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Preseason Week 1: Minnesota at Houston

August 16, 2053
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Houston Stadium (Houston, TX) Attendance: 42,283 (60%)
MIN has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 11-David Fortney kicks 69 yards from HOU 35 to MIN -4. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (15:00) 36-Richard Woodhouse ran to MIN 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 47-Joseph Rittenhouse.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Run Key
2-7-MIN 28 (14:22) 36-Richard Woodhouse ran to MIN 34 for 6 yards. Tackle by 47-Joseph Rittenhouse.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Pass Key
3-1-MIN 34 (13:48) 36-Richard Woodhouse ran to MIN 40 for 6 yards. Tackle by 44-Harry Simone.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
1-10-MIN 40 (13:07) 3-Thomas Bryant pass complete to 13-Charles Dyke to MIN 47 for 7 yards. Tackle by 27-Angel Edwards.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
2-3-MIN 47 (12:33) 41-Mike Kuhlmann ran to MIN 47 for a short loss. Tackle by 90-Timothy Gardener.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Run Key
3-4-MIN 47 (11:59) 3-Thomas Bryant pass Pass knocked down by 43-Douglas Siegel. incomplete, intended for 33-Stephen McMahon. Pressure by 91-Albert Rasmussen.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Pass Key
4-4-MIN 47 (11:55) 4-Anthony Taylor punts 56 yards to HOU -3.4-4-MIN 47 (11:55) 4-Anthony Taylor punts 56 yards to HOU -3. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 20 (11:46) 35-Howard Wheeler ran to HOU 20 for a short gain. Tackle by 40-John Hunter.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-10-HOU 20 (11:11) 3-Anthony Rosenbalm pass complete to 85-Patrick Diego to HOU 23 for 3 yards. Tackle by 22-James Nelson.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
3-7-HOU 23 (10:35) 3-Anthony Rosenbalm pass Pass knocked down by 92-Philip Stevens. incomplete, intended for 81-Charles Downs.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Waggle Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
4-7-HOU 23 (10:30) 7-Andrew Burton punts 49 yards to MIN 28. 18-Patrick Linsley to MIN 34 for 7 yards. Tackle by 50-Tim Cooper.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 34 (10:21) 36-Richard Woodhouse ran to MIN 35 for 1 yards. Tackle by 41-David Bermudez.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz - Pass Key
2-9-MIN 35 (9:45) 3-Thomas Bryant pass incomplete, intended for 13-Charles Dyke.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
3-9-MIN 35 (9:42) 3-Thomas Bryant pass Pass knocked down by 25-Kenneth Kirkland. incomplete, intended for 11-Phillip Carder.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz CB SS LB Blitz
4-9-MIN 35 (9:38) 4-Anthony Taylor punts 50 yards to HOU 15. 89-Loren Burman to HOU 26 for 12 yards. Tackle by 99-Matthew Turner.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 26 (9:30) 35-Howard Wheeler ran to HOU 33 for 8 yards. Tackle by 92-Philip Stevens. MIN 97-Rick Batiste was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Sweep Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
2-2-HOU 33 (8:52) 3-Anthony Rosenbalm pass complete to 85-Patrick Diego to HOU 41 for 8 yards. Tackle by 40-John Hunter.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Run Key
1-10-HOU 41 (8:07) 35-Howard Wheeler ran to HOU 47 for 6 yards. Tackle by 43-Bobby Johnson.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
2-4-HOU 47 (7:26) 34-Patrick Mayfield ran to HOU 48 for 1 yards. Tackle by 73-William Gale.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep - Run Key
3-3-HOU 48 (6:44) 34-Patrick Mayfield ran to HOU 49 for 1 yards. Tackle by 51-Justin Armstrong. HOU 85-Patrick Diego was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
4-2-HOU 49 (6:00) 7-Andrew Burton punts 47 yards to MIN 4. Fair Catch by 18-Patrick Linsley.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 4 (5:53) 3-Thomas Bryant pass Pass knocked down by 28-Robert Morgan. incomplete, intended for 36-Richard Woodhouse.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
2-10-MIN 4 (5:49) 3-Thomas Bryant sacked at MIN -7 for -10 yards (71-Peter Gregory). Sack allowed by 76-Jimmy Bandy. SAFETY! (71-Peter Gregory) 76-Jimmy Bandy totally missed that block. HOU 2 MIN 0
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
(5:45) 16-Ronald Faulkner kicks 75 yards from MIN 20 to HOU 5. 34-Patrick Mayfield to HOU 43 for 38 yards. Tackle by 16-Ronald Faulkner.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 43 (5:40) 3-Anthony Rosenbalm pass complete to 80-Cory Mitchell to MIN 46 for 11 yards. Tackle by 24-Herbert Dexter.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
1-10-MIN 46 (4:56) 3-Anthony Rosenbalm pass complete to 35-Howard Wheeler to MIN 34 for 12 yards.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Wide Line
1-10-MIN 34 (4:15) 3-Anthony Rosenbalm pass complete to 34-Patrick Mayfield to MIN 30 for 5 yards. Tackle by 30-Harold Diaz. Pressure by 97-Rick Batiste. PENALTY - Holding (HOU 51-Joshua Perez)
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Waggle Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Wide Line
1-20-MIN 44 (4:12) 34-Patrick Mayfield ran to MIN 42 for 2 yards. Tackle by 93-Sam Lain.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-18-MIN 42 (3:29) 33-Wilbur Thompson ran to MIN 39 for 3 yards. Tackle by 51-Justin Armstrong.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
3-15-MIN 39 (2:48) 3-Anthony Rosenbalm pass complete to 83-Tyrone Wiley to MIN 25 for 14 yards. Tackle by 43-Bobby Johnson.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Quick In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone - Pass Key
4-1-MIN 25 (2:03) 11-David Fortney 44 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 5 MIN 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(2:00) 11-David Fortney kicks 75 yards from HOU 35 to MIN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (2:00) 3-Thomas Bryant pass complete to 11-Phillip Carder to MIN 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 41-David Bermudez.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1 - Run Key
2-7-MIN 28 (1:18) 3-Thomas Bryant pass complete to 33-Stephen McMahon to MIN 32 for 3 yards. Tackle by 59-Francis Thompson.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz - Pass Key
3-3-MIN 32 (0:40) 3-Thomas Bryant pass complete to 13-Charles Dyke to MIN 34 for 2 yards. Tackle by 25-Kenneth Kirkland.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Outside Blitz - Pass Key
End of first quarter.
4-1-MIN 34 (15:00) 4-Anthony Taylor punts 48 yards to HOU 18. 89-Loren Burman to HOU 28 for 10 yards. Tackle by 59-Richard Bivona.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 28 (14:52) 35-Howard Wheeler ran to HOU 36 for 8 yards. Tackle by 20-Micah Matos.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Prevent
2-2-HOU 36 (14:16) 3-Anthony Rosenbalm pass complete to 83-Tyrone Wiley to HOU 39 for 3 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 20-Micah Matos.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-HOU 39 (13:39) 3-Anthony Rosenbalm pass Pass knocked down by 43-Bobby Johnson. incomplete, intended for 10-Daniel Draper.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
2-10-HOU 39 (13:36) 35-Howard Wheeler ran to HOU 40 for 1 yards. Tackle by 97-Rick Batiste.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
3-9-HOU 40 (13:02) 3-Anthony Rosenbalm pass Pass knocked down by 92-Philip Stevens. incomplete, intended for 35-Howard Wheeler.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz - Pass Key
4-9-HOU 40 (12:58)
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 7 (12:51) (Hot Read) 3-Thomas Bryant pass INTERCEPTED by 65-Frederick Leonard at MIN 3. 65-Frederick Leonard to MIN 2 for 1 yards. Tackle by 75-James Berry. Pressure by 90-Timothy Gardener.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
1-2-MIN 2 (12:48) 35-Howard Wheeler ran to MIN 2 for a short gain. Tackle by 59-Richard Bivona.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-2-MIN 2 (12:08) 35-Howard Wheeler ran for 2 yards. TOUCHDOWN! HOU 11 MIN 0
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
(12:05) Extra point GOOD by 11-David Fortney. HOU 12 MIN 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(12:05) 11-David Fortney kicks 69 yards from HOU 35 to MIN -4. 33-Stephen McMahon to MIN 21 for 25 yards. Tackle by 24-Roger Shaner.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 21 (12:01) 36-Richard Woodhouse ran to MIN 21 for a short gain. Tackle by 52-Paul Blanchard. 44-Timothy Reid totally missed that block.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
2-10-MIN 21 (11:22) 3-Thomas Bryant pass incomplete, dropped by 11-Phillip Carder.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz CB SS LB Blitz - Pass Key
3-10-MIN 21 (11:19) 44-Timothy Reid ran to MIN 24 for 3 yards. Tackle by 90-Timothy Gardener.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
4-7-MIN 24 (10:36) 4-Anthony Taylor punts 48 yards to HOU 28. Fair Catch by 89-Loren Burman.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 28 (10:29) 35-Howard Wheeler ran to HOU 30 for 1 yards. Tackle by 7-Bruno Palmer.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Power Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
2-9-HOU 30 (9:55) 35-Howard Wheeler ran to HOU 29 for a short loss. Tackle by 7-Bruno Palmer. HOU 51-Joshua Perez was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
3-9-HOU 29 (9:15) 3-Anthony Rosenbalm pass Pass knocked down by 22-James Nelson. incomplete, intended for 85-Patrick Diego.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Post
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under - Pass Key
4-9-HOU 29 (9:12) 7-Andrew Burton punts 47 yards to MIN 24. Fair Catch by 18-Patrick Linsley.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 24 (9:05) 36-Richard Woodhouse ran to MIN 25 for 1 yards. Tackle by 71-Peter Gregory.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz - Pass Key
2-9-MIN 25 (8:22) (Hot Read) 3-Thomas Bryant pass incomplete, intended for 36-Richard Woodhouse. Pressure by 59-Francis Thompson.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Pass Key
3-9-MIN 25 (8:20) 3-Thomas Bryant pass complete to 13-Charles Dyke to MIN 37 for 13 yards. Tackle by 43-Douglas Siegel.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-MIN 37 (7:39) 3-Thomas Bryant pass complete to 33-Stephen McMahon to HOU 46 for 16 yards. Tackle by 47-Joseph Rittenhouse.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 46 (6:59) 3-Thomas Bryant pass complete to 11-Phillip Carder to HOU 41 for 5 yards. Tackle by 41-David Bermudez.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside
2-5-HOU 41 (6:23) 41-Mike Kuhlmann ran to HOU 41 for a short loss. Tackle by 65-Frederick Leonard.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz - Pass Key
3-5-HOU 41 (5:43) 36-Richard Woodhouse ran to HOU 44 for -2 yards. Tackle by 59-Francis Thompson.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz CB SS LB Blitz - Run Key
4-7-HOU 44 (5:01) 4-Anthony Taylor punts 40 yards to HOU 3. Fair Catch by 89-Loren Burman.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 3 (4:54) 35-Howard Wheeler ran to HOU 4 for 1 yards. Tackle by 93-Sam Lain.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Pass Key
2-9-HOU 4 (4:17) 3-Anthony Rosenbalm pass Pass knocked down by 92-Philip Stevens. incomplete, intended for 35-Howard Wheeler.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
3-9-HOU 4 (4:13) 3-Anthony Rosenbalm pass incomplete, intended for 85-Patrick Diego. Pressure by 50-Arthur Patti. 92-Philip Stevens got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Post
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under - Pass Key
4-9-HOU 4 (4:10) 7-Andrew Burton punts 44 yards to HOU 48. Fair Catch by 18-Patrick Linsley.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 48 (4:03) 3-Thomas Bryant pass incomplete, intended for 17-Ralph Manning.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Run Key
2-10-HOU 48 (4:00) 3-Thomas Bryant FUMBLES recovered by HOU-62-James Gilliam at HOU 48. Tackle by 57-Carl Garza.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Corner Ins
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 48 (3:59) 3-Anthony Rosenbalm pass Pass knocked down by 24-Herbert Dexter. incomplete, intended for 80-Cory Mitchell.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Corner Ins
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
2-10-HOU 48 (3:56) 3-Anthony Rosenbalm pass complete to 35-Howard Wheeler to HOU 50 for 2 yards. Tackle by 92-Philip Stevens.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
3-8-HOU 50 (3:19) 3-Anthony Rosenbalm pass incomplete, dropped by 80-Cory Mitchell.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
4-8-HOU 50 (3:16) 7-Andrew Burton punts 43 yards to MIN 8. 18-Patrick Linsley to MIN 29 for 21 yards.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 29 (3:06) 3-Thomas Bryant pass INTERCEPTED by 23-Benjamin Ricca at MIN 37. 23-Benjamin Ricca to MIN 32 for 5 yards. Tackle by 57-Carl Garza.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Pass Key
1-10-MIN 32 (3:01) 3-Anthony Rosenbalm pass Pass knocked down by 59-Richard Bivona. incomplete, intended for 85-Patrick Diego.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Zone Rotate Strong
2-10-MIN 32 (2:59) 3-Anthony Rosenbalm pass incomplete, intended for 85-Patrick Diego.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
3-10-MIN 32 (2:56) 3-Anthony Rosenbalm sacked at MIN 42 for -10 yards (69-David Watkins). Sack allowed by 22-George Shaw.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Deep Corner
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under - Pass Key
4-20-MIN 42 (2:14) 7-Andrew Burton punts 31 yards to MIN 10. Fair Catch by 18-Patrick Linsley.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 10 (2:08) 3-Thomas Bryant pass complete to 13-Charles Dyke to MIN 16 for 6 yards. Tackle by 41-David Bermudez.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz CB SS LB Blitz
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-4-MIN 16 (2:00) 3-Thomas Bryant pass Pass knocked down by 25-Kenneth Kirkland. incomplete, intended for 11-Phillip Carder.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Hooks
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Pass Key
3-4-MIN 16 (1:57) 36-Richard Woodhouse ran to MIN 21 for 4 yards. Tackle by 90-Timothy Gardener.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Pass Key
1-10-MIN 21 (1:20) 36-Richard Woodhouse ran to MIN 24 for 3 yards. Tackle by 90-Timothy Gardener.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Run Key
2-7-MIN 24 (0:37) 41-Mike Kuhlmann ran to MIN 24 for a short gain. Tackle by 90-Timothy Gardener.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2 - Pass Key
End of half.
(15:00) 16-Ronald Faulkner kicks 69 yards from MIN 35 to HOU -4. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (15:00) PENALTY - False Start (HOU 60-Brian Lerma)
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz - Run Key
1-15-HOU 20 (15:00) 14-Rick Russell pass Pass knocked down by 42-James Judge. incomplete, intended for 81-Charles Downs.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
2-15-HOU 20 (14:57) 34-Patrick Mayfield ran to HOU 21 for 1 yards. Tackle by 52-Jean Colon.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside - Pass Key
3-14-HOU 21 (14:20) 14-Rick Russell pass Pass knocked down by 43-Bobby Johnson. incomplete, intended for 83-Tyrone Wiley.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide 5 WR Corner Post
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
4-14-HOU 21 (14:14) 7-Andrew Burton punts 40 yards to MIN 39.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 39 (14:06) 41-Mike Kuhlmann ran to HOU 49 for 11 yards. Tackle by 23-Benjamin Ricca. MIN 41-Mike Kuhlmann was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Outside Blitz - Run Key
1-10-HOU 49 (13:28) 6-Rodger Curran pass incomplete, dropped by 13-Charles Dyke. Excellent coverage on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
2-10-HOU 49 (13:25) 6-Rodger Curran pass Pass knocked down by 28-Robert Morgan. incomplete, intended for 17-Ralph Manning.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Outside Blitz - Pass Key
3-10-HOU 49 (13:22) 6-Rodger Curran pass Pass knocked down by 52-Paul Blanchard. incomplete, intended for 85-Maurice King.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz - Pass Key
4-10-HOU 49 (13:19) 4-Anthony Taylor punts 35 yards to HOU 14.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 14 (13:11) 14-Rick Russell pass incomplete, intended for 18-Benjamin Keller.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Quick In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
2-10-HOU 14 (13:08) 34-Patrick Mayfield ran to HOU 14 for a short gain. Tackle by 55-Gordon Brooks.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz - Run Key
3-10-HOU 14 (12:27) 14-Rick Russell pass complete to 89-Loren Burman to HOU 25 for 11 yards. Tackle by 42-James Judge.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Weak Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 25 (11:42) 34-Patrick Mayfield ran to HOU 25 for a short gain. Tackle by 97-Rick Batiste.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
2-10-HOU 25 (11:02) 14-Rick Russell pass complete to 34-Patrick Mayfield to HOU 36 for 10 yards. Tackle by 30-Harold Diaz. Nice job by 34-Patrick Mayfield on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 36 (10:19) 34-Patrick Mayfield ran to HOU 35 for -1 yards. Tackle by 93-Sam Lain.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
2-11-HOU 35 (9:44) 34-Patrick Mayfield ran to HOU 38 for 3 yards. Tackle by 55-Gordon Brooks.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Power Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left - Pass Key
3-8-HOU 38 (9:03) 14-Rick Russell sacked at HOU 29 for -9 yards (50-Arthur Patti). Sack allowed by 70-John Johnson.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
4-17-HOU 29 (8:20) 7-Andrew Burton punts 48 yards to MIN 23. Fair Catch by 18-Patrick Linsley.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 23 (8:13) 6-Rodger Curran pass Pass knocked down by 58-Micah Martin. incomplete, intended for 85-Maurice King.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left - Pass Key
2-10-MIN 23 (8:11) 32-Jeremy Grubbs ran to MIN 32 for 9 yards. Tackle by 28-Robert Morgan.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2 - Pass Key
3-1-MIN 32 (7:31) 44-Timothy Reid ran to MIN 33 for 1 yards. Tackle by 44-Harry Simone.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz CB SS LB Blitz - Run Key
4-1-MIN 33 (6:52) 4-Anthony Taylor punts 52 yards to HOU 15. Fair Catch by 89-Loren Burman.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 15 (6:45) 14-Rick Russell pass Pass knocked down by 52-Jean Colon. incomplete, intended for 34-Patrick Mayfield. Pressure by 91-Jason Lang.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz - Pass Key
2-10-HOU 15 (6:41) 14-Rick Russell sacked at HOU 5 for -10 yards (50-Arthur Patti). Sack allowed by 34-Patrick Mayfield.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide WR Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Flat CB4 Blitz - Pass Key
3-20-HOU 5 (5:59) 14-Rick Russell pass Pass knocked down by 20-Micah Matos. incomplete, intended for 18-Benjamin Keller.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside - Pass Key
4-20-HOU 5 (5:55) 7-Andrew Burton punts 49 yards to MIN 46. 18-Patrick Linsley to HOU 23 for 32 yards.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 23 (5:43) 41-Mike Kuhlmann ran to HOU 19 for 3 yards. Tackle by 44-Harry Simone.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz - Pass Key
2-7-HOU 19 (5:04) 41-Mike Kuhlmann ran to HOU 18 for 1 yards. Tackle by 98-Jeff McDougald.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz - Pass Key
3-5-HOU 18 (4:23) 6-Rodger Curran pass complete to 17-Ralph Manning to HOU 6 for 12 yards. Tackle by 58-Micah Martin.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Corner Ins
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz - Pass Key
1-6-HOU 6 (3:41) 6-Rodger Curran sacked at HOU 13 for -8 yards (92-David Kendall). Sack allowed by 53-Bryant Christensen.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
2-13-HOU 13 (2:59) 6-Rodger Curran pass complete to 17-Ralph Manning to HOU 5 for 8 yards. Tackle by 23-Benjamin Ricca. MIN 44-Timothy Reid was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Pass Key
3-5-HOU 5 (2:18) 6-Rodger Curran sacked at HOU 12 for -7 yards (98-Jeff McDougald). Sack allowed by 85-Maurice King. 85-Maurice King totally missed that block. HOU 92-David Kendall was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz - Pass Key
4-12-HOU 12 (1:40) 16-Ronald Faulkner 29 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 12 MIN 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:37) 16-Ronald Faulkner kicks 73 yards from MIN 35 to HOU -8. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (1:37) 14-Rick Russell ran to HOU 44 for 19 yards. Tackle by 91-Jason Lang.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Deep Corner
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 44 (0:49) 14-Rick Russell pass complete to 89-Loren Burman to MIN 43 for 13 yards. Tackle by 45-Arnold Sickles. HOU 55-Robert Johnson was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone - Pass Key
1-10-MIN 43 (0:15) 33-Wilbur Thompson ran to MIN 30 for 13 yards. Tackle by 56-Eric Carlisle. MIN 73-William Gale was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
End of third quarter.
1-10-MIN 30 (15:00) 42-Roger Kuykendall ran to MIN 33 for -2 yards. Tackle by 50-Arthur Patti. PENALTY - Offsides (MIN 50-Arthur Patti)
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Power Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Wide Line
1-5-MIN 25 (14:59) 14-Rick Russell pass complete to 81-Charles Downs to MIN 19 for 6 yards. Tackle by 42-James Judge.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-MIN 19 (14:25) 34-Patrick Mayfield ran to MIN 19 for a short loss. Tackle by 93-Sam Lain.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Power Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Run Key
2-10-MIN 19 (13:51) 14-Rick Russell pass complete to 81-Charles Downs to MIN 10 for 9 yards. Tackle by 42-James Judge.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside - Pass Key
3-1-MIN 10 (13:16) 34-Patrick Mayfield ran for 10 yards. TOUCHDOWN! HOU 18 MIN 3
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
(13:12) 33-Wilbur Thompson ran to MIN 10 for -8 yards. Tackle by 52-Jean Colon.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside - Run Key
(13:12) 11-David Fortney kicks 61 yards from HOU 35 to MIN 4. 18-Patrick Linsley to MIN 30 for 27 yards. Tackle by 98-Jeff McDougald. 20-Micah Matos completely missed his blocking assignment.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 30 (13:08) 6-Rodger Curran pass complete to 85-Maurice King to MIN 36 for 6 yards. Tackle by 52-Paul Blanchard. Nice job by 85-Maurice King on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2 - Pass Key
2-4-MIN 36 (12:24) 6-Rodger Curran pass complete to 85-Maurice King to MIN 46 for 10 yards. Tackle by 23-Benjamin Ricca.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
1-10-MIN 46 (11:47) (Hot Read) 6-Rodger Curran pass complete to 18-Patrick Linsley for 54 yards. TOUCHDOWN! HOU 18 MIN 9
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz CB SS LB Blitz - Pass Key
(11:39) 32-Jeremy Grubbs ran to HOU 2 for a short loss. Tackle by 52-Paul Blanchard.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Outside Blitz
(11:39) 16-Ronald Faulkner kicks 67 yards from MIN 35 to HOU -2. 34-Patrick Mayfield to HOU 16 for 18 yards. Tackle by 25-Don Valentine.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 16 (11:36) 33-Wilbur Thompson ran to HOU 17 for 1 yards. Tackle by 97-Rick Batiste.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz - Run Key
2-9-HOU 17 (11:03) 34-Patrick Mayfield ran to HOU 17 for 1 yards. Tackle by 50-Arthur Patti.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz - Run Key
3-9-HOU 17 (10:20) 14-Rick Russell pass Pass knocked down by 52-Jean Colon. incomplete, intended for 83-Tyrone Wiley.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Deep Corner
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under - Pass Key
4-9-HOU 17 (10:16) 7-Andrew Burton punts 49 yards to MIN 34. 18-Patrick Linsley to MIN 44 for 11 yards. Tackle by 42-Roger Kuykendall.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 44 (10:07) 6-Rodger Curran pass Pass knocked down by 44-Harry Simone. incomplete, intended for 85-Maurice King.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
2-10-MIN 44 (10:05) 41-Mike Kuhlmann ran to MIN 44 for -1 yards. Tackle by 52-Paul Blanchard.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz CB SS LB Blitz - Run Key
3-11-MIN 44 (9:25) 6-Rodger Curran pass Pass knocked down by 27-Angel Edwards. incomplete, intended for 13-Charles Dyke.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2 - Pass Key
4-11-MIN 44 (9:22) 4-Anthony Taylor punts 46 yards to HOU 11.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 11 (9:12) 34-Patrick Mayfield ran to HOU 11 for a short loss. Tackle by 30-Harold Diaz.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Power Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz - Run Key
2-10-HOU 11 (8:30) 14-Rick Russell pass Pass knocked down by 42-James Judge. incomplete, intended for 81-Charles Downs.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside - Pass Key
3-10-HOU 11 (8:27) 14-Rick Russell pass complete to 83-Tyrone Wiley to HOU 19 for 8 yards. Tackle by 30-Harold Diaz.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Wide Line - Pass Key
4-2-HOU 19 (7:41) 7-Andrew Burton punts 44 yards to MIN 38. 18-Patrick Linsley to MIN 43 for 6 yards. Tackle by 28-Robert Morgan. HOU 24-Roger Shaner was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 43 (7:34) 6-Rodger Curran sacked at MIN 35 for -8 yards (62-James Gilliam). Sack allowed by 67-Gregory Patterson.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal CB2 Blitz - Pass Key
2-18-MIN 35 (6:57) 6-Rodger Curran pass complete to 44-Timothy Reid to MIN 40 for 5 yards. Tackle by 44-Harry Simone.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz - Pass Key
3-13-MIN 40 (6:19) 6-Rodger Curran pass complete to 13-Charles Dyke to MIN 41 for 1 yards. Tackle by 54-Johnnie Brown. 85-Maurice King missed that block completely.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz - Pass Key
4-12-MIN 41 (5:40) 4-Anthony Taylor punts 54 yards to HOU 5. MIN 58-Lawrence Clark was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 5 (5:30) 14-Rick Russell pass Pass knocked down by 42-James Judge. incomplete, intended for 81-Charles Downs.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Corner Ins
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz - Pass Key
2-10-HOU 5 (5:27) 14-Rick Russell pass incomplete, intended for 87-Harry Hall.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Corner Ins
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz - Pass Key
3-10-HOU 5 (5:25) 14-Rick Russell pass incomplete, intended for 83-Tyrone Wiley.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
4-10-HOU 5 (5:22) 7-Andrew Burton punts 50 yards to MIN 45. 18-Patrick Linsley to MIN 50 for 5 yards. Tackle by 34-Patrick Mayfield. MIN 91-Jason Lang was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 50 (5:13) 6-Rodger Curran pass INTERCEPTED by 23-Benjamin Ricca at HOU 45. 23-Benjamin Ricca to MIN 50 for 5 yards. Tackle by 67-Gregory Patterson.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
1-10-MIN 50 (5:09) 14-Rick Russell pass Pass knocked down by 21-Brent Middleton. incomplete, intended for 89-Loren Burman.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep - Pass Key
2-10-MIN 50 (5:07) 14-Rick Russell sacked at HOU 40 for -10 yards (97-Rick Batiste). Sack allowed by 63-Mark White.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide 5 WR Corner Post
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
3-20-HOU 40 (4:27) 14-Rick Russell pass complete to 81-Charles Downs to MIN 40 for 19 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 30-Harold Diaz. HOU 34-Patrick Mayfield was injured on the play. HOU 63-Mark White was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone - Pass Key
4-1-MIN 40 (4:22) 7-Andrew Burton punts 27 yards to MIN 14.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 14 (4:13) 6-Rodger Curran pass Pass knocked down by 27-Angel Edwards. incomplete, intended for 13-Charles Dyke.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Hooks
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
2-10-MIN 14 (4:10) 6-Rodger Curran pass Pass knocked down by 58-Micah Martin. incomplete, intended for 32-Jeremy Grubbs.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Pass Key
3-10-MIN 14 (4:07) 6-Rodger Curran pass Pass knocked down by 27-Angel Edwards. incomplete, intended for 13-Charles Dyke.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz - Pass Key
4-10-MIN 14 (4:03) PENALTY - False Start (MIN 77-Felipe Clarke)
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
4-15-MIN 9 (4:03) 4-Anthony Taylor punts 46 yards to HOU 45. Fair Catch by 89-Loren Burman.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 45 (3:56) 34-Patrick Mayfield ran to MIN 46 for 8 yards. Tackle by 21-Brent Middleton.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under - Run Key
2-2-MIN 46 (3:11) 33-Wilbur Thompson ran to MIN 49 for -3 yards. Tackle by 50-Arthur Patti.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Sweep Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under - Run Key
3-5-MIN 49 (2:30) 33-Wilbur Thompson ran to MIN 49 for 1 yards. Tackle by 73-William Gale. HOU 18-Benjamin Keller was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone - Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
4-4-MIN 49 (2:00) 7-Andrew Burton punts 56 yards to MIN -7.4-4-MIN 49 (2:00) 7-Andrew Burton punts 56 yards to MIN -7. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 20 (1:52) (Hot Read) 6-Rodger Curran pass complete to 41-Mike Kuhlmann to MIN 16 for -4 yards. Tackle by 99-Taylor Cook. Pressure by 52-Paul Blanchard.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Pass Key
2-14-MIN 16 (1:33) 6-Rodger Curran pass complete to 13-Charles Dyke to MIN 27 for 11 yards. Tackle by 27-Angel Edwards. 13-Charles Dyke did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz CB SS LB Blitz - Pass Key
Timeout MIN
3-3-MIN 27 (1:27) 6-Rodger Curran pass complete to 17-Ralph Manning to MIN 45 for 18 yards. Tackle by 28-Robert Morgan. MIN 60-Dean Gonzales was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz - Pass Key
Timeout MIN
1-10-MIN 45 (1:21) 41-Mike Kuhlmann ran to MIN 44 for a short loss. Tackle by 98-Jeff McDougald.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Timeout MIN
2-10-MIN 44 (1:16) 6-Rodger Curran pass complete to 86-Russell Cummings to HOU 45 for 11 yards. Tackle by 44-Harry Simone.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 45 (0:53) 6-Rodger Curran pass complete to 13-Charles Dyke to HOU 31 for 14 yards. Tackle by 44-Harry Simone.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 31 (0:30) 6-Rodger Curran pass complete to 9-Randolph Burks to HOU 26 for 5 yards. Tackle by 52-Paul Blanchard.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal CB2 Blitz - Pass Key
2-5-HOU 26 (0:06) 6-Rodger Curran pass complete to 17-Ralph Manning to HOU 14 for 12 yards. Tackle by 58-Micah Martin.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz CB SS LB Blitz - Pass Key
End of fourth quarter.

Final Score: Houston 18, Minnesota 9