| Played in Chicago, IL, weather: 77 degrees, fair, 5 mph wind. |
| Minnesota won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Asher Wingo kicked off 70 yards from the CHI35. Touchback. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN20 (1Q: 15:00) Grady Banks pass completed to TE Freddie Johnstone for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Quentin Evans, assisted by ILB Leonard Mahoney. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN31 (1Q: 14:15) Grady Banks pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Cary Halvorsen. DT Griffin Brooks hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-MIN31 (1Q: 14:05) Butch Medsker ran around left end for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Kurt Narvaez. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Gaudino is blitzing. 3-12-MIN29 (1Q: 13:37) Grady Banks pass completed to WR Bernie Bartlett for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Leonard Mahoney. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN42 (1Q: 13:09) Grady Banks pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Derrick Brechbill. DE Jeremy Foug hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 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. 2-10-MIN42 (1Q: 12:58) Butch Medsker ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Quentin Evans, assisted by CB J.T. Marais. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Freidkin is blitzing. 3-10-MIN42 (1Q: 12:17) Grady Banks pass was dropped by WR Mike Evans. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-10-MIN42 (1Q: 12:11) Elliot Gardner punted 49 yards. Bo Wayne returned the kick 4 yards to the CHI13. Tackled by Bob Huntley. |
| Chicago: Strong 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-CHI13 (1Q: 12:04) Eddie Sams ran inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Jimmy Wayne. Key block delivered by Marvin Lingen. |
| Chicago: 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. 2-2-CHI21 (1Q: 11:39) Nolan Long ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Benjamin Stone, assisted by S Terry Mathews. Key block delivered by Marvin Lingen. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Chicago: 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. Vaughn and Wayne are blitzing. 2-12-CHI11 (1Q: 11:32) Eddie Sams ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Ivan Chandler. |
| Chicago: 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. Andruzzi is blitzing. 3-6-CHI17 (1Q: 11:03) Nicholas Simmons pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Reggie Schwartz. OLB Abraham Andruzzi hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| 4-6-CHI17 (1Q: 10:57) Scott Cheatom punted 52 yards. Vernon Warren returned the kick -4 yards to the MIN27. Tackled by J.B. Newsome. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN27 (1Q: 10:46) Rick Silas ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Leonard Mahoney, assisted by OLB Weston Dukes. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-8-MIN29 (1Q: 10:19) Rick Silas ran inside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Nolan Stoker. Key block delivered by Dan Ogden. |
| 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. 1-10-MIN38 (1Q: 09:43) Grady Banks pass completed to WR Tim Givens for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Ian Hitchcock, assisted by S Antonio Pierce. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Unnecessary Roughness. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CHI38 (1Q: 09:33) Grady Banks sacked by DE Jeremy Foug for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Dan Ogden. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CHI Keith Hennings for 8 yards to the MIN49. |
| Chicago: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIN49 (1Q: 09:20) PENALTY: Chicago was called for a False Start. |
| Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-15-CHI46 (1Q: 09:14) Nicholas Simmons pass completed to RB Eddie Sams for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Jimmy Wayne. Sams gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Minnesota's Vernon Warren was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor chest injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Chicago: 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. 2-11-CHI50 (1Q: 08:30) Nicholas Simmons pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Marvin Lingen. DE Ziggy Ansoh hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Chicago: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Vaughn, Stone and Mathews are blitzing. 3-11-CHI50 (1Q: 08:23) Nicholas Simmons sacked by OLB Greg Vaughn for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Melvin Lofton. |
| 4-20-CHI41 (1Q: 07:58) Scott Cheatom punted 59 yards. Touchback. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN20 (1Q: 07:51) Butch Medsker ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Leonard Mahoney. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CHI S Nolan Stoker to the MIN18. |
| Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN18 (1Q: 07:43) Eddie Sams ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Sedrick Matthews. |
| Chicago: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-12-MIN20 (1Q: 07:15) Nicholas Simmons scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by S Benjamin Stone. |
| Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-6-MIN14 (1Q: 06:41) Nicholas Simmons pass was intended for WR Rich Curtis and was intercepted by OLB Abraham Andruzzi at the MIN09. Tackled by Rich Curtis. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN09 (1Q: 06:30) Grady Banks pass completed to WR Tim Givens for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Ian Hitchcock. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN23 (1Q: 06:06) Grady Banks pass completed to WR Tim Givens for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Leonard Mahoney, assisted by CB Bo Wayne. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Givens gained 2 yards after the catch. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-3-MIN30 (1Q: 05:38) Kendrick Ward ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Leonard Mahoney. |
| 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-MIN29 (1Q: 05:08) Grady Banks pass completed to WR Tim Givens for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DT Griffin Brooks. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN33 (1Q: 04:43) Kendrick Ward ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Griffin Brooks. |
| 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. 2-8-MIN35 (1Q: 04:19) Grady Banks pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Tim Givens. PENALTY: Chicago was called for an Intentional Face Mask. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CHI50 (1Q: 04:15) 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 man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-15-MIN45 (1Q: 04:06) Kendrick Ward ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Quentin Evans. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-11-MIN49 (1Q: 03:27) Grady Banks pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Derrick Brechbill. OLB Irving Gaudino hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Gaudino is blitzing. 3-11-MIN49 (1Q: 03:21) Grady Banks pass completed to WR Dwight Bridges for 31 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Ian Hitchcock. Bridges gained 21 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CHI20 (1Q: 02:46) Grady Banks pass completed to WR Mike Evans for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Quentin Evans. |
| Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-2-CHI12 (1Q: 02:16) Grady Banks scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Ian Hitchcock. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-5-CHI05 (1Q: 01:38) Grady Banks pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mike Evans. OLB Irving Gaudino hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-5-CHI05 (1Q: 01:32) Grady Banks pass completed to WR Dwight Bridges for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 6, Chicago 0 |
| (1Q: 01:32) Extra point by Dixon Hawthorne was good. Minnesota 7, Chicago 0 |
| (1Q: 01:25) Dixon Hawthorne kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
| Chicago: Strong 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-CHI20 (1Q: 01:25) Nicholas Simmons pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Arnold Burnett. S Benjamin Stone defended the pass. |
| Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-CHI20 (1Q: 01:15) Eddie Sams ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Sedrick Matthews. |
| Chicago: 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. 3-9-CHI21 (1Q: 00:50) Nicholas Simmons pass completed to WR Rich Curtis for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Ivan Chandler. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| 4-6-CHI24 (1Q: 00:08) Scott Cheatom punted 46 yards. Vernon Warren returned the kick 0 yards to the MIN30. Tackled by Nolan Long. |
| Start of second quarter. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN30 (2Q: 15:00) Grady Banks sacked by OLB Irving Gaudino and DT Griffin Brooks for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Reggie Higdon. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-18-MIN22 (2Q: 14:23) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-23-MIN17 (2Q: 14:18) Grady Banks pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dwight Bridges. ILB Leonard Mahoney defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Freidkin is blitzing. 3-23-MIN17 (2Q: 14:13) Grady Banks pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Mike Evans. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-23-MIN17 (2Q: 14:06) Elliot Gardner punted 48 yards. Donald Germany returned the kick 8 yards to the CHI43. Tackled by Sean Spence. |
| Chicago: 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-CHI43 (2Q: 13:55) Eddie Sams ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by DT A.J. Covington. Key block delivered by Melvin Lofton. |
| Chicago: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-4-CHI49 (2Q: 13:16) Nolan Long ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Greg Vaughn, assisted by CB Vernon Warren. Key block delivered by Melvin Lofton. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Tripping. |
| Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-14-CHI39 (2Q: 13:08) Nolan Long ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Benjamin Stone. |
| Chicago: Weak 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. 3-8-CHI45 (2Q: 12:34) Nicholas Simmons pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Reggie Schwartz. DT A.J. Covington hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| 4-8-CHI45 (2Q: 12:25) Scott Cheatom punted 51 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIN04. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN04 (2Q: 12:18) Rick Silas ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Keith Hennings, assisted by DE Kurt Narvaez. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Offsides. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-5-MIN09 (2Q: 12:11) Kendrick Ward ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Leonard Mahoney. Key block delivered by Earnest Hammontree. |
| Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN17 (2Q: 11:40) Grady Banks sacked by DE Bo Hutek for a loss of 1 yard. Sack allowed by Reggie Higdon. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-11-MIN16 (2Q: 10:54) Rick Silas ran outside the right tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Quentin Evans, assisted by ILB Leonard Mahoney. Key block delivered by Reggie Higdon. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN28 (2Q: 10:20) Lance Harding ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Leonard Mahoney, assisted by DE Wesley McDaniel. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-11-MIN27 (2Q: 09:39) Grady Banks pass was dropped by WR Dwight Bridges. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Gaudino is blitzing. 3-11-MIN27 (2Q: 09:31) Grady Banks pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mike Evans. DE Bo Hutek drove right through Maddox Sandhu to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-11-MIN27 (2Q: 09:21) Elliot Gardner punted 41 yards. Bo Wayne returned the kick 5 yards to the CHI37. Tackled by Sean Spence. |
| Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Andruzzi is blitzing. 1-10-CHI37 (2Q: 09:11) Nicholas Simmons pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Arnold Burnett. OLB Abraham Andruzzi hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Chicago: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-CHI37 (2Q: 09:03) Eddie Sams ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Ivan Chandler, assisted by DT A.J. Covington. |
| Chicago: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Vaughn is blitzing. 3-7-CHI40 (2Q: 08:23) Nicholas Simmons pass completed to WR Reggie Schwartz for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Ike Clark, assisted by S Terry Mathews. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Andruzzi and Mathews are blitzing. 1-10-CHI47 (2Q: 07:51) Eddie Sams ran inside the right tackle for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Vernon Warren. Key block delivered by Peter Bynum. |
| Chicago: Pro 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-MIN33 (2Q: 07:14) Eddie Sams ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Elias Batista. |
| Chicago: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-7-MIN30 (2Q: 06:42) Eddie Sams ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Jimmy Wayne. |
| Chicago: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 3-7-MIN30 (2Q: 06:06) Eddie Sams ran a trap outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT A.J. Covington. |
| 4-6-MIN29 (2Q: 05:30) Asher Wingo attempted a 46 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 7, Chicago 3 |
| (2Q: 05:24) Asher Wingo kicked off 67 yards from the CHI35. Touchback. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 05:24) Grady Banks pass completed to WR Tim Givens for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Antonio Pierce. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-4-MIN26 (2Q: 04:57) Kendrick Ward ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Leonard Mahoney. |
| 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-MIN26 (2Q: 04:16) Grady Banks pass completed to WR Mike Evans for 16 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Neal Bradley. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Evans gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN42 (2Q: 03:39) Grady Banks pass completed to WR Mike Evans for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Leonard Mahoney, assisted by CB Bo Wayne. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 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. 2-1-CHI49 (2Q: 03:22) Grady Banks pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Derrick Brechbill. CB J.T. Marais defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Bradley is blitzing. 3-1-CHI49 (2Q: 03:13) Kendrick Ward ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Neal Bradley, assisted by ILB Leonard Mahoney. |
| 4-1-CHI49 (2Q: 02:53) Elliot Gardner punted 38 yards. The ball was downed at the CHI11. |
| Chicago: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CHI11 (2Q: 02:46) Eddie Sams ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Keegan George. Key block delivered by Peter Bynum. |
| Chicago: 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, expecting the pass. Stone is blitzing. 2-5-CHI16 (2Q: 02:06) Eddie Sams ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Ivan Chandler, assisted by OLB Abraham Andruzzi. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| Chicago: 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. Drain is blitzing. 3-3-CHI18 (2Q: 01:59) Eddie Sams ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Sedrick Matthews, assisted by CB Vernon Warren. Key block delivered by Blaine Flowers. |
| Chicago: Single-Back 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. Andruzzi is blitzing. 1-10-CHI24 (2Q: 01:31) Eddie Sams ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT A.J. Covington. DE Sedrick Matthews knocked down Rod Aidoo to break up the play. |
| Chicago: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Andruzzi and Warren are blitzing. 2-7-CHI27 (2Q: 01:08) Eddie Sams ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by S Benjamin Stone. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CHI Eddie Sams to the CHI26. |
| Chicago: 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. 3-8-CHI26 (2Q: 00:37) Nicholas Simmons pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Marvin Lingen. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-8-CHI26 (2Q: 00:30) Scott Cheatom punted 59 yards. Vernon Warren returned the kick 2 yards to the MIN17. Tackled by J.B. Newsome. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Gaudino is blitzing. 1-10-MIN17 (2Q: 00:20) Grady Banks sacked by DE Jeremy Foug for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Earnest Hammontree. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Dixon Hawthorne kicked off 62 yards from the MIN35. Antonio Pierce returned the ball 25 yards to the CHI28. Tackled by Bob Huntley. |
| Chicago: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CHI28 (3Q: 14:25) Eddie Sams ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Benjamin Stone, assisted by DE Sedrick Matthews. Minnesota's Keegan George was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-8-CHI30 (3Q: 13:58) Eddie Sams ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Sedrick Matthews. |
| Chicago: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-5-CHI33 (3Q: 13:33) Nicholas Simmons pass completed to WR Keith Wirthel for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Ivan Chandler. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Wirthel gained 11 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Chicago: 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. Andruzzi is blitzing. 1-10-MIN46 (3Q: 12:56) Eddie Sams ran around the left tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by S Terry Mathews, assisted by DT A.J. Covington. Key block delivered by Marvin Lingen. Minnesota's Vernon Warren was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor chest injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Chicago: Strong 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. Wayne is blitzing. 1-10-MIN35 (3Q: 12:27) Nicholas Simmons pass completed to TE Marvin Lingen for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Ivan Chandler. |
| Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-7-MIN32 (3Q: 11:56) Nicholas Simmons pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Reggie Schwartz. OLB Keegan George defended the pass. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offsides. |
| Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-2-MIN27 (3Q: 11:49) Eddie Sams ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT A.J. Covington, assisted by S Benjamin Stone. |
| Chicago: Pro 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. 3-1-MIN26 (3Q: 11:10) Eddie Sams ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Abraham Andruzzi. Key block delivered by Blaine Flowers. |
| Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIN24 (3Q: 10:39) Eddie Sams ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Abraham Andruzzi, assisted by DE Sedrick Matthews. |
| Chicago: 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. 2-9-MIN23 (3Q: 10:12) Nicholas Simmons pass was dropped by WR Arnold Burnett. |
| Chicago: 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. Andruzzi is blitzing. 3-9-MIN23 (3Q: 10:06) Nicholas Simmons sacked by DE Ziggy Ansoh for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Peter Bynum. |
| 4-14-MIN28 (3Q: 09:31) Asher Wingo attempted a 45 yard field goal and missed wide to the left. A bad snap from center appeared to cause the miscue. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN35 (3Q: 09:25) Kendrick Ward ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Weston Dukes. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-12-MIN33 (3Q: 09:01) PENALTY: Chicago was called for Encroachment. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-7-MIN38 (3Q: 08:56) Grady Banks pass was dropped by WR Dwight Bridges. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Offsides. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-2-MIN43 (3Q: 08:51) Kendrick Ward ran around left end for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Leonard Mahoney. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Kendrick Ward to the CHI47. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CHI47 (3Q: 08:09) Kendrick Ward ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB J.T. Marais. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-9-CHI46 (3Q: 07:27) Grady Banks pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Bob Huntley. ILB Leonard Mahoney defended the pass. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-9-CHI46 (3Q: 07:21) Grady Banks pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tim Givens. OLB J.R. Freidkin hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-9-CHI46 (3Q: 07:11) Elliot Gardner punted 34 yards. The ball was downed at the CHI12. |
| Chicago: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CHI12 (3Q: 07:01) Eddie Sams ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Sedrick Matthews, assisted by S Benjamin Stone. |
| Chicago: Pro formation, 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. 2-9-CHI13 (3Q: 06:20) Nicholas Simmons pass completed to TE Marvin Lingen for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Trent Schroeder, assisted by S Terry Mathews. Lingen gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CHI22 (3Q: 05:44) Nicholas Simmons pass completed to WR Keith Wirthel for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Abraham Andruzzi, assisted by ILB Sean Spence. Wirthel gained 2 yards after the catch. |
| Chicago: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-8-CHI24 (3Q: 05:21) Eddie Sams ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Benjamin Stone. |
| Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-7-CHI25 (3Q: 04:55) Eddie Sams ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT A.J. Covington. |
| 4-4-CHI28 (3Q: 04:17) Scott Cheatom punted 69 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN03. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN03 (3Q: 04:08) Butch Medsker ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Antonio Pierce. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-11-MIN02 (3Q: 03:30) Grady Banks pass completed to TE Freddie Johnstone for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Irving Gaudino. |
| 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 pass. 3-8-MIN05 (3Q: 03:00) Grady Banks pass was intended for WR Cary Halvorsen and was intercepted by S Antonio Pierce at the MIN39. Tackled by Cary Halvorsen. |
| Chicago: 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. Andruzzi, Stone and Mathews are blitzing. 1-10-MIN39 (3Q: 02:50) Nicholas Simmons pass was intended for WR Rich Curtis and was intercepted by CB Ivan Chandler at the MIN35. The interception was returned 28 yards. Tackled by Eddie Sams. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CHI37 (3Q: 02:39) Grady Banks pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Derrick Brechbill. DE Jeremy Foug hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-CHI37 (3Q: 02:26) Grady Banks pass completed to FB Bob Huntley for -3 yards. Tackled by CB Bo Wayne. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Gaudino is blitzing. 3-13-CHI40 (3Q: 01:42) Grady Banks sacked by DE Bo Hutek and OLB Irving Gaudino for a loss of 8 yards. Hutek ran right past Dan Ogden and knocked down the quarterback. |
| 4-21-CHI48 (3Q: 01:16) Elliot Gardner punted 42 yards. The ball was downed at the CHI06. |
| Chicago: Pro 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-CHI06 (3Q: 01:08) PENALTY: Chicago was called for a False Start. |
| Chicago: 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, keying aggressively on the pass. Andruzzi is blitzing. 1-13-CHI03 (3Q: 01:01) Eddie Sams ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Mercury Gonzalez. |
| Chicago: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Andruzzi and Stone are blitzing. 2-11-CHI05 (3Q: 00:25) Nicholas Simmons pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Reggie Schwartz. DT Mercury Gonzalez hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-11-CHI05 (3Q: 00:18) Nicholas Simmons pass was dropped by WR Rich Curtis. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-11-CHI05 (3Q: 00:08) Scott Cheatom punted 54 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIN41. |
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN41 (4Q: 15:00) Kendrick Ward ran around the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Weston Dukes. Key block delivered by Reggie Higdon. |
| 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. 2-1-CHI50 (4Q: 14:16) Rick Silas ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Neal Bradley. Key block delivered by Maddox Sandhu. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CHI40 (4Q: 13:39) Grady Banks pass completed to WR Mike Evans for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Weston Dukes. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Evans gained 1 yard after the catch. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CHI26 (4Q: 12:53) Grady Banks pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mike Evans. S Antonio Pierce defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-CHI26 (4Q: 12:41) Grady Banks pass was dropped by WR Tim Givens. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Gaudino is blitzing. 3-10-CHI26 (4Q: 12:32) Grady Banks sacked by OLB Irving Gaudino for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Renaldo Bradford. |
| 4-17-CHI33 (4Q: 12:03) Dixon Hawthorne attempted a 50 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar. A bad snap from center appeared to cause the miscue. |
| Chicago: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-CHI40 (4Q: 11:55) Nicholas Simmons pass completed to RB Nolan Long for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Abraham Andruzzi, assisted by ILB Jimmy Wayne. |
| Chicago: 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, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-9-CHI41 (4Q: 11:28) Nicholas Simmons pass completed to WR Arnold Burnett for -3 yards. Tackled by CB Ivan Chandler, assisted by OLB Abraham Andruzzi. |
| Chicago: Weak 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. 3-12-CHI38 (4Q: 10:49) Eddie Sams ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 15 yards. Tackled by S Benjamin Stone, assisted by DE Ziggy Ansoh. Key block delivered by Rod Aidoo. |
| Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN47 (4Q: 10:20) Eddie Sams ran a draw inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Jimmy Wayne, assisted by OLB Abraham Andruzzi. |
| Chicago: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Vaughn is blitzing. 2-10-MIN47 (4Q: 09:37) Nicholas Simmons pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Keith Wirthel. OLB Greg Vaughn hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Chicago: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-MIN47 (4Q: 09:29) Nicholas Simmons sacked by DT A.J. Covington and DE Sedrick Matthews for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Rod Aidoo. |
| 4-18-CHI45 (4Q: 08:49) Scott Cheatom punted 46 yards. Vernon Warren returned the kick 2 yards to the MIN11. Tackled by Kennedy Appleton. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN11 (4Q: 08:39) Grady Banks pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Cary Halvorsen. S Nolan Stoker defended the pass. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Defensive Pass Interference. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN30 (4Q: 08:32) Rick Silas ran around the left tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by DT Griffin Brooks, assisted by CB J.T. Marais. Key block delivered by Reggie Higdon. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN44 (4Q: 07:57) Grady Banks pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mike Evans. DE Bo Hutek hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-MIN44 (4Q: 07:44) Butch Medsker ran inside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Leonard Mahoney. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Gaudino is blitzing. 3-12-MIN42 (4Q: 07:00) Grady Banks sacked by OLB Irving Gaudino and DT Keith Hennings for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Maddox Sandhu. The defense looked very familiar with that play. |
| 4-18-MIN36 (4Q: 06:13) Elliot Gardner punted 40 yards. Bo Wayne returned the kick 7 yards to the CHI31. Tackled by Brandon Gordon. |
| Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-CHI31 (4Q: 06:02) Nolan Long ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Ziggy Ansoh. Key block delivered by Kenneth Schneider. |
| Chicago: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-5-CHI36 (4Q: 05:35) Nolan Long ran around left end for 12 yards. Tackled by S Benjamin Stone, assisted by OLB Abraham Andruzzi. Key block delivered by Rod Aidoo. |
| Chicago: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Andruzzi, Warren and Stone are blitzing. 1-10-CHI48 (4Q: 04:57) Nicholas Simmons pass completed to RB Nolan Long for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Ike Clark. Long gained 11 yards after the catch. |
| Chicago: Pro 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-MIN37 (4Q: 04:28) Nicholas Simmons pass completed to WR Rich Curtis for 0 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Jimmy Wayne. |
| Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-MIN37 (4Q: 04:21) Nicholas Simmons pass completed to TE Marvin Lingen for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jimmy Wayne, assisted by S Benjamin Stone. |
| Chicago: Pro 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. Andruzzi and Stone are blitzing. 3-7-MIN34 (4Q: 03:39) Nicholas Simmons pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Eddie Sams. CB Vernon Warren defended the pass. |
| 4-7-MIN34 (4Q: 03:34) Asher Wingo attempted a 51 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 7, Chicago 6 |
| (4Q: 03:29) Asher Wingo kicked off 71 yards from the CHI35. Touchback. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN20 (4Q: 03:29) Rick Silas ran a trap outside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Quentin Evans. Key block delivered by Maddox Sandhu. |
| Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN31 (4Q: 02:46) Rick Silas ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Wesley McDaniel. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-20-MIN21 (4Q: 02:40) Kendrick Ward ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Griffin Brooks. The defense looked very familiar with that play. |
| Chicago called a time out. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-21-MIN20 (4Q: 02:29) Rick Silas ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Antonio Pierce. |
| Chicago called a time out. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Freidkin is blitzing. 3-20-MIN21 (4Q: 02:18) Butch Medsker ran inside the right tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by DT Griffin Brooks, assisted by S Nolan Stoker. |
| Chicago called a time out. |
| 4-8-MIN33 (4Q: 02:08) Elliot Gardner punted 45 yards. Bo Wayne called for a fair catch at the CHI22. Minnesota's Rick Silas was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hamstring injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| Chicago: 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. 1-10-CHI22 (4Q: 02:00) Nicholas Simmons pass completed to WR Keith Wirthel for 48 yards. Tackled by OLB Abraham Andruzzi. Wirthel gained 35 yards after the catch. |
| Chicago: 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-MIN30 (4Q: 01:33) Nicholas Simmons pass completed to WR Rich Curtis for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Vernon Warren, assisted by S Benjamin Stone. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Curtis gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. Chicago's Marvin Lingen was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Chicago: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN12 (4Q: 01:13) Eddie Sams ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT K.C. Bryant. |
| Chicago: 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. 2-10-MIN12 (4Q: 00:54) PENALTY: Chicago was called for a False Start. |
| Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Stone is blitzing. 2-15-MIN17 (4Q: 00:54) Eddie Sams ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Abraham Andruzzi. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for an Intentional Face Mask. |
| Chicago: 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. 1-10-MIN11 (4Q: 00:45) Eddie Sams ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by S Terry Mathews. Key block delivered by Marvin Lingen. |
| Chicago: Weak 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. Andruzzi is blitzing. 2-4-MIN05 (4Q: 00:21) Nicholas Simmons spiked the ball to stop the clock. |
| 3-4-MIN05 (4Q: 00:18) Asher Wingo attempted a 22 yard field goal and succeeded. Chicago 9, Minnesota 7 |
| (4Q: 00:11) Asher Wingo kicked off 70 yards from the CHI35. Cary Halvorsen returned the ball 24 yards to the MIN19. Tackled by J.T. Marais. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Pierce is blitzing. 1-10-MIN19 (4Q: 00:05) Grady Banks pass was intended for WR Dwight Bridges and was intercepted by CB Ian Hitchcock at the CHI32. The interception was returned 8 yards. Tackled by Cary Halvorsen. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Final Score: Chicago Bears 9, Minnesota Vikings 7 |