Conference Finals, 2025

Played in San Francisco, CA, weather: 45 degrees, fair, calm.
San Francisco won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Jose Reed kicked off 60 yards from the MIN30. Butch Erickson returned the ball 25 yards to the SFO35. Tackled by Dixon Cash. PENALTY: San Francisco was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
San Francisco: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Burton is blitzing.
1-10-SFO23 (1Q: 14:39) Ricky Ingram pass completed to WR Butch Erickson for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman. Erickson gained 10 yards after the catch.
San Francisco: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SFO35 (1Q: 14:01) Ellis McConnell ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Harry Hines, assisted by DE Britt Wynn. Key block delivered by Jackie Burks.
San Francisco: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Money is blitzing.
2-4-SFO41 (1Q: 13:16) Ellis McConnell ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Tyrone Sawyers.
San Francisco: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-SFO44 (1Q: 12:36) Ellis McConnell ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Ty Rivers. Key block delivered by Edward Cox.
San Francisco: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SFO45 (1Q: 12:02) PENALTY: San Francisco was called for a False Start.
San Francisco: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-15-SFO40 (1Q: 11:55) Ricky Ingram sacked by DE Carey Richardson for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Tyrell Breneman.
San Francisco: 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.
2-21-SFO34 (1Q: 11:09) Ricky Ingram pass completed to RB Bo Everett for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Roman Cassidy. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Francisco: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cassidy is blitzing.
3-19-SFO36 (1Q: 10:28) PENALTY: San Francisco was called for a False Start.
San Francisco: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cassidy and Huffman are blitzing.
3-24-SFO31 (1Q: 10:19) Ricky Ingram pass was intended for RB Ellis McConnell and was intercepted by S Emmitt Caldwell at the SFO46. Tackled by Ellis McConnell.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Cavallo is blitzing.
1-10-SFO46 (1Q: 10:09) Captain Kirk ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Max McElroy. Key block delivered by Lamar Martin.
Minnesota: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Cavallo is blitzing.
2-3-SFO39 (1Q: 09:29) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Dixon Cash for 26 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Winkler. Cash gained 3 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SFO13 (1Q: 08:52) Jeremy Kirk ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Bobby Wagaman, assisted by DE Max McElroy. Key block delivered by Donald Starks.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Cavallo, Marsh and Gaylor are blitzing.
2-1-SFO04 (1Q: 08:10) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernie Hassler. S C.J. Gaylor hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-1-SFO04 (1Q: 08:03) PENALTY: San Francisco was called for Encroachment.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Raymond is blitzing.
1-2-SFO02 (1Q: 07:56) Captain Kirk ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Trent Fulcher.
Minnesota: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-SFO03 (1Q: 07:25) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Roman Ferrari. OLB Desmond Raymond drove right through Hunter Parrish to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Cavallo and Pierce are blitzing.
3-3-SFO03 (1Q: 07:20) Captain Kirk ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Billy Joe Marsh, assisted by S C.J. Gaylor.
4-4-SFO04 (1Q: 06:35) Kevin Matthews attempted a 21 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 3, San Francisco 0
(1Q: 06:30) Jose Reed kicked off 62 yards from the MIN30. Butch Erickson returned the ball 28 yards to the SFO36. Tackled by Dixon Cash.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SFO36 (1Q: 06:10) Ricky Ingram pass completed to WR Neil Borders for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Archie Burton.
San Francisco: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-SFO39 (1Q: 05:40) Ralph Fore ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Tyrone Sawyers, assisted by DE Carey Richardson. Key block delivered by Carlton Davidson.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SFO46 (1Q: 05:05) Ricky Ingram pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Deon Alexander. OLB Ty Rivers defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Francisco: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-SFO46 (1Q: 04:58) PENALTY: San Francisco was called for a False Start.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-15-SFO41 (1Q: 04:51) Ricky Ingram scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman. PENALTY: San Francisco was called for Offensive Holding.
San Francisco: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-25-SFO31 (1Q: 04:43) Ricky Ingram pass completed to TE Carlton Davidson for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Carey Richardson, assisted by CB Casey Rindfleisch.
San Francisco: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-14-SFO42 (1Q: 03:56) Ricky Ingram pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marcus Simmons. CB Nick Blackburn defended the pass.
4-14-SFO42 (1Q: 03:47) Renaldo Daileader punted 33 yards. Nick Blackburn called for a fair catch at the MIN25.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 03:40) Mitch Fulcher ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Todd Daughtry.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-14-MIN21 (1Q: 02:54) Jeremy Kirk ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Winkler, assisted by ILB Billy Joe Marsh.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Raymond and Kirk are blitzing.
3-15-MIN20 (1Q: 02:21) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-20-MIN15 (1Q: 02:15) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Rick Collins for 15 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S C.J. Gaylor. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Collins gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-5-MIN30 (1Q: 01:31) Gino McDaniel punted 36 yards. Ted Bednarsh returned the kick 6 yards to the SFO40. Tackled by Josh Harding.
San Francisco: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Cassidy and Hines are blitzing.
1-10-SFO40 (1Q: 01:23) Ricky Ingram pass completed to WR Marcus Simmons for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Huffman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-SFO42 (1Q: 00:56) Ricky Ingram pass completed to RB Ellis McConnell for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Casey Rindfleisch. McConnell gained 9 yards after the catch.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Cassidy is blitzing.
1-10-MIN48 (1Q: 00:16) Ellis McConnell ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Bucky Bullock. Key block delivered by Myron Bryant.
Start of second quarter.
San Francisco: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-MIN41 (2Q: 15:00) Ellis McConnell ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-MIN39 (2Q: 14:29) Ricky Ingram pass completed to WR Neil Borders for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Archie Burton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Borders gained 3 yards after the catch.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Cassidy is blitzing.
1-10-MIN33 (2Q: 13:53) Ricky Ingram pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Deon Alexander. DE Carey Richardson drove right through Tyrell Breneman to hurry the quarterback.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-MIN33 (2Q: 13:49) Ellis McConnell ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell.
San Francisco: 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.
3-8-MIN31 (2Q: 13:13) Ricky Ingram pass completed to WR Butch Erickson for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Nick Blackburn. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
San Francisco: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
4-1-MIN24 (2Q: 12:43) Ricky Ingram pass completed to RB Ellis McConnell for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman. McConnell gained 4 yards after the catch.
San Francisco: 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 run.
1-10-MIN12 (2Q: 11:57) Ricky Ingram pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marcus Simmons. OLB Jeff Roman defended the pass.
San Francisco: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Hines is blitzing.
2-10-MIN12 (2Q: 11:47) Bo Everett ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Carey Richardson, assisted by S Emmitt Caldwell. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN ILB Roman Cassidy for 12 yards to the MIN21. Tackled by Butch Erickson.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN21 (2Q: 11:40) Mitch Fulcher ran inside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Winkler, assisted by S C.J. Gaylor. Key block delivered by Lamar Martin.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Cavallo is blitzing.
2-1-MIN30 (2Q: 10:59) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-MIN25 (2Q: 10:52) Frankie Giles pass completed to FB Clyde Uerling for 11 yards. Tackled by S January Gaylor. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN36 (2Q: 10:14) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Sherman Styles for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S January Gaylor.
Minnesota: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-MIN43 (2Q: 09:28) Frankie Giles pass completed to FB Clyde Uerling for 6 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Winkler.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Cavallo, West and Gaylor are blitzing.
1-10-MIN49 (2Q: 08:41) Captain Kirk ran outside the right tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Todd Daughtry, assisted by DE Conrad Newsome. Key block delivered by Lamar Martin.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Cavallo is blitzing.
1-10-SFO37 (2Q: 07:59) Mitch Fulcher ran a trap outside the left tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Desmond Raymond. Key block delivered by Donald Starks.
Minnesota: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Cavallo is blitzing.
1-10-SFO25 (2Q: 07:33) Jeremy Kirk ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Billy Joe Marsh.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-SFO23 (2Q: 06:52) Frankie Giles pass was dropped by WR Sherman Styles.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-8-SFO23 (2Q: 06:48) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Quentin Giles. OLB Artie Cavallo defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-8-SFO23 (2Q: 06:38) Kevin Matthews attempted a 40 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 6, San Francisco 0
(2Q: 06:30) Jose Reed kicked off 79 yards from the MIN30. Touchback.
San Francisco: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Cassidy is blitzing.
1-10-SFO20 (2Q: 06:30) Ricky Ingram pass completed to WR Butch Erickson for 24 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Harry Hines. Erickson gained 6 yards after the catch.
San Francisco: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SFO44 (2Q: 05:43) Ricky Ingram pass completed to WR Marcus Simmons for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Casey Rindfleisch. Simmons gained 2 yards after the catch.
San Francisco: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN43 (2Q: 04:55) Ricky Ingram pass completed to RB Ellis McConnell for 13 yards. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Francisco: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Caldwell is blitzing.
1-10-MIN30 (2Q: 04:37) Ricky Ingram pass completed to TE Carlton Davidson for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman, assisted by S Harry Hines. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Sturm is blitzing.
1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 04:15) Ricky Ingram pass completed to WR Marcus Simmons for 20 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! San Francisco 6, Minnesota 6
(2Q: 04:15) Extra point by Damon Farmer was good. San Francisco 7, Minnesota 6
(2Q: 04:04) Automatic Farmer kicked off 75 yards from the SFO30. Touchback.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 04:04) Mitch Fulcher ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Winkler, assisted by DT Vince Reynolds.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-6-MIN24 (2Q: 03:30) Frankie Giles pass completed to RB Jeremy Kirk for 6 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Winkler.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN30 (2Q: 03:09) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Delay of Game.
Minnesota: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-15-MIN25 (2Q: 02:59) Frankie Giles pass completed to FB Clyde Uerling for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Conrad Newsome.
Minnesota: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-MIN32 (2Q: 02:41) Frankie Giles scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Brent Crowley.
Minnesota: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN40 (2Q: 02:25) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernie Hassler. CB Heath Pierce knocked the ball out of his grasp.
Minnesota: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-MIN40 (2Q: 02:16) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE Roman Ferrari for 25 yards. Tackled by ILB Billy Joe Marsh. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Ferrari gained 15 yards after the catch.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Minnesota: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Raymond is blitzing.
1-10-SFO35 (2Q: 02:00) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernie Hassler. S January Gaylor defended the pass. Minnesota's Frankie Giles was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor facial injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-SFO35 (2Q: 01:51) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dixon Cash. ILB Todd Daughtry defended the pass.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Wagaman is blitzing.
3-10-SFO35 (2Q: 01:41) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Sherman Styles. CB Jerald Sellers defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-10-SFO35 (2Q: 01:31) Kevin Matthews attempted a 52 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-SFO42 (2Q: 01:23) Ricky Ingram sacked by ILB Nolan Money for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Shawn Sherman. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-15-SFO37 (2Q: 01:04) Ricky Ingram pass completed to WR Deon Alexander for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Huffman. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Francisco: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Rindfleisch and Caldwell are blitzing.
3-9-SFO43 (2Q: 00:44) Ricky Ingram sacked by S Emmitt Caldwell and CB Casey Rindfleisch for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Myron Bryant. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
(2Q: 00:44) San Francisco called a time out.
4-15-SFO37 (2Q: 00:36) Renaldo Daileader punted 56 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN07.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Raymond is blitzing.
1-10-MIN07 (2Q: 00:26) Frankie Giles dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Damon Farmer kicked off 55 yards from the SFO30. Butch Blackwood returned the ball 19 yards to the MIN34. Tackled by Ted Bednarsh.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN34 (3Q: 14:26) Mitch Fulcher ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Dexter Kirk.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-MIN34 (3Q: 14:00) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 5 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Winkler, assisted by CB Dexter Kirk.
Minnesota: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-5-MIN39 (3Q: 13:16) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE Roman Ferrari for 18 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB David West. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Ferrari gained 12 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-SFO43 (3Q: 12:30) Jeremy Kirk ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Todd Daughtry, assisted by DT Trent Fulcher. Key block delivered by Donald Starks. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Cavallo is blitzing.
1-20-MIN47 (3Q: 12:23) Frankie Giles pass completed to FB Clyde Uerling for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Todd Daughtry. Uerling gained 3 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-15-SFO48 (3Q: 11:58) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Josh Harding. DT Dale Tubbs hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Wagaman is blitzing.
3-15-SFO48 (3Q: 11:54) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 27 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S January Gaylor. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SFO21 (3Q: 11:10) Frankie Giles pass completed to FB Clyde Uerling for 8 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Winkler. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Minnesota's Dixon Cash was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Raymond, Sellers and McQuitty are blitzing.
2-2-SFO13 (3Q: 10:26) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Quentin Giles. CB Jerald Sellers hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-2-SFO13 (3Q: 10:19) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Quentin Giles. CB Brent Crowley defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Minnesota's Quentin Giles was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor elbow injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
4-2-SFO13 (3Q: 10:12) Kevin Matthews attempted a 30 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 9, San Francisco 7
(3Q: 10:06) Jose Reed kicked off 62 yards from the MIN30. Deon Alexander returned the ball 32 yards to the SFO40. Tackled by Sherman Styles.
San Francisco: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SFO40 (3Q: 09:30) Brad Renwick ran around left end for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Bucky Bullock, assisted by S Harry Hines.
San Francisco: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-12-SFO38 (3Q: 08:58) Ricky Ingram pass completed to WR Deon Alexander for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Nick Blackburn. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
San Francisco: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-12-SFO38 (3Q: 08:27) Ricky Ingram pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Butch Erickson. DE Carey Richardson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
4-12-SFO38 (3Q: 08:17) Renaldo Daileader punted 45 yards. Nick Blackburn returned the kick 6 yards to the MIN23. Tackled by Brent Crowley.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN23 (3Q: 08:09) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Clyde Uerling. DT Dale Tubbs hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Minnesota: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Cavallo is blitzing.
2-10-MIN23 (3Q: 08:03) Mitch Fulcher ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Billy Joe Marsh.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Raymond, Kirk and Winkler are blitzing.
3-10-MIN23 (3Q: 07:32) Frankie Giles scrambled for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Billy Joe Marsh.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN38 (3Q: 07:01) Jeremy Kirk ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Bobby Wagaman.
Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-MIN38 (3Q: 06:35) Captain Kirk ran inside the left guard for 15 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Jerald Sellers, assisted by DE Cornell Carrubba. Key block delivered by Clyde Uerling.
Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Raymond is blitzing.
1-10-SFO47 (3Q: 05:51) Captain Kirk ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Billy Joe Marsh, assisted by DE Max McElroy.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Raymond is blitzing.
2-8-SFO45 (3Q: 05:20) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Dixon Cash for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Heath Pierce. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SFO37 (3Q: 04:52) Mitch Fulcher ran around left end for 18 yards. Tackled by OLB Artie Cavallo. Key block delivered by Donald Starks.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-SFO19 (3Q: 04:20) Captain Kirk ran around right end for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Todd Daughtry, assisted by OLB Desmond Raymond. Kirk made a great move on Cornell Carrubba. Key block delivered by Marshall Burns.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-4-SFO04 (3Q: 03:58) Captain Kirk ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Jerald Sellers.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-3-SFO03 (3Q: 03:30) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Mitch Fulcher. DT Dale Tubbs hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-3-SFO03 (3Q: 03:24) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernie Hassler. CB Heath Pierce knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-3-SFO03 (3Q: 03:18) Kevin Matthews attempted a 20 yard field goal and it was blocked by Dexter Kirk. MIN Darryl Desrosiers recovered the ball at the SFO08.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SFO08 (3Q: 03:12) Ellis McConnell ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by S Harry Hines, assisted by OLB Ty Rivers. Key block delivered by Myron Bryant.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-SFO15 (3Q: 02:44) Ricky Ingram pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marcus Simmons. ILB Roman Cassidy defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Francisco: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-SFO15 (3Q: 02:37) Ricky Ingram pass completed to WR Butch Erickson for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Huffman, assisted by ILB Roman Cassidy.
San Francisco: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Cassidy is blitzing.
1-10-SFO18 (3Q: 02:13) Ricky Ingram pass completed to WR Marcus Simmons for 16 yards. Tackled by S Harry Hines. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Simmons gained 3 yards after the catch.
San Francisco: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Rivers is blitzing.
1-10-SFO34 (3Q: 01:34) Ricky Ingram pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Carlton Davidson. ILB Nolan Money defended the pass.
San Francisco: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-SFO34 (3Q: 01:29) Ricky Ingram pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Butch Erickson. DT Bucky Bullock drove right through Shawn Sherman to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
San Francisco: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Blackburn is blitzing.
3-10-SFO34 (3Q: 01:24) Ricky Ingram pass completed to WR Deon Alexander for 22 yards. Tackled by S Harry Hines, assisted by S Emmitt Caldwell. Alexander gained 1 yard after the catch.
San Francisco: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN44 (3Q: 00:44) Ricky Ingram scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell.
San Francisco: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-1-MIN35 (3Q: 00:12) Ellis McConnell ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Carey Richardson. Key block delivered by Myron Bryant.
Start of fourth quarter.
San Francisco: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN31 (4Q: 15:00) Ricky Ingram pass completed to RB Ellis McConnell for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Archie Burton. McConnell gained 1 yard after the catch.
San Francisco: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-MIN31 (4Q: 14:30) Ricky Ingram pass completed to FB Ralph Fore for 17 yards. Tackled by S Harry Hines. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Fore gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Francisco: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Rindfleisch is blitzing.
1-10-MIN14 (4Q: 14:05) Bo Everett ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Leslie Ramthun. Key block delivered by Myron Bryant.
San Francisco: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Rivers is blitzing.
2-4-MIN08 (4Q: 13:33) Ellis McConnell ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Hines is blitzing.
3-4-MIN08 (4Q: 12:53) Bo Everett ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Leslie Ramthun, assisted by DT Tyrone Sawyers.
4-4-MIN08 (4Q: 12:07) Automatic Farmer attempted a 25 yard field goal and succeeded. San Francisco 10, Minnesota 9
(4Q: 12:01) Automatic Farmer kicked off 63 yards from the SFO30. Butch Blackwood returned the ball 21 yards to the MIN28. Tackled by Bo Everett.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN28 (4Q: 11:34) Captain Kirk ran a trap outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Artie Cavallo, assisted by ILB Billy Joe Marsh.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Raymond is blitzing.
2-10-MIN28 (4Q: 10:50) Frankie Giles pass was dropped by WR Butch Blackwood.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-MIN28 (4Q: 10:42) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Quentin Giles. OLB Desmond Raymond defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-10-MIN28 (4Q: 10:33) Gino McDaniel punted 35 yards. Ted Bednarsh called for a fair catch at the SFO37.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation with four 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-SFO37 (4Q: 10:23) Ellis McConnell ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by CB J.C. Sturm, assisted by ILB Nolan Money.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-SFO39 (4Q: 09:56) Ricky Ingram pass completed to TE Brad Renwick for 29 yards. Tackled by CB Nick Blackburn. Renwick gained 22 yards after the catch.
San Francisco: Strong 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-MIN32 (4Q: 09:19) Ricky Ingram pass completed to RB Bo Everett for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Casey Rindfleisch. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
San Francisco: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-MIN27 (4Q: 08:47) Ellis McConnell ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Carey Richardson.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-1-MIN23 (4Q: 08:05) Ricky Ingram pass completed to RB Bo Everett for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman. Everett gained 2 yards after the catch.
San Francisco: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN14 (4Q: 07:32) Ricky Ingram scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by S Leslie Ramthun.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-MIN07 (4Q: 06:48) Bo Everett ran inside the right guard for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Edward Cox. San Francisco 16, Minnesota 9
(4Q: 06:48) Extra point by Damon Farmer was good. San Francisco 17, Minnesota 9
(4Q: 06:38) Damon Farmer kicked off 72 yards from the SFO30. Butch Blackwood returned the ball 32 yards to the MIN30. Tackled by Brent Crowley.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN30 (4Q: 06:08) Mitch Fulcher ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Conrad Newsome.
Minnesota: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-MIN30 (4Q: 05:44) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernie Hassler. DE Max McElroy hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-MIN30 (4Q: 05:35) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 3 yards. Tackled by S Rex McQuitty.
4-7-MIN33 (4Q: 04:51) Gino McDaniel punted 37 yards. The ball was downed at the SFO30.
San Francisco: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SFO30 (4Q: 04:43) Ellis McConnell ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Carey Richardson. Key block delivered by Mitch Montgomery.
San Francisco: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Burton is blitzing.
2-2-SFO38 (4Q: 03:57) Ellis McConnell ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Tyrone Sawyers.
San Francisco: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-2-SFO38 (4Q: 03:13) Ricky Ingram pass completed to FB Ralph Fore for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Carey Richardson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Burton is blitzing.
1-10-SFO45 (4Q: 02:28) Bo Everett ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Carey Richardson, assisted by DT Bucky Bullock.
Minnesota called a time out.
San Francisco: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-SFO46 (4Q: 02:20) Bo Everett ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell.
Minnesota called a time out.
San Francisco: Single-Back 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. Huffman is blitzing.
3-9-SFO46 (4Q: 02:08) Ellis McConnell ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Deion Palmer, assisted by S Emmitt Caldwell.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
4-3-MIN48 (4Q: 02:00) Renaldo Daileader punted 48 yards. Touchback.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Wagaman is blitzing.
1-10-MIN20 (4Q: 01:55) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Quentin Giles. DE Max McElroy hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Wagaman is blitzing.
2-10-MIN20 (4Q: 01:49) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Dixon Cash for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Dexter Kirk. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN37 (4Q: 01:29) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Captain Kirk. OLB Desmond Raymond defended the pass.
Minnesota: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-MIN37 (4Q: 01:23) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Desmond Raymond. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Wagaman and Gaylor are blitzing.
3-2-MIN45 (4Q: 01:03) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Quentin Giles. DE Conrad Newsome drove right through Marshall Burns to hurry the quarterback.
Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-2-MIN45 (4Q: 00:53) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE Roman Ferrari for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Dexter Kirk, assisted by CB Heath Pierce. Ferrari gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-12-MIN35 (4Q: 00:47) Frankie Giles pass was dropped by WR Dixon Cash. The quarterback threw into double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
San Francisco: Weak 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-MIN35 (4Q: 00:39) Ricky Ingram dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Minnesota called a time out.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-11-MIN36 (4Q: 00:29) Ricky Ingram dropped to one knee for -2 yards.
Final Score: San Francisco 49ers 17, Minnesota Vikings 9