Regular Season Week 1: Buffalo Bills at Minnesota Vikings
September 06, 2015 73° Metropolitan Stadium
Attendance: 60,774 (81%)
BUF has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 18-Michael Martin kicks 72 yards from MIN 35 to BUF -7. 83-Sammie Winston to BUF 33 for 40 yards. Tackle by 18-Michael Martin .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-BUF 33 (14:54) (Hot Read) 8-Felipe Cedeno pass complete to 26-Melvin Jefferson to BUF 30 for -3 yards. Tackle by 50-Hubert Becker . Pressure by 91-Anthony Webb . MIN 50-Hubert Becker was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
2-13-BUF 30 (14:18) 26-Melvin Jefferson ran to BUF 32 for 2 yards. Tackle by 58-Gerald Wade .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Run Key
3-11-BUF 32 (13:42) 8-Felipe Cedeno pass complete to 82-Travis Blanks to BUF 41 for 9 yards. Tackle by 29-Irving Slattery .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
4-2-BUF 41 (13:07) 2-Joel Carlyle punts 49 yards to MIN 10.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 10 (13:00) 44-Jeff Snyder ran to MIN 14 for 4 yards. Tackle by 39-John Bolton .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-6-MIN 14 (12:20) 7-Kenneth Cooke pass complete to 83-Jimmy Brooks to MIN 19 for 5 yards. Tackle by 57-Joe Turnipseed .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 4 Deep Zone
3-1-MIN 19 (11:37) 44-Jeff Snyder ran to MIN 23 for 4 yards. Tackle by 57-Joe Turnipseed .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
1-10-MIN 23 (10:54) 7-Kenneth Cooke pass Pass knocked down by 57-Joe Turnipseed . incomplete, intended for 83-Jimmy Brooks .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 23 (10:51) 44-Jeff Snyder ran to MIN 23 for a short loss. Tackle by 23-Roy Callaway .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
3-10-MIN 23 (10:16) 7-Kenneth Cooke pass complete to 44-Jeff Snyder to MIN 28 for 5 yards. Tackle by 55-Kyle Bosarge .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 4 Deep Zone
Pass Key
4-5-MIN 28 (9:36) 16-Robert Ramirez punts 59 yards to BUF 12.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BUF 12 (9:26) 26-Melvin Jefferson ran to BUF 14 for 2 yards. Tackle by 93-Mark Singletary .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
2-8-BUF 14 (8:49) 8-Felipe Cedeno pass Pass knocked down by 34-Jack Barrett . incomplete, intended for 26-Melvin Jefferson . Pressure by 76-Lee McKinnon .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
3-8-BUF 14 (8:44) 8-Felipe Cedeno pass complete to 83-Sammie Winston to BUF 26 for 12 yards. Tackle by 29-Irving Slattery . BUF 51-Everett Nosal 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 Double LB Blitz
Run Key
1-10-BUF 26 (8:03) 11-Walter Howard ran to BUF 33 for 8 yards. Tackle by 26-Ronald Fox .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-2-BUF 33 (7:20) (Hot Read) 8-Felipe Cedeno pass complete to 26-Melvin Jefferson to BUF 33 for -1 yards. Tackle by 34-Jack Barrett . Pressure by 91-Anthony Webb .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Pass Key
3-3-BUF 33 (6:42) 11-Walter Howard ran to BUF 46 for 13 yards. Tackle by 34-Jack Barrett .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
1-10-BUF 46 (6:07) 27-James Cutshaw ran to BUF 43 for -3 yards. Tackle by 56-Dexter Thompson .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
2-13-BUF 43 (5:32) 8-Felipe Cedeno pass INTERCEPTED by 53-Bobby Powell at BUF 49. 53-Bobby Powell to BUF 25 for 23 yards. Tackle by 27-James Cutshaw .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
1-10-BUF 25 (5:22) 7-Kenneth Cooke pass complete to 44-Jeff Snyder to BUF 23 for 2 yards. 44-Jeff Snyder FUMBLES ( 57-Joe Turnipseed ) recovered by MIN-86-Charles Davids on at BUF 23. Tackle by 34-Marcus Campbell .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
2-8-BUF 23 (4:43) 7-Kenneth Cooke pass Pass knocked down by 34-Marcus Campbell . incomplete, intended for 86-Charles Davidson . MIN 59-Brian Dishman was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
3-8-BUF 23 (4:41) 44-Jeff Snyder ran to BUF 20 for 3 yards. Tackle by 93-Richard Vacca .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
4-5-BUF 20 (4:04) 18-Michael Martin 38 yard field goal is GOOD. MIN 3 BUF 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(4:02) 18-Michael Martin kicks 71 yards from MIN 35 to BUF -6. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-BUF 25 (4:02) 26-Melvin Jefferson ran to BUF 24 for -1 yards. Tackle by 50-Hubert Becker .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Pass Key
2-11-BUF 24 (3:21) 8-Felipe Cedeno pass Pass knocked down by 34-Jack Barrett . incomplete, intended for 17-Jet Mitchell .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
3-11-BUF 24 (3:18) 8-Felipe Cedeno pass complete to 82-Travis Blanks to BUF 27 for 3 yards. Tackle by 29-Irving Slattery . BUF 82-Travis Blanks was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
4-8-BUF 27 (2:35) 2-Joel Carlyle punts 45 yards to MIN 27. 45-Howard Harris FUMBLES recovered by MIN-76-Lee McKinn on at MIN 24. Tackle by 34-Marcus Campbell . BUF 23-Roy Callaway was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 24 (2:24) 44-Jeff Snyder ran to MIN 28 for 5 yards. Tackle by 45-James Alvarado .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
2-5-MIN 28 (1:50) 7-Kenneth Cooke pass Pass knocked down by 57-Joe Turnipseed . incomplete, intended for 86-Charles Davidson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Pass Key
3-5-MIN 28 (1:48) 7-Kenneth Cooke pass incomplete, intended for 83-Jimmy Brooks .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
4-5-MIN 28 (1:46) 16-Robert Ramirez punts 46 yards to BUF 26.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BUF 26 (1:38) 26-Melvin Jefferson ran to BUF 42 for 16 yards. Tackle by 35-Sean Lantz .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
1-10-BUF 42 (1:03) 8-Felipe Cedeno ran to MIN 43 for 15 yards. Tackle by 94-Barney Yates . PENALTY - Facemask (MIN 34-Jack Barrett)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 28 (0:56) 26-Melvin Jefferson ran to MIN 33 for -4 yards. Tackle by 54-Martin Young .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Pass Key
2-14-MIN 33 (0:21) 8-Felipe Cedeno pass complete to 27-James Cutshaw to MIN 19 for 14 yards. Tackle by 26-Ronald Fox . Great move by 27-James Cutshaw to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
End of first quarter.
3-1-MIN 19 (15:00) 8-Felipe Cedeno ran to MIN 12 for 7 yards. 8-Felipe Ceden o slides to avoid being hit.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
1-10-MIN 12 (14:17) 11-Walter Howard ran to MIN 16 for -5 yards. Tackle by 99-Peter Dale .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
2-15-MIN 16 (13:32) 8-Felipe Cedeno pass complete to 83-Sammie Winston to MIN 12 for 5 yards. Tackle by 41-Robert Sharma . Nice job by 83-Sammie Winston on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong TE Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
3-10-MIN 12 (12:53) 8-Felipe Cedeno pass complete to 17-Jet Mitchell for 12 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MIN 3 BUF 6
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
(12:50) Extra point GOOD by 6-Harold Trojan . MIN 3 BUF 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(12:50) 6-Harold Trojan kicks 74 yards from BUF 35 to MIN -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (12:50) 44-Jeff Snyder ran to MIN 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 45-James Alvarado .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Pass Key
2-7-MIN 28 (12:11) 45-Howard Harris ran to MIN 33 for 5 yards. Tackle by 93-Richard Vacca .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-2-MIN 33 (11:37) 7-Kenneth Cooke pass complete to 86-Charles Davidson to MIN 34 for 1 yards. Tackle by 34-Marcus Campbell .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
4-1-MIN 34 (10:55) 16-Robert Ramirez punts 46 yards to BUF 19. 83-Sammie Winston to BUF 20 for 0 yards. Tackle by 54-Martin Young . 92-David Godbold missed that block completely.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BUF 20 (10:47) 26-Melvin Jefferson ran to BUF 23 for 3 yards. Tackle by 91-Anthony Webb . BUF 67-Daniel Watson was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. BUF 74-Dean Murphy was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Run Key
2-7-BUF 23 (10:13) 8-Felipe Cedeno ran to BUF 35 for 13 yards. 8-Felipe Ceden o slides to avoid being hit. MIN 99-Peter Dale was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Run Key
1-10-BUF 35 (9:28) 8-Felipe Cedeno pass complete to 26-Melvin Jefferson to BUF 35 for a short gain. Tackle by 43-Jeffrey Hone .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
2-10-BUF 35 (8:45) 11-Walter Howard ran to BUF 37 for 2 yards. Tackle by 56-Dexter Thompson .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
3-8-BUF 37 (8:06) 11-Walter Howard ran to BUF 49 for 12 yards. Tackle by 34-Jack Barrett .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
1-10-BUF 49 (7:23) 8-Felipe Cedeno pass Pass knocked down by 54-Martin Young . incomplete, intended for 82-Travis Blanks .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
2-10-BUF 49 (7:20) 8-Felipe Cedeno pass complete to 83-Sammie Winston for 51 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MIN 3 BUF 13
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
(7:13) Extra point GOOD by 6-Harold Trojan . MIN 3 BUF 14
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(7:13) 6-Harold Trojan kicks 68 yards from BUF 35 to MIN -3. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (7:13) 44-Jeff Snyder ran to MIN 30 for 5 yards. Tackle by 23-Roy Callaway .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
2-5-MIN 30 (6:30) 44-Jeff Snyder ran to MIN 39 for 9 yards. Tackle by 39-John Bolton .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-MIN 39 (5:56) 45-Howard Harris ran to MIN 39 for -1 yards. Tackle by 50-Edward Wise .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 4 Deep Zone
Pass Key
2-11-MIN 39 (5:20) 45-Howard Harris ran to MIN 36 for -2 yards. Tackle by 57-Joe Turnipseed . MIN 86-Charles Davidson was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. PENALTY - Offsides (BUF 61-John Metcalf)
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Pass Key
2-6-MIN 44 (5:18) 44-Jeff Snyder ran to MIN 43 for -1 yards. Tackle by 50-Edward Wise .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Run Key
3-6-MIN 43 (4:36) 7-Kenneth Cooke pass complete to 44-Jeff Snyder to MIN 48 for 5 yards. Tackle by 93-Richard Vacca .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Strong Flood
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 4 Deep Zone
Pass Key
4-1-MIN 48 (3:57) 16-Robert Ramirez punts 43 yards to BUF 9. Fair Catch by 83-Sammie Winston .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BUF 9 (3:51) 8-Felipe Cedeno pass complete to 26-Melvin Jefferson to BUF 31 for 22 yards. Tackle by 50-Hubert Becker .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
1-10-BUF 31 (3:15) 8-Felipe Cedeno pass complete to 17-Jet Mitchell to BUF 40 for 9 yards. Tackle by 54-Martin Young .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
2-1-BUF 40 (2:35) 26-Melvin Jefferson ran to MIN 46 for 14 yards. Tackle by 26-Ronald Fox .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
1-10-MIN 46 (2:00) 11-Walter Howard ran to MIN 44 for 2 yards. Tackle by 54-Martin Young .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Timeout BUF
2-8-MIN 44 (1:55) 26-Melvin Jefferson ran to MIN 45 for a short loss. Tackle by 65-Stephen Moylan .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Timeout BUF
3-9-MIN 45 (1:50) 8-Felipe Cedeno pass complete to 83-Sammie Winston to MIN 40 for 4 yards. Tackle by 29-Irving Slattery .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
4-4-MIN 40 (1:09) 6-Harold Trojan 58 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Short)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-MIN 47 (1:05) 7-Kenneth Cooke pass Pass knocked down by 34-Marcus Campbell . incomplete, intended for 86-Charles Davidson . MIN 65-Travis Dye was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 47 (1:02) 7-Kenneth Cooke pass Pass knocked down by 39-John Bolton . incomplete, intended for 83-Jimmy Brooks .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
3-10-MIN 47 (0:59) 7-Kenneth Cooke pass Pass knocked down by 57-Joe Turnipseed . incomplete, intended for 83-Jimmy Brooks .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 4 Deep Zone
4-10-MIN 47 (0:55) 16-Robert Ramirez punts 44 yards to BUF 8. 83-Sammie Winston to BUF 16 for 8 yards. Tackle by 56-Dexter Thompson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BUF 16 (0:47) 26-Melvin Jefferson ran to BUF 29 for 13 yards. Tackle by 26-James McPherson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-10-BUF 29 (0:09) 11-Walter Howard ran to BUF 31 for 2 yards. Tackle by 54-Martin Young .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
End of half.
(15:00) 6-Harold Trojan kicks 75 yards from BUF 35 to MIN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (15:00) 7-Kenneth Cooke pass complete to 1-Daniel Higgins to MIN 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 93-Richard Vacca . 1-Daniel Higgins made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Strong Flood
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-8-MIN 27 (14:16) 7-Kenneth Cooke pass incomplete, dropped by 1-Daniel Higgins .
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Corner Post
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
Pass Key
3-8-MIN 27 (14:12) PENALTY - False Start (MIN 65-Travis Dye)
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
3-13-MIN 22 (14:12) 44-Jeff Snyder ran to MIN 29 for 7 yards. Tackle by 34-Marcus Campbell .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
4-6-MIN 29 (13:34) 16-Robert Ramirez punts 48 yards to BUF 23. 83-Sammie Winston to BUF 29 for 6 yards. Tackle by 56-Dexter Thompson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BUF 29 (13:26) 8-Felipe Cedeno pass complete to 26-Melvin Jefferson to BUF 47 for 19 yards. Tackle by 41-Robert Sharma .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-10-BUF 47 (12:48) (Hot Read) 8-Felipe Cedeno pass incomplete, intended for 11-Walter Howard . Pressure by 53-Bobby Powell .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-10-BUF 47 (12:46) 8-Felipe Cedeno pass complete to 27-James Cutshaw to BUF 48 for 1 yards. Tackle by 54-Martin Young . Great move by 27-James Cutshaw to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Run Key
3-9-BUF 48 (12:12) 26-Melvin Jefferson ran to BUF 43 for -5 yards. Tackle by 74-Melvin Collins .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
4-14-BUF 43 (11:38) 2-Joel Carlyle punts 41 yards to MIN 16.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 16 (11:28) 7-Kenneth Cooke pass incomplete, dropped by 80-John Pellot .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 16 (11:25) PENALTY - False Start (MIN 59-Brian Dishman)
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Zone Rotate Weak
Pass Key
2-15-MIN 11 (11:25) 44-Jeff Snyder ran to MIN 21 for 10 yards. Tackle by 61-John Metcalf .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
3-5-MIN 21 (10:41) 45-Howard Harris ran to MIN 23 for 2 yards. Tackle by 23-Roy Callaway .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Man
Run Key
4-3-MIN 23 (10:00) 16-Robert Ramirez punts 48 yards to BUF 29.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BUF 29 (9:52) 26-Melvin Jefferson ran to BUF 24 for -5 yards. Tackle by 74-Melvin Collins .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
2-15-BUF 24 (9:13) 8-Felipe Cedeno pass complete to 82-Travis Blanks to BUF 43 for 19 yards. Tackle by 29-Irving Slattery .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
1-10-BUF 43 (8:30) 8-Felipe Cedeno pass Pass knocked down by 50-Hubert Becker . incomplete, intended for 26-Melvin Jefferson .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
2-10-BUF 43 (8:26) 8-Felipe Cedeno pass complete to 27-James Cutshaw to MIN 42 for 15 yards. Tackle by 29-Irving Slattery . Pressure by 74-Melvin Collins .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 42 (7:50) 26-Melvin Jefferson ran to MIN 41 for 2 yards. Tackle by 58-Gerald Wade .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
2-8-MIN 41 (7:13) 26-Melvin Jefferson ran to MIN 36 for 4 yards. Tackle by 56-Dexter Thompson .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
3-4-MIN 36 (6:28) 8-Felipe Cedeno pass incomplete, dropped by 17-Jet Mitchell . Excellent coverage on that play. MIN 99-Peter Dale was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
4-4-MIN 36 (6:26) 6-Harold Trojan 54 yard field goal is GOOD. MIN 3 BUF 17
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(6:22) 6-Harold Trojan kicks 74 yards from BUF 35 to MIN -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (6:22) 44-Jeff Snyder ran to MIN 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 57-Joe Turnipseed .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
Run Key
2-9-MIN 26 (5:38) 7-Kenneth Cooke pass complete to 86-Charles Davidson to MIN 34 for 8 yards. Tackle by 34-Marcus Campbell . MIN 32-Donald Tufts was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
3-1-MIN 34 (4:51) 7-Kenneth Cooke pass incomplete, intended for 44-Jeff Snyder . BUF 91-Nathaniel McDonald was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
4-1-MIN 34 (4:49) 16-Robert Ramirez punts 36 yards to BUF 30.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BUF 30 (4:39) 26-Melvin Jefferson ran to BUF 25 for -4 yards. Tackle by 74-Melvin Collins .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
2-14-BUF 25 (4:04) 8-Felipe Cedeno pass Pass knocked down by 29-Irving Slattery . incomplete, intended for 83-Sammie Winston .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
3-14-BUF 25 (4:00) 8-Felipe Cedeno pass Pass knocked down by 26-James McPherson . incomplete, intended for 17-Jet Mitchell .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
4-14-BUF 25 (3:57) 2-Joel Carlyle punts 51 yards to MIN 23. 45-Howard Harris to MIN 28 for 5 yards. Tackle by 92-David Godbold .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 28 (3:49) 7-Kenneth Cooke pass complete to 83-Jimmy Brooks to MIN 30 for 2 yards. Tackle by 45-James Alvarado .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
2-8-MIN 30 (3:27) 7-Kenneth Cooke pass complete to 44-Jeff Snyder to MIN 50 for 19 yards. Tackle by 92-David Godbold .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Zone Rotate Weak
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 50 (3:05) 7-Kenneth Cooke pass INTERCEPTED by 34-Marcus Campbell at BUF 44. 34-Marcus Campbell to BUF 45 for 1 yards. Tackle by 86-Lawrence Field .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Cover 2
Pass Key
1-10-BUF 45 (3:02) 8-Felipe Cedeno pass Pass knocked down by 74-Melvin Collins . incomplete, intended for 27-James Cutshaw .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
2-10-BUF 45 (3:01) 26-Melvin Jefferson ran to MIN 49 for 7 yards. Tackle by 34-Jack Barrett .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
3-3-MIN 49 (2:24) 11-Walter Howard ran to BUF 48 for -3 yards. Tackle by 53-Bobby Powell .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Pass Key
4-6-BUF 48 (1:41) 2-Joel Carlyle punts 52 yard s to MIN 0.4-6-BUF 48 (1:41) 2-Joel Carlyle punts 52 yards to MIN 0. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 20 (1:33) 7-Kenneth Cooke pass Pass knocked down by 93-Richard Vacca . incomplete, intended for 83-Jimmy Brooks .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 20 (1:30) 7-Kenneth Cooke pass complete to 83-Jimmy Brooks to MIN 42 for 22 yards.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 42 (1:01) 7-Kenneth Cooke pass complete to 86-Lawrence Field to MIN 48 for 6 yards. Tackle by 93-Richard Vacca .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 4 Deep Zone
2-4-MIN 48 (0:36) 7-Kenneth Cooke pass incomplete, intended for 84-Joe Foreman .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Pass Key
3-4-MIN 48 (0:34) 7-Kenneth Cooke pass complete to 84-Joe Foreman to BUF 37 for 14 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 59-Enrique Otterson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
1-10-BUF 37 (0:11) 7-Kenneth Cooke pass incomplete, dropped by 80-John Pellot .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Strong Flood
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-BUF 37 (0:08) 7-Kenneth Cooke pass complete to 84-Joe Foreman to BUF 36 for 1 yards. Tackle by 55-Kyle Bosarge . MIN 45-Howard Harris was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. BUF 91-Nathaniel McDonald was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big TE Flat Curl
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
Pass Key
End of third quarter.
3-9-BUF 36 (15:00) 7-Kenneth Cooke pass incomplete, dropped by 84-Joe Foreman .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
4-9-BUF 36 (14:57) 7-Kenneth Cooke pass Pass knocked down by 34-Marcus Campbell . incomplete, intended for 86-Charles Davidson . Turnover on downs.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
1-10-BUF 36 (14:54) 26-Melvin Jefferson ran to BUF 37 for 1 yards. Tackle by 76-Lee McKinnon .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
2-9-BUF 37 (14:13) 26-Melvin Jefferson ran to BUF 37 for a short gain. Tackle by 56-Dexter Thompson .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
3-9-BUF 37 (13:35) 8-Felipe Cedeno pass incomplete, intended for 17-Jet Mitchell . BUF 63-Richard Ratliff was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong TE Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
4-9-BUF 37 (13:32) 2-Joel Carlyle punts 56 yards to MIN 7.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 7 (13:22) 7-Kenneth Cooke pass complete to 44-Jeff Snyder to MIN 22 for 15 yards. Tackle by 45-James Alvarado .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Man
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 22 (13:01) 7-Kenneth Cooke pass complete to 83-Jimmy Brooks to MIN 30 for 8 yards. Tackle by 57-Joe Turnipseed .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
2-2-MIN 30 (12:41) 7-Kenneth Cooke pass complete to 84-Joe Foreman to MIN 42 for 12 yards. Tackle by 57-Joe Turnipseed .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Strong Flood
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Strong Blitz Outside
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 42 (12:16) 7-Kenneth Cooke pass incomplete, dropped by 32-Donald Tufts .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 42 (12:13) 7-Kenneth Cooke pass complete to 83-Jimmy Brooks to MIN 48 for 6 yards. Tackle by 92-David Godbold .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Cover 2
Pass Key
3-4-MIN 48 (11:48) 7-Kenneth Cooke pass complete to 32-Donald Tufts to MIN 50 for 2 yards. Tackle by 45-James Alvarado .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
Pass Key
4-2-MIN 50 (11:24) 7-Kenneth Cooke pass Pass knocked down by 92-David Godbold . incomplete, intended for 86-Charles Davidson . Turnover on downs.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Man
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 50 (11:21) 8-Felipe Cedeno sacked at BUF 43 for -7 yards ( 74-Melvin Collins ). Sack allowed by 51-Everett Nosal .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
2-17-BUF 43 (10:47) 8-Felipe Cedeno pass complete to 82-Travis Blanks to MIN 50 for 7 yards. Tackle by 29-Irving Slattery . PENALTY - Facemask (MIN 29-Irving Slattery)
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 35 (10:44) 8-Felipe Cedeno pass complete to 17-Jet Mitchell to MIN 34 for 1 yards. Tackle by 35-Sean Lantz . 17-Jet Mitchell did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
2-9-MIN 34 (10:08) 26-Melvin Jefferson ran to MIN 35 for -2 yards. Tackle by 56-Dexter Thompson .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
3-10-MIN 35 (9:27) 8-Felipe Cedeno pass complete to 11-Walter Howard to MIN 35 for 1 yards. Tackle by 34-Jack Barrett . 11-Walter Howard did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
4-10-MIN 35 (8:46) 6-Harold Trojan 52 yard field goal is GOOD. MIN 3 BUF 20
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(8:42) 6-Harold Trojan kicks 75 yards from BUF 35 to MIN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (8:42) (Hot Read) 7-Kenneth Cooke pass incomplete, dropped by 44-Jeff Snyder . Pressure by 92-David Godbold .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 25 (8:39) 7-Kenneth Cooke pass complete to 1-Daniel Higgins for 75 yards. TOUCHDOWN! BUF 90-Claude Bowen was injured on the play. MIN 9 BUF 20
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
Pass Key
(8:29) 7-Kenneth Cooke pass complete to 80-John Pellot for 2 yards. CONVERSION GOOD! MIN 11 BUF 20
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
(8:29) Onside kick by 18-Michael Martin from MIN 35 recovered by BUF-9-David Le to MIN 42 for 11 yards. Tackle by 35-Sean Lantz . 39-John Bolton completely missed his blocking assignment. BUF 39-John Bolton was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Onside Kick
Defensive Play: Onside Kick Return
1-10-MIN 42 (8:29) 26-Melvin Jefferson ran to MIN 32 for 9 yards. Tackle by 56-Dexter Thompson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
2-1-MIN 32 (7:55) 11-Walter Howard ran to MIN 22 for 11 yards. Tackle by 35-Sean Lantz . BUF 11-Walter Howard was injured on the play. BUF 69-Sammy Greene was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
1-10-MIN 22 (7:17) 27-James Cutshaw ran to MIN 20 for 2 yards. Tackle by 54-Martin Young .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Run Key
2-8-MIN 20 (6:40) 27-James Cutshaw ran to MIN 19 for 1 yards. Tackle by 58-Gerald Wade .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Run Key
3-7-MIN 19 (6:01) 27-James Cutshaw ran to MIN 19 for a short loss. Tackle by 56-Dexter Thompson .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
4-7-MIN 19 (5:19) 6-Harold Trojan 36 yard field goal is GOOD. MIN 11 BUF 23
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(5:16) 6-Harold Trojan kicks 74 yards from BUF 35 to MIN -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (5:16) 7-Kenneth Cooke pass Pass knocked down by 57-Joe Turnipseed . incomplete, intended for 86-Charles Davidson .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 25 (5:13) 7-Kenneth Cooke pass Pass knocked down by 92-David Godbold . incomplete, intended for 83-Jimmy Brooks .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
Pass Key
3-10-MIN 25 (5:10) 7-Kenneth Cooke pass complete to 44-Jeff Snyder to MIN 30 for 5 yards. Tackle by 45-James Alvarado .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
4-5-MIN 30 (4:46) 7-Kenneth Cooke pass complete to 1-Daniel Higgins to MIN 42 for 13 yards. Tackle by 39-John Bolton . MIN 67-Jose Quesenberry was injured on the play. BUF 39-John Bolton was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 42 (4:26) 7-Kenneth Cooke pass incomplete, dropped by 80-John Pellot .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 42 (4:23) 7-Kenneth Cooke pass incomplete, dropped by 84-Joe Foreman .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
3-10-MIN 42 (4:20) 7-Kenneth Cooke pass complete to 86-Charles Davidson to BUF 43 for 14 yards. Tackle by 45-James Alvarado .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Corner Ins
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 4 Deep Zone
Pass Key
1-10-BUF 43 (3:56) 7-Kenneth Cooke pass Pass knocked down by 59-Enrique Otterson . incomplete, intended for 32-Donald Tufts .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
2-10-BUF 43 (3:54) 7-Kenneth Cooke pass complete to 80-John Pellot for 43 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MIN 17 BUF 23
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Corner Post
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
Pass Key
(3:46) Extra point GOOD by 18-Michael Martin . MIN 18 BUF 23
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(3:46) Onside kick by 18-Michael Martin from MIN 35 recovered by BUF-34-Marcus Campbe ll at MIN 45. Tackle by 80-John Pellot . BUF 34-Marcus Campbell was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Onside Kick
Defensive Play: Onside Kick Return
1-10-MIN 45 (3:46) 11-Walter Howard ran to MIN 44 for 1 yards. Tackle by 99-Peter Dale . BUF 11-Walter Howard was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Run Key
2-9-MIN 44 (3:01) PENALTY - False Start (BUF 80-Samuel Pals)
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
2-14-MIN 49 (3:01) 26-Melvin Jefferson ran to MIN 36 for 13 yards. Tackle by 56-Dexter Thompson . BUF 17-Jet Mitchell was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
3-1-MIN 36 (2:17) 27-James Cutshaw ran to MIN 34 for 1 yards. Tackle by 99-Peter Dale .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
1-10-MIN 34 (2:00) 11-Walter Howard ran to MIN 36 for -2 yards. Tackle by 76-Lee McKinnon . PENALTY - Offsides (MIN 74-Melvin Collins)
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
1-5-MIN 29 (1:58) 26-Melvin Jefferson ran to MIN 25 for 5 yards. Tackle by 34-Jack Barrett .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
Timeout MIN
2-1-MIN 25 (1:53) 11-Walter Howard ran to MIN 23 for 2 yards. Tackle by 54-Martin Young .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Run Key
Timeout MIN
1-10-MIN 23 (1:50) 26-Melvin Jefferson ran to MIN 22 for 1 yards. Tackle by 58-Gerald Wade .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Run Key
Timeout MIN
2-9-MIN 22 (1:46) 26-Melvin Jefferson ran to MIN 24 for -1 yards. Tackle by 56-Dexter Thompson .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
3-11-MIN 24 (1:11) 11-Walter Howard ran to MIN 22 for 2 yards. Tackle by 99-Peter Dale .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
4-9-MIN 22 (0:31) 6-Harold Trojan 39 yard field goal is GOOD. MIN 18 BUF 26
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:28) 6-Harold Trojan kicks 74 yards from BUF 35 to MIN -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (0:28) PENALTY - False Start (MIN 72-Edward Roberts)
Offensive Play: Singleback Big TE Flat Curl
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
Pass Key
1-15-MIN 20 (0:28) 7-Kenneth Cooke pass complete to 86-Charles Davidson to MIN 27 for 7 yards. Tackle by 93-Richard Vacca . PENALTY - Offsides (BUF 92-David Godbold)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 25 (0:24) 7-Kenneth Cooke pass complete to 80-John Pellot to MIN 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 34-Marcus Campbell .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Hooks
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Man
Pass Key
End of fourth quarter.