Pre-Season Week 3: Minnesota Vikings at Buffalo Bills
August 19, 1995 70° Rich Stadium
Attendance: 42,260 (56%)
MIN has won the toss and elected to defer.
(15:00) 9-Brian Barker kicks 75 yards from MIN 35 to BUF -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-BUF 25 (15:00) 19-Wilfred Christian ran to BUF 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 55-Warren Waite .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Pass Key
2-7-BUF 28 (14:25) 46-Arthur Sullivan ran to BUF 30 for 2 yards. Tackle by 93-Alex Sherry .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
3-5-BUF 30 (13:49) 19-Wilfred Christian ran to BUF 28 for -2 yards. Tackle by 66-Ryan Cummings . 49-William Jacobi completely missed his blocking assignment.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
4-7-BUF 28 (13:12) 3-Brian Lee punts 45 yards to MIN 27. Fair Catch by 1-Willie Wood .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 27 (13:06) 17-Vincent Harper pass complete to 14-Dwight Davis to MIN 34 for 7 yards. Tackle by 42-Charles Brown .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
2-3-MIN 34 (12:29) 13-Herbert Ramirez ran to MIN 33 for -1 yards. Tackle by 98-Andrew Johnston .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
3-4-MIN 33 (11:52) 17-Vincent Harper pass complete to 10-Randy Smith to MIN 38 for 5 yards. Tackle by 56-Walter Chambers .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Cover 2
1-10-MIN 38 (11:18) 17-Vincent Harper FUMBLES recovered by MIN-78-Darren Brig ht at MIN 38. Tackle by 99-Garry Patton .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
2-10-MIN 38 (10:43) 13-Herbert Ramirez ran to MIN 40 for 2 yards. Tackle by 55-Cody McCarter .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
3-8-MIN 40 (10:07) 22-Steven Shock ran to MIN 44 for 4 yards. Tackle by 56-Walter Chambers .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
4-4-MIN 44 (9:33) 4-Willard Calvo punts 49 yards to BUF 7. Fair Catch by 82-Alfred Tucker .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BUF 7 (9:27) 46-Arthur Sullivan ran to BUF 9 for 2 yards. 46-Arthur Sullivan FUMBLES ( 36-William Dorsch ) recovered by BUF-19-Wilfred Christi an at BUF 9. Tackle by 36-William Dorsch .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal FB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
2-8-BUF 9 (8:52) 19-Wilfred Christian ran to BUF 13 for 4 yards. Tackle by 21-Francis Servin .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
3-4-BUF 13 (8:11) 12-Ross Whittingham pass incomplete, intended for 46-Arthur Sullivan . Pressure by 99-David Carter .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
4-4-BUF 13 (8:07) 3-Brian Lee punts 49 yards to MIN 38. Fair Catch by 1-Willie Wood .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 38 (8:00) 22-Steven Shock ran to MIN 41 for 3 yards. Tackle by 55-Cody McCarter .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Cover 2
2-7-MIN 41 (7:16) 17-Vincent Harper pass complete to 13-Herbert Ramirez to BUF 43 for 16 yards. BUF 99-Garry Patton was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
1-10-BUF 43 (6:32) 22-Steven Shock ran to BUF 42 for 1 yards. Tackle by 27-Oliver Holland .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-9-BUF 42 (5:52) 38-Jose Carter ran to BUF 30 for 12 yards. Tackle by 22-Matthew Fulcher .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
1-10-BUF 30 (5:16) 1-Willie Wood ran to BUF 18 for 12 yards. Tackle by 24-Victor Silva .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
1-10-BUF 18 (4:33) 38-Jose Carter ran to BUF 16 for 2 yards. Tackle by 55-Cody McCarter .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
2-8-BUF 16 (3:53) 22-Steven Shock ran to BUF 16 for a short gain. Tackle by 56-Walter Chambers . PENALTY - Facemask (BUF 56-Walter Chambers)
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB MLB Blitz
1-8-BUF 8 (3:51) 1-Willie Wood ran for 8 yards. TOUCHDOWN! BUF 0 MIN 6
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
(3:47) Extra point GOOD by 9-Brian Barker . BUF 0 MIN 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(3:47) 9-Brian Barker kicks 69 yards from MIN 35 to BUF -4. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-BUF 25 (3:47) 12-Ross Whittingham pass complete to 85-Cornelius Weesner to BUF 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 42-George Yun . PENALTY - Offsides (MIN 76-Sylvester Anderson)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
1-5-BUF 30 (3:44) 46-Arthur Sullivan ran to BUF 31 for 1 yards. Tackle by 68-Clark Steve . 68-Jorge Hodges was caught flat-footed on this play.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-4-BUF 31 (3:08) 12-Ross Whittingham sacked at BUF 23 for -8 yards ( 90-Leroy Foster ). Sack allowed by 63-Robert Pylant .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
3-12-BUF 23 (2:32) 12-Ross Whittingham sacked at BUF 16 for -8 yards ( 99-David Carter ). Sack allowed by 68-Jorge Hodges .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
4-19-BUF 16 (1:55) 3-Brian Lee punts 51 yards to MIN 34. 1-Willie Wood to MIN 43 for 9 yards. Tackle by 29-Anthony Bentley .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 43 (1:46) 13-Herbert Ramirez ran to BUF 50 for 7 yards. Tackle by 21-Bryant Boettcher . MIN 14-Dwight Davis was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
2-3-BUF 50 (1:10) 22-Steven Shock ran to MIN 49 for -1 yards. Tackle by 55-Cody McCarter . BUF 92-Ricky Goodwin 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 WLB MLB Blitz
3-3-MIN 49 (0:30) 38-Jose Carter ran to BUF 49 for 1 yards. Tackle by 21-Bryant Boettcher .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
End of first quarter.
4-2-BUF 49 (15:00) 4-Willard Calvo punts 41 yards to BUF 9. Fair Catch by 82-Alfred Tucker .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BUF 9 (14:54) PENALTY - False Start (BUF 63-Robert Pylant)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
1-14-BUF 4 (14:54) 19-Wilfred Christian ran to BUF 17 for 12 yards. Tackle by 40-Charles Bowen .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Pass Key
2-2-BUF 17 (14:16) 46-Arthur Sullivan ran to BUF 26 for 9 yards. Tackle by 23-Gary Carnegie .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-BUF 26 (13:33) 34-Andre Juarez ran to BUF 30 for 4 yards. Tackle by 23-Gary Carnegie . 81-Heriberto Carpenter was completely beat on that play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
2-6-BUF 30 (12:49) 12-Ross Whittingham pass incomplete, intended for 85-Cornelius Weesner .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Pass Key
3-6-BUF 30 (12:46) 19-Wilfred Christian ran to BUF 28 for -2 yards. Tackle by 21-Francis Servin .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Pass Key
4-8-BUF 28 (12:04) 3-Brian Lee punts 40 yards to MIN 32. Fair Catch by 1-Willie Wood .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 32 (11:57) 17-Vincent Harper sacked at MIN 29 for -3 yards ( 98-Andrew Johnston ). Sack allowed by 83-Marc Brown .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
2-13-MIN 29 (11:16) 17-Vincent Harper pass complete to 13-Herbert Ramirez to MIN 28 for -1 yards. Tackle by 51-Martin Stewart .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
3-14-MIN 28 (10:37) 17-Vincent Harper pass incomplete, dropped by 16-Lionel Bean . Excellent coverage on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Pass Key
4-14-MIN 28 (10:33) 4-Willard Calvo punts 50 yards to BUF 21. Fair Catch by 82-Alfred Tucker .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BUF 21 (10:27) 12-Ross Whittingham sacked at BUF 14 for -8 yards ( 90-Leroy Foster ). Sack allowed by 63-Robert Pylant .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
2-18-BUF 14 (9:41) 12-Ross Whittingham pass complete to 16-Travis Nakano to BUF 24 for 10 yards. Tackle by 36-William Dorsch . 21-Francis Servin got away with a hold on that play. BUF 68-Jorge Hodges 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 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
3-7-BUF 24 (9:06) 34-Andre Juarez ran to BUF 24 for a short loss. Tackle by 56-Brian Scarborough .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
4-8-BUF 24 (8:23) 3-Brian Lee punts 43 yards to MIN 33. Fair Catch by 1-Willie Wood . MIN 40-Charles Bowen was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 33 (8:17) 13-Herbert Ramirez ran to MIN 25 for -8 yards. Tackle by 42-Charles Brown . 14-Dwight Davis was caught flat-footed on this play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
2-18-MIN 25 (7:37) 17-Vincent Harper pass complete to 15-Willie Soler to MIN 37 for 12 yards. Tackle by 47-Daniel Rodriguez .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
3-6-MIN 37 (6:57) 38-Jose Carter ran to MIN 41 for 4 yards. Tackle by 48-Juan Schuler .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
4-2-MIN 41 (6:15) 4-Willard Calvo punts 48 yards to BUF 11. Fair Catch by 82-Alfred Tucker .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BUF 11 (6:09) 19-Wilfred Christian ran to BUF 17 for 6 yards. Tackle by 56-Brian Scarborough .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Pass Key
2-4-BUF 17 (5:23) 46-Arthur Sullivan ran to BUF 19 for 2 yards. Tackle by 23-Gary Carnegie .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
3-2-BUF 19 (4:41) 34-Andre Juarez ran to BUF 22 for 2 yards. Tackle by 55-Warren Waite .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
1-10-BUF 22 (3:58) 19-Wilfred Christian ran to BUF 31 for 9 yards. Tackle by 36-William Dorsch .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
2-1-BUF 31 (3:16) 31-Brandon Harris ran to BUF 36 for 5 yards. Tackle by 45-Dale Solar .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal FB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Run Key
1-10-BUF 36 (2:35) 34-Andre Juarez ran to BUF 35 for -1 yards. Tackle by 93-Alex Sherry .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-11-BUF 35 (2:00) 12-Ross Whittingham pass Pass knocked down by 56-Brian Scarborough . incomplete, intended for 80-Steven Pokorny . Pressure by 76-Sylvester Anderson . 23-Gary Carnegie got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
3-11-BUF 35 (1:57) 12-Ross Whittingham pass INTERCEPTED by 25-John Shepard at BUF 37. 25-John Shepard to BUF 37 for -0 yards. Tackle by 19-Wilfred Christian . Pressure by 99-David Carter . BUF 68-Jorge Hodges was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-BUF 37 (1:54) 17-Vincent Harper sacked at BUF 44 for -7 yards ( 92-Ricky Goodwin ). Sack allowed by 80-Claud Smothers . MIN 80-Claud Smothers was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
2-17-BUF 44 (1:34) 17-Vincent Harper pass Pass knocked down by 99-Garry Patton . incomplete, intended for 13-Herbert Ramirez .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
3-17-BUF 44 (1:32) 17-Vincent Harper pass complete to 88-Raymond Minor to BUF 38 for 7 yards. Tackle by 51-Martin Stewart . MIN 88-Raymond Minor 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 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
4-10-BUF 38 (0:54) 9-Brian Barker 55 yard field goal is GOOD. BUF 0 MIN 10
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:50) 9-Brian Barker kicks 72 yards from MIN 35 to BUF -7. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-BUF 25 (0:50) 19-Wilfred Christian ran to BUF 31 for 6 yards. Tackle by 36-William Dorsch .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1
Pass Key
2-4-BUF 31 (0:17) 46-Arthur Sullivan ran to BUF 38 for 8 yards. Tackle by 39-Anton Caskey . MIN 76-Sylvester Anderson was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Run Key
Timeout BUF
1-10-BUF 38 (0:11) 12-Ross Whittingham pass complete to 88-James Croft to BUF 38 for a short loss. Tackle by 23-Gary Carnegie . BUF 78-Gregory Tonn was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1
Pass Key
Timeout BUF
2-10-BUF 38 (0:05) 12-Ross Whittingham pass Pass knocked down by 36-William Dorsch . incomplete, intended for 14-Kenneth Lee .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
3-10-BUF 38 (0:01) 12-Ross Whittingham sacked at BUF 30 for -8 yards ( 90-Leroy Foster ). Sack allowed by 63-Robert Pylant . 63-Robert Pylant missed that block completely. MIN 76-Sylvester Anderson was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Slant
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1
Pass Key
End of half.
(15:00) 1-Allen Good kicks 75 yards from BUF 35 to MIN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (15:00) 17-Vincent Harper pass complete to 22-Steven Shock to MIN 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 93-John Ortega . 22-Steven Shock breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
2-7-MIN 28 (14:19) 13-Herbert Ramirez ran to MIN 31 for 3 yards. Tackle by 57-Mark Mansfield .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
3-4-MIN 31 (13:46) 17-Vincent Harper pass complete to 16-Lionel Bean to MIN 34 for 3 yards. Tackle by 42-Charles Brown .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
4-1-MIN 34 (13:05) 4-Willard Calvo punts 48 yards to BUF 18. Fair Catch by 16-Travis Nakano .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BUF 18 (12:59) 46-Arthur Sullivan ran to BUF 21 for 3 yards. Tackle by 36-William Dorsch .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
2-7-BUF 21 (12:15) 34-Andre Juarez ran to BUF 21 for a short gain. Tackle by 68-Clark Steve .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
3-7-BUF 21 (11:41) 46-Arthur Sullivan ran to BUF 29 for 8 yards. Tackle by 23-Gary Carnegie . 14-Kenneth Lee missed that block completely.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Man Cover 1
Run Key
1-10-BUF 29 (10:59) 34-Andre Juarez ran to BUF 31 for 2 yards. Tackle by 56-Brian Scarborough .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-8-BUF 31 (10:22) 19-Russell Sargent pass Pass knocked down by 25-John Shepard . incomplete, intended for 85-Cornelius Weesner .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
3-8-BUF 31 (10:19) 19-Russell Sargent sacked at BUF 24 for -7 yards ( 90-Leroy Foster ). Sack allowed by 46-Arthur Sullivan .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
4-15-BUF 24 (9:36) 3-Brian Lee punts 47 yards to MIN 29. Fair Catch by 1-Willie Wood .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 29 (9:30) 17-Vincent Harper pass complete to 22-Steven Shock to MIN 36 for 6 yards. Tackle by 45-Anthony Pinkerton . 22-Steven Shock did some fancy footwork there. MIN 69-Marvin Davis was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
2-4-MIN 36 (8:47) 13-Herbert Ramirez ran to MIN 50 for 14 yards. Tackle by 48-Juan Schuler .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep Zone Flat Left
Run Key
1-10-MIN 50 (8:04) 1-Willie Wood ran to BUF 38 for 12 yards. Tackle by 22-Matthew Fulcher .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Run Key
1-10-BUF 38 (7:18) 17-Vincent Harper pass complete to 10-Randy Smith to BUF 27 for 11 yards. Tackle by 48-Juan Schuler .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-BUF 27 (6:33) 17-Vincent Harper pass Pass knocked down by 95-Clarence Jordan . incomplete, intended for 14-Dwight Davis .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
2-10-BUF 27 (6:28) 17-Vincent Harper pass complete to 38-Jose Carter to BUF 20 for 7 yards. Tackle by 45-Anthony Pinkerton .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
3-3-BUF 20 (5:42) 17-Vincent Harper pass complete to 1-Willie Wood to BUF 18 for 2 yards. Tackle by 48-Juan Schuler .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
4-1-BUF 18 (5:03) 15-Willie Soler ran to BUF 16 for 1 yards. Tackle by 45-Anthony Pinkerton .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal FB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
1-10-BUF 16 (4:21) 15-Willie Soler ran to BUF 5 for 12 yards. Tackle by 43-Jackie Mason .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Run Key
1-5-BUF 5 (3:34) 1-Willie Wood ran to BUF 0 for 5 yards. Tackle by 53-Willie Watt .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
2-1-BUF 0 (2:54) 15-Willie Soler ran to BUF 0 for a short loss. Tackle by 99-Garry Patton .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal FB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
3-1-BUF 0 (2:21) 15-Willie Soler ran to BUF 1 for a short loss. Tackle by 99-Garry Patton .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal FB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
4-1-BUF 1 (1:41) 22-Steven Shock ran for 1 yards. TOUCHDOWN! BUF 0 MIN 16
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal FB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Run Key
(1:40) Extra point GOOD by 9-Brian Barker . MIN 78-Darren Bright was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. BUF 0 MIN 17
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:40) 9-Brian Barker kicks 72 yards from MIN 35 to BUF -7. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-BUF 25 (1:40) 34-Andre Juarez ran to BUF 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 39-Anton Caskey .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal FB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-8-BUF 27 (1:07) 88-James Croft ran to BUF 29 for 2 yards. Tackle by 33-George Marsh .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Man Cover 1
Run Key
3-6-BUF 29 (0:33) 19-Russell Sargent pass complete to 34-Andre Juarez to BUF 29 for a short loss. Tackle by 23-Gary Carnegie .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1
Pass Key
End of third quarter.
4-6-BUF 29 (15:00) 3-Brian Lee punts 48 yards to MIN 23. 1-Willie Wood to MIN 32 for 9 yards. Tackle by 59-Anthony Gross . BUF 50-Gabriel Thompson was injured on the play. BUF 79-Hugh Sexton was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 32 (14:52) 22-Steven Shock ran to MIN 36 for 5 yards. Tackle by 57-Mark Mansfield . BUF 69-Kirby Lumley was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
2-5-MIN 36 (14:16) 13-Herbert Ramirez ran to MIN 48 for 11 yards. Tackle by 43-Jackie Mason .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
1-10-MIN 48 (13:40) 1-Willie Wood ran to BUF 49 for 4 yards. Tackle by 93-John Ortega .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
2-6-BUF 49 (13:01) 22-Steven Shock ran to BUF 40 for 9 yards. Tackle by 93-John Ortega .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Cover 2
Run Key
1-10-BUF 40 (12:24) 17-Vincent Harper pass incomplete, dropped by 38-Jose Carter . The coverage on that play was extremely tight. Pressure by 53-Willie Watt .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
2-10-BUF 40 (12:20) 15-Willie Soler ran to BUF 35 for 5 yards. Tackle by 22-Matthew Fulcher .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Run Key
3-5-BUF 35 (11:43) 17-Vincent Harper pass complete to 22-Steven Shock to BUF 28 for 7 yards. Tackle by 42-Charles Brown .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide Slot Curl
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
1-10-BUF 28 (11:06) 17-Vincent Harper pass complete to 14-Dwight Davis to BUF 21 for 7 yards. Tackle by 93-John Ortega . PENALTY - Pass Interference (BUF 93-John Ortega)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-BUF 21 (11:03) 1-Willie Wood ran to BUF 13 for 8 yards. Tackle by 95-Clarence Jordan .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Run Key
2-2-BUF 13 (10:17) 15-Willie Soler ran to BUF 9 for 3 yards. Tackle by 94-Richard Basnight .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal FB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
1-9-BUF 9 (9:45) 17-Vincent Harper sacked at BUF 20 for -11 yards ( 53-Willie Watt ). Sack allowed by 83-Marc Brown . 17-Vincent Harper FUMBLES ( 53-Willie Watt ) recovered by BUF-99-Garry Patt on at BUF 21.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
1-10-BUF 21 (9:38) 46-Arthur Sullivan ran to BUF 21 for 1 yards. Tackle by 21-Francis Servin .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
2-9-BUF 21 (8:54) 19-Russell Sargent pass INTERCEPTED by 23-Gary Carnegie at BUF 23. 23-Gary Carnegie to BUF 23 for 0 yards. Tackle by 31-Brandon Harris .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Backfield Flats
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
1-10-BUF 23 (8:51) 38-Jose Carter ran to BUF 18 for 5 yards. 38-Jose Carter FUMBLES ( 44-Gavin Lyman ) recovered by BUF-48-Juan Schul er at BUF 20. Tackle by 69-Marvin Davis . The offense seems to be calling that play a lot. MIN 69-Marvin Davis was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Run Key
1-10-BUF 20 (8:46) 19-Russell Sargent pass Pass knocked down by 40-Charles Bowen . incomplete, intended for 88-James Croft .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Backfield Flats
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1
Pass Key
2-10-BUF 20 (8:41) PENALTY - False Start (BUF 33-John Murray)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
2-15-BUF 15 (8:41) 19-Russell Sargent pass Pass knocked down by 56-Brian Scarborough . incomplete, intended for 16-Travis Nakano .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
3-15-BUF 15 (8:38) 19-Russell Sargent pass INTERCEPTED by 25-John Shepard at BUF 35. 25-John Shepard to BUF 34 for 1 yards. Tackle by 14-Kenneth Lee . Pressure by 76-Sylvester Anderson . PENALTY - Holding (BUF 33-John Murray) (Declined)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-BUF 34 (8:32) 22-Steven Shock ran to BUF 29 for 5 yards. Tackle by 48-Juan Schuler .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Run Key
2-5-BUF 29 (7:54) 17-Vincent Harper pass complete to 38-Jose Carter to BUF 17 for 12 yards.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
1-10-BUF 17 (7:10) 1-Willie Wood ran to BUF 18 for -1 yards. Tackle by 69-Kirby Lumley . PENALTY - Holding (MIN 65-James Goss)
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Run Key
1-20-BUF 27 (7:08) 22-Steven Shock ran to BUF 25 for 2 yards. Tackle by 45-Anthony Pinkerton .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Run Key
2-18-BUF 25 (6:30) 17-Vincent Harper pass complete to 16-Lionel Bean to BUF 18 for 8 yards. Tackle by 57-Mark Mansfield . Pressure by 53-Willie Watt .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Cover 2
3-11-BUF 18 (5:53) 22-Steven Shock ran to BUF 13 for 4 yards. Tackle by 94-Richard Basnight .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Run Key
4-7-BUF 13 (5:10) 9-Brian Barker 31 yard field goal is GOOD. BUF 0 MIN 20
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(5:08) 9-Brian Barker kicks 75 yards from MIN 35 to BUF -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-BUF 25 (5:08) 19-Russell Sargent pass Pass knocked down by 45-Dale Solar . incomplete, intended for 14-Kenneth Lee .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
2-10-BUF 25 (5:04) 19-Russell Sargent sacked at BUF 15 for -10 yards ( 66-Ryan Cummings ). Sack allowed by 79-Hugh Sexton . PENALTY - Defensive Holding (MIN 42-George Yun)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
1-10-BUF 30 (5:00) 19-Russell Sargent sacked at BUF 21 for -9 yards ( 90-Leroy Foster ). Sack allowed by 63-Robert Pylant .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Backfield Flats
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
2-19-BUF 21 (4:34) 19-Russell Sargent pass complete to 46-Arthur Sullivan to BUF 25 for 4 yards. Tackle by 49-Stephen Burns .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1
Pass Key
3-15-BUF 25 (4:15) 19-Russell Sargent sacked at BUF 18 for -7 yards ( 90-Leroy Foster ). Sack allowed by 79-Hugh Sexton . 79-Hugh Sexton was completely beat on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1
Pass Key
4-22-BUF 18 (3:55) 3-Brian Lee punts 44 yards to MIN 39. 1-Willie Wood to MIN 39 for 1 yards. Tackle by 48-Juan Schuler .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 39 (3:48) 13-Herbert Ramirez ran to MIN 42 for 3 yards. Tackle by 45-Anthony Pinkerton .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
2-7-MIN 42 (3:04) 38-Jose Carter ran to MIN 48 for 6 yards. Tackle by 22-Matthew Fulcher .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Run Key
3-1-MIN 48 (2:19) 80-Claud Smothers ran to BUF 49 for 4 yards. Tackle by 48-Juan Schuler .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal FB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
1-10-BUF 49 (2:00) 22-Steven Shock ran to BUF 41 for 8 yards. Tackle by 43-Jackie Mason .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Run Key
Timeout BUF
2-2-BUF 41 (1:56) 13-Herbert Ramirez ran to BUF 36 for 5 yards. Tackle by 91-Enoch Hotchkiss .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
Timeout BUF
1-10-BUF 36 (1:50) 38-Jose Carter ran to BUF 33 for 3 yards. Tackle by 57-Mark Mansfield .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
Timeout BUF
2-7-BUF 33 (1:47) PENALTY - False Start (MIN 17-Vincent Harper)
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Cover 2
Run Key
2-12-BUF 38 (1:47) 1-Willie Wood ran to BUF 33 for 5 yards. Tackle by 48-Juan Schuler . BUF 90-Richard Flowers was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Run Key
3-7-BUF 33 (1:02) 38-Jose Carter ran to BUF 31 for 2 yards. Tackle by 45-Anthony Pinkerton .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Run Key
4-5-BUF 31 (0:20) 9-Brian Barker 49 yard field goal is GOOD. BUF 0 MIN 23
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:16) 9-Brian Barker kicks 74 yards from MIN 35 to BUF -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-BUF 25 (0:16) 19-Russell Sargent pass complete to 46-Arthur Sullivan to BUF 45 for 20 yards. PENALTY - Facemask (MIN 21-Francis Servin)
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 40 (0:10) 31-Brandon Harris ran to MIN 35 for 4 yards. Tackle by 59-Alexander Burke .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under
Run Key
End of fourth quarter.