| Played in Houston, TX, weather: 63 degrees, fair, calm. |
| Minnesota won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Jason Deisig kicked off 53 yards from the HOU30. Jose Bernstein returned the ball 20 yards to the MIN37. Tackled by Harold Shelton. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-MIN37 (1Q: 14:41) Jose Bernstein ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Kenechi Udeze, assisted by S Chris Harris. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Bannan is blitzing. 2-10-MIN37 (1Q: 14:03) Jose Bernstein ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Ian Scott. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-5-MIN42 (1Q: 13:26) Tom Brady pass was dropped by WR Dwayne Jarrett. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-5-MIN42 (1Q: 13:16) Roderick Shaver punted 41 yards. John Meier returned the kick 2 yards to the HOU19. Tackled by Walt Clemons. |
| Houston: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU19 (1Q: 13:06) Cedric Benson ran inside the right guard for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Kevin Williams, assisted by DE Mack Moore. Key block delivered by Les Kasten. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Capone is blitzing. 2-1-HOU28 (1Q: 12:25) Harris Gorski pass completed to WR Shawn Hensley for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Chad Greenway. |
| Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU40 (1Q: 11:55) Harris Gorski pass completed to RB The Burner Turner for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB LeRoy Hill, assisted by OLB Chad Greenway. Turner gained 3 yards after the catch. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-7-HOU43 (1Q: 11:10) Cedric Benson ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Chad Greenway. Key block delivered by Rex Revel. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN49 (1Q: 10:46) The Burner Turner ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Napoleon Harris. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-9-MIN48 (1Q: 10:14) Michael Turner ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Kevin Williams. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-7-MIN46 (1Q: 09:50) Harris Gorski pass completed to WR Donte' Stallworth for 18 yards. Tackled by S Roman Harper, assisted by CB Walt Clemons. Stallworth gained 4 yards after the catch. |
| Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIN28 (1Q: 09:15) The Burner Turner ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Kevin Williams. Key block delivered by Colin Castillo. |
| Houston: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-5-MIN23 (1Q: 08:29) Cedric Benson ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Mack Moore, assisted by ILB Mo Capone. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-3-MIN21 (1Q: 07:53) Cedric Benson ran inside the left tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Mack Moore. Key block delivered by Tyson Walter. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Cody is blitzing. 1-10-MIN10 (1Q: 07:08) Cedric Benson ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Napoleon Harris. |
| Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Hill and Capone are blitzing. 2-8-MIN08 (1Q: 06:28) Cedric Benson ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Michael Huff, assisted by OLB LeRoy Hill. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 3-5-MIN05 (1Q: 05:57) Cedric Benson ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Michael Huff. |
| 4-3-MIN03 (1Q: 05:28) Jason Deisig attempted a 20 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 3, Minnesota 0 |
| (1Q: 05:20) Jason Deisig kicked off 73 yards from the HOU30. Touchback. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Pollack and Ryans are blitzing. 1-10-MIN20 (1Q: 05:20) Jose Bernstein ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Kenechi Udeze. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Ryans is blitzing. 2-7-MIN23 (1Q: 04:46) Tom Brady pass completed to TE Owen Daniels for 26 yards. Tackled by S Chris Harris. Daniels gained 14 yards after the catch. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-MIN49 (1Q: 04:14) Tom Brady pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Jose Bernstein. CB T.J. Green defended the pass. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Pollack and Ryans are blitzing. 2-10-MIN49 (1Q: 04:10) Tom Brady pass completed to TE Owen Daniels for 16 yards. Tackled by S Frank Lapointe. Daniels gained 8 yards after the catch. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Ryans is blitzing. 1-10-HOU35 (1Q: 03:30) Rico Funderburk ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB David Pollack, assisted by ILB DeMeco Ryans. DT Ian Scott knocked down Bryce Firestone to break up the play. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for an Illegal Shift. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Pollack is blitzing. 1-15-HOU40 (1Q: 03:24) Jose Bernstein ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Kenechi Udeze, assisted by CB Kelvin Hayden. Key block delivered by Tyrus Conway. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Harris is blitzing. 2-8-HOU33 (1Q: 02:41) Tom Brady pass completed to RB Rico Funderburk for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Kelvin Hayden. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Funderburk gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU22 (1Q: 02:03) Tom Brady pass completed to RB Jose Bernstein for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Brian Bannan. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-5-HOU17 (1Q: 01:34) Tom Brady pass completed to RB Jose Bernstein for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Terence Newman. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 3-1-HOU13 (1Q: 00:52) Rico Funderburk ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by CB T.J. Green. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU DE Matt Roth to the HOU08. |
| Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-HOU08 (1Q: 00:46) The Burner Turner ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Roman Harper, assisted by OLB LeRoy Hill. |
| Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Capone is blitzing. 2-8-HOU10 (1Q: 00:09) Harris Gorski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR John Meier. ILB Mo Capone drove right through Colin Castillo to hurry the quarterback. |
| Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Hill is blitzing. 3-8-HOU10 (1Q: 00:05) Harris Gorski pass was dropped by WR John Meier. The quarterback threw into double coverage. Minnesota's Christian Mueller was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Start of second quarter. |
| 4-8-HOU10 (2Q: 15:00) Kelly Schwartz punted 57 yards. Ted Ginn Jr. returned the kick 3 yards to the MIN36. Tackled by Kelvin Hayden. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Ryans and Newman are blitzing. 1-10-MIN36 (2Q: 14:49) Jose Bernstein ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB DeMeco Ryans. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Pollack is blitzing. 2-7-MIN39 (2Q: 14:03) Tom Brady sacked by OLB David Pollack for a loss of 10 yards. Sack allowed by Sam Baker. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-17-MIN29 (2Q: 13:22) Tom Brady pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Clay Richard. DT Eugene Avila hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-17-MIN29 (2Q: 13:13) Roderick Shaver punted 40 yards. John Meier called for a fair catch at the HOU31. |
| Houston: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU31 (2Q: 13:05) Harris Gorski scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Erasmus James. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-1-HOU40 (2Q: 12:20) Harris Gorski pass completed to WR Donte' Stallworth for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Mo Capone. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN45 (2Q: 11:49) Harris Gorski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR John Meier. ILB Mo Capone defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-MIN45 (2Q: 11:36) Cedric Benson ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Corey Williams, assisted by OLB Chad Greenway. |
| Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-5-MIN40 (2Q: 10:55) Michael Turner ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Mo Capone, assisted by DT Kevin Williams. |
| 4-2-MIN37 (2Q: 10:16) Kelly Schwartz punted 37 yards. Touchback. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 10:11) Tom Brady pass completed to WR Dwayne Jarrett for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB DeMeco Ryans, assisted by CB Kelvin Hayden. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Harris is blitzing. 1-20-MIN10 (2Q: 10:06) Rico Funderburk ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Eugene Avila. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Pollack is blitzing. 2-17-MIN13 (2Q: 09:41) Tom Brady pass was dropped by TE Owen Daniels. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-17-MIN13 (2Q: 09:37) Tom Brady sacked by DE Mario Williams for a loss of 6 yards. Williams simply blew through Artis Hicks to reach the quarterback and knock him down. |
| 4-23-MIN07 (2Q: 09:00) Roderick Shaver punted 44 yards. John Meier returned the kick 12 yards to the MIN39. Tackled by Walt Clemons. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN39 (2Q: 08:52) Cedric Benson ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by S Michael Huff, assisted by OLB Chad Greenway. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-12-MIN41 (2Q: 08:12) Harris Gorski pass completed to RB Cedric Benson for 0 yards. Tackled by S Jumbo Renner, assisted by OLB LeRoy Hill. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-12-MIN41 (2Q: 07:43) Harris Gorski pass completed to WR Renaldo Briggs for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Mo Capone. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-MIN27 (2Q: 07:17) Michael Turner ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Kevin Williams. |
| Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Hill is blitzing. 2-8-MIN25 (2Q: 06:53) Cedric Benson ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Kevin Williams. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 3-6-MIN23 (2Q: 06:22) Harris Gorski pass completed to TE Chris Cooley for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB LeRoy Hill. |
| Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN11 (2Q: 05:46) Michael Turner ran inside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Corey Williams. Key block delivered by Rex Revel. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-1-MIN02 (2Q: 05:17) Michael Turner ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Antwan Odom. Key block delivered by Leon Tollefson. |
| Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Harris is blitzing. 1-1-MIN01 (2Q: 04:48) The Burner Turner ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Michael Huff, assisted by ILB Napoleon Harris. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-1-MIN01 (2Q: 04:11) Cedric Benson ran around the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by S Roman Harper. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Capone and Huff are blitzing. 3-4-MIN04 (2Q: 03:43) Cedric Benson ran around left end for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Matt Schobel. Houston 9, Minnesota 0 |
| (2Q: 03:43) Extra point by Jason Deisig was good. Houston 10, Minnesota 0 |
| (2Q: 03:34) Jason Deisig kicked off 67 yards from the HOU30. Jose Bernstein returned the ball 19 yards to the MIN22. Tackled by Vince MacLeod. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Horton and Newman are blitzing. 1-10-MIN22 (2Q: 03:13) Tom Brady sacked by OLB Irving Horton for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by LeRon McClain. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Pollack is blitzing. 2-15-MIN17 (2Q: 02:35) Jose Bernstein ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Frank Lapointe. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-12-MIN20 (2Q: 02:00) Tom Brady pass completed to WR Clay Richard for 15 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Kelvin Hayden. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Ryans is blitzing. 1-10-MIN35 (2Q: 01:25) Rico Funderburk ran inside the right guard for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB DeMeco Ryans. Key block delivered by Monty Howe. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIN45 (2Q: 01:03) Tom Brady pass completed to RB Jose Bernstein for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Kelvin Hayden. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-5-HOU50 (2Q: 00:43) Tom Brady pass completed to WR David Hidy for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Terence Newman. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Minnesota called a time out. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Pollack and Lapointe are blitzing. 1-10-HOU40 (2Q: 00:35) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Pollack is blitzing. 1-15-HOU45 (2Q: 00:35) Tom Brady pass was dropped by WR David Hidy. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Pollack is blitzing. 2-15-HOU45 (2Q: 00:25) Tom Brady pass completed to RB Rico Funderburk for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB DeMeco Ryans. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota called a time out. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-1-HOU31 (2Q: 00:18) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-6-HOU36 (2Q: 00:18) Tom Brady pass completed to WR David Hidy for 33 yards. Tackled by ILB DeMeco Ryans. Hidy gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Minnesota called a time out. |
| 1-3-HOU03 (2Q: 00:08) Ryan Longwell attempted a 20 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 10, Minnesota 3 |
| (2Q: 00:02) Ryan Longwell kicked off 53 yards from the MIN30. Renaldo Briggs returned the ball 20 yards to the HOU37. Tackled by Wes Reed. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Ryan Longwell kicked off 58 yards from the MIN30. Renaldo Briggs returned the ball 39 yards to the MIN49. Tackled by Wes Reed. |
| Houston: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN49 (3Q: 14:40) The Burner Turner ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Mack Moore. |
| Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-6-MIN45 (3Q: 14:19) Harris Gorski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Shawn Hensley. CB Walt Clemons defended the pass. |
| Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-6-MIN45 (3Q: 14:10) Harris Gorski sacked by DE Mack Moore for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Rex Revel. |
| 4-12-HOU49 (3Q: 13:34) Kelly Schwartz punted 38 yards. Ted Ginn Jr. returned the kick -7 yards to the MIN06. Tackled by Colin Castillo. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Bannan is blitzing. 1-10-MIN06 (3Q: 13:26) Rico Funderburk ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Eugene Avila. |
| Minnesota: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Pollack and Hayden are blitzing. 2-8-MIN08 (3Q: 12:41) Charlie Whitehurst pass completed to WR Clay Richard for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Chris Harris. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIN19 (3Q: 12:08) Jose Bernstein ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Frank Lapointe. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Ryans is blitzing. 2-7-MIN22 (3Q: 11:21) Jose Bernstein ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Mario Williams, assisted by S Chris Harris. DT Ian Scott knocked down Shawn Gleason to break up the play. PENALTY: Houston was called for Offsides. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Pollack is blitzing. 2-2-MIN27 (3Q: 11:13) Charlie Whitehurst pass completed to RB Jose Bernstein for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB DeMeco Ryans, assisted by CB Kelvin Hayden. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN33 (3Q: 10:47) Charlie Whitehurst pass completed to WR Dwayne Jarrett for 30 yards. Tackled by OLB David Pollack. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU37 (3Q: 10:15) Charlie Whitehurst pass fell incomplete, intended for WR David Hidy. DT Ian Scott hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Harris is blitzing. 2-10-HOU37 (3Q: 10:05) Charlie Whitehurst pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Clay Richard. CB Dunta Robinson knocked the ball out of his grasp. PENALTY: Houston was called for Defensive Pass Interference. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-1-HOU01 (3Q: 09:57) Charlie Whitehurst pass completed to TE Ryan Krause for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Houston 10, Minnesota 9 |
| (3Q: 09:57) Extra point by Ryan Longwell was good. Houston 10, Minnesota 10 |
| (3Q: 09:47) Ryan Longwell kicked off 66 yards from the MIN30. Renaldo Briggs returned the ball 30 yards to the HOU34. Tackled by Rico Funderburk. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU34 (3Q: 09:28) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start. |
| Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-15-HOU29 (3Q: 09:22) Cedric Benson ran around left end for -5 yards. Tackled by ILB Mo Capone. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-20-HOU24 (3Q: 08:36) Harris Gorski pass completed to TE Chris Cooley for 1 yard. Tackled by S Roman Harper. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-19-HOU25 (3Q: 08:04) Harris Gorski pass completed to WR Donte' Stallworth for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Nathan Vasher. |
| 4-4-HOU40 (3Q: 07:25) Kelly Schwartz punted 26 yards. Christian Mueller returned the kick -5 yards to the MIN29. Tackled by Chris Cooley. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN29 (3Q: 07:17) Rico Funderburk ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Terence Newman. Key block delivered by Carlton Lethert. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Pollack is blitzing. 2-4-MIN35 (3Q: 06:34) Charlie Whitehurst sacked by DE Mario Williams and DE Kenechi Udeze for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Monty Howe. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Kenechi Udeze on the MIN29. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-MIN29 (3Q: 06:22) Michael Turner ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Michael Huff. ILB Mo Capone knocked down Joseph Flannery to break up the play. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-8-MIN27 (3Q: 05:53) Michael Turner ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Walt Clemons, assisted by DT Corey Williams. Key block delivered by Joseph Flannery. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN19 (3Q: 05:30) Cedric Benson ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Mo Capone, assisted by S Roman Harper. OLB LeRoy Hill knocked down Rex Revel to break up the play. |
| Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-12-MIN21 (3Q: 05:07) Harris Gorski pass was intended for RB Michael Turner and was intercepted by ILB Mo Capone at the MIN15. Tackled by Michael Turner. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-MIN15 (3Q: 04:56) Charlie Whitehurst pass completed to WR David Hidy for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Vince MacLeod, assisted by S Frank Lapointe. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Pollack and Ryans are blitzing. 2-5-MIN20 (3Q: 04:14) Jose Bernstein ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB DeMeco Ryans. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-1-MIN24 (3Q: 03:33) Charlie Whitehurst pass completed to RB Rico Funderburk for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Mario Williams. Funderburk gained 2 yards after the catch. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Dunta Robinson for 10 yards to the MIN19. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Greenway is blitzing. 1-10-MIN19 (3Q: 03:24) Cedric Benson ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Chad Greenway, assisted by S Michael Huff. Key block delivered by Eric Winston. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-3-MIN12 (3Q: 02:50) Harris Gorski pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Chris Cooley. CB Christian Mueller defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 3-3-MIN12 (3Q: 02:46) Harris Gorski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Donte' Stallworth. DT Kevin Williams hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-3-MIN12 (3Q: 02:42) Jason Deisig attempted a 29 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 13, Minnesota 10 |
| (3Q: 02:35) Jason Deisig kicked off 65 yards from the HOU30. Jose Bernstein returned the ball 32 yards to the MIN37. Tackled by Kelvin Hayden. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Pollack and Ryans are blitzing. 1-10-MIN37 (3Q: 02:01) Jose Bernstein ran around left end for 9 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Kelvin Hayden, assisted by DT Ian Scott. Key block delivered by Sam Baker. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-1-MIN46 (3Q: 01:23) Charlie Whitehurst pass completed to WR David Hidy for 18 yards. Tackled by ILB DeMeco Ryans, assisted by S Frank Lapointe. Hidy gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Pollack is blitzing. 1-10-HOU36 (3Q: 00:55) Rico Funderburk ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Dunta Robinson. |
| Minnesota: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-9-HOU35 (3Q: 00:17) Charlie Whitehurst pass completed to WR David Hidy for 3 yards. Tackled by S Chris Harris. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-6-HOU32 (4Q: 15:00) Rico Funderburk ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Ian Scott. CB Dunta Robinson knocked down Tyrus Conway to break up the play. |
| 4-3-HOU29 (4Q: 14:32) Ryan Longwell attempted a 46 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 13, Minnesota 13 |
| (4Q: 14:24) Ryan Longwell kicked off 62 yards from the MIN30. Renaldo Briggs returned the ball 28 yards to the HOU36. Tackled by Wes Reed. PENALTY: Houston was called for an Illegal Block on the Kick Return. |
| Houston: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-HOU17 (4Q: 13:49) The Burner Turner ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Mo Capone. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-9-HOU18 (4Q: 13:18) Harris Gorski pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Michael Turner. DT Corey Williams hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-9-HOU18 (4Q: 13:15) Harris Gorski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Shawn Hensley. DE Erasmus James hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-9-HOU18 (4Q: 13:08) Kelly Schwartz punted 55 yards. Ted Ginn Jr. returned the kick 4 yards to the MIN31. Tackled by Michael Turner. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN31 (4Q: 12:58) Charlie Whitehurst pass was dropped by WR Ted Ginn Jr.. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-MIN31 (4Q: 12:47) Charlie Whitehurst pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ted Ginn Jr.. DE Kenechi Udeze drove right through Bryce Firestone to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-MIN31 (4Q: 12:44) Charlie Whitehurst sacked by DT Eugene Avila for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Sam Baker. |
| 4-16-MIN25 (4Q: 12:19) Roderick Shaver punted 59 yards. John Meier returned the kick 10 yards to the HOU26. Tackled by Owen Daniels. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU26 (4Q: 12:12) Harris Gorski pass completed to RB Cedric Benson for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB LeRoy Hill. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-7-HOU29 (4Q: 11:49) Harris Gorski pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Cedric Benson. DE Max Snyder hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-7-HOU29 (4Q: 11:45) Harris Gorski pass completed to WR Renaldo Briggs for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Walt Clemons, assisted by CB Christian Mueller. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-HOU37 (4Q: 11:19) Harris Gorski pass completed to WR Shawn Hensley for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Chad Greenway. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU48 (4Q: 10:37) Cedric Benson ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Roman Harper, assisted by CB Christian Mueller. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-6-MIN48 (4Q: 10:12) Michael Turner ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Jumbo Renner, assisted by DE Erasmus James. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 3-4-MIN46 (4Q: 09:30) Les Kasten ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Chad Greenway, assisted by DE Erasmus James. |
| 4-3-MIN45 (4Q: 08:48) Kelly Schwartz punted 41 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIN04. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN04 (4Q: 08:39) Rico Funderburk ran a trap outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Brian Bannan, assisted by S Luther Ryan. OLB David Pollack knocked down Ernest Fielding to break up the play. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-11-MIN03 (4Q: 07:57) Rico Funderburk ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Dunta Robinson. DE Mario Williams knocked down Carlton Lethert to break up the play. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-8-MIN06 (4Q: 07:11) Charlie Whitehurst pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dwayne Jarrett. DE Mario Williams drove right through Tyrus Conway to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-8-MIN06 (4Q: 07:01) Roderick Shaver punted 46 yards. John Meier called for a fair catch at the HOU48. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-HOU48 (4Q: 06:53) Michael Turner ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Michael Huff, assisted by DE Erasmus James. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-9-HOU49 (4Q: 06:11) Michael Turner ran inside the left guard for 13 yards. Tackled by DE Mack Moore, assisted by DE Erasmus James. Turner made a great move on LeRoy Hill. Key block delivered by Clay Sanford. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN38 (4Q: 05:31) Harris Gorski pass completed to RB Michael Turner for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Christian Mueller. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-6-MIN34 (4Q: 04:58) Harris Gorski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR John Meier. DE Erasmus James hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-6-MIN34 (4Q: 04:50) Harris Gorski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR John Meier. DE Erasmus James hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-6-MIN34 (4Q: 04:41) Kelly Schwartz punted 27 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN07. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Pollack, Ryans and Lapointe are blitzing. 1-10-MIN07 (4Q: 04:32) Rico Funderburk ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Eugene Avila, assisted by ILB DeMeco Ryans. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Pollack and Ryans are blitzing. 2-7-MIN10 (4Q: 03:58) Rico Funderburk ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by S Frank Lapointe. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-2-MIN15 (4Q: 03:32) Jose Bernstein ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Chris Harris, assisted by DT Eugene Avila. Key block delivered by Artis Hicks. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN17 (4Q: 02:55) Charlie Whitehurst pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dwayne Jarrett. DE Kenechi Udeze simply tossed Artis Hicks aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Pollack is blitzing. 2-10-MIN17 (4Q: 02:47) Charlie Whitehurst pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Ryan Krause. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-MIN17 (4Q: 02:43) Charlie Whitehurst pass fell incomplete, intended for WR David Hidy. DT Ian Scott hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-10-MIN17 (4Q: 02:37) Roderick Shaver punted 36 yards. John Meier returned the kick 9 yards to the MIN44. Tackled by Walt Clemons. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN44 (4Q: 02:27) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-15-MIN49 (4Q: 02:27) Harris Gorski scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by S Roman Harper. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-12-MIN46 (4Q: 02:05) Harris Gorski pass completed to RB Michael Turner for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB LeRoy Hill. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Capone is blitzing. 3-6-MIN40 (4Q: 01:56) Harris Gorski pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Shawn Hensley. DE Erasmus James blocked the pass. |
| 4-6-MIN40 (4Q: 01:44) Kelly Schwartz punted 40 yards. Touchback. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIN20 (4Q: 01:38) Charlie Whitehurst sacked by DE Mario Williams and DT Eugene Avila for a loss of 6 yards. Williams ran right past Sam Baker and knocked down the quarterback. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Bryce Firestone on the MIN14. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-16-MIN14 (4Q: 00:59) Charlie Whitehurst pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Clay Richard. OLB David Pollack defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-16-MIN14 (4Q: 00:52) Charlie Whitehurst pass completed to WR Clay Richard for 31 yards. Tackled by CB Terence Newman. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN45 (4Q: 00:26) Charlie Whitehurst pass completed to RB Rico Funderburk for 0 yards. Tackled by S Luther Ryan. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota called a time out. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Pollack is blitzing. 2-10-MIN45 (4Q: 00:14) Charlie Whitehurst pass was dropped by TE Owen Daniels. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-MIN45 (4Q: 00:04) Charlie Whitehurst sacked by DE Mario Williams for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Bryce Firestone. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Artis Hicks on the MIN38. |
| Minnesota won the coin toss and will receive to begin overtime. |
| Start of overtime 1. |
| (OT: 15:00) Jason Deisig kicked off 67 yards from the HOU30. Josh Mosser returned the ball 35 yards to the MIN38. Tackled by Vince MacLeod. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Pollack is blitzing. 1-10-MIN10 (OT: 14:55) Bill McConnell pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Roydell Williams. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-MIN10 (OT: 14:48) Rico Funderburk ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Frank Lapointe. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-5-MIN15 (OT: 14:04) Bill McConnell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dwayne Jarrett. DE Mario Williams drove right through Artis Hicks to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-5-MIN15 (OT: 13:58) Roderick Shaver punted 39 yards. Kelvin Hayden returned the kick 13 yards to the MIN41. Tackled by Owen Daniels. |
| Houston: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN41 (OT: 13:50) Harris Gorski sacked by DE Mack Moore for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Dan Buenning. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-18-MIN49 (OT: 13:15) Harris Gorski pass completed to WR Donte' Stallworth for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Walt Clemons. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-12-MIN43 (OT: 12:37) Harris Gorski pass was dropped by WR Donte' Stallworth. |
| 4-12-MIN43 (OT: 12:31) Kelly Schwartz punted 43 yards. Touchback. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN20 (OT: 12:26) Bill McConnell pass completed to TE Ryan Krause for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Terence Newman. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-5-MIN25 (OT: 11:57) Jose Bernstein ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Frank Lapointe. Houston's Eugene Avila was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-1-MIN29 (OT: 11:18) Rico Funderburk ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB DeMeco Ryans. DE Matt Roth knocked down Myron Schnebele to break up the play. PENALTY: Houston was called for Offsides. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-MIN34 (OT: 11:11) Rico Funderburk ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Ian Scott. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Pollack is blitzing. 2-11-MIN33 (OT: 10:39) Bill McConnell pass completed to RB Jose Bernstein for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Kelvin Hayden, assisted by CB Terence Newman. Bernstein gained 3 yards after the catch. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-8-MIN36 (OT: 10:10) Bill McConnell sacked by DE Mario Williams for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Monty Howe. |
| 4-14-MIN30 (OT: 09:43) Roderick Shaver punted 48 yards. John Meier returned the kick 10 yards to the HOU32. Tackled by LeRon McClain. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU32 (OT: 09:35) Harris Gorski sacked by DE Erasmus James for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Clay Sanford. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-16-HOU26 (OT: 08:53) Harris Gorski pass completed to TE Chris Cooley for 14 yards. Tackled by S Michael Huff. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 3-2-HOU40 (OT: 08:08) Harris Gorski pass completed to WR John Meier for 3 yards. Tackled by S Michael Huff. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU43 (OT: 07:39) Cedric Benson ran inside the left tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by DT Corey Williams. Key block delivered by Colin Castillo. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIN43 (OT: 07:01) Michael Turner ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Mo Capone. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-9-MIN42 (OT: 06:21) Harris Gorski pass completed to RB Cedric Benson for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Christian Mueller, assisted by S Michael Huff. |
| Houston: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 3-2-MIN35 (OT: 05:46) Harris Gorski pass completed to RB Cedric Benson for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Mo Capone. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN31 (OT: 05:14) Cedric Benson ran around the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by CB Walt Clemons, assisted by S Michael Huff. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-13-MIN34 (OT: 04:44) Harris Gorski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Renaldo Briggs. DE Erasmus James hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-13-MIN34 (OT: 04:35) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start. |
| Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Capone is blitzing. 3-18-MIN39 (OT: 04:25) Harris Gorski pass completed to WR Donte' Stallworth for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Walt Clemons. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Stallworth gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN20 (OT: 03:49) Harris Gorski pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Chris Cooley. OLB LeRoy Hill defended the pass. Houston's Harris Gorski was hurt on the play. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-MIN20 (OT: 03:39) Grady Devine pass completed to TE Chris Cooley for 5 yards. Tackled by S Roman Harper, assisted by OLB Chad Greenway. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 3-5-MIN15 (OT: 03:19) Michael Turner ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Chad Greenway, assisted by DE Erasmus James. |
| 4-6-MIN16 (OT: 02:52) Jason Deisig attempted a 33 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 16, Minnesota 13 |
| Final Score: Houston Texans 16, Minnesota Vikings 13 |