rex Walters. Key block delivered by Kyle Nash. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Bruce and Rhodes are blitzing. 1-10-MIN13 (1Q: 05:02) Bryant Hudson pass completed to WR Marty Brock for 8 yards. Tackled by S Charles Bauer. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Pass Interference. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-20-MIN23 (1Q: 04:56) Bryant Hudson pass completed to WR William Morris for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Tom Downs. Morris gained 1 yard after the catch. Minnesota's Terry Reid was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| 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. 2-11-MIN14 (1Q: 04:32) James Devine ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Brady Dobbins. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro 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. 3-6-MIN09 (1Q: 03:59) Bryant Hudson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marty Brock. DE Terry Reid hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-6-MIN09 (1Q: 03:49) J.J. Emmons attempted a 26 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 3, Pittsburgh 3 |
| (1Q: 03:42) J.J. Emmons kicked off 67 yards from the PIT30. Kendall Fafinski returned the ball 16 yards to the MIN19. Tackled by Luke Powell. |
| Minnesota: Weak 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. Clayton, Chamberlain and Parrish are blitzing. 1-10-MIN19 (1Q: 03:18) Jorge Howard ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Junior Williamson. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-7-MIN22 (1Q: 02:54) Hardy Calinoff pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Monty Kurowski. DE J.R. Price hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Saxton and Chamberlain are blitzing. 3-7-MIN22 (1Q: 02:49) Hardy Calinoff sacked by OLB Rico Saxton and DE Cris Orth for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Gerald Hartman. |
| 4-13-MIN16 (1Q: 02:13) Stan Duran punted 52 yards. Marty Brock returned the kick 15 yards to the PIT47. Tackled by Ralph Hazam. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-PIT47 (1Q: 02:06) Bryant Hudson pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Renaldo Vance. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Pittsburgh: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Downs is blitzing. 1-20-PIT37 (1Q: 02:02) Bryant Hudson pass was intended for WR Marty Brock and was intercepted by CB Mitchell Cooper at the MIN44. The interception was returned 9 yards. Tackled by Marty Brock. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-PIT47 (1Q: 01:50) Jerry Folston ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Cris Orth. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-9-PIT46 (1Q: 01:18) Amos Alderman ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Lorenzo Sanford. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-7-PIT44 (1Q: 00:34) Hardy Calinoff pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Burt Drakeford. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-7-PIT44 (1Q: 00:28) Stan Duran punted 44 yards. Touchback. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-PIT20 (1Q: 00:22) Bryant Hudson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Renaldo Vance. OLB Lorenzo Bruce defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Downs is blitzing. 2-10-PIT20 (1Q: 00:15) Bryant Hudson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR William Morris. ILB Tom Downs hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak 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. Downs and Walters are blitzing. 3-10-PIT20 (1Q: 00:08) Bryant Hudson scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Mitchell Cooper. |
| Start of second quarter. |
| 4-5-PIT25 (2Q: 15:00) Anthony Eyer punted 38 yards. Mitchell Cooper returned the kick 3 yards to the MIN40. Tackled by Leland Quinn. |
| 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 run. 1-10-MIN40 (2Q: 14:50) Jorge Howard ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE J.R. Hicks. Key block delivered by Marlon Diana. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-4-MIN46 (2Q: 14:17) Jorge Howard ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Jon Chamberlain, assisted by S Fred Knight. Key block delivered by Bobby Cerda. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-PIT48 (2Q: 13:54) Hardy Calinoff pass completed to FB Jerry Folston for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Jeremy Kelly. Pittsburgh's Jeremy Kelly was hurt on the play. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-5-PIT43 (2Q: 13:18) Jorge Howard ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Eric Kelsey. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Offsides. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-PIT38 (2Q: 13:09) Jorge Howard ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Wally Matthews. |
| 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. 2-7-PIT35 (2Q: 12:40) Jorge Howard ran around right end for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Raymond Clayton. Key block delivered by Burt Pescaia. |
| Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-PIT24 (2Q: 12:01) Amos Alderman ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Raymond Clayton, assisted by S Drew Greer. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-7-PIT21 (2Q: 11:25) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-12-PIT26 (2Q: 11:16) Hardy Calinoff pass completed to TE Carlos Orosco for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Eric Kelsey, assisted by S Drew Greer. |
| 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. 3-7-PIT21 (2Q: 10:48) Hardy Calinoff pass completed to WR Kendall Fafinski for 21 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Fafinski gained 16 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Minnesota 9, Pittsburgh 3 |
| (2Q: 10:48) Extra point by Cris Merloni was good. Minnesota 10, Pittsburgh 3 |
| (2Q: 10:33) Cris Merloni kicked off 67 yards from the MIN30. Marty Brock returned the ball 25 yards to the PIT28. Tackled by Ralph Hazam. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Downs is blitzing. 1-10-PIT28 (2Q: 10:13) Dexter Calara ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Ralph Hazam. Key block delivered by Billy Logsdon. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-4-PIT34 (2Q: 09:32) James Devine ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Chris Huffman. |
| Pittsburgh: 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. 3-1-PIT37 (2Q: 08:58) Bryant Hudson pass completed to WR Jimmie Lane for 6 yards. Tackled by S Charles Bauer, assisted by CB Brady Dobbins. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak 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. Bruce, Walters and Bradford are blitzing. 1-10-PIT43 (2Q: 08:49) Bryant Hudson sacked by OLB Lorenzo Bruce for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Kyle Nash. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Hass is blitzing. 2-17-PIT36 (2Q: 08:22) Bryant Hudson pass completed to WR William Morris for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Mitchell Cooper. Morris gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Downs is blitzing. 3-6-PIT47 (2Q: 07:43) Bryant Hudson pass completed to WR Marty Brock for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Mitchell Heupel. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Brock gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIN42 (2Q: 07:13) James Devine ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Earnest Gerhardt, assisted by ILB Rex Walters. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back 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. 2-10-MIN42 (2Q: 06:39) Bryant Hudson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR William Morris. CB Brady Dobbins defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 3-10-MIN42 (2Q: 06:31) Bryant Hudson pass completed to WR Marty Brock for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Travis Kiser. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined. |
| 4-9-MIN41 (2Q: 06:22) Anthony Eyer punted 41 yards. Touchback. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Saxton is blitzing. 1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 06:15) Hardy Calinoff pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Mel Benton. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Chamberlain is blitzing. 2-10-MIN20 (2Q: 06:11) Hardy Calinoff pass completed to WR Monty Kurowski for 2 yards. Tackled by S Drew Greer. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-8-MIN22 (2Q: 05:25) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
| 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. 3-13-MIN17 (2Q: 05:19) Hardy Calinoff pass completed to WR Kendall Fafinski for 29 yards. Tackled by OLB Raymond Clayton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Fafinski gained 20 yards after the catch. |
| Minnesota: Weak 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-MIN46 (2Q: 04:32) Hardy Calinoff pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mel Benton. S Fred Knight defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-MIN46 (2Q: 04:25) Jorge Howard ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Dwight Lilly. |
| 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. 3-7-MIN49 (2Q: 03:50) Hardy Calinoff pass completed to WR Kendall Fafinski for 5 yards. Tackled by S Junior Williamson. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-2-PIT46 (2Q: 03:29) Stan Duran punted and it was blocked by Phillip Howard. PIT Rico Saxton recovered the ball at the MIN42. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-MIN42 (2Q: 03:19) James Devine ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Rex Walters. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-MIN42 (2Q: 02:41) Bryant Hudson pass completed to TE Renaldo Vance for 15 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Ralph Hazam. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Downs is blitzing. 1-10-MIN27 (2Q: 02:23) Bryant Hudson pass completed to WR D.J. Kovel for 23 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Tyrus Bradford. Kovel gained 8 yards after the catch. 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 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-4-MIN04 (2Q: 02:03) Bryant Hudson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Luke Powell. OLB Kelvin Hass hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| 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. 2-4-MIN04 (2Q: 01:55) Bryant Hudson pass completed to RB James Devine for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Minnesota 10, Pittsburgh 9 |
| (2Q: 01:55) Extra point by J.J. Emmons was good. Minnesota 10, Pittsburgh 10 |
| (2Q: 01:44) J.J. Emmons kicked off 66 yards from the PIT30. Travis Kiser returned the ball 24 yards to the MIN28. Tackled by Luke Powell. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Clayton is blitzing. 1-10-MIN28 (2Q: 01:38) Hardy Calinoff pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Burt Pescaia. DE J.R. Price hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-MIN28 (2Q: 01:27) Amos Alderman ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Noop Parrish. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-5-MIN33 (2Q: 00:49) Hardy Calinoff pass completed to WR Kendall Fafinski for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Raymond Clayton. Fafinski gained 5 yards after the catch. 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 man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIN43 (2Q: 00:09) Hardy Calinoff pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Kendall Fafinski. DE J.R. Hicks blocked the pass. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Cris Merloni kicked off 59 yards from the MIN30. Marty Brock returned the ball 74 yards to the MIN15. Tackled by Monty Kurowski. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-MIN15 (3Q: 14:39) Bryant Hudson pass completed to WR William Morris for 10 yards. Tackled by S Tyrus Bradford. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-5-MIN05 (3Q: 14:02) James Devine ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Rex Walters, assisted by S Charles Bauer. |
| 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. 2-1-MIN01 (3Q: 13:33) Dexter Calara ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Terry Reid, assisted by CB Ralph Hazam. |
| 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. 3-2-MIN02 (3Q: 13:04) Bryant Hudson pass completed to WR Marty Brock for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Pittsburgh 16, Minnesota 10 |
| (3Q: 13:04) Extra point by J.J. Emmons was good. Pittsburgh 17, Minnesota 10 |
| (3Q: 12:56) J.J. Emmons kicked off 69 yards from the PIT30. Kendall Fafinski returned the ball 15 yards to the MIN16. Tackled by Dexter Calara. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-MIN07 (3Q: 12:24) Jorge Howard ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Jon Chamberlain. |
| Minnesota: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Chamberlain and Knight are blitzing. 2-8-MIN09 (3Q: 11:50) Hardy Calinoff pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Monty Kurowski. OLB Rico Saxton knocked the ball out of his grasp. |
| Minnesota: Strong 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. Clayton, Chamberlain and Williamson are blitzing. 3-8-MIN09 (3Q: 11:46) Hardy Calinoff pass completed to WR Kendall Fafinski for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Noop Parrish. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN20 (3Q: 11:12) Hardy Calinoff scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Wally Matthews. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Finch is blitzing. 2-2-MIN28 (3Q: 10:25) Amos Alderman ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Jon Chamberlain. Key block delivered by Marlon Diana. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Clayton is blitzing. 1-10-MIN30 (3Q: 09:39) Hardy Calinoff pass completed to WR Mel Benton for 16 yards. Tackled by S Drew Greer. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN46 (3Q: 08:56) Jorge Howard ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Cris Orth. Key block delivered by Marlon Diana. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Clayton and Williamson are blitzing. 2-2-PIT46 (3Q: 08:16) Jorge Howard ran a draw inside the left guard for 9 yards. Tackled by S Junior Williamson. Key block delivered by Marlon Diana. |
| 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. 1-10-PIT37 (3Q: 07:34) Hardy Calinoff pass completed to RB Amos Alderman for -1 yards. Tackled by S Fred Knight. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-11-PIT38 (3Q: 06:52) Hardy Calinoff pass completed to WR Kendall Fafinski for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Wally Matthews, assisted by S Drew Greer. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-20-PIT47 (3Q: 06:41) Jorge Howard ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Junior Williamson. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Offsides. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Clayton is blitzing. 3-15-PIT42 (3Q: 06:33) Amos Alderman ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Phillip Howard, assisted by S Junior Williamson. |
| 4-9-PIT36 (3Q: 06:02) Stan Duran punted 36 yards. Touchback. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-PIT20 (3Q: 05:55) Dexter Calara ran inside the left guard for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Kelvin Hass, assisted by ILB Wendell Rhodes. Key block delivered by Billy Logsdon. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, 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-PIT30 (3Q: 05:09) Dexter Calara ran inside the right tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Lorenzo Bruce. Key block delivered by Shane Randle. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-PIT44 (3Q: 04:34) James Devine ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Kelvin Hass. Key block delivered by Eugene Brady. |
| 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. 2-1-MIN47 (3Q: 03:57) Dexter Calara ran a trap outside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Kelvin Hass. Key block delivered by Julio Johnston. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN43 (3Q: 03:27) Bryant Hudson pass completed to WR William Morris for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Mitchell Cooper. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-4-MIN37 (3Q: 02:59) Bryant Hudson pass completed to WR William Morris for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Kelvin Hass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-3-MIN36 (3Q: 02:11) Bryant Hudson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Renaldo Vance. OLB Kelvin Hass hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| 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. 4-3-MIN36 (3Q: 02:06) Bryant Hudson pass completed to WR Jimmie Lane for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Ralph Hazam, assisted by OLB Lorenzo Bruce. Pittsburgh's William Morris was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN30 (3Q: 01:34) Bryant Hudson pass completed to WR Marty Brock for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Lorenzo Bruce, assisted by S Alonzo Benson. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-9-MIN29 (3Q: 00:58) Bryant Hudson pass completed to FB Josh Wilcox for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Brady Dobbins, assisted by ILB Wendell Rhodes. Wilcox gained 2 yards after the catch. Minnesota's Kelvin Hass was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor leg injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Pittsburgh: 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. 3-4-MIN24 (3Q: 00:29) Bryant Hudson pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Josh Wilcox. DT Earnest Taylor hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-4-MIN24 (3Q: 00:23) J.J. Emmons attempted a 41 yard field goal and missed wide to the left. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN31 (3Q: 00:16) Jorge Howard ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Junior Williamson, assisted by DT Lorenzo Sanford. Key block delivered by Butch Wilkins. |
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| Minnesota: I 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. 2-5-MIN36 (4Q: 15:00) Hardy Calinoff pass completed to FB Jerry Folston for -1 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Drew Greer, assisted by CB Dwight Lilly. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-6-MIN35 (4Q: 14:34) Hardy Calinoff pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mel Benton. CB Wally Matthews simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-6-MIN35 (4Q: 14:24) Stan Duran punted 55 yards. Marty Brock returned the kick 8 yards to the PIT18. Tackled by Jerry Folston. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-PIT18 (4Q: 14:15) Bryant Hudson pass completed to TE Renaldo Vance for 19 yards. Tackled by S Alonzo Benson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Walters is blitzing. 1-10-PIT37 (4Q: 13:44) Dexter Calara ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Rex Walters, assisted by DT Earnest Gerhardt. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Bruce, Walters and Kiser are blitzing. 2-11-PIT36 (4Q: 13:10) Bryant Hudson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marty Brock. CB Travis Kiser hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-11-PIT36 (4Q: 13:02) Bryant Hudson pass completed to WR D.J. Kovel for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Ralph Hazam. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-8-PIT39 (4Q: 12:29) Anthony Eyer punted 31 yards. Mitchell Cooper called for a fair catch at the MIN30. |
| 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-MIN30 (4Q: 12:18) Jorge Howard ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by DE J.R. Hicks. Key block delivered by Marlon Diana. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-2-MIN38 (4Q: 11:39) Jorge Howard ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by DE J.R. Price, assisted by S Drew Greer. Key block delivered by Bobby Cerda. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-MIN42 (4Q: 11:14) Amos Alderman ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Wendell Woodson. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four 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. 2-8-MIN44 (4Q: 10:47) Hardy Calinoff pass completed to WR Monty Kurowski for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Jon Chamberlain. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-PIT45 (4Q: 10:10) Amos Alderman ran around the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by S Fred Knight, assisted by S Drew Greer. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-13-PIT48 (4Q: 09:26) Hardy Calinoff pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kendall Fafinski. OLB Rico Saxton defended the pass. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Matthews is blitzing. 2-23-MIN42 (4Q: 09:20) Jorge Howard ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by S Drew Greer, assisted by DE Ed Bryant. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-24-MIN41 (4Q: 08:38) Hardy Calinoff pass completed to WR Melvin Dodge for 47 yards. Tackled by OLB Raymond Clayton. Dodge gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-PIT12 (4Q: 07:58) Jorge Howard ran a trap outside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Ed Bryant, assisted by CB Noop Parrish. |
| Minnesota: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-6-PIT08 (4Q: 07:21) Hardy Calinoff pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Monty Kurowski. DE Ed Bryant hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| 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. Clayton and Williamson are blitzing. 3-6-PIT08 (4Q: 07:16) Hardy Calinoff pass completed to WR Mel Benton for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Wally Matthews, assisted by CB Noop Parrish. |
| 4-7-PIT09 (4Q: 06:28) Cris Merloni attempted a 26 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 17, Minnesota 13 |
| (4Q: 06:21) Cris Merloni kicked off 54 yards from the MIN30. Jimmie Lane returned the ball 30 yards to the PIT46. Tackled by Amos Alderman. |
| 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-PIT46 (4Q: 05:57) Bryant Hudson pass completed to WR Marty Brock for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Kelvin Hass. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back 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. 2-7-PIT49 (4Q: 05:09) PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
| 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. 2-12-PIT44 (4Q: 05:01) Bryant Hudson pass completed to WR D.J. Kovel for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Brady Dobbins, assisted by ILB Tom Downs. Kovel gained 6 yards after the catch. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN40 (4Q: 04:17) James Devine ran inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Rex Walters, assisted by ILB Wendell Rhodes. Key block delivered by Josh Wilcox. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back 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. 2-2-MIN32 (4Q: 03:29) Dexter Calara ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Rex Walters. Key block delivered by Billy Logsdon. |
| 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, expecting the pass. Bruce and Bauer are blitzing. 1-10-MIN30 (4Q: 02:41) Dexter Calara ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Charles Bauer, assisted by OLB Lorenzo Bruce. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Bruce and Hazam are blitzing. 2-9-MIN29 (4Q: 02:30) Dexter Calara ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Earnest Gerhardt. Key block delivered by Eugene Brady. |
| (4Q: 02:30) Minnesota called a time out. |
| 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. 1-10-MIN20 (4Q: 02:22) James Devine ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Travis Kiser. Key block delivered by Julio Johnston. |
| (4Q: 02:22) Minnesota called a time out. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-1-MIN11 (4Q: 02:10) James Devine ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Chris Huffman. Key block delivered by Billy Logsdon. |
| (4Q: 02:10) Minnesota called a time out. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-7-MIN07 (4Q: 02:01) Dexter Calara ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Chris Huffman, assisted by OLB Kelvin Hass. Key block delivered by Clifton Walker. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offsides. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-4-MIN04 (4Q: 02:01) James Devine ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Chris Huffman. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| Pittsburgh: 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. 2-3-MIN03 (4Q: 01:55) James Devine ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Charles Bauer, assisted by ILB Rex Walters. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-1-MIN01 (4Q: 01:11) James Devine ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Wendell Rhodes, assisted by OLB Lorenzo Bruce. |
| 4-1-MIN01 (4Q: 00:23) J.J. Emmons attempted a 18 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 20, Minnesota 13 |
| (4Q: 00:16) J.J. Emmons kicked off 78 yards from the PIT30. Touchback. |
| Minnesota: I 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 (4Q: 00:16) Hardy Calinoff pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Monty Kurowski. DT Eric Kelsey hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 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. 2-10-MIN20 (4Q: 00:04) Hardy Calinoff pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Burt Pescaia. DE J.R. Hicks hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Final Score: Pittsburgh Centurions 20, Minnesota Grizzlies 13 |