| Played in St. Louis, MO, weather: 68 degrees, fair, calm. |
| St. Louis won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Kevin Matthews kicked off 79 yards from the MIN30. Touchback. |
| St. Louis: Weak 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. Roman and Terry are blitzing. 1-10-STL20 (1Q: 15:00) Richie Henderson ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Edwin Duerr, assisted by ILB Jerald Terry. |
| St. Louis: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Albee and Caldwell are blitzing. 2-10-STL20 (1Q: 14:16) Lorenzo Joyner pass completed to WR Percy McCarthy for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Everett Knight. Minnesota's Everett Knight was hurt on the play. |
| St. Louis: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-11-STL19 (1Q: 13:47) Lorenzo Joyner pass completed to WR Danny Madison for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Lenny LaRiche. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| St. Louis: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-STL41 (1Q: 13:08) Walt Levi ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Mark Archer, assisted by DE Carey Richardson. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-8-STL43 (1Q: 12:28) Lorenzo Joyner pass completed to WR Danny Madison for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerald Terry, assisted by OLB Jeff Roman. |
| St. Louis: 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. 3-2-STL49 (1Q: 11:53) Lorenzo Joyner sacked by DE Carey Richardson for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Matt Garner. |
| 4-6-STL45 (1Q: 11:12) Frankie Bertolone punted 41 yards. Matthew Mathews returned the kick 5 yards to the MIN19. Tackled by Richie Henderson. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Gardner is blitzing. 1-10-MIN19 (1Q: 11:02) Deron Quinn ran around right end for -3 yards. Tackled by S Glen Polamalu, assisted by DT Shannon Stanton. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-13-MIN16 (1Q: 10:18) Ray Flickinger pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Sammy Brewer. OLB Randall Money blocked the pass. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Ramirez is blitzing. 3-13-MIN16 (1Q: 10:12) Ray Flickinger pass completed to WR Dixon Cash for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Ross Gardner. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| 4-1-MIN28 (1Q: 09:46) Jorge Howe punted 38 yards. Richie Henderson called for a fair catch at the STL34. |
| St. Louis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-STL34 (1Q: 09:38) Dat Boy Henderson ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Edwin Duerr, assisted by S Alonzo Jamison. |
| St. Louis: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-9-STL35 (1Q: 09:01) Lorenzo Joyner pass completed to RB Dat Boy Henderson for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Lenny LaRiche. Henderson gained 15 yards after the catch. |
| St. Louis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-MIN44 (1Q: 08:30) Richie Henderson ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Earnest May. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-6-MIN40 (1Q: 07:46) Dat Boy Henderson ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Lenny LaRiche. Key block delivered by Ernest Ciervo. |
| St. Louis: I 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. 1-10-MIN33 (1Q: 07:00) Lorenzo Joyner sacked by DE Carey Richardson for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Matt Garner. The ball was fumbled and recovered by STL Christian Howe on the MIN41. |
| St. Louis: Five-Receiver Spread 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. 2-18-MIN41 (1Q: 06:18) Lorenzo Joyner pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Percy McCarthy. DT Matt Roberts hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-18-MIN41 (1Q: 06:08) Lorenzo Joyner pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Danny Madison. DT Matt Roberts drove right through Buddy Georges to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-18-MIN41 (1Q: 06:01) Frankie Bertolone punted 41 yards. Touchback. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-MIN20 (1Q: 05:54) Buddy Ebert ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Ross Gardner. Key block delivered by Marshall Burns. St. Louis's Sammy Mercado was hurt on the play. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Gardner is blitzing. 2-5-MIN25 (1Q: 05:08) Deron Quinn ran inside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Heath McQuilken. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 3-7-MIN23 (1Q: 04:37) Ray Flickinger pass completed to RB Deron Quinn for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Dennis Brock. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined. |
| 4-4-MIN26 (1Q: 04:29) Jorge Howe punted 42 yards. Richie Henderson called for a fair catch at the STL32. |
| St. Louis: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-STL32 (1Q: 04:18) Lorenzo Joyner pass completed to WR Percy McCarthy for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Charlie Garner, assisted by ILB Randal Albee. |
| St. Louis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-4-STL38 (1Q: 03:47) Lorenzo Joyner pass completed to WR Bob Holmes for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Mark Archer, assisted by OLB Jeff Roman. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| St. Louis: 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, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-STL47 (1Q: 03:13) Lorenzo Joyner pass completed to TE Ernest Ciervo for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| St. Louis: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-2-MIN45 (1Q: 02:33) Lorenzo Joyner pass completed to RB Walt Levi for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Lenny LaRiche. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| St. Louis: I 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-MIN44 (1Q: 02:01) Richie Henderson ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Matt Roberts, assisted by CB Deion Franz. Key block delivered by Otis Finks. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense. The penalty was declined. |
| St. Louis: 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. Albee is blitzing. 1-10-MIN37 (1Q: 01:51) Richie Henderson ran inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Matt Roberts. Key block delivered by Myron Bryant. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-2-MIN29 (1Q: 01:11) Lorenzo Joyner pass completed to WR Bob Holmes for 6 yards. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell. Holmes gained 1 yard after the catch. PENALTY: St. Louis was called for Offensive Holding. |
| St. Louis: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-12-MIN39 (1Q: 01:00) Lorenzo Joyner pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bob Holmes. CB Damon Jennings defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| St. Louis: 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. 3-12-MIN39 (1Q: 00:56) Lorenzo Joyner pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Percy McCarthy. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-12-MIN39 (1Q: 00:47) Frankie Bertolone punted 39 yards. Touchback. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-MIN20 (1Q: 00:40) Ray Flickinger pass completed to RB Herb Covington for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Ross Gardner. Covington gained 1 yard after the catch. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-5-MIN25 (1Q: 00:15) Deron Quinn ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Ross Bensen. Minnesota's Ray Flickinger was hurt on the play. |
| Start of second quarter. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Rickman is blitzing. 3-5-MIN25 (2Q: 15:00) C.J. Watkins pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Sammy Brewer. CB Ross Bensen knocked the ball out of his grasp. |
| 4-5-MIN25 (2Q: 14:51) Jorge Howe punted 41 yards. Dat Boy Henderson returned the kick 15 yards to the STL49. Tackled by Phil Hanks. |
| St. Louis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-STL49 (2Q: 14:43) Richie Henderson ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerald Terry. Key block delivered by Bryan Hines. |
| St. Louis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Roman and Caldwell are blitzing. 2-2-MIN43 (2Q: 14:04) Walt Levi ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell, assisted by DT Matt Roberts. Key block delivered by Teddy Buchanan. |
| St. Louis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-MIN40 (2Q: 13:21) Dat Boy Henderson ran inside the left tackle for 40 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Myron Bryant. St. Louis 6, Minnesota 0 |
| (2Q: 13:21) Extra point by Jeff Bullock was good. St. Louis 7, Minnesota 0 |
| (2Q: 13:04) Jeff Bullock kicked off 77 yards from the STL30. Touchback. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 13:04) Herb Covington ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Xavier Bensen. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Gardner is blitzing. 2-6-MIN24 (2Q: 12:18) Herb Covington ran around the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Brant Garber. Key block delivered by Moe Kleinecke. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-MIN34 (2Q: 11:44) C.J. Watkins pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Van Cochrane. Minnesota's C.J. Watkins was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ribcage injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-7-MIN37 (2Q: 10:57) C.J. Watkins pass completed to RB Deron Quinn for 15 yards. Tackled by S Richard Newman. Quinn gained 9 yards after the catch. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-STL48 (2Q: 10:23) C.J. Watkins pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernie Hassler. OLB Randall Money simply tossed Troy Branch aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Newman is blitzing. 2-10-STL48 (2Q: 10:15) C.J. Watkins scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Xavier Bensen. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Cochrane is blitzing. 3-4-STL42 (2Q: 09:36) C.J. Watkins pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Herb Covington. ILB Van Cochrane hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| 4-4-STL42 (2Q: 09:30) Jorge Howe punted 42 yards. Touchback. |
| St. Louis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-STL20 (2Q: 09:23) Richie Henderson ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerald Terry. |
| St. Louis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-10-STL20 (2Q: 08:46) Lorenzo Joyner pass completed to WR Ty Jonas for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman. |
| St. Louis: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Roman and May are blitzing. 3-8-STL22 (2Q: 08:01) Lorenzo Joyner pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Danny Madison. |
| 4-8-STL22 (2Q: 07:56) Frankie Bertolone punted 26 yards. Matthew Mathews called for a fair catch at the STL48. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-STL48 (2Q: 07:49) C.J. Watkins pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Ross Gardner. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-7-STL45 (2Q: 07:24) C.J. Watkins pass completed to RB Deron Quinn for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Ross Bensen. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Gardner is blitzing. 3-3-STL41 (2Q: 06:38) C.J. Watkins pass completed to TE B.J. Dodge for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Xavier Bensen, assisted by CB Roman Long. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-STL37 (2Q: 05:58) Herb Covington ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Ross Gardner. Key block delivered by Trevor Graveson. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Gardner is blitzing. 2-5-STL32 (2Q: 05:22) Herb Covington ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Xavier Bensen. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 3-4-STL31 (2Q: 04:46) C.J. Watkins pass completed to WR Dixon Cash for 18 yards. Tackled by ILB Van Cochrane. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cochrane is blitzing. 3-14-STL41 (2Q: 04:35) C.J. Watkins pass completed to WR Sammy Brewer for 16 yards. Tackled by S Richard Newman. Brewer gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: St. Louis was called for an Intentional Face Mask. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-STL13 (2Q: 04:25) Deron Quinn ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DE BPA Gossage, assisted by ILB Van Cochrane. Key block delivered by Trevor Graveson. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Gardner is blitzing. 2-1-STL04 (2Q: 03:58) C.J. Watkins pass completed to RB Herb Covington for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. St. Louis 7, Minnesota 6 |
| (2Q: 03:58) Extra point by Kevin Matthews was good. St. Louis 7, Minnesota 7 |
| (2Q: 03:47) Kevin Matthews kicked off 65 yards from the MIN30. Percy McCarthy returned the ball 16 yards to the STL21. Tackled by Phil Hanks. |
| St. Louis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. May is blitzing. 1-10-STL21 (2Q: 03:20) Richie Henderson ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerald Terry. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-STL21 (2Q: 02:44) Walt Levi ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| St. Louis: Five-Receiver Spread 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. Roman and May are blitzing. 3-7-STL24 (2Q: 02:00) Lorenzo Joyner pass completed to WR Ty Jonas for 9 yards. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell. |
| St. Louis: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-STL33 (2Q: 01:13) Walt Levi ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Lenny LaRiche. Key block delivered by Myron Bryant. |
| St. Louis: I 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. 2-4-STL39 (2Q: 00:40) Lorenzo Joyner pass completed to WR Ty Jonas for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Damon Jennings. The quarterback threw into double coverage. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Earnest May on the STL49. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-STL49 (2Q: 00:31) C.J. Watkins pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Ross Gardner. Hassler gained 1 yard after the catch. |
| Minnesota called a time out. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Gardner is blitzing. 2-8-STL47 (2Q: 00:23) C.J. Watkins sacked by OLB Ross Gardner for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Graham Walker. |
| Minnesota called a time out. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Gardner is blitzing. 3-15-MIN46 (2Q: 00:11) C.J. Watkins pass completed to WR Matthew Mathews for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Ross Bensen, assisted by CB Brant Garber. |
| Minnesota called a time out. |
| 4-5-STL44 (2Q: 00:01) Jorge Howe punted 44 yards. Touchback. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Jeff Bullock kicked off 75 yards from the STL30. Touchback. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-MIN20 (3Q: 15:00) Herb Covington ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Shannon Stanton. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Gardner is blitzing. 2-11-MIN19 (3Q: 14:18) C.J. Watkins pass completed to WR Dixon Cash for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Terrance Devaney. Cash gained 7 yards after the catch. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIN37 (3Q: 13:56) C.J. Watkins pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Terrance Devaney. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Hassler gained 3 yards after the catch. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-MIN49 (3Q: 13:24) C.J. Watkins pass completed to RB Deron Quinn for 7 yards. Tackled by S Richard Newman. Quinn gained 6 yards after the catch. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Gardner is blitzing. 2-3-STL44 (3Q: 12:45) C.J. Watkins pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Kendall Spendal. ILB Xavier Bensen defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 3-3-STL44 (3Q: 12:37) C.J. Watkins pass completed to FB Clyde Uerling for 37 yards. Tackled by S Clyde Ramirez. Uerling gained 39 yards after the catch. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-7-STL07 (3Q: 11:52) Herb Covington ran a trap outside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Money, assisted by ILB Xavier Bensen. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Gardner is blitzing. 2-9-STL09 (3Q: 11:19) Deron Quinn ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Glen Polamalu, assisted by OLB Ross Gardner. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Gardner is blitzing. 3-9-STL09 (3Q: 10:47) Deron Quinn ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Ross Bensen. |
| 4-3-STL03 (3Q: 10:24) Kevin Matthews attempted a 20 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 10, St. Louis 7 |
| (3Q: 10:16) Kevin Matthews kicked off 61 yards from the MIN30. Bob Holmes returned the ball 21 yards to the STL30. Tackled by Phil Hanks. |
| St. Louis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-STL30 (3Q: 09:57) Dat Boy Henderson ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Randal Albee. |
| St. Louis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-7-STL33 (3Q: 09:20) Richie Henderson ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Gary Frederick. |
| St. Louis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Roman is blitzing. 3-2-STL38 (3Q: 08:42) Lorenzo Joyner pass completed to TE Ernest Ciervo for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Scott Caldwell. Ciervo gained 19 yards after the catch. |
| 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. 1-10-MIN45 (3Q: 08:18) Dat Boy Henderson ran outside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Charlie Garner, assisted by S Emmitt Caldwell. Key block delivered by Matt Garner. |
| 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. 1-10-MIN34 (3Q: 07:40) Lorenzo Joyner pass completed to WR Danny Madison for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Deion Franz. Madison gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| St. Louis: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-1-MIN25 (3Q: 07:11) Richie Henderson ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell. |
| St. Louis: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Roman is blitzing. 3-1-MIN25 (3Q: 06:29) Richie Henderson ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Edwin Duerr. Key block delivered by Matt Garner. |
| St. Louis: 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-MIN20 (3Q: 05:54) Lorenzo Joyner pass completed to RB Richie Henderson for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Scott Caldwell, assisted by ILB Randal Albee. Henderson gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| St. Louis: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-8-MIN18 (3Q: 05:06) Lorenzo Joyner pass completed to TE Christian Howe for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Lenny LaRiche, assisted by S Earnest May. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| St. Louis: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-5-MIN15 (3Q: 04:28) Lorenzo Joyner pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Percy McCarthy. DT George Geddes hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| 4-5-MIN15 (3Q: 04:20) Jeff Bullock attempted a 32 yard field goal and succeeded. St. Louis 10, Minnesota 10 |
| (3Q: 04:15) Jeff Bullock kicked off 64 yards from the STL30. Herb Covington returned the ball 18 yards to the MIN24. Tackled by Emmitt Rickman. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN24 (3Q: 03:47) Deron Quinn ran around right end for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Money. Key block delivered by Graham Walker. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-MIN37 (3Q: 03:16) C.J. Watkins pass completed to RB Herb Covington for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Van Cochrane. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-4-MIN43 (3Q: 02:36) C.J. Watkins pass completed to WR Sammy Brewer for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Terrance Devaney. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Bensen is blitzing. 1-10-STL36 (3Q: 02:07) C.J. Watkins pass completed to TE B.J. Dodge for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Clyde Ramirez, assisted by ILB Van Cochrane. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-3-STL29 (3Q: 01:32) Herb Covington ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Alvin Roseman. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-2-STL28 (3Q: 00:51) C.J. Watkins pass completed to RB Deron Quinn for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Heath McQuilken. Quinn gained 9 yards after the catch. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-STL14 (3Q: 00:22) Herb Covington ran around the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by S Richard Newman, assisted by OLB Randall Money. |
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Gardner is blitzing. 2-13-STL17 (4Q: 15:00) Deron Quinn ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Shawn McElroy, assisted by ILB Xavier Bensen. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Gardner is blitzing. 3-10-STL14 (4Q: 14:25) Deron Quinn ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE BPA Gossage. |
| 4-7-STL11 (4Q: 13:52) Kevin Matthews attempted a 28 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 13, St. Louis 10 |
| (4Q: 13:47) Kevin Matthews kicked off 75 yards from the MIN30. Touchback. |
| St. Louis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-STL20 (4Q: 13:47) Richie Henderson ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Mark Archer. ILB Jerald Terry knocked down Matt Garner to break up the play. St. Louis's Percy McCarthy was hurt on the play. |
| St. Louis: I formation, with the second wideout 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. Roman is blitzing. 2-10-STL20 (4Q: 13:16) Dat Boy Henderson ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by S Earnest May. Key block delivered by Matt Garner. |
| St. Louis: 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. 3-1-STL29 (4Q: 12:50) Richie Henderson ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Phillip Montgomery, assisted by CB Damon Jennings. |
| 4-3-STL27 (4Q: 12:20) Frankie Bertolone punted 31 yards. Matthew Mathews called for a fair catch at the MIN42. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-MIN42 (4Q: 12:09) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-15-MIN37 (4Q: 11:59) C.J. Watkins pass completed to WR Dixon Cash for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Xavier Bensen, assisted by CB Terrance Devaney. Cash gained 3 yards after the catch. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Bensen is blitzing. 2-12-MIN40 (4Q: 11:32) C.J. Watkins pass completed to FB Buddy Ebert for 8 yards. Tackled by S Glen Polamalu, assisted by CB Roman Long. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 3-4-MIN48 (4Q: 10:44) C.J. Watkins scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Earl Kormelink. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-STL45 (4Q: 09:59) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-15-STL50 (4Q: 09:51) C.J. Watkins pass was dropped by RB Deron Quinn. The defense looked very familiar with that play. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Gardner is blitzing. 2-15-STL50 (4Q: 09:46) Deron Quinn ran inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Earl Kormelink. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Gardner is blitzing. 3-7-STL42 (4Q: 09:23) C.J. Watkins pass completed to RB Deron Quinn for 0 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Van Cochrane. Quinn gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-7-STL42 (4Q: 08:44) Jorge Howe punted 38 yards. The ball was downed at the STL04. |
| St. Louis: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-STL04 (4Q: 08:36) Richie Henderson ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman, assisted by DE Lamont Scouten. |
| St. Louis: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-9-STL05 (4Q: 07:53) Lorenzo Joyner pass completed to RB Walt Levi for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerald Terry. Levi gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| St. Louis: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-1-STL13 (4Q: 07:09) Lorenzo Joyner pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Christian Howe. DE Carey Richardson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| 4-1-STL13 (4Q: 06:59) Frankie Bertolone punted 37 yards. Matthew Mathews returned the kick 3 yards to the STL47. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Rickman is blitzing. 1-10-MIN42 (4Q: 06:49) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-15-MIN37 (4Q: 06:45) C.J. Watkins pass was dropped by TE B.J. Dodge. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Gardner is blitzing. 2-15-MIN37 (4Q: 06:37) C.J. Watkins pass completed to RB Herb Covington for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Roman Long. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-4-MIN48 (4Q: 05:49) C.J. Watkins scrambled for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Brant Garber. |
| 4-6-MIN46 (4Q: 05:02) Jorge Howe punted 51 yards. Richie Henderson returned the kick 16 yards to the STL19. Tackled by Phil Hanks. |
| St. Louis: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-STL19 (4Q: 04:54) Lorenzo Joyner pass completed to RB Dat Boy Henderson for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back 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. 2-11-STL18 (4Q: 04:15) Lorenzo Joyner pass completed to WR Bob Holmes for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Scott Caldwell. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-6-STL23 (4Q: 03:29) Lorenzo Joyner sacked by DE Carey Richardson for a loss of 5 yards. Richardson ran right past Buddy Georges and knocked down the quarterback. |
| 4-11-STL18 (4Q: 02:48) Frankie Bertolone punted 26 yards. Matthew Mathews returned the kick 17 yards to the STL27. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-STL39 (4Q: 02:41) Deron Quinn ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Ross Gardner. PENALTY: St. Louis was called for Unnecessary Roughness. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Gardner is blitzing. 1-10-STL24 (4Q: 02:33) Herb Covington ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Xavier Bensen. |
| (4Q: 02:33) St. Louis called a time out. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Bensen is blitzing. 2-7-STL21 (4Q: 02:23) Deron Quinn ran outside the right tackle for 21 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Moe Kleinecke. Minnesota 19, St. Louis 10 |
| (4Q: 02:23) Extra point by Kevin Matthews was good. Minnesota 20, St. Louis 10 |
| (4Q: 02:09) Kevin Matthews kicked off 67 yards from the MIN30. Bob Holmes returned the ball 25 yards to the STL28. Tackled by Sammy Brewer. |
| St. Louis: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-STL28 (4Q: 02:03) Lorenzo Joyner pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ty Jonas. DE Carey Richardson drove right through Otis Finks to hurry the quarterback. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-STL28 (4Q: 01:56) Lorenzo Joyner pass completed to RB Dat Boy Henderson for 12 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Charlie Garner, assisted by CB Deion Franz. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| St. Louis: I 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-STL40 (4Q: 01:47) Lorenzo Joyner pass completed to WR Danny Madison for 13 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Deion Franz. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Madison gained 7 yards after the catch. |
| St. Louis: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIN47 (4Q: 01:39) Lorenzo Joyner pass completed to FB Kerry Birchall for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Charlie Garner. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| St. Louis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-3-MIN40 (4Q: 01:22) PENALTY: St. Louis was called for a False Start. |
| St. Louis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-8-MIN45 (4Q: 01:22) Lorenzo Joyner pass completed to RB Richie Henderson for 19 yards. Tackled by DE Mark Archer. Henderson gained 9 yards after the catch. |
| St. Louis: 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. Roman and Jennings are blitzing. 1-10-MIN26 (4Q: 01:00) Lorenzo Joyner pass completed to RB Richie Henderson for 14 yards. Tackled by S Earnest May, assisted by S Emmitt Caldwell. |
| (4Q: 01:00) St. Louis called a time out. |
| St. Louis: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN12 (4Q: 00:50) Lorenzo Joyner pass completed to FB Kerry Birchall for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Earnest Shepherd. |
| (4Q: 00:50) St. Louis called a time out. |
| St. Louis: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-3-MIN05 (4Q: 00:40) Lorenzo Joyner pass completed to WR Ty Jonas for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 20, St. Louis 16 |
| (4Q: 00:40) Extra point by Jeff Bullock was good. Minnesota 20, St. Louis 17 |
| (4Q: 00:33) Jeff Bullock kicked off from the STL30. STL Clyde Ramirez recovered the kick. |
| St. Louis: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-STL41 (4Q: 00:27) Lorenzo Joyner pass completed to TE Christian Howe for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Scott Caldwell, assisted by S Earnest May. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Howe gained 5 yards after the catch. |
| St. Louis: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIN38 (4Q: 00:10) Lorenzo Joyner spiked the ball to stop the clock. |
| 2-10-MIN38 (4Q: 00:07) Jeff Bullock attempted a 55 yard field goal and succeeded. St. Louis 20, Minnesota 20 |
| (4Q: 00:02) Jeff Bullock kicked off 55 yards from the STL30. Herb Covington returned the ball 18 yards to the MIN33. Tackled by Emmitt Rickman. |
| Minnesota won the coin toss and will receive to begin overtime. |
| Start of overtime 1. |
| (OT: 15:00) Jeff Bullock kicked off 58 yards from the STL30. Matthew Mathews returned the ball 25 yards to the MIN37. Tackled by Clyde Ramirez. PENALTY: St. Louis was called for Offsides on the Kickoff. The penalty was declined. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-MIN37 (OT: 14:51) Herb Covington ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Ross Gardner, assisted by DT Shannon Stanton. Key block delivered by Trevor Graveson. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-5-MIN42 (OT: 14:30) C.J. Watkins pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dixon Cash. CB Ross Bensen defended the pass. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Newman is blitzing. 3-5-MIN42 (OT: 14:23) C.J. Watkins pass completed to FB Buddy Ebert for 19 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Ross Gardner. Ebert gained 19 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Gardner is blitzing. 1-10-STL39 (OT: 13:56) Deron Quinn ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Van Cochrane. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-7-STL36 (OT: 13:27) C.J. Watkins pass completed to RB Deron Quinn for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Van Cochrane. Quinn gained 10 yards after the catch. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Bensen is blitzing. 1-10-STL25 (OT: 13:01) Deron Quinn ran around the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Xavier Bensen, assisted by CB Roman Long. |
| Minnesota: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-14-STL29 (OT: 12:21) C.J. Watkins pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Ross Bensen, assisted by CB Brant Garber. Hassler gained 8 yards after the catch. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Gardner is blitzing. 3-4-STL19 (OT: 11:34) Herb Covington ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Earl Kormelink, assisted by DE Alvin Roseman. Key block delivered by Buddy Ebert. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for an Illegal Formation. St. Louis's Hardy Gossage was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Gardner is blitzing. 3-9-STL24 (OT: 11:26) C.J. Watkins pass completed to WR Dixon Cash for 23 yards. Tackled by S Clyde Ramirez. Cash gained 4 yards after the catch. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-1-STL01 (OT: 10:41) Deron Quinn ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Shannon Stanton, assisted by ILB Xavier Bensen. |
| 2-1-STL01 (OT: 10:13) Kevin Matthews attempted a 18 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 23, St. Louis 20 |
| Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 23, St. Louis Rams 20 |