Week 9, 2028

Played in Minnesota, MN, weather: 68 degrees, fair, calm.
Minnesota won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Leland Svitak kicked off 62 yards from the NYG30. Earnest May returned the ball 22 yards to the MIN30. Tackled by Conrad Mayes.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN30 (1Q: 14:39) Bruce Carlisle ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Maurice Kloosterman.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-11-MIN29 (1Q: 14:02) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dixon Cash. CB Shaun Perry knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-MIN29 (1Q: 13:56) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Sherman Styles for 37 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Bo Hickey. Styles gained 23 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NYG34 (1Q: 13:09) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Sherman Styles for 30 yards. Tackled by CB Glen James. Styles gained 7 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-4-NYG04 (1Q: 12:34) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernie Hassler. DE Ron Nord hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-NYG04 (1Q: 12:30) Bruce Carlisle ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Graham Walker. Minnesota 6, New York 0
(1Q: 12:30) Extra point by Kevin Matthews was good. Minnesota 7, New York 0
(1Q: 12:22) Kevin Matthews kicked off 75 yards from the MIN30. Touchback.
New York: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NYG20 (1Q: 12:22) Bill Walker pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Ronnie Ascencao. CB Lenny LaRiche defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New York: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NYG20 (1Q: 12:14) Bill Walker pass completed to WR Alonzo Lyon for 1 yard. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New York: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Caldwell is blitzing.
3-9-NYG21 (1Q: 11:38) Bill Walker pass completed to FB Rob Spadaford for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Les McFarlane. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
4-3-NYG27 (1Q: 10:54) Hugh Levesque punted 38 yards. Matthew Mathews called for a fair catch at the MIN35.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN35 (1Q: 10:47) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Shaun Perry. Hassler gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NYG47 (1Q: 10:10) Bruce Carlisle ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Reuben Warren.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-NYG44 (1Q: 09:36) Frankie Giles pass completed to RB Lincoln Coffey for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Marco Fisk. Coffey gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NYG37 (1Q: 09:04) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Sherman Styles. DT Kent Mills drove right through Graham Walker to hurry the quarterback.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NYG37 (1Q: 08:51) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Sammy Brewer. OLB Rusty Kennedy defended the pass.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-NYG37 (1Q: 08:42) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 10 yards. Tackled by S Horace Tygart, assisted by S Bo Hickey. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NYG27 (1Q: 07:58) Bruce Carlisle ran around the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Floyd Juarez.
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.
2-14-NYG31 (1Q: 07:32) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Dixon Cash for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Marco Fisk. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NYG Floyd Juarez on the NYG20.
New York: 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.
1-10-NYG20 (1Q: 07:26) Dale Dennis ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DT George Geddes, assisted by ILB Jerald Terry.
New York: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Terry is blitzing.
2-8-NYG22 (1Q: 06:45) Rob Spadaford ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Les McFarlane, assisted by S Earnest May. Key block delivered by Sedrick Cleaver.
New York: Pro 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-NYG30 (1Q: 06:11) Ronnie Ascencao ran a trap outside the left tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by DE Mark Archer. Key block delivered by Sedrick Cleaver. Cleaver ran over Phillip Montgomery to set up the play.
New York: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NYG42 (1Q: 05:45) Dale Dennis ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Damon Jennings. Key block delivered by Sedrick Cleaver.
New York: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-NYG49 (1Q: 05:16) Bill Walker pass completed to RB Ronnie Ascencao for 8 yards. Tackled by S Earnest May. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New York: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN43 (1Q: 04:35) Dale Dennis ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Todd Livesey, assisted by ILB Roman Cassidy. Key block delivered by Sedrick Cleaver.
New York: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-MIN38 (1Q: 04:01) Ronnie Ascencao ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Damon Jennings. Key block delivered by Steve Jordan. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
New York: 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. Terry is blitzing.
1-10-MIN29 (1Q: 03:52) Bill Walker pass was dropped by WR Sam Arce.
New York: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-MIN29 (1Q: 03:47) Bill Walker pass completed to RB Dale Dennis for 2 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman, assisted by CB Damon Jennings. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New York: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Caldwell and May are blitzing.
3-8-MIN27 (1Q: 03:22) Bill Walker pass completed to WR Leon Gilmore for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Les McFarlane. Gilmore gained 1 yard after the catch.
New York: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Shepherd and May are blitzing.
1-10-MIN17 (1Q: 02:50) Dale Dennis ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Chris Roberson. Key block delivered by Burt Allison.
New York: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-MIN12 (1Q: 02:24) Bill Walker pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Wade Banks. DT George Geddes hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New York: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-MIN12 (1Q: 02:14) Dale Dennis ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Carey Richardson.
4-2-MIN09 (1Q: 01:41) Leland Svitak attempted a 26 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 7, New York 3
(1Q: 01:33) Leland Svitak kicked off 52 yards from the NYG30. Earnest May returned the ball 15 yards to the MIN33. Tackled by Alonzo Lyon.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN33 (1Q: 01:13) Frankie Giles pass was dropped by FB Clyde Uerling.
Minnesota: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-MIN33 (1Q: 01:07) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dixon Cash. OLB Barry Stanton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-MIN33 (1Q: 00:59) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Sherman Styles for 23 yards. Tackled by CB Glen James. Styles gained 19 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NYG44 (1Q: 00:27) Frankie Giles pass was intended for WR Matthew Mathews and was intercepted by CB Glen James at the NYG27. The interception was returned 6 yards. Tackled by Matthew Mathews.
New York: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NYG33 (1Q: 00:15) Dale Dennis ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by DT George Geddes. New York's Conrad Mayes was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Start of second quarter.
New York: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-NYG37 (2Q: 15:00) Bill Walker pass completed to WR Leon Gilmore for 12 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Earnest May, assisted by S Emmitt Caldwell. Gilmore gained 1 yard after the catch.
New York: 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 run.
1-10-NYG49 (2Q: 14:24) Dale Dennis ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell, assisted by DT Edwin Duerr. Key block delivered by Teddy Monroe.
New York: 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.
2-4-MIN45 (2Q: 13:51) Bill Walker pass completed to WR Leon Gilmore for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerald Terry. Gilmore gained 5 yards after the catch.
New York: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. May is blitzing.
1-10-MIN38 (2Q: 13:16) Dale Dennis ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by S Earnest May. Key block delivered by Kevin Spencer.
New York: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-MIN32 (2Q: 12:51) Bill Walker pass completed to TE Conrad Mayes for 7 yards. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell. Mayes gained 4 yards after the catch.
New York: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 12:10) Bill Walker pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Leon Gilmore. DE Carey Richardson drove right through Clay Garrison to hurry the quarterback.
New York: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Gramble is blitzing.
2-10-MIN25 (2Q: 12:04) Dale Dennis ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Les McFarlane.
New York: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. May is blitzing.
3-7-MIN22 (2Q: 11:36) Rob Spadaford ran a trap outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerald Terry. Key block delivered by Kevin Spencer.
New York: 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, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN14 (2Q: 10:56) Bill Walker pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Conrad Mayes. CB Lenny LaRiche defended the pass.
New York: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-MIN14 (2Q: 10:46) Wade Banks ran a trap outside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by S Earnest May.
New York: 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. Terry is blitzing.
3-12-MIN16 (2Q: 10:17) Bill Walker pass completed to WR Sam Arce for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Earl Gramble.
4-5-MIN09 (2Q: 09:49) Leland Svitak attempted a 26 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 7, New York 6
(2Q: 09:44) Leland Svitak kicked off 79 yards from the NYG30. Touchback.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 09:44) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Sherman Styles for 11 yards. Tackled by S Preston Cain.
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-MIN31 (2Q: 09:04) Frankie Giles pass completed to RB Bruce Carlisle for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Marco Fisk. Carlisle gained 11 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Fisk is blitzing.
2-1-MIN40 (2Q: 08:28) Frankie Giles sacked by OLB Marco Fisk for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Pete Luster.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-MIN32 (2Q: 07:59) Frankie Giles pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Bernie Hassler. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
4-9-MIN32 (2Q: 07:53) Jorge Howe punted 52 yards. Reuben Warren returned the kick 4 yards to the NYG20. Tackled by Pete Luster.
New York: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Shepherd is blitzing.
1-10-NYG20 (2Q: 07:42) Dale Dennis ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Edwin Duerr.
New York: 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 pass.
2-9-NYG21 (2Q: 07:01) Bill Walker pass completed to RB Ronnie Ascencao for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Les McFarlane. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Ascencao gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New York: Single-Back formation, 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-NYG29 (2Q: 06:31) Bill Walker pass completed to WR Wade Banks for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Damon Jennings. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
New York: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NYG33 (2Q: 06:07) Bill Walker pass completed to RB Ronnie Ascencao for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Shannon McKenzie, assisted by CB Les McFarlane.
New York: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-NYG38 (2Q: 05:38) Bill Walker pass completed to WR Leon Gilmore for 15 yards. Tackled by S Earnest May.
New York: 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.
1-10-MIN47 (2Q: 05:02) Ronnie Ascencao ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Damon Jennings, assisted by ILB Roman Cassidy.
New York: 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.
2-9-MIN46 (2Q: 04:25) Bill Walker pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Ronnie Ascencao. DE Mark Archer drove right through Conrad Mayes to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New York: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-MIN46 (2Q: 04:20) Ronnie Ascencao ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell. Key block delivered by Sedrick Cleaver.
4-1-MIN38 (2Q: 03:51) Hugh Levesque punted 38 yards. Touchback.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 03:45) 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 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-15-MIN15 (2Q: 03:35) Bruce Carlisle ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Kent Mills, assisted by ILB Floyd Juarez.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-13-MIN17 (2Q: 02:56) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Sherman Styles. OLB Rusty Kennedy hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: New York was called for Defensive Holding.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN22 (2Q: 02:49) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 22 yards. Tackled by ILB Floyd Juarez. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Hassler gained 15 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN44 (2Q: 02:20) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernie Hassler. OLB Ellis Coleman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-MIN44 (2Q: 02:11) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernie Hassler. DT Chuck Franco hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-MIN44 (2Q: 02:05) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for TE B.J. Dodge. DE Phillip Patrizio hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
4-10-MIN44 (2Q: 01:58) Jorge Howe punted 43 yards. Reuben Warren called for a fair catch at the NYG13.
New York: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NYG13 (2Q: 01:48) Ronnie Ascencao ran a trap outside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Edwin Duerr, assisted by S Emmitt Caldwell.
New York: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-NYG15 (2Q: 01:20) Bill Walker sacked by DE Carey Richardson for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Kevin Spencer. PENALTY: New York was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
New York: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-13-NYG10 (2Q: 01:05) Bill Walker pass completed to WR Sean Fink for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Earl Gramble. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Fink gained 5 yards after the catch. PENALTY: New York was called for Offensive Holding.
New York: Pro 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. Terry is blitzing.
3-18-NYG05 (2Q: 00:50) Bill Walker pass completed to WR Leon Gilmore for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Les McFarlane, assisted by S Emmitt Caldwell.
(2Q: 00:50) Minnesota called a time out.
4-7-NYG16 (2Q: 00:43) Hugh Levesque punted 47 yards. Matthew Mathews returned the kick 6 yards to the MIN43. Tackled by Harvey Grange.
Minnesota: Strong formation, 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-MIN43 (2Q: 00:36) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Sherman Styles. DE Phillip Patrizio hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-MIN43 (2Q: 00:29) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Floyd Juarez, assisted by S Preston Cain. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
(2Q: 00:29) Minnesota called a time out.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-MIN45 (2Q: 00:18) Frankie Giles scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Barry Stanton.
(2Q: 00:18) Minnesota called a time out.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, 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-NYG47 (2Q: 00:08) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Matthew Mathews. S Preston Cain defended the pass.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Kevin Matthews kicked off 78 yards from the MIN30. Touchback.
New York: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NYG20 (3Q: 15:00) Bill Walker sacked by DT Edwin Duerr for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Steve Jordan.
New York: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-18-NYG12 (3Q: 14:33) Dale Dennis ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman.
New York: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-15-NYG15 (3Q: 13:59) Ronnie Ascencao ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Les McFarlane.
4-10-NYG20 (3Q: 13:29) Hugh Levesque punted 46 yards. Matthew Mathews called for a fair catch at the MIN34.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN34 (3Q: 13:21) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for TE B.J. Dodge. OLB Rusty Kennedy hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play.
Minnesota: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-MIN34 (3Q: 13:15) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Dixon Cash for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Reuben Warren.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-MIN41 (3Q: 12:36) Lincoln Coffey ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Reuben Warren, assisted by DE Matthew Marchand. Key block delivered by Graham Walker.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN45 (3Q: 11:55) Bruce Carlisle ran inside the left guard for 31 yards. Tackled by CB Reuben Warren. Key block delivered by Brent Finkes.
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.
1-10-NYG24 (3Q: 11:11) Frankie Giles pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Dixon Cash. DT Chuck Franco blocked the pass.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NYG24 (3Q: 11:04) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Sherman Styles for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Rusty Kennedy. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Minnesota: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NYG14 (3Q: 10:16) Frankie Giles scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Rusty Kennedy.
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.
2-3-NYG07 (3Q: 09:51) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE B.J. Dodge for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Dodge gained 2 yards after the catch. Minnesota 13, New York 6
(3Q: 09:51) Extra point by Kevin Matthews was good. Minnesota 14, New York 6
(3Q: 09:42) Kevin Matthews kicked off 56 yards from the MIN30. Reuben Warren returned the ball 23 yards to the NYG37. Tackled by Clyde Uerling.
New York: Single-Back 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.
1-10-NYG37 (3Q: 09:17) Ronnie Ascencao ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerald Terry. Key block delivered by Byron Hickman.
New York: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-NYG42 (3Q: 08:34) Dale Dennis ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerald Terry, assisted by S Emmitt Caldwell.
New York: Weak formation with two tight ends, 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. Terry is blitzing.
3-1-NYG46 (3Q: 08:05) Ronnie Ascencao ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Carey Richardson. Key block delivered by Clay Garrison.
New York: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NYG48 (3Q: 07:41) Ronnie Ascencao ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Jerald Terry, assisted by OLB Earnest Shepherd.
New York: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Caldwell is blitzing.
2-9-NYG49 (3Q: 07:13) Bill Walker pass was dropped by WR Wade Banks.
New York: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Livesey is blitzing.
3-9-NYG49 (3Q: 07:07) Ronnie Ascencao ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Earl Gramble. Key block delivered by Dustin Ellis.
4-1-MIN43 (3Q: 06:23) Hugh Levesque punted 29 yards. Matthew Mathews returned the kick 11 yards to the MIN25. Tackled by Harvey Grange.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN25 (3Q: 06:15) Lincoln Coffey ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Maurice Kloosterman.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-MIN26 (3Q: 05:32) Frankie Giles pass was intended for TE B.J. Dodge and was intercepted by CB Shaun Perry at the MIN34. The interception was returned 14 yards. Tackled by B.J. Dodge. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New York: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN20 (3Q: 05:22) Bill Walker pass completed to WR Sean Fink for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Les McFarlane. Fink gained 2 yards after the catch.
New York: Single-Back 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.
1-10-MIN10 (3Q: 04:55) Ronnie Ascencao ran around left end for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Chris Roberson.
New York: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-12-MIN12 (3Q: 04:27) Dale Dennis ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Carey Richardson, assisted by OLB Jeff Roman.
New York: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-7-MIN07 (3Q: 03:48) Bill Walker pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Wade Banks. S Emmitt Caldwell defended the pass.
4-7-MIN07 (3Q: 03:44) Leland Svitak attempted a 24 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 14, New York 9
(3Q: 03:39) Leland Svitak kicked off 75 yards from the NYG30. Touchback.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN20 (3Q: 03:39) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernie Hassler. OLB Barry Stanton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-MIN20 (3Q: 03:31) Bruce Carlisle ran around right end for 24 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Shaun Perry. Key block delivered by Toby Banks.
Minnesota: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN44 (3Q: 03:00) Lincoln Coffey ran inside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Barry Stanton.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-13-MIN41 (3Q: 02:16) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Dixon Cash for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Barry Stanton. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: New York was called for Defensive Holding.
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 pass.
1-10-MIN46 (3Q: 02:08) Bruce Carlisle ran around right end for 3 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Bo Hickey.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-MIN49 (3Q: 01:27) Lincoln Coffey ran around the left tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Marco Fisk. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Lincoln Coffey to the NYG38.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NYG38 (3Q: 00:51) Lincoln Coffey ran around left end for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Glen James, assisted by OLB Barry Stanton. Coffey made a great move on Ben Money. Key block delivered by Marshall Burns.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NYG25 (3Q: 00:20) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Sherman Styles. S Bo Hickey defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-NYG25 (3Q: 00:07) Lincoln Coffey ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Bo Hickey, assisted by OLB Rusty Kennedy.
Start of fourth quarter.
Minnesota: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-NYG23 (4Q: 15:00) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Matthew Mathews for 16 yards. Tackled by S Preston Cain. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-7-NYG07 (4Q: 14:21) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dixon Cash. DE Phillip Patrizio hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-NYG07 (4Q: 14:14) Frankie Giles pass completed to FB Clyde Uerling for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Ian Gerhardt. Uerling gained 2 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-NYG04 (4Q: 13:44) Bruce Carlisle ran around the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Matthew Marchand.
4-8-NYG08 (4Q: 13:18) Kevin Matthews attempted a 25 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 17, New York 9
(4Q: 13:13) Kevin Matthews kicked off 62 yards from the MIN30. Alonzo Lyon returned the ball 21 yards to the NYG29. Tackled by Sammy Brewer.
New York: 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-NYG29 (4Q: 12:37) Ronnie Ascencao ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Phillip Montgomery.
New York: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-NYG32 (4Q: 12:04) Bill Walker sacked by DE Carey Richardson for a loss of 10 yards. Sack allowed by Kevin Spencer.
New York: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-17-NYG22 (4Q: 11:21) Bill Walker pass completed to FB Rob Spadaford for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman.
4-6-NYG33 (4Q: 10:38) Hugh Levesque punted 61 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN06.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN06 (4Q: 10:29) Bruce Carlisle ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Marco Fisk.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-MIN10 (4Q: 10:01) Lincoln Coffey ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by S Horace Tygart. Key block delivered by Josh Harding.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN19 (4Q: 09:28) Frankie Giles pass was dropped by WR Sherman Styles. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-MIN19 (4Q: 09:18) Bruce Carlisle ran around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Reuben Warren, assisted by DT Kent Mills. Key block delivered by B.J. Dodge.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN29 (4Q: 08:51) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Dixon Cash for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Glen James.
Minnesota: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-MIN33 (4Q: 08:19) Bruce Carlisle ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Bo Hickey, assisted by DE Ron Nord.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Kloosterman is blitzing.
3-2-MIN37 (4Q: 07:53) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-MIN32 (4Q: 07:47) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Josh Harding. DE Ron Nord hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-7-MIN32 (4Q: 07:41) Jorge Howe punted 39 yards. Reuben Warren returned the kick 10 yards to the NYG39. Tackled by Toby Banks.
New York: 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-NYG39 (4Q: 07:34) Ronnie Ascencao ran around the left tackle for 23 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerald Terry. Key block delivered by Kevin Spencer. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
New York: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN23 (4Q: 07:19) Ronnie Ascencao ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Edwin Duerr, assisted by ILB Jerald Terry.
New York: Weak 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.
2-9-MIN22 (4Q: 06:41) Bill Walker scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerald Terry.
New York: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-MIN20 (4Q: 06:07) Bill Walker pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Harvey Grange. OLB Jeff Roman defended the pass.
4-7-MIN20 (4Q: 06:00) Leland Svitak attempted a 37 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 17, New York 12
(4Q: 05:54) Leland Svitak kicked off 63 yards from the NYG30. Todd Livesey returned the ball 24 yards to the MIN31. Tackled by Ben Money.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN31 (4Q: 05:21) Bruce Carlisle ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Marco Fisk.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-MIN32 (4Q: 04:36) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Glen James, assisted by OLB Ellis Coleman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: New York was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN43 (4Q: 04:29) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Sherman Styles. CB Glen James defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
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 run.
2-10-MIN43 (4Q: 04:17) Lincoln Coffey ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Floyd Juarez.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-MIN45 (4Q: 03:31) Lincoln Coffey ran inside the right tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Arnie Talley. Key block delivered by Graham Walker. Walker flattened Horace Tygart to ensure the play's success.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NYG42 (4Q: 02:46) Bruce Carlisle ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Kent Mills.
New York called a time out.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-NYG41 (4Q: 02:36) Lincoln Coffey ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Maurice Kloosterman, assisted by ILB Floyd Juarez.
New York called a time out.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-NYG41 (4Q: 02:29) Clyde Uerling ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Glen James.
New York called a time out.
4-4-NYG36 (4Q: 02:20) Jorge Howe punted 36 yards. Touchback.
New York: Weak 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.
1-10-NYG20 (4Q: 02:14) Ronnie Ascencao ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Damon Jennings. Key block delivered by Teddy Monroe. Monroe flattened Jeff Roman to ensure the play's success.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
New York: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-4-NYG26 (4Q: 02:00) Bill Walker pass completed to WR Leon Gilmore for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Earl Gramble. Gilmore gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: New York was called for an Ineligible Receiver Downfield.
New York: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-9-NYG21 (4Q: 01:54) Bill Walker pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Leon Gilmore. DE Carey Richardson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New York: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Gramble is blitzing.
3-9-NYG21 (4Q: 01:44) Bill Walker pass completed to WR Leon Gilmore for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Lenny LaRiche.
New York: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. May is blitzing.
4-6-NYG24 (4Q: 01:23) Bill Walker pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Sean Fink. ILB Roman Cassidy hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The ball goes over on downs.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Fisk is blitzing.
1-10-NYG24 (4Q: 01:18) Bruce Carlisle ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Maurice Kloosterman.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Kennedy is blitzing.
2-12-NYG26 (4Q: 00:31) Frankie Giles dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 17, New York Giants 12