Week 14, 2042

Played in Minnesota, MN, weather: 68 degrees, fair, calm.
Minnesota won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Curtis Flannery kicked off 65 yards from the BUF35. Butch Medsker returned the ball 19 yards to the MIN19. Tackled by Matthew Dixon.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN19 (1Q: 14:14) Jake Locker scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Maxwell Lester.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-MIN25 (1Q: 13:41) Walt Lane ran around right end for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Howe, assisted by DE Grayson Thomas. Key block delivered by Marcus Ashe.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN37 (1Q: 12:59) Walt Lane ran around left end for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Maxwell Lester. Key block delivered by Earnest Hammontree.
Minnesota: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN48 (1Q: 12:22) Jake Locker pass was dropped by WR Mike Evans.
Minnesota: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-MIN48 (1Q: 12:14) Jake Locker pass completed to WR Mike Evans for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Alvin Fulton. Evans gained 7 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: I formation, 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 run.
1-10-BUF37 (1Q: 11:49) Butch Medsker ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Alvin Fulton, assisted by OLB Allen Monroe. Key block delivered by Dan Ogden.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-BUF32 (1Q: 11:12) Butch Medsker ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Maxwell Lester.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-3-BUF30 (1Q: 10:39) Jake Locker pass completed to WR Mike Evans for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Howe.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF23 (1Q: 10:02) Butch Medsker ran a trap outside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Terry Gomez. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Casey McDonald to the BUF18.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-BUF18 (1Q: 09:35) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-BUF23 (1Q: 09:29) Butch Medsker ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Kurt Narvaez.
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.
3-3-BUF16 (1Q: 09:06) Jake Locker pass completed to WR Mike Evans for 16 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 6, Buffalo 0
(1Q: 09:06) Extra point by Dixon Hawthorne was good. Minnesota 7, Buffalo 0
(1Q: 09:00) Dixon Hawthorne kicked off 61 yards from the MIN35. Terry Gomez returned the ball 15 yards to the BUF19. Tackled by Butch Medsker. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for an Illegal Block on the Kick Return.
Buffalo: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. George is blitzing.
1-10-BUF05 (1Q: 08:30) Preston Money ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Keegan George.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-BUF08 (1Q: 08:09) Mickey Heemskerk kept the ball, running outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Vernon Warren, assisted by ILB Keegan George.
Buffalo: 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. Chandler is blitzing.
3-7-BUF08 (1Q: 07:28) Mickey Heemskerk pass was intended for RB Bennett Neil and was intercepted by S Benjamin Stone at the BUF19. The interception was returned 19 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Minnesota 13, Buffalo 0
(1Q: 07:28) Extra point by Dixon Hawthorne was good. Minnesota 14, Buffalo 0
(1Q: 07:17) Dixon Hawthorne kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-BUF20 (1Q: 07:17) Mickey Heemskerk pass completed to WR Marqise Lee for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Keegan George.
Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-BUF25 (1Q: 06:40) Bennett Neil ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Lavonte David.
Buffalo: 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.
3-5-BUF25 (1Q: 06:08) Bennett Neil ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Keegan George.
4-2-BUF28 (1Q: 05:25) Cris Dunaway punted 36 yards. Vernon Warren returned the kick 6 yards to the MIN42. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN23 (1Q: 05:15) Jake Locker pass completed to WR Mike Evans for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Alvin Fulton, assisted by OLB Ray Howe. Evans gained 2 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-MIN28 (1Q: 04:38) Jake Locker pass completed to WR Tim Givens for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Malik Vance. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Givens gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN36 (1Q: 04:03) Walt Lane ran inside the right tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Howe, assisted by DT Darren Reid. Key block delivered by Maddox Sandhu.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN49 (1Q: 03:28) Walt Lane ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Maxwell Lester.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-11-MIN48 (1Q: 02:49) Butch Medsker ran around right end for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Grayson Thomas, assisted by DT Darren Reid.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-15-MIN44 (1Q: 02:10) Jake Locker sacked by DE Tom Harris for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Maddox Sandhu.
4-20-MIN39 (1Q: 01:45) Lance McWilliams punted 51 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the BUF10.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-BUF10 (1Q: 01:38) Preston Money ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Mercury Gonzalez.
Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-7-BUF13 (1Q: 01:15) Preston Money ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Keegan George, assisted by DT Mike Daniels.
Buffalo: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-BUF14 (1Q: 00:49) Mickey Heemskerk sacked by DT Mercury Gonzalez for a loss of 1 yard. Sack allowed by Brandon Blake.
4-7-BUF13 (1Q: 00:10) Cris Dunaway punted 65 yards. Vernon Warren returned the kick 6 yards to the MIN28. Tackled by Matthew Dixon.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN28 (1Q: 00:01) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start.
Start of second quarter.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-15-MIN23 (2Q: 15:00) Walt Lane ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Alvin Fulton.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-12-MIN26 (2Q: 14:20) Jake Locker pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Tim Givens. DE Kurt Narvaez blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-12-MIN26 (2Q: 14:10) Jake Locker pass completed to TE Derrick Brechbill for 34 yards. Tackled by CB Alvin Fulton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF40 (2Q: 13:32) Butch Medsker ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Darren Reid, assisted by OLB Darren Grodin.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-BUF36 (2Q: 12:56) Butch Medsker ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Kurt Narvaez. Key block delivered by Dan Ogden.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF30 (2Q: 12:21) Jake Locker pass completed to WR Tim Givens for 11 yards. Tackled by S Terry Gomez.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF19 (2Q: 11:40) PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Encroachment.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-5-BUF14 (2Q: 11:32) Butch Medsker ran a trap outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Darren Reid.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-BUF16 (2Q: 10:53) Jake Locker pass completed to RB Walt Lane for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Maxwell Lester. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-8-BUF17 (2Q: 10:25) Jake Locker pass completed to WR Mike Evans for 17 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Evans gained 7 yards after the catch. Minnesota 20, Buffalo 0
(2Q: 10:25) Extra point by Dixon Hawthorne was good. Minnesota 21, Buffalo 0
(2Q: 10:19) Dixon Hawthorne kicked off 69 yards from the MIN35. Touchback.
Buffalo: 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.
1-10-BUF20 (2Q: 10:19) Preston Money ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Marcus Smith. CB Ivan Chandler knocked down Kerry Coyle to break up the play.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Chandler, Warren and Stone are blitzing.
2-10-BUF20 (2Q: 09:42) Preston Money ran around the left tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Vernon Warren, assisted by S Benjamin Stone. Key block delivered by Emmitt Catron.
Buffalo: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF34 (2Q: 09:18) Mickey Heemskerk sacked by DT Mercury Gonzalez for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Alan Pearson.
Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-16-BUF28 (2Q: 08:33) Bennett Neil ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Keegan George.
Buffalo: 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.
3-14-BUF30 (2Q: 08:14) Bennett Neil ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Marcus Smith, assisted by S Benjamin Stone.
4-8-BUF36 (2Q: 07:44) Cris Dunaway punted 52 yards. Vernon Warren returned the kick 12 yards to the MIN24. Tackled by Matthew Dixon.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN24 (2Q: 07:36) Jake Locker pass was dropped by WR Tim Givens.
Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-MIN24 (2Q: 07:30) Butch Medsker ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Benjamin Gibbs, assisted by CB Alvin Fulton.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-5-MIN29 (2Q: 06:53) Jake Locker pass completed to WR Mike Evans for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Howe.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN34 (2Q: 06:15) Jake Locker pass completed to WR Mike Evans for 33 yards. Tackled by CB Malik Vance. Evans gained 32 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF33 (2Q: 05:42) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-15-BUF38 (2Q: 05:33) Jake Locker pass completed to WR Mike Evans for 16 yards. Tackled by ILB Maxwell Lester. Evans gained 3 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Grodin is blitzing.
1-10-BUF22 (2Q: 05:14) Jake Locker pass completed to WR Mike Evans for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Alvin Fulton.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-5-BUF05 (2Q: 04:56) Jake Locker sacked by DE Grayson Thomas for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Marcus Ashe.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-13-BUF13 (2Q: 04:37) Jake Locker pass completed to RB Walt Lane for 13 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Lane gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Minnesota 27, Buffalo 0
(2Q: 04:37) Extra point by Dixon Hawthorne was good. Minnesota 28, Buffalo 0
(2Q: 04:28) Dixon Hawthorne kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback.
Buffalo: 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-BUF20 (2Q: 04:28) Preston Money ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Lavonte David.
Buffalo: 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.
2-8-BUF22 (2Q: 04:04) Preston Money ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Benjamin Stone.
Buffalo: I 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. David is blitzing.
3-4-BUF26 (2Q: 03:24) Mickey Heemskerk pass completed to TE Gene Fleck for 6 yards. Tackled by S Zayden Drain. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-BUF32 (2Q: 03:00) Bennett Neil ran around left end for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Elias Batista. Key block delivered by Kerry Coyle.
Buffalo: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-BUF42 (2Q: 02:41) Mickey Heemskerk pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marqise Lee. DE Ziggy Ansoh hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-BUF42 (2Q: 02:31) Mickey Heemskerk pass completed to WR Leo Duffy for 11 yards. Tackled by S Terry Mathews, assisted by CB Vernon Warren. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Duffy gained 1 yard after the catch.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN47 (2Q: 02:08) Mickey Heemskerk pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Leo Duffy. DE Elias Batista hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-MIN47 (2Q: 02:00) Mickey Heemskerk pass completed to WR Marqise Lee for 47 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 28, Buffalo 6
(2Q: 02:00) Extra point by Curtis Flannery was good. Minnesota 28, Buffalo 7
(2Q: 01:28) Curtis Flannery kicked off 53 yards from the BUF35. Butch Medsker returned the ball 23 yards to the MIN35. Tackled by Broderick Stultz.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN35 (2Q: 01:21) Jake Locker sacked by DE Kurt Narvaez for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Reggie Higdon.
Minnesota: 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.
2-16-MIN29 (2Q: 00:48) Jake Locker scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Howe and assisted by CB Benjamin Lapalme.
Minnesota called a time out.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-MIN39 (2Q: 00:37) Jake Locker pass completed to WR Tim Givens for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Allen Monroe, assisted by CB Malik Vance. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota called a time out.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN47 (2Q: 00:28) Jake Locker sacked by DT Zack Sanderson for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Reggie Higdon.
Minnesota called a time out.
Minnesota: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-15-MIN42 (2Q: 00:21) Jake Locker pass completed to WR Tim Givens for 30 yards. Tackled by S Spencer Arnold. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Givens gained 21 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Dixon Hawthorne kicked off 63 yards from the MIN35. Terry Gomez returned the ball 6 yards to the BUF08. Tackled by Sean Spence.
Buffalo: 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.
1-10-BUF08 (3Q: 14:18) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Encroachment.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. David and Warren are blitzing.
1-5-BUF13 (3Q: 14:12) Mickey Heemskerk pass completed to WR Leo Duffy for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Brandon Gordon. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Buffalo: 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.
1-10-BUF18 (3Q: 13:42) Eddie Nagurski ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Lavonte David, assisted by S Terry Mathews.
Buffalo: 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.
2-11-BUF17 (3Q: 12:58) Preston Money ran inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Mike Daniels. Key block delivered by Emmitt Catron.
Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-BUF25 (3Q: 12:27) Mickey Heemskerk pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Tito Hughes. DE Elias Batista hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-3-BUF25 (3Q: 12:23) Cris Dunaway punted 43 yards. Greg Wells called for a fair catch at the MIN32.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN32 (3Q: 12:15) Jake Locker pass completed to WR Greg Wells for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Alvin Fulton, assisted by S Spencer Arnold. Wells gained 1 yard after the catch.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-1-MIN41 (3Q: 11:50) Butch Medsker ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Terry Gomez, assisted by OLB Ray Howe.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-MIN41 (3Q: 11:22) Jake Locker pass completed to RB Casey McDonald for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Allen Monroe.
Minnesota: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN43 (3Q: 10:40) Walt Lane ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Maxwell Lester, assisted by DT Benjamin Gibbs.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-MIN44 (3Q: 10:04) Butch Medsker ran around the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Zack Sanderson, assisted by DT Darren Reid. Key block delivered by Reggie Higdon.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Monroe, Lester and Howe are blitzing.
1-10-BUF47 (3Q: 09:21) Walt Lane ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Allen Monroe, assisted by ILB Maxwell Lester.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-BUF45 (3Q: 08:40) Walt Lane ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Benjamin Lapalme.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Howe and Fulton are blitzing.
3-9-BUF46 (3Q: 08:08) Jake Locker sacked by OLB Ray Howe for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Maddox Sandhu. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Earnest Hammontree on the MIN49.
4-14-MIN49 (3Q: 07:38) Lance McWilliams punted 41 yards. Broderick Stultz returned the kick 4 yards to the BUF14. Tackled by Zayden Drain.
Buffalo: 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-BUF14 (3Q: 07:31) Mickey Heemskerk pass completed to RB Preston Money for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Brandon Gordon. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-4-BUF20 (3Q: 07:06) Preston Money ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Keegan George. Key block delivered by Brandon Blake.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-BUF25 (3Q: 06:31) Mickey Heemskerk pass completed to RB Preston Money for 18 yards. Tackled by OLB Lavonte David. Money gained 19 yards after the catch.
Buffalo: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-BUF43 (3Q: 06:08) Preston Money ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by DT K.C. Bryant, assisted by CB Brandon Gordon. CB Vernon Warren knocked down Emmitt Catron to break up the play.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-11-BUF42 (3Q: 05:29) Bennett Neil ran a trap outside the left tackle for 1 yard and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Lavonte David. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offsides.
Buffalo: I 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.
2-6-BUF47 (3Q: 05:20) Preston Money ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Mercury Gonzalez.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Mathews is blitzing.
3-3-MIN50 (3Q: 04:41) Mickey Heemskerk pass completed to RB Preston Money for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Brandon Gordon. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Offensive Holding.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-13-BUF40 (3Q: 04:34) Preston Money ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Terry Mathews, assisted by DT Mercury Gonzalez.
4-6-BUF47 (3Q: 04:05) Cris Dunaway punted 53 yards. Touchback.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN20 (3Q: 03:58) Walt Lane ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Terry Gomez.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-11-MIN19 (3Q: 03:16) Walt Lane ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Benjamin Gibbs, assisted by OLB Hudson Stewart. DT Darren Reid knocked down Marcus Ashe to break up the play.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-11-MIN19 (3Q: 02:54) Jake Locker pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mike Evans. CB Benjamin Lapalme defended the pass.
4-11-MIN19 (3Q: 02:45) Lance McWilliams punted 42 yards. Bennett Neil called for a fair catch at the BUF39.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-BUF39 (3Q: 02:36) Mickey Heemskerk pass completed to RB Preston Money for 26 yards. Tackled by S Terry Mathews. Money gained 27 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. David is blitzing.
1-10-MIN35 (3Q: 02:08) Marqise Lee ran a reverse around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Lavonte David.
Buffalo: 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-MIN33 (3Q: 01:27) Mickey Heemskerk pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Gene Fleck.
Buffalo: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. David and Mathews are blitzing.
3-8-MIN33 (3Q: 01:19) Mickey Heemskerk pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marqise Lee. S Benjamin Stone defended the pass. Minnesota's Lavonte David was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor facial injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
4-8-MIN33 (3Q: 01:11) Curtis Flannery attempted a 50 yard field goal and missed wide to the right.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN40 (3Q: 01:05) Walt Lane ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Darren Reid. Key block delivered by Marcus Ashe.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-MIN46 (3Q: 00:30) Jake Locker pass completed to RB Butch Medsker for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Alvin Fulton. Medsker gained 4 yards after the catch.
Start of fourth quarter.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF43 (4Q: 15:00) Walt Lane ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Allen Monroe.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-BUF41 (4Q: 14:38) Walt Lane ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Spencer Arnold.
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. Lester is blitzing.
3-8-BUF41 (4Q: 14:10) Jake Locker pass completed to WR Tim Givens for 21 yards. Tackled by S Terry Gomez.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF20 (4Q: 13:28) Walt Lane ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Terry Gomez.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-BUF20 (4Q: 12:46) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start.
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. Lester and Howe are blitzing.
2-15-BUF25 (4Q: 12:41) Butch Medsker ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Maxwell Lester, assisted by DE Grayson Thomas.
Minnesota: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-12-BUF22 (4Q: 11:59) Jake Locker pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Cary Halvorsen. OLB Darren Grodin defended the pass.
4-12-BUF22 (4Q: 11:51) Dixon Hawthorne attempted a 39 yard field goal and missed wide to the left.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-BUF29 (4Q: 11:45) Mickey Heemskerk pass completed to WR Eddie Nagurski for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Brandon Gordon, assisted by S Terry Mathews. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. David and Chandler are blitzing.
2-7-BUF32 (4Q: 11:21) Mickey Heemskerk pass completed to WR Marqise Lee for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Vernon Warren. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-BUF45 (4Q: 10:37) Preston Money ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Benjamin Stone.
Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-BUF49 (4Q: 10:16) Preston Money ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Brandon Gordon.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-3-MIN48 (4Q: 09:35) Mickey Heemskerk pass completed to WR Marqise Lee for 31 yards. Tackled by CB Brandon Gordon. Lee gained 24 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN17 (4Q: 08:50) Mickey Heemskerk pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Eddie Nagurski. DE Ziggy Ansoh hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: Weak 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.
2-10-MIN17 (4Q: 08:43) Mickey Heemskerk sacked by DE Elias Batista for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Emmitt Catron.
Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-17-MIN24 (4Q: 08:20) Mickey Heemskerk pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Tito Hughes. DE Elias Batista hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-17-MIN24 (4Q: 08:11) Mickey Heemskerk pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Marqise Lee. DE Elias Batista blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN24 (4Q: 08:05) Butch Medsker ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Zack Sanderson. Key block delivered by Earnest Hammontree.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-3-MIN31 (4Q: 07:42) Jake Locker pass was dropped by RB Butch Medsker.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-3-MIN31 (4Q: 07:35) Butch Medsker ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Spencer Arnold.
4-1-MIN33 (4Q: 06:51) Lance McWilliams punted 43 yards. Broderick Stultz called for a fair catch at the BUF24. Minnesota's Kent Joyner was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor elbow injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Buffalo: Pro 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-BUF24 (4Q: 06:40) Mickey Heemskerk pass completed to WR Leo Duffy for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Brandon Gordon. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Minnesota's Lavonte David was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-BUF38 (4Q: 06:17) Mickey Heemskerk pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Preston Money. DE Elias Batista hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Intentional Grounding.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. David is blitzing.
2-20-BUF28 (4Q: 06:11) Mickey Heemskerk pass completed to TE Tito Hughes for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Brandon Gordon. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Chandler is blitzing.
3-9-BUF39 (4Q: 05:46) Mickey Heemskerk pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Broderick Stultz. DT Mercury Gonzalez hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-9-BUF39 (4Q: 05:41) Mickey Heemskerk pass was dropped by WR Leo Duffy. The quarterback threw into double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF39 (4Q: 05:35) Walt Lane ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Benjamin Gibbs, assisted by OLB Allen Monroe.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-BUF39 (4Q: 04:48) Butch Medsker ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Allen Monroe.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-12-BUF41 (4Q: 04:02) Butch Medsker ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Zack Sanderson, assisted by ILB Louie Sinclair.
4-7-BUF36 (4Q: 03:19) Dixon Hawthorne attempted a 53 yard field goal and missed wide to the right. Minnesota's Butch Medsker was hurt on the play.
Buffalo: 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-BUF43 (4Q: 03:12) Mickey Heemskerk pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Marqise Lee. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Buffalo: Pro formation, with the second receiver 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.
2-10-BUF43 (4Q: 03:02) Mickey Heemskerk pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Gene Fleck. DT Mercury Gonzalez hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Buffalo: Pro 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.
3-10-BUF43 (4Q: 02:56) Mickey Heemskerk pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Gene Fleck. DT Mercury Gonzalez hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Smith and Stone are blitzing.
4-10-BUF43 (4Q: 02:50) Mickey Heemskerk scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by S Zayden Drain and assisted by CB Ivan Chandler. The ball goes over on downs.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-BUF49 (4Q: 02:37) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start.
Minnesota: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-15-MIN46 (4Q: 02:37) Walt Lane ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Louie Sinclair, assisted by DT Benjamin Gibbs.
Buffalo called a time out.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-13-MIN48 (4Q: 02:25) Walt Lane ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Weston Quinn.
Buffalo called a time out.
Minnesota: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-12-MIN49 (4Q: 02:18) Jake Locker pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tim Givens. CB Benjamin Lapalme knocked the ball out of his grasp.
4-12-MIN49 (4Q: 02:11) Lance McWilliams punted 48 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the BUF03.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-BUF03 (4Q: 02:00) Mickey Heemskerk pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Corbin Malinsky. DT K.C. Bryant blocked the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-BUF03 (4Q: 01:51) Mickey Heemskerk pass was dropped by RB Bennett Neil. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-BUF03 (4Q: 01:43) Mickey Heemskerk pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Broderick Stultz. DT Mike Daniels hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-10-BUF03 (4Q: 01:37) Mickey Heemskerk pass completed to WR Corbin Malinsky for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Ivan Chandler. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Malinsky gained 4 yards after the catch.
Buffalo: Pro 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-BUF17 (4Q: 01:16) Mickey Heemskerk sacked by DE Ziggy Ansoh for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Brandon Blake.
Buffalo: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-15-BUF12 (4Q: 00:58) Mickey Heemskerk pass completed to TE Dwayne Abrams for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Benjamin Stone. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-BUF17 (4Q: 00:52) Mickey Heemskerk pass completed to WR Broderick Stultz for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Marcus Smith. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-7-BUF20 (4Q: 00:33) Mickey Heemskerk scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by S Terry Mathews. The ball goes over on downs.
Minnesota: 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-BUF24 (4Q: 00:20) Jake Locker dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Buffalo called a time out.
Minnesota: 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.
2-11-BUF25 (4Q: 00:08) Jake Locker dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 28, Buffalo Bills 7