Wild Card Playoff Games, 2013

Played in Minnesota, MN, weather: 68 degrees, fair, calm.
Minnesota won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Gary McCarthy kicked off 78 yards from the CHI30. Touchback.
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.
1-10-MIN20 (1Q: 15:00) Richie Forbes ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by S Willie Pile, assisted by DT Jonathan Goeas. Key block delivered by Britt Sims.
Minnesota: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-5-MIN25 (1Q: 14:22) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Butch McConnell. DE Derrick Fox hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. 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 bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-MIN25 (1Q: 14:19) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to RB Richie Forbes for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Kent Greene. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
Minnesota: 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-MIN31 (1Q: 14:13) Richie Forbes ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Kent Greene.
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.
2-7-MIN34 (1Q: 13:36) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Calvin Truong. OLB Dana Strong defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Weak 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.
3-7-MIN34 (1Q: 13:30) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Grant Clinton. DE Derrick Fox drove right through Dwayne Moline to hurry the quarterback.
4-7-MIN34 (1Q: 13:25) Herman Burns punted 57 yards. Renaldo Preston returned the kick 6 yards to the CHI15. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Holding on the Punt Return.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI08 (1Q: 13:15) Max Pugh ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Junior Siavii, assisted by DE Randy Murray.
Chicago: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-CHI11 (1Q: 12:48) Steven Jackson ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Vincent Nece, assisted by DT Joel Dole.
Chicago: I 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.
3-2-CHI16 (1Q: 12:19) Max Pugh ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Kirk Baum, assisted by OLB Warren Elrifai. Key block delivered by Amos Fisk.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI22 (1Q: 11:47) Steven Jackson ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Chuck Laxdal.
Chicago: 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, expecting the pass.
2-10-CHI22 (1Q: 11:24) Steven Jackson ran inside the left guard for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Kurt Willis. Key block delivered by Dave Jacke.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-CHI31 (1Q: 10:45) Sammie Holmes pass completed to RB Max Pugh for 8 yards. Tackled by S Richard Kerner. Pugh gained 10 yards after the catch.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, 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-CHI39 (1Q: 10:08) Max Pugh ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Warren Elrifai.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-12-CHI37 (1Q: 09:36) Steven Jackson ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Chuck Laxdal.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-5-CHI44 (1Q: 09:02) Steven Jackson ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Richard Kerner.
4-2-CHI47 (1Q: 08:38) Eugene Johnson punted 43 yards. Michael Lehan returned the kick 9 yards to the MIN19. Tackled by Rusty May.
Minnesota: Pro 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.
1-10-MIN19 (1Q: 08:27) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Alvin Cortez for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Lamont Garner. Cortez gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Strong 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.
1-10-MIN37 (1Q: 07:40) Richie Forbes ran inside the right tackle for 10 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Kent Greene. Key block delivered by Dwayne Moline.
Minnesota: I 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-MIN47 (1Q: 07:13) Richie Forbes ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Dana Strong.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-CHI49 (1Q: 06:40) Richie Forbes ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Matt Ware, assisted by ILB Kent Greene.
Minnesota: I formation, 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.
3-2-CHI45 (1Q: 06:03) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to RB Butch McConnell for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Terrell Mathis. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CHI38 (1Q: 05:40) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Warren Pigg. CB Stan Wells defended the pass.
Minnesota: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-CHI38 (1Q: 05:31) GJ Jeffers ran inside the right guard for 27 yards. Tackled by S Willie Pile. Key block delivered by Dwayne Moline.
Minnesota: Pro 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.
1-10-CHI11 (1Q: 04:56) GJ Jeffers ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Russell Barrett.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-CHI10 (1Q: 04:34) Glen Jeffers ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Lamont Garner. Key block delivered by Howie Prior.
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 run.
1-1-CHI01 (1Q: 03:55) Ben Roethlisberger sacked by DE Derrick Fox and DT Tony Reichard for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Howie Prior.
Minnesota: Single-Back 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.
2-4-CHI04 (1Q: 03:30) Richie Forbes ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Antoine Upshaw. Minnesota 6, Chicago 0
(1Q: 03:30) Extra point by Donnell Wilcox was good. Minnesota 7, Chicago 0
(1Q: 03:20) Donnell Wilcox kicked off 67 yards from the MIN30. Dustin Giles returned the ball 24 yards to the CHI27. Tackled by Chris Hope. Chicago's Rusty May was hurt on the play. This appears to be a very serious ankle injury.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI27 (1Q: 03:00) Max Pugh ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Junior Siavii.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-CHI31 (1Q: 02:13) Steven Jackson ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Joel Dole.
Chicago: 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.
3-5-CHI32 (1Q: 01:43) Max Pugh ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Kurt Willis. Key block delivered by Joey Franklin.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI37 (1Q: 01:16) Max Pugh ran around right end for 14 yards. Tackled by DT Vincent Nece, assisted by S Richard Kerner. Key block delivered by Dave Jacke.
Chicago: 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.
1-10-MIN49 (1Q: 00:39) Steven Jackson ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Percy Garcia.
Start of second quarter.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Elrifai is blitzing.
2-8-MIN47 (2Q: 15:00) Sammie Holmes pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Anthony Elliott.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Elrifai and Grolitzer are blitzing.
3-8-MIN47 (2Q: 14:47) Sammie Holmes pass completed to WR Anthony Elliott for 10 yards. Tackled by S Richard Kerner. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Chicago: 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. Elrifai is blitzing.
1-10-MIN37 (2Q: 14:00) Sammie Holmes pass completed to WR Anthony Elliott for 26 yards. Tackled by S Kirk Baum. Elliott gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN11 (2Q: 13:29) Max Pugh ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Warren Elrifai, assisted by S Kirk Baum.
Chicago: 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.
2-11-MIN12 (2Q: 12:56) Max Pugh ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Kurt Willis.
Chicago: 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. Elrifai and Willis are blitzing.
3-11-MIN12 (2Q: 12:28) Sammie Holmes pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernard Corbett. ILB Kurt Willis hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-11-MIN12 (2Q: 12:20) Gary McCarthy attempted a 29 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 7, Chicago 3
(2Q: 12:14) Gary McCarthy kicked off 66 yards from the CHI30. Michael Lehan returned the ball 27 yards to the MIN31. Tackled by Antonio Gates.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN31 (2Q: 11:45) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Alvin Cortez for 19 yards. Tackled by S Willie Pile, assisted by CB Lamont Garner. Cortez gained 3 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Illegal Contact. The penalty was declined.
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.
1-10-MIN50 (2Q: 11:40) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Alvin Cortez for 16 yards. Tackled by S Zach Anderson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Cortez gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, 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.
1-10-CHI34 (2Q: 11:05) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Calvin Truong. DE Tommie Harris 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 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-CHI34 (2Q: 10:56) Richie Forbes ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Tony Reichard, assisted by ILB Kent Greene.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-CHI28 (2Q: 10:32) Ben Roethlisberger pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Alvin Cortez. DT Jonathan Goeas blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-4-CHI28 (2Q: 10:27) Donnell Wilcox attempted a 45 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 10, Chicago 3
(2Q: 10:20) Donnell Wilcox kicked off 63 yards from the MIN30. Dustin Giles returned the ball 12 yards to the CHI19. Tackled by Dana Dakis.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI19 (2Q: 09:58) Sammie Holmes pass completed to WR Dennis Shepard for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Hunter Meadows. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Elrifai is blitzing.
1-10-CHI29 (2Q: 09:51) Sammie Holmes pass completed to WR Dennis Shepard for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Calvin Bauer. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Chicago: 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-CHI47 (2Q: 09:16) Motor Holmes pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Anthony Elliott. DT Vincent Nece hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Chicago: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-CHI47 (2Q: 09:12) Sammie Holmes scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Warren Elrifai.
Chicago: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-CHI49 (2Q: 08:45) Sammie Holmes pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernard Corbett. CB Percy Garcia knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-8-CHI49 (2Q: 08:39) Eugene Johnson punted 48 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIN03. Chicago's Mickey Flynn was hurt on the play.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Greene is blitzing.
1-10-MIN03 (2Q: 08:32) Richie Forbes ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Tony Reichard, assisted by S Zach Anderson. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CHI S Zach Anderson for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 10, Chicago 9
(2Q: 08:32) Extra point by Gary McCarthy was good. Minnesota 10, Chicago 10
(2Q: 08:23) Gary McCarthy kicked off 73 yards from the CHI30. Touchback.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Greene is blitzing.
1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 08:23) Richie Forbes ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Willie Pile. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for an Illegal Formation.
Minnesota: I 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.
1-15-MIN15 (2Q: 08:16) Richie Forbes ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Jonathan Goeas.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-14-MIN16 (2Q: 07:53) Glen Jeffers ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Tony Reichard, assisted by ILB Kent Greene. Chicago's Zach Anderson was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor foot injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Minnesota: Five-Receiver Spread 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. Strong, Greene and Ware are blitzing.
3-12-MIN18 (2Q: 07:25) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Warren Pigg for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Lamont Garner. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
4-1-MIN29 (2Q: 07:16) Herman Burns punted 44 yards. Renaldo Preston returned the kick 8 yards to the CHI35. Tackled by Damon Manning.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI35 (2Q: 07:05) Sammie Holmes pass completed to WR Dennis Shepard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Richard Kerner. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Chicago: 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.
2-7-CHI38 (2Q: 06:22) Sammie Holmes pass completed to FB Ellis Fitzgerald for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Kurt Willis. Fitzgerald gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Willis is blitzing.
3-2-CHI43 (2Q: 05:45) Sammie Holmes pass completed to FB Ellis Fitzgerald for 11 yards. Tackled by S Richard Kerner. Fitzgerald gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: 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.
1-10-MIN46 (2Q: 05:01) Max Pugh ran inside the right guard for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Warren Elrifai. Key block delivered by Reggie Booker.
Chicago: I 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-MIN35 (2Q: 04:36) Motor Holmes pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Anthony Elliott. S Kirk Baum defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-MIN35 (2Q: 04:29) Sammie Holmes pass completed to WR Bernard Corbett for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Randy Murray, assisted by CB Calvin Bauer.
Chicago: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-MIN26 (2Q: 03:44) Sammie Holmes scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Kurt Willis.
Chicago: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN22 (2Q: 03:22) Motor Holmes pass completed to RB Steven Jackson for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Calvin Bauer.
Chicago: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-MIN17 (2Q: 03:00) Sammie Holmes pass completed to RB Max Pugh for 10 yards. Tackled by S Kirk Baum, assisted by CB Percy Garcia.
Chicago: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-7-MIN07 (2Q: 02:44) Max Pugh ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Junior Siavii, assisted by S Kirk Baum.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-MIN08 (2Q: 02:25) Steven Jackson ran around the left tackle for 1 yard and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Kurt Willis, assisted by S Richard Kerner.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Elrifai, Garcia and Bauer are blitzing.
3-7-MIN07 (2Q: 02:05) Sammie Holmes scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by S Kirk Baum. PENALTY: Chicago was called for an Illegal Formation. The penalty was declined.
4-3-MIN03 (2Q: 02:05) Gary McCarthy attempted a 20 yard field goal and succeeded. Chicago 13, Minnesota 10
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
(2Q: 01:56) Gary McCarthy kicked off 67 yards from the CHI30. Dwight Grolitzer returned the ball 36 yards to the MIN39. Tackled by Antonio Gates.
Minnesota: Pro 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-MIN39 (2Q: 01:50) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Ernest Sullivan for 9 yards. Tackled by S Zach Anderson, assisted by S Willie Pile. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Pro 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.
2-1-MIN48 (2Q: 01:32) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ernest Sullivan. DT Tony Reichard hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Pro 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.
3-1-MIN48 (2Q: 01:19) Richie Forbes ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Zach Anderson. Key block delivered by Britt Sims.
Minnesota: 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.
1-10-CHI47 (2Q: 00:57) Ben Roethlisberger pass was dropped by WR Alvin Cortez. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-CHI47 (2Q: 00:45) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ernest Sullivan. DE Derrick Fox drove right through Howie Prior to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-CHI47 (2Q: 00:34) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jose Scott. CB Lamont Garner defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Minnesota's Alvin Cortez was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor abdominal injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
4-10-CHI47 (2Q: 00:23) Herman Burns punted 43 yards. Renaldo Preston returned the kick 10 yards to the CHI14. PENALTY: Chicago was called for an Illegal Use of Hands on the Punt Return.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Elrifai is blitzing.
1-10-CHI07 (2Q: 00:14) Max Pugh ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Randy Murray.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Donnell Wilcox kicked off 52 yards from the MIN30. Dustin Giles returned the ball 19 yards to the CHI37. Tackled by Louis Downs.
Chicago: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI37 (3Q: 14:34) Sammie Holmes pass completed to RB Max Pugh for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Warren Elrifai.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-CHI41 (3Q: 13:57) Max Pugh ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by S Kirk Baum.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-7-CHI40 (3Q: 13:24) Sammie Holmes pass completed to WR Anthony Elliott for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Warren Elrifai. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Elrifai, Willis and Kerner are blitzing.
1-10-CHI47 (3Q: 12:47) Sammie Holmes pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Anthony Elliott. S Richard Kerner hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Chicago: 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. Elrifai and Willis are blitzing.
2-10-CHI47 (3Q: 12:37) Motor Holmes pass completed to WR Anthony Elliott for 27 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Dwight Grolitzer. Elliott gained 14 yards after the catch.
Chicago: Weak 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-MIN26 (3Q: 12:00) Steven Jackson ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Joel Dole.
Chicago: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-MIN25 (3Q: 11:25) Motor Holmes pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernard Corbett. CB Percy Garcia defended the pass.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-MIN25 (3Q: 11:16) Sammie Holmes pass completed to TE Antonio Gates for 17 yards. Tackled by S Richard Kerner. Gates gained 11 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-8-MIN08 (3Q: 10:29) Max Pugh ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Kurt Willis, assisted by DE Randy Murray.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-MIN09 (3Q: 09:53) Motor Holmes pass completed to WR Paul Norris for 9 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Chicago 19, Minnesota 10
(3Q: 09:53) Extra point by Gary McCarthy was good. Chicago 20, Minnesota 10
(3Q: 09:44) Gary McCarthy kicked off 62 yards from the CHI30. Michael Lehan returned the ball 32 yards to the MIN40. Tackled by Dustin Giles.
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.
1-10-MIN40 (3Q: 09:19) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Ernest Sullivan for 36 yards. Tackled by ILB Kent Greene. Sullivan gained 5 yards after the catch. 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 bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI24 (3Q: 08:48) Richie Forbes ran inside the left tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by S Willie Pile. Key block delivered by Antoine Upshaw.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI13 (3Q: 08:08) Richie Forbes ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Dana Strong. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Ben Roethlisberger to the CHI08.
Minnesota: 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, expecting the pass.
2-5-CHI08 (3Q: 07:26) Glen Jeffers ran around left end for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Dwayne Moline. Chicago 20, Minnesota 16
(3Q: 07:26) Extra point by Donnell Wilcox was good. Chicago 20, Minnesota 17
(3Q: 07:17) Donnell Wilcox kicked off 51 yards from the MIN30. Dustin Giles returned the ball 21 yards to the CHI40. Tackled by Chris Hope.
Chicago: I 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-CHI40 (3Q: 06:45) Max Pugh ran inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Kurt Willis. Key block delivered by Antonio Gates.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-CHI48 (3Q: 06:22) Max Pugh ran a trap outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Hunter Meadows, assisted by S Richard Kerner.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-2-CHI48 (3Q: 05:52) Max Pugh ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Kirk Baum. Key block delivered by Dave Jacke.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Elrifai is blitzing.
1-10-MIN48 (3Q: 05:10) Max Pugh ran a draw inside the left guard for 12 yards. Tackled by S Richard Kerner. Key block delivered by Dave Jacke.
Chicago: 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.
1-10-MIN36 (3Q: 04:23) Max Pugh ran inside the left guard for 9 yards. Tackled by S Kirk Baum, assisted by S Richard Kerner. Key block delivered by Reggie Booker. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
Chicago: 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. Kerner is blitzing.
2-16-MIN42 (3Q: 04:15) Motor Holmes pass completed to WR Anthony Elliott for 35 yards. Tackled by CB Calvin Bauer. Elliott gained 29 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-7-MIN07 (3Q: 03:40) Sammie Holmes pass completed to WR Bernard Corbett for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Chicago 26, Minnesota 17
(3Q: 03:40) Extra point by Gary McCarthy was good. Chicago 27, Minnesota 17
(3Q: 03:34) Gary McCarthy kicked off 71 yards from the CHI30. Michael Lehan returned the ball 31 yards to the MIN30. Tackled by Renaldo Preston.
Minnesota: 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, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN30 (3Q: 03:13) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Alvin Cortez for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Dana Strong. Cortez gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN43 (3Q: 02:35) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Calvin Truong. DE Teddy Cherry hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-MIN43 (3Q: 02:29) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to RB Richie Forbes for 2 yards. Tackled by S Zach Anderson. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
Minnesota: Five-Receiver Spread 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.
2-20-MIN33 (3Q: 02:20) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Alvin Cortez for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB Dana Strong, assisted by CB Lamont Garner. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Cortez gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-4-MIN49 (3Q: 01:33) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Calvin Truong for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Dana Strong. Truong gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Richie Forbes on the CHI44.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CHI44 (3Q: 01:12) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Calvin Truong for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB Russell Barrett. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Truong gained 1 yard after the catch.
Minnesota: Pro 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.
1-10-CHI27 (3Q: 00:27) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Calvin Truong for 16 yards. Tackled by ILB Kent Greene. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Start of fourth quarter.
Minnesota: Pro 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.
1-10-CHI11 (4Q: 15:00) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to RB Butch McConnell for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Lamont Garner. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-CHI07 (4Q: 14:23) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Alvin Cortez for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Cortez gained 1 yard after the catch. Chicago 27, Minnesota 23
(4Q: 14:23) Extra point by Donnell Wilcox was good. Chicago 27, Minnesota 24
(4Q: 14:14) Donnell Wilcox kicked off 60 yards from the MIN30. Dustin Giles returned the ball 11 yards to the CHI21. Tackled by Louis Downs.
Chicago: Weak 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-CHI21 (4Q: 13:50) Sammie Holmes pass completed to WR Anthony Elliott for 27 yards. Tackled by CB Calvin Bauer. Elliott gained 12 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Elrifai is blitzing.
1-10-CHI48 (4Q: 13:16) Sammie Holmes pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Antonio Gates. DT Junior Siavii defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-CHI48 (4Q: 13:13) Sammie Holmes pass completed to WR Dennis Shepard for 9 yards. Tackled by S Richard Kerner. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Chicago: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-MIN43 (4Q: 12:41) Max Pugh ran inside the right guard for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Tyrone Prosser, assisted by DT Vincent Nece.
4-4-MIN46 (4Q: 12:13) Eugene Johnson punted 37 yards. Michael Lehan called for a fair catch at the MIN09.
Minnesota: Strong 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-MIN09 (4Q: 12:02) Richie Forbes ran inside the left tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by S Zach Anderson. Key block delivered by Howie Prior.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Greene is blitzing.
1-10-MIN22 (4Q: 11:36) PENALTY: Chicago was called for Encroachment.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-5-MIN27 (4Q: 11:28) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Alvin Cortez for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Lamont Garner.
Minnesota: Single-Back 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.
2-2-MIN30 (4Q: 10:59) Richie Forbes ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Dana Strong. Key block delivered by Howie Prior.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN32 (4Q: 10:33) Ben Roethlisberger sacked by DE Derrick Fox for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Howie Prior.
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.
2-16-MIN26 (4Q: 10:00) Richie Forbes ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Kent Greene, assisted by DT Tony Reichard.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Strong, Greene and Ware are blitzing.
3-10-MIN32 (4Q: 09:33) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Warren Pigg. OLB Dana Strong drove right through Dwayne Moline to hurry the quarterback.
4-10-MIN32 (4Q: 09:25) Herman Burns punted and it was blocked by Paul Norris. CHI Lonnie Robinson recovered the ball at the MIN22.
Chicago: Strong 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-MIN22 (4Q: 09:18) Steven Jackson ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Warren Elrifai, assisted by S Kirk Baum. ILB Kurt Willis knocked down Amos Fisk to break up the play.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-MIN20 (4Q: 08:41) Max Pugh ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Percy Garcia.
Chicago: I 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. Elrifai is blitzing.
3-4-MIN16 (4Q: 07:55) Max Pugh ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Randy Murray. Key block delivered by Antonio Gates.
Chicago: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN11 (4Q: 07:09) Sammie Holmes pass completed to WR Anthony Elliott for 11 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Elliott gained 5 yards after the catch. Chicago 33, Minnesota 24
(4Q: 07:09) Extra point by Gary McCarthy was good. Chicago 34, Minnesota 24
(4Q: 07:00) Gary McCarthy kicked off 75 yards from the CHI30. Michael Lehan returned the ball 34 yards to the MIN29. Tackled by Malcolm Rees.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN29 (4Q: 06:33) Richie Forbes ran inside the left tackle for 18 yards. Tackled by S Matt Ware. Key block delivered by Britt Sims.
Minnesota: Weak 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.
1-10-MIN47 (4Q: 06:00) Richie Forbes ran inside the left guard for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Terrell Mathis, assisted by OLB Dana Strong. Key block delivered by Calvin Truong.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI40 (4Q: 05:17) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Ernest Sullivan for 20 yards. Tackled by S Matt Ware. Sullivan gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
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-CHI20 (4Q: 04:37) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jose Scott. DE Derrick Fox hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Minnesota: Weak 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.
2-10-CHI20 (4Q: 04:32) Richie Forbes ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Dana Strong, assisted by DT Tony Reichard.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Strong is blitzing.
3-8-CHI18 (4Q: 03:59) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Alvin Cortez for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Lamont Garner. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-2-CHI02 (4Q: 03:43) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Calvin Truong for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Chicago 34, Minnesota 30
(4Q: 03:43) Extra point by Donnell Wilcox was good. Chicago 34, Minnesota 31
(4Q: 03:35) Donnell Wilcox kicked off 66 yards from the MIN30. Scottie Montgomery returned the ball 13 yards to the CHI17. Tackled by Chris Hope. Ball was fumbled and recovered by CHI Scottie Montgomery on the CHI17.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI17 (4Q: 03:30) Max Pugh ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Kirk Baum. Key block delivered by Joey Franklin.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Elrifai is blitzing.
2-3-CHI24 (4Q: 02:45) Steven Jackson ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Warren Elrifai. Key block delivered by Joey Franklin.
(4Q: 02:45) Minnesota called a time out.
Chicago: 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-CHI29 (4Q: 02:34) Steven Jackson ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Vincent Nece, assisted by DT Joel Dole.
(4Q: 02:34) Minnesota called a time out.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-CHI32 (4Q: 02:22) Max Pugh ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Warren Elrifai, assisted by ILB Kurt Willis.
(4Q: 02:22) Minnesota called a time out.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Willis is blitzing.
3-6-CHI33 (4Q: 02:10) Max Pugh ran inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Kurt Willis. Key block delivered by Dave Jacke.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI41 (4Q: 02:00) Max Pugh ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by S Richard Kerner. Key block delivered by Amos Fisk.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-5-CHI46 (4Q: 01:15) Max Pugh ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Percy Garcia.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-3-CHI48 (4Q: 00:30) Sammie Holmes dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Final Score: Chicago Bears 34, Minnesota Vikings 31