| Played in Minnesota, MN, weather: 68 degrees, fair, calm. |
| Minnesota won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Jeff Bullock kicked off 79 yards from the STL30. Touchback. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN20 (1Q: 15:00) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernie Hassler. DE Jose Prescott hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Money is blitzing. 2-10-MIN20 (1Q: 14:53) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Rick Collins for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Lewis Bledsoe. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding. |
| 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. Money is blitzing. 2-20-MIN10 (1Q: 14:43) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Alfred Hanson, assisted by CB Lewis Bledsoe. Hassler gained 7 yards after the catch. |
| Minnesota: 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. 3-13-MIN17 (1Q: 14:18) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE B.J. Dodge for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Dennis Brock. |
| 4-2-MIN28 (1Q: 13:44) Gino McDaniel punted 48 yards. Bernie Garner called for a fair catch at the STL24. |
| St. Louis: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-STL24 (1Q: 13:36) Billy Andrews pass completed to WR Ty Jonas for 25 yards. Tackled by CB J.C. Sturm. Jonas gained 2 yards after the catch. |
| St. Louis: Strong 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-STL49 (1Q: 12:59) Billy Andrews sacked by ILB Roman Cassidy for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Amos Brock. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Todd Livesey on the STL44. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Alston is blitzing. 1-10-STL44 (1Q: 12:49) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
| Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-15-STL49 (1Q: 12:43) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Money. Hassler gained 2 yards after the catch. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Money is blitzing. 2-3-STL37 (1Q: 11:58) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Josh Harding. OLB Randall Money hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Money is blitzing. 3-3-STL37 (1Q: 11:48) Jeremy Kirk ran around the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Bobby Cochrane. Key block delivered by Wes Pentasuglio. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Money is blitzing. 1-10-STL28 (1Q: 11:22) Frankie Giles pass completed to RB Jeremy Kirk for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Alfred Hanson, assisted by ILB Drew Rollo. Kirk gained 6 yards after the catch. |
| Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-STL15 (1Q: 10:43) Jeremy Kirk ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Alfred Hanson. Key block delivered by Donald Starks. Minnesota's Donald Starks was hurt on the play. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-5-STL10 (1Q: 09:59) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Dixon Cash for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 6, St. Louis 0 |
| (1Q: 09:59) Extra point by Kevin Matthews was good. Minnesota 7, St. Louis 0 |
| (1Q: 09:51) Kevin Matthews kicked off 69 yards from the MIN30. Colin Whiting returned the ball 16 yards to the STL17. Tackled by Butch Blackwood. St. Louis's Glenn Alston was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor leg injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-STL17 (1Q: 09:29) Colin Whiting ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by CB J.C. Sturm, assisted by S Leslie Ramthun. Key block delivered by Teddy Fulcher. |
| St. Louis: Strong 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. 2-5-STL22 (1Q: 09:03) Billy Andrews sacked by DE Carey Richardson and DE Mark Archer for a loss of 6 yards. Richardson ran right past Amos Brock and knocked down the quarterback. The ball was fumbled and recovered by STL Kerry Birchall on the STL16. |
| St. Louis: 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. 3-11-STL16 (1Q: 08:16) Billy Andrews pass completed to WR Ty Jonas for 51 yards. Tackled by CB Todd Livesey. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Jonas gained 37 yards after the catch. |
| St. Louis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN33 (1Q: 07:37) Colin Whiting ran around right end for 12 yards. Tackled by DE Carey Richardson. Key block delivered by Teddy Buchanan. |
| St. Louis: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Caldwell is blitzing. 1-10-MIN21 (1Q: 07:09) PENALTY: St. Louis was called for a False Start. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-15-MIN26 (1Q: 06:59) Billy Andrews sacked by DE Mark Archer for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Tyrell Breneman. Minnesota's Jeff Roman was hurt on the play. This appears to be a serious foot injury. |
| St. Louis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-20-MIN31 (1Q: 06:16) Billy Andrews pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ty Jonas. DE Carey Richardson drove right through Colin Whiting to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| St. Louis: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-20-MIN31 (1Q: 06:11) Kerry Birchall ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Edwin Duerr, assisted by ILB Roman Cassidy. |
| 4-18-MIN29 (1Q: 05:40) Jeff Bullock attempted a 46 yard field goal and missed wide to the right. |
| Minnesota: 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. 1-10-MIN36 (1Q: 05:33) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Dixon Cash for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Alfred Hanson. Cash gained 8 yards after the catch. |
| 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, expecting the pass. Money is blitzing. 1-10-MIN50 (1Q: 05:00) Mitch Fulcher ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Jose Prescott. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-9-STL49 (1Q: 04:16) Jeremy Kirk ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Max Coles. |
| 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, expecting the pass. 3-9-STL49 (1Q: 03:39) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Alfred Hanson. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Money is blitzing. 1-10-STL38 (1Q: 02:57) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for TE B.J. Dodge. DE Jose Prescott drove right through Brent Finkes to hurry the quarterback. |
| Minnesota: Strong 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. 2-10-STL38 (1Q: 02:52) Captain Kirk ran outside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Max Coles. Key block delivered by Graham Walker. Walker ran over Clay Van Pelt to set up the play. PENALTY: St. Louis was called for Too Many Men on the Field. The penalty was declined. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-STL27 (1Q: 02:42) Frankie Giles pass was dropped by WR Sherman Styles. |
| Minnesota: 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-STL27 (1Q: 02:35) Captain Kirk ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Ross Bensen, assisted by OLB Randall Money. |
| 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. Van Pelt is blitzing. 3-7-STL24 (1Q: 01:56) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 12 yards. Tackled by S Darren Holdhusen, assisted by OLB Randall Money. Minnesota's Sherman Styles was hurt on the play. |
| Minnesota: 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-STL12 (1Q: 01:09) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE B.J. Dodge for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Ross Bensen. Dodge gained 4 yards after the catch. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Money is blitzing. 2-3-STL05 (1Q: 00:29) Frankie Giles pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Rick Collins. OLB Randall Money blocked the pass. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 3-3-STL05 (1Q: 00:23) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
| Minnesota: 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. 3-8-STL10 (1Q: 00:19) Frankie Giles pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Bernie Hassler. DE Jose Prescott blocked the pass. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined. |
| 4-8-STL10 (1Q: 00:14) Kevin Matthews attempted a 27 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 10, St. Louis 0 |
| (1Q: 00:08) Kevin Matthews kicked off 49 yards from the MIN30. Colin Whiting returned the ball 26 yards to the STL47. Tackled by Josh Harding. |
| Start of second quarter. |
| St. Louis: 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-STL47 (2Q: 15:00) Colin Whiting ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Shannon McKenzie, assisted by DE Carey Richardson. |
| St. Louis: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-8-STL49 (2Q: 14:39) Billy Andrews pass completed to WR Ty Jonas for 22 yards. Tackled by ILB Gary Frederick. Jonas gained 13 yards after the catch. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN29 (2Q: 13:51) Colin Whiting ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Bubba Cote. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-7-MIN26 (2Q: 13:17) Billy Andrews pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 26 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 10, St. Louis 6 |
| (2Q: 13:17) Extra point by Jeff Bullock was good. Minnesota 10, St. Louis 7 |
| (2Q: 13:05) Jeff Bullock kicked off 62 yards from the STL30. Butch Blackwood returned the ball 20 yards to the MIN28. Tackled by Bennie Fanwick. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN28 (2Q: 12:31) Captain Kirk ran around left end for 72 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Moe Kleinecke. Minnesota 16, St. Louis 7 |
| (2Q: 12:31) Extra point by Kevin Matthews was good. Minnesota 17, St. Louis 7 |
| (2Q: 12:09) Kevin Matthews kicked off 77 yards from the MIN30. Touchback. |
| St. Louis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-STL20 (2Q: 12:09) Colin Whiting ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell. Key block delivered by Amos Brock. |
| St. Louis: 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. Ramthun is blitzing. 2-3-STL27 (2Q: 11:48) Colin Whiting ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Earl Gramble. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 3-1-STL29 (2Q: 11:13) Billy Andrews pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Roger Farr. DE Mark Archer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| 4-1-STL29 (2Q: 11:03) Rodney Restifo punted 44 yards. Bernie Hassler returned the kick 15 yards to the MIN42. Tackled by Hugh Gadget. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Money is blitzing. 1-10-MIN42 (2Q: 10:53) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Rick Collins for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Lewis Bledsoe. Collins gained 1 yard after the catch. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-7-MIN45 (2Q: 10:20) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rick Collins. DE Jose Prescott hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-17-MIN35 (2Q: 10:11) Jeremy Kirk ran inside the left tackle for 16 yards. Tackled by S Harry Basinger. Kirk made a great move on Harry Basinger. Key block delivered by Troy Branch. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Money is blitzing. 3-1-STL49 (2Q: 09:27) Mitch Fulcher ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Alfred Hanson. Key block delivered by Wes Pentasuglio. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-STL48 (2Q: 08:46) Jeremy Kirk ran inside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Roman Long. Key block delivered by Brent Finkes. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Money is blitzing. 1-10-STL37 (2Q: 08:11) Frankie Giles pass completed to FB Clyde Uerling for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Ross Bensen. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-20-STL47 (2Q: 08:05) Frankie Giles pass completed to RB Jeremy Kirk for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Malcolm Beustring. Kirk gained 3 yards after the catch. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Money is blitzing. 2-9-STL36 (2Q: 07:23) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Dennis Brock. Hassler gained 6 yards after the catch. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Van Pelt is blitzing. 1-10-STL20 (2Q: 06:43) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Randall Money. Hassler gained 4 yards after the catch. |
| Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-9-STL09 (2Q: 06:17) Jeremy Kirk ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Glenn Alston, assisted by S Clay Van Pelt. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-5-STL05 (2Q: 05:37) Captain Kirk ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Alvin Roseman. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 3-3-STL03 (2Q: 05:18) Frankie Giles pass was dropped by WR Dixon Cash. |
| 4-3-STL03 (2Q: 05:13) Kevin Matthews attempted a 20 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 20, St. Louis 7 |
| (2Q: 05:05) Kevin Matthews kicked off 79 yards from the MIN30. Touchback. |
| St. Louis: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Shepherd is blitzing. 1-10-STL20 (2Q: 05:05) Billy Andrews pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ricky Kiddoo. S Emmitt Caldwell defended the pass. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Cassidy is blitzing. 2-10-STL20 (2Q: 04:55) Billy Andrews pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Earl Gramble, assisted by CB Lenny LaRiche. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| St. Louis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Caldwell is blitzing. 3-6-STL24 (2Q: 04:20) Billy Andrews pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Earl Gramble. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Giles gained 6 yards after the catch. |
| St. Louis: 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-STL36 (2Q: 04:02) Billy Andrews pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ty Jonas. DT Deion Palmer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| St. Louis: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-STL36 (2Q: 03:55) Colin Whiting ran a trap outside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Roman Cassidy. |
| St. Louis: 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. 3-6-STL40 (2Q: 03:37) Billy Andrews pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Brian Bullock. DE Carey Richardson defended the pass. |
| 4-6-STL40 (2Q: 03:31) Rodney Restifo punted 36 yards. Bernie Hassler called for a fair catch at the MIN24. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Money is blitzing. 1-10-MIN24 (2Q: 03:22) Jeremy Kirk ran around left end for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Malcolm Beustring, assisted by ILB Alfred Hanson. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-12-MIN22 (2Q: 02:53) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dixon Cash. DE Christian Stuart hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-12-MIN22 (2Q: 02:48) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Butch Blackwood. CB Ross Bensen defended the pass. |
| 4-12-MIN22 (2Q: 02:40) Gino McDaniel punted 43 yards. Bernie Garner called for a fair catch at the STL35. |
| St. Louis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-STL35 (2Q: 02:29) Colin Whiting ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Shannon McKenzie. |
| St. Louis: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-6-STL39 (2Q: 02:12) Billy Andrews pass completed to WR Ty Jonas for 21 yards. Tackled by ILB Roman Cassidy. Jonas gained 3 yards after the catch. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| St. Louis: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN40 (2Q: 02:00) Billy Andrews pass completed to TE Bryant Finch for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Todd Livesey. |
| St. Louis: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-3-MIN33 (2Q: 01:41) Billy Andrews pass was dropped by TE Brian Bullock. |
| St. Louis: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-3-MIN33 (2Q: 01:32) Billy Andrews pass completed to RB Walt Levi for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Roman Cassidy. Levi gained 7 yards after the catch. |
| St. Louis: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN26 (2Q: 01:13) Billy Andrews pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Bryant Finch. ILB Bubba Cote defended the pass. |
| St. Louis: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-MIN26 (2Q: 01:03) Billy Andrews pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Todd Livesey, assisted by ILB Roman Cassidy. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| St. Louis: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Livesey is blitzing. 3-1-MIN17 (2Q: 00:41) Billy Andrews pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Shannon McKenzie. |
| St. Louis called a time out. |
| St. Louis: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIN12 (2Q: 00:31) Billy Andrews pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ty Jonas. OLB Earnest Shepherd hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. St. Louis's Colin Whiting was hurt on the play. |
| St. Louis: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-MIN12 (2Q: 00:24) Billy Andrews pass completed to WR Bernie Garner for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Mark Archer. |
| St. Louis called a time out. |
| St. Louis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-5-MIN07 (2Q: 00:15) Billy Andrews scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Todd Livesey. |
| St. Louis called a time out. |
| 4-1-MIN03 (2Q: 00:06) Jeff Bullock attempted a 20 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 20, St. Louis 10 |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Kevin Matthews kicked off 74 yards from the MIN30. Touchback. |
| St. Louis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Cassidy and Caldwell are blitzing. 1-10-STL20 (3Q: 15:00) Bennie Fanwick ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Deion Palmer, assisted by ILB Roman Cassidy. |
| St. Louis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-9-STL21 (3Q: 14:25) Bennie Fanwick ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell. |
| St. Louis: 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. 3-9-STL21 (3Q: 13:45) Billy Andrews pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ty Jonas. CB Michael Huffman defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. |
| 4-9-STL21 (3Q: 13:38) Rodney Restifo punted 51 yards. Bernie Hassler returned the kick 4 yards to the MIN32. Tackled by Emmitt Rickman. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN32 (3Q: 13:31) Jeremy Kirk ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Ross Bensen. |
| Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-8-MIN34 (3Q: 13:06) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for TE B.J. Dodge. OLB Randall Money defended the pass. Minnesota's Jeremy Kirk was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor elbow injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Money is blitzing. 3-8-MIN34 (3Q: 12:57) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE B.J. Dodge for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Drew Rollo. Dodge gained 7 yards after the catch. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Money is blitzing. 1-10-MIN47 (3Q: 12:28) Captain Kirk ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Jose Prescott, assisted by OLB Randall Money. Key block delivered by Moe Kleinecke. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-3-STL46 (3Q: 11:44) Jeremy Kirk ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Money. Key block delivered by Brent Finkes. |
| Minnesota: Strong 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. Rollo is blitzing. 1-10-STL43 (3Q: 11:06) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE B.J. Dodge for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Ross Bensen. Dodge gained 5 yards after the catch. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-4-STL37 (3Q: 10:33) Jeremy Kirk ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Darren Holdhusen. Minnesota's Moe Kleinecke was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ribcage injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Minnesota: Strong 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, keying aggressively on the run. Money is blitzing. 3-1-STL34 (3Q: 09:58) Mitch Fulcher ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Clay Van Pelt, assisted by DT Malcolm Beustring. Key block delivered by Moe Kleinecke. |
| Minnesota: Weak 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-STL30 (3Q: 09:18) Jeremy Kirk ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Malcolm Beustring. Key block delivered by Pete Luster. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Money is blitzing. 2-5-STL25 (3Q: 08:51) Mitch Fulcher ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Money. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-3-STL23 (3Q: 08:13) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE B.J. Dodge for 3 yards. Tackled by S Harry Basinger, assisted by CB Ross Bensen. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Money is blitzing. 1-10-STL20 (3Q: 07:41) Jeremy Kirk ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Ross Bensen, assisted by S Clay Van Pelt. Key block delivered by Pete Luster. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-7-STL07 (3Q: 07:07) Jeremy Kirk ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Ty Allard, assisted by CB Roman Long. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-8-STL08 (3Q: 06:39) Mitch Fulcher ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Dennis Brock. |
| 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, expecting the pass. 3-7-STL07 (3Q: 06:10) Frankie Giles pass was dropped by FB Clyde Uerling. |
| 4-7-STL07 (3Q: 06:05) Kevin Matthews attempted a 24 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 23, St. Louis 10 |
| (3Q: 05:58) Kevin Matthews kicked off 62 yards from the MIN30. Darren Holdhusen returned the ball 11 yards to the STL19. Tackled by Jorge Winkler. |
| St. Louis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-STL19 (3Q: 05:21) Billy Andrews pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernie Garner. DE Carey Richardson simply tossed Teddy Fulcher aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-STL19 (3Q: 05:12) Billy Andrews pass completed to WR Roger Farr for 24 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Leslie Ramthun, assisted by S Emmitt Caldwell. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-STL43 (3Q: 04:26) Billy Andrews pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Roger Farr. CB Michael Huffman knocked the ball out of his grasp. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Cote is blitzing. 2-10-STL43 (3Q: 04:20) Billy Andrews pass completed to WR Ricky Kiddoo for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Les McFarlane. |
| St. Louis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 3-1-MIN48 (3Q: 03:50) Billy Andrews pass completed to TE Bryant Finch for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Todd Livesey. Finch gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| St. Louis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN28 (3Q: 03:22) Billy Andrews pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Roger Farr. S Emmitt Caldwell simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived. |
| St. Louis: 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. 2-10-MIN28 (3Q: 03:12) Billy Andrews pass completed to WR Ricky Kiddoo for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Shannon McKenzie. |
| St. Louis: 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. 3-5-MIN23 (3Q: 02:25) Billy Andrews pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ricky Kiddoo. S Emmitt Caldwell defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. |
| 4-5-MIN23 (3Q: 02:17) Jeff Bullock attempted a 40 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 23, St. Louis 13 |
| (3Q: 02:09) Jeff Bullock kicked off 72 yards from the STL30. Touchback. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN20 (3Q: 02:09) Jeremy Kirk ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Ross Bensen. Key block delivered by Moe Kleinecke. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Rollo is blitzing. 2-2-MIN28 (3Q: 01:45) Mitch Fulcher ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Alfred Hanson, assisted by ILB Drew Rollo. Key block delivered by Troy Branch. |
| Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN37 (3Q: 01:01) Mitch Fulcher ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Christian Stuart. Key block delivered by Moe Kleinecke. |
| Minnesota: 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, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-5-MIN42 (3Q: 00:18) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Rick Collins for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Alfred Hanson, assisted by OLB Randall Money. Collins gained 4 yards after the catch. |
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-STL45 (4Q: 15:00) Jeremy Kirk ran around left end for 16 yards. Tackled by ILB Drew Rollo, assisted by OLB Glenn Alston. Key block delivered by Pete Luster. |
| Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-STL29 (4Q: 14:23) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dixon Cash. S Clay Van Pelt defended the pass. |
| 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. 2-10-STL29 (4Q: 14:16) Captain Kirk ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Clay Van Pelt. |
| Minnesota: 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. Money is blitzing. 3-7-STL26 (4Q: 13:43) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for TE B.J. Dodge. CB Ross Bensen defended the pass. |
| 4-7-STL26 (4Q: 13:36) Kevin Matthews attempted a 43 yard field goal and missed wide to the left. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-STL33 (4Q: 13:29) Bennie Fanwick ran around right end for 67 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Amos Brock. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined. Minnesota 23, St. Louis 19 |
| (4Q: 13:29) Extra point by Jeff Bullock was good. Minnesota 23, St. Louis 20 |
| (4Q: 13:08) Jeff Bullock kicked off 77 yards from the STL30. Touchback. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, 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-MIN20 (4Q: 13:08) Mitch Fulcher ran inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Harry Basinger. PENALTY: St. Louis was called for Offsides. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-5-MIN25 (4Q: 12:59) Jeremy Kirk ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Ross Bensen. Key block delivered by Marshall Burns. |
| Minnesota: 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. 1-10-MIN31 (4Q: 12:23) Mitch Fulcher ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Bobby Cochrane. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, 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 (4Q: 11:41) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernie Hassler. DE Christian Stuart hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 3-7-MIN34 (4Q: 11:35) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernie Hassler. DE Jose Prescott drove right through Pete Luster to hurry the quarterback. |
| 4-7-MIN34 (4Q: 11:28) Gino McDaniel punted 54 yards. Bernie Garner returned the kick 8 yards to the STL20. Tackled by Jorge Winkler. |
| St. Louis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-STL20 (4Q: 11:19) Billy Andrews pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ricky Kiddoo. DE Mark Archer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| St. Louis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-STL20 (4Q: 11:11) Billy Andrews pass completed to TE Brian Bullock for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Earl Gramble. Bullock gained 6 yards after the catch. |
| St. Louis: 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-STL34 (4Q: 10:23) Billy Andrews pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ty Jonas. CB Todd Livesey defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. |
| St. Louis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-STL34 (4Q: 10:15) Billy Andrews pass was intended for WR Bernie Garner and was intercepted by CB Earl Gramble at the STL43. The interception was returned 23 yards. Tackled by Bennie Fanwick. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Minnesota: I 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-STL20 (4Q: 10:04) Mitch Fulcher ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by S Clay Van Pelt. Key block delivered by Moe Kleinecke. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-5-STL15 (4Q: 09:42) Dixon Cash ran a reverse around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Jose Prescott, assisted by S Clay Van Pelt. Key block delivered by Clyde Uerling. Uerling ran over Leonard Friedlander to set up the play. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-9-STL09 (4Q: 08:59) Captain Kirk ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Clay Van Pelt, assisted by ILB Drew Rollo. |
| Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout 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-STL07 (4Q: 08:20) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rick Collins. OLB Randall Money defended the pass. |
| Minnesota: Strong 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. 3-7-STL07 (4Q: 08:14) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Dixon Cash for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 29, St. Louis 20 |
| (4Q: 08:14) Extra point by Kevin Matthews was good. Minnesota 30, St. Louis 20 |
| (4Q: 08:07) Kevin Matthews kicked off 55 yards from the MIN30. Darren Holdhusen returned the ball 12 yards to the STL27. Tackled by Butch Blackwood. |
| St. Louis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-STL27 (4Q: 07:37) Billy Andrews pass completed to WR Ty Jonas for 28 yards. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN45 (4Q: 07:04) Bennie Fanwick ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Winkler, assisted by DT Edwin Duerr. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Caldwell is blitzing. 2-6-MIN41 (4Q: 06:24) Billy Andrews pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Ricky Kiddoo. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-6-MIN41 (4Q: 06:14) Billy Andrews scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by S Leslie Ramthun. |
| St. Louis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 4-3-MIN38 (4Q: 05:53) Billy Andrews pass completed to RB Bennie Fanwick for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Todd Livesey. Fanwick gained 5 yards after the catch. |
| St. Louis: 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-MIN27 (4Q: 05:32) Billy Andrews pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Bryant Finch. DE Britt Wynn hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-MIN27 (4Q: 05:26) Billy Andrews pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ty Jonas. DE Mark Archer drove right through Buddy Georges to hurry the quarterback. |
| St. Louis: 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. LaRiche is blitzing. 3-10-MIN27 (4Q: 05:20) Billy Andrews pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ricky Kiddoo. S Emmitt Caldwell defended the pass. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Livesey and Caldwell are blitzing. 4-10-MIN27 (4Q: 05:10) Billy Andrews pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Quentin Giles. DE Mark Archer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The ball goes over on downs. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN27 (4Q: 05:03) Jeremy Kirk ran around right end for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Dennis Brock. Key block delivered by Pete Luster. Luster ran over Darren Holdhusen to set up the play. |
| Minnesota: Weak 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-MIN41 (4Q: 04:16) Jeremy Kirk ran a trap outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Money. Key block delivered by Brent Finkes. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-3-MIN48 (4Q: 03:31) Mitch Fulcher ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Malcolm Beustring. Key block delivered by Wes Pentasuglio. |
| Minnesota: Pro 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. 1-10-STL43 (4Q: 02:46) Captain Kirk ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Max Coles, assisted by S Harry Basinger. Key block delivered by Moe Kleinecke. |
| St. Louis called a time out. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Money is blitzing. 2-4-STL37 (4Q: 02:38) Jeremy Kirk ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Drew Rollo. Key block delivered by Wes Pentasuglio. |
| St. Louis called a time out. |
| Minnesota: 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. Money is blitzing. 1-10-STL32 (4Q: 02:31) Captain Kirk ran inside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Money. Key block delivered by Marshall Burns. |
| St. Louis called a time out. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-1-STL23 (4Q: 02:19) Jeremy Kirk ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Money, assisted by DT Ty Allard. Key block delivered by Graham Walker. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| Minnesota: Weak 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-STL20 (4Q: 02:00) Jeremy Kirk ran around right end for 4 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Roman Long. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-6-STL16 (4Q: 01:50) Captain Kirk ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Bobby Cochrane. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-5-STL15 (4Q: 01:02) Mitch Fulcher ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Ross Bensen. |
| 4-5-STL15 (4Q: 00:14) Kevin Matthews attempted a 32 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 33, St. Louis 20 |
| (4Q: 00:08) Kevin Matthews kicked off 63 yards from the MIN30. Darren Holdhusen returned the ball 13 yards to the STL20. Tackled by Butch Blackwood. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-STL20 (4Q: 00:01) Billy Andrews pass completed to WR Roger Farr for 15 yards. Tackled by S Leslie Ramthun. |
| Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 33, St. Louis Rams 20 |