Regular Season Week 2: Vikings at Texans
September 14, 2053 70° NRG Stadium
Attendance: 47,323 (66%)
HOU has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 1-Allen Mart kicks 75 yards from MIN 35 to HOU -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (15:00) 4-Christopher Rios pass complete to 18-Felix McGeehan to HOU 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 22-Guadalupe January .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-8-HOU 27 (14:18) 4-Christopher Rios sacked at HOU 19 for -8 yards ( 76-Robert Gregory ). Sack allowed by 78-Richard Colon .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
3-16-HOU 19 (13:44) 4-Christopher Rios pass complete to 45-Sam McMahan to HOU 21 for 3 yards. Tackle by 51-Antonio Bailey .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
4-14-HOU 21 (13:07) 1-Fred Shaw punts 49 yards to MIN 30. Fair Catch by 85-Marc Miller .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 30 (13:00) 7-James Sanabria ran to MIN 35 for 5 yards. Tackle by 57-John Hickey .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
2-5-MIN 35 (12:16) 8-Rocky Cowan pass complete to 85-Marc Miller to MIN 39 for 4 yards. Tackle by 34-Robert Martin .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
3-1-MIN 39 (11:33) 7-James Sanabria ran to HOU 47 for 14 yards. Tackle by 20-Clarence Sample .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
1-10-HOU 47 (10:59) 8-Rocky Cowan pass Pass knocked down by 51-Mr. Virgil Tibbs . incomplete, intended for 14-Anthony Nicholas .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR2 Deep Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-10-HOU 47 (10:55) 8-Rocky Cowan pass complete to 5-Malcolm Bosley to HOU 39 for 8 yards. Tackle by 57-John Hickey .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
3-2-HOU 39 (10:13) 7-James Sanabria ran to HOU 36 for 2 yards. Tackle by 20-Clarence Sample .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
1-10-HOU 36 (9:33) 7-James Sanabria ran to HOU 14 for 22 yards. Tackle by 46-Samuel McClay .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
1-10-HOU 14 (8:56) 8-Rocky Cowan ran to HOU 1 for 13 yards. Tackle by 34-Robert Martin .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
1-1-HOU 1 (8:11) 5-Malcolm Bosley ran to HOU 1 for a short gain. Tackle by 47-Grover Marcoux .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Counter
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-1-HOU 1 (7:36) 5-Malcolm Bosley ran for 1 yards. TOUCHDOWN! HOU 0 MIN 6
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
(7:34) Extra point GOOD by 1-Allen Mart . HOU 0 MIN 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(7:34) 1-Allen Mart kicks 74 yards from MIN 35 to HOU -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (7:34) 45-Sam McMahan ran to HOU 33 for 8 yards. Tackle by 51-Antonio Bailey .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
2-2-HOU 33 (6:54) 45-Sam McMahan ran to HOU 40 for 7 yards. Tackle by 59-Gregory Peachey .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
1-10-HOU 40 (6:20) 4-Christopher Rios pass Pass knocked down by 38-Joe Black . incomplete, intended for 88-Frank Schilling .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
2-10-HOU 40 (6:17) 45-Sam McMahan ran to HOU 42 for 1 yards. Tackle by 90-William Givens .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
3-9-HOU 42 (5:35) 45-Sam McMahan ran to HOU 45 for 3 yards. Tackle by 59-Gregory Peachey . HOU 78-Richard Colon was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
4-5-HOU 45 (4:56) PENALTY - False Start (HOU 89-Bill Bell)
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
4-10-HOU 40 (4:56) 1-Fred Shaw punts 42 yards to MIN 18.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 18 (4:50) 7-James Sanabria ran to MIN 18 for a short loss. Tackle by 48-Denver Clingerman .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
2-10-MIN 18 (4:07) 8-Rocky Cowan pass complete to 80-Stuart Tompkins to MIN 31 for 13 yards. Tackle by 24-William Rhinehart . Great move by 80-Stuart Tompkins to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
1-10-MIN 31 (3:29) 7-James Sanabria ran to MIN 40 for 9 yards. Tackle by 51-Mr. Virgil Tibbs .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
2-1-MIN 40 (2:43) 8-Rocky Cowan pass complete to 7-James Sanabria to MIN 48 for 8 yards. Tackle by 50-Michael Garcia .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
1-10-MIN 48 (2:02) 8-Rocky Cowan pass Pass knocked down by 93-Carl Galvin . incomplete, intended for 32-Courtney Auer .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz
2-10-MIN 48 (2:00) 8-Rocky Cowan pass complete to 5-Malcolm Bosley to MIN 49 for 1 yards. Tackle by 51-Mr. Virgil Tibbs .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Backfield Flats
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
3-9-MIN 49 (1:15) 7-James Sanabria ran to HOU 45 for 6 yards. Tackle by 47-Grover Marcoux .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
4-3-HOU 45 (0:37) 3-Andrew Moran punts 37 yards to HOU 8. Fair Catch by 18-Felix McGeehan . MIN 64-Anderson Chamberlin was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 8 (0:30) 45-Sam McMahan ran to HOU 12 for 4 yards. Tackle by 90-William Givens .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
End of first quarter.
2-6-HOU 12 (15:00) 4-Christopher Rios pass Pass knocked down by 90-William Givens . incomplete, intended for 45-Sam McMahan . 59-Gregory Peachey got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
3-6-HOU 12 (14:56) 4-Christopher Rios pass Pass knocked down by 51-Antonio Bailey . incomplete, intended for 45-Sam McMahan .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
4-6-HOU 12 (14:52) 1-Fred Shaw punts 45 yards to MIN 43. 85-Marc Miller to HOU 49 for 8 yards. Tackle by 51-Mr. Virgil Tibbs .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 49 (14:44) 8-Rocky Cowan pass complete to 80-Stuart Tompkins to HOU 43 for 6 yards. Tackle by 48-Denver Clingerman .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Quick In
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-4-HOU 43 (14:11) 7-James Sanabria ran to HOU 33 for 11 yards. Tackle by 20-Clarence Sample .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-HOU 33 (13:37) 8-Rocky Cowan pass Pass knocked down by 51-Mr. Virgil Tibbs . incomplete, intended for 28-Juan McMullen .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
2-10-HOU 33 (13:33) 8-Rocky Cowan pass complete to 14-Anthony Nicholas to HOU 28 for 5 yards. Tackle by 48-Denver Clingerman .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-5-HOU 28 (12:57) 8-Rocky Cowan pass complete to 7-James Sanabria to HOU 18 for 10 yards. Tackle by 34-Robert Martin .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
1-10-HOU 18 (12:17) 8-Rocky Cowan pass complete to 32-Courtney Auer to HOU 10 for 8 yards. Tackle by 99-Michael White . 32-Courtney Auer breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
2-2-HOU 10 (11:35) 5-Malcolm Bosley ran to HOU 14 for -3 yards. Tackle by 24-William Rhinehart .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
3-5-HOU 14 (10:57) 8-Rocky Cowan ran to HOU 5 for 9 yards. Tackle by 57-John Hickey .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
1-5-HOU 5 (10:19) 5-Malcolm Bosley ran for 5 yards. TOUCHDOWN! HOU 0 MIN 13
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
(10:16) Extra point GOOD by 1-Allen Mart . HOU 0 MIN 14
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(10:16) 1-Allen Mart kicks 74 yards from MIN 35 to HOU -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (10:16) 45-Sam McMahan ran to HOU 25 for a short gain. Tackle by 94-Joel Enriquez .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SS Blitz
2-10-HOU 25 (9:38) 4-Christopher Rios pass complete to 45-Sam McMahan to HOU 37 for 12 yards. Tackle by 38-Joe Black .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-HOU 37 (9:00) 4-Christopher Rios pass complete to 45-Sam McMahan to HOU 43 for 5 yards. Tackle by 39-Kendall Gabriel .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
2-5-HOU 43 (8:22) 5-Glenn Blackwell ran to MIN 43 for 14 yards. Tackle by 49-Thomas Powell .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-MIN 43 (7:43) 37-Christopher Doyle ran to MIN 34 for 10 yards. Tackle by 22-Guadalupe January .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
2-1-MIN 34 (7:06) 45-Sam McMahan ran to MIN 24 for 9 yards. Tackle by 49-Thomas Powell .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
1-10-MIN 24 (6:23) 4-Christopher Rios pass Pass knocked down by 38-Joe Black . incomplete, intended for 80-William Richardson . MIN 76-Robert Gregory was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
2-10-MIN 24 (6:20) 4-Christopher Rios pass complete to 18-Felix McGeehan to MIN 21 for 3 yards. Tackle by 39-Kendall Gabriel . 39-Kendall Gabriel got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
3-7-MIN 21 (5:36) 4-Christopher Rios pass complete to 80-William Richardson to MIN 11 for 10 yards. Tackle by 39-Kendall Gabriel .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
1-10-MIN 11 (4:56) 4-Christopher Rios pass Pass knocked down by 59-Gregory Peachey . incomplete, intended for 45-Sam McMahan .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
2-10-MIN 11 (4:54) 45-Sam McMahan ran to MIN 11 for -1 yards. Tackle by 51-Antonio Bailey .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
3-11-MIN 11 (4:19) 4-Christopher Rios sacked at MIN 21 for -10 yards ( 69-Danny Barile ). Sack allowed by 55-Enoch Gallimore .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
4-20-MIN 21 (3:41) 3-Gordon Hall 38 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 3 MIN 14
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(3:38) 3-Gordon Hall kicks 71 yards from HOU 35 to MIN -6. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (3:38) 8-Rocky Cowan pass Pass knocked down by 24-William Rhinehart . incomplete, intended for 80-Stuart Tompkins .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Quick In
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-10-MIN 25 (3:36) 8-Rocky Cowan pass complete to 32-Courtney Auer to MIN 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 50-Michael Garcia . Pressure by 66-Clarence Webb .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
3-9-MIN 26 (2:59) 7-James Sanabria ran to MIN 29 for 3 yards. Tackle by 57-John Hickey .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
4-6-MIN 29 (2:13) 3-Andrew Moran punts 46 yards to HOU 25. Fair Catch by 18-Felix McGeehan .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 25 (2:07) 4-Christopher Rios pass complete to 80-William Richardson to HOU 36 for 11 yards. Tackle by 42-Michael Robinson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Timeout for two minute warning.
1-10-HOU 36 (2:00) 4-Christopher Rios pass complete to 80-William Richardson to HOU 43 for 7 yards. Tackle by 42-Michael Robinson .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Timeout HOU
2-3-HOU 43 (1:54) 4-Christopher Rios pass complete to 88-Frank Schilling to HOU 47 for 4 yards. Tackle by 51-Antonio Bailey . HOU 64-Emil Gill was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Timeout HOU
1-10-HOU 47 (1:48) 4-Christopher Rios pass complete to 86-Jacob Armendariz to HOU 50 for 3 yards. Tackle by 22-Guadalupe January . 86-Jacob Armendariz did some fancy footwork there. HOU 60-Alfred Durham was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Timeout HOU
2-7-HOU 50 (1:44) 4-Christopher Rios pass complete to 45-Sam McMahan to HOU 49 for -1 yards. 45-Sam McMahan FUMBLES ( 38-Joe Black ) recovered by HOU-54-Johnny Passmo re at HOU 43. Tackle by 59-Gregory Peachey .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
3-14-HOU 43 (1:22) 4-Christopher Rios pass complete to 88-Frank Schilling to HOU 50 for 7 yards. Tackle by 42-Michael Robinson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
4-7-HOU 50 (0:39) 1-Fred Shaw punts 52 y ards to MIN -2.4-7-HOU 50 (0:39) 1-Fred Shaw punts 52 yards to MIN -2. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 20 (0:31) 7-James Sanabria ran to MIN 22 for 2 yards. Tackle by 46-Samuel McClay .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
End of half.
(15:00) 3-Gordon Hall kicks 75 yards from HOU 35 to MIN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (15:00) 8-Rocky Cowan pass complete to 80-Stuart Tompkins to MIN 40 for 15 yards. Tackle by 46-Samuel McClay .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Quick In
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
1-10-MIN 40 (14:24) 7-James Sanabria ran to MIN 48 for 8 yards. Tackle by 20-Clarence Sample .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Blitz
2-2-MIN 48 (13:42) 5-Malcolm Bosley ran to MIN 45 for -3 yards. Tackle by 30-Randal Neely .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
3-5-MIN 45 (13:03) 8-Rocky Cowan pass complete to 32-Courtney Auer to HOU 46 for 9 yards. Tackle by 57-John Hickey .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
1-10-HOU 46 (12:25) 7-James Sanabria ran to HOU 45 for 1 yards. Tackle by 66-Clarence Webb .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-9-HOU 45 (11:50) 7-James Sanabria ran to HOU 43 for 2 yards. Tackle by 66-Clarence Webb .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
3-7-HOU 43 (11:09) 5-Malcolm Bosley ran to HOU 42 for 1 yards. Tackle by 50-Michael Garcia .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
4-6-HOU 42 (10:31) 1-Allen Mart 59 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Short)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-HOU 49 (10:27) 4-Christopher Rios pass complete to 80-William Richardson for 51 yards. TOUCHDOWN! HOU 45-Sam McMahan was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. HOU 9 MIN 14
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
(10:20) Extra point GOOD by 3-Gordon Hall . HOU 10 MIN 14
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(10:20) 3-Gordon Hall kicks 70 yards from HOU 35 to MIN -5. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (10:20) 7-James Sanabria ran to MIN 25 for a short loss. Tackle by 51-Mr. Virgil Tibbs .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Double LB plus CB3 Blitz
2-10-MIN 25 (9:37) 8-Rocky Cowan pass incomplete, intended for 88-Paul Harris .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
3-10-MIN 25 (9:35) 8-Rocky Cowan pass complete to 80-Stuart Tompkins to MIN 30 for 5 yards. Tackle by 24-William Rhinehart . 80-Stuart Tompkins made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
4-5-MIN 30 (9:01) 3-Andrew Moran punts 49 yards to HOU 21. 18-Felix McGeehan FUMBLES recovered by HOU-18-Felix McGeeh an at HOU 22. Tackle by 38-Joe Black .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 22 (8:53) 45-Sam McMahan ran to HOU 22 for 1 yards. Tackle by 79-John Cox .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-9-HOU 22 (8:18) 45-Sam McMahan ran to HOU 21 for -1 yards. Tackle by 90-William Givens .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
3-10-HOU 21 (7:43) 4-Christopher Rios pass Pass knocked down by 90-William Givens . incomplete, intended for 88-Frank Schilling .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
4-10-HOU 21 (7:41) 1-Fred Shaw punts 51 yards to MIN 28. 85-Marc Miller to MIN 36 for 8 yards. Tackle by 51-Mr. Virgil Tibbs . HOU 20-Clarence Sample was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 36 (7:32) 8-Rocky Cowan pass complete to 80-Stuart Tompkins to MIN 43 for 7 yards. Tackle by 24-William Rhinehart .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
2-3-MIN 43 (6:52) 8-Rocky Cowan pass complete to 32-Courtney Auer to HOU 44 for 13 yards. Tackle by 46-Samuel McClay .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
1-10-HOU 44 (6:16) 8-Rocky Cowan pass complete to 28-Juan McMullen to HOU 39 for 5 yards. Tackle by 50-Michael Garcia .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
2-5-HOU 39 (5:30) 5-Malcolm Bosley ran to HOU 38 for 1 yards. Tackle by 62-Steven Madsen .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
3-4-HOU 38 (4:49) 8-Rocky Cowan pass complete to 80-Stuart Tompkins to HOU 37 for 1 yards. Tackle by 51-Mr. Virgil Tibbs .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Post Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
4-3-HOU 37 (4:07) 1-Allen Mart 54 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 10 MIN 17
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(4:03) 1-Allen Mart kicks 73 yards from MIN 35 to HOU -8. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (4:03) 4-Christopher Rios pass Pass knocked down by 39-Kendall Gabriel . incomplete, intended for 18-Felix McGeehan . Pressure by 69-Danny Barile .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 25 (3:58) 4-Christopher Rios pass complete to 88-Frank Schilling to HOU 33 for 8 yards. Tackle by 38-Joe Black .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SS Blitz
3-2-HOU 33 (3:12) 4-Christopher Rios pass Pass knocked down by 49-Thomas Powell . incomplete, intended for 88-Frank Schilling .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Pass Key
4-2-HOU 33 (3:10) 1-Fred Shaw punts 45 yards to MIN 21. Fair Catch by 85-Marc Miller .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 21 (3:03) 8-Rocky Cowan pass complete to 28-Juan McMullen to MIN 21 for a short loss. Tackle by 48-Denver Clingerman .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Backfield Flats
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-10-MIN 21 (2:17) 8-Rocky Cowan pass incomplete, dropped by 32-Courtney Auer . PENALTY - Pass Interference (HOU 51-Mr. Virgil Tibbs) PENALTY - Holding (MIN 7-James Sanabria) - Penalties offset, replay down.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 21 (2:13) 8-Rocky Cowan pass incomplete, dropped by 32-Courtney Auer .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
3-10-MIN 21 (2:09) 8-Rocky Cowan pass incomplete, dropped by 28-Juan McMullen . The coverage on that play was extremely tight.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Backfield Flats
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
4-10-MIN 21 (2:05) 3-Andrew Moran punts 49 yards to HOU 30. Fair Catch by 18-Felix McGeehan .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 30 (1:59) 45-Sam McMahan ran to HOU 39 for 9 yards. Tackle by 49-Thomas Powell .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-1-HOU 39 (1:13) 37-Christopher Doyle ran to HOU 37 for -2 yards. Tackle by 69-Danny Barile .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
3-3-HOU 37 (0:39) 4-Christopher Rios pass complete to 18-Felix McGeehan to HOU 40 for 3 yards. Tackle by 69-Danny Barile .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Run Key
End of third quarter.
1-10-HOU 40 (15:00) 4-Christopher Rios sacked at HOU 31 for -9 yards ( 22-Guadalupe January ). Sack allowed by 55-Enoch Gallimore . HOU 54-Johnny Passmore was injured on the play. PENALTY - Holding (HOU 37-Christopher Doyle) (Declined)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
Pass Key
2-19-HOU 31 (14:56) 45-Sam McMahan ran to HOU 39 for 7 yards. Tackle by 38-Joe Black .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Run Key
3-11-HOU 39 (14:13) 4-Christopher Rios pass complete to 37-Christopher Doyle to HOU 40 for 1 yards. Tackle by 39-Kendall Gabriel .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
4-10-HOU 40 (13:30) 1-Fred Shaw punts 46 yards to MIN 14. Fair Catch by 85-Marc Miller .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 14 (13:23) 7-James Sanabria ran to MIN 26 for 12 yards. Tackle by 46-Samuel McClay .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-MIN 26 (12:36) 8-Rocky Cowan pass incomplete, dropped by 80-Stuart Tompkins .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Quick In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 26 (12:33) 8-Rocky Cowan pass complete to 32-Courtney Auer to MIN 37 for 11 yards. Tackle by 46-Samuel McClay .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 37 (11:57) 8-Rocky Cowan pass incomplete, dropped by 7-James Sanabria .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 37 (11:54) 8-Rocky Cowan pass Pass knocked down by 20-Clarence Sample . incomplete, intended for 85-Marc Miller .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Pass Key
3-10-MIN 37 (11:50) 8-Rocky Cowan pass Pass knocked down by 20-Clarence Sample . incomplete, intended for 7-James Sanabria . HOU 65-Trevor Adams was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
4-10-MIN 37 (11:47) 3-Andrew Moran punts 46 yards to HOU 18. Fair Catch by 18-Felix McGeehan .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 18 (11:40) 45-Sam McMahan ran to HOU 21 for 3 yards. Tackle by 42-Michael Robinson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SS Blitz
2-7-HOU 21 (10:54) 45-Sam McMahan ran to HOU 22 for 2 yards. Tackle by 94-Joel Enriquez .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SS Blitz
3-5-HOU 22 (10:21) 4-Christopher Rios pass incomplete, intended for 88-Frank Schilling .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
4-5-HOU 22 (10:19) 1-Fred Shaw punts 49 yards to MIN 28. 85-Marc Miller to MIN 29 for 1 yards. Tackle by 51-Mr. Virgil Tibbs . HOU 54-Johnny Passmore was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 29 (10:12) 8-Rocky Cowan pass incomplete, intended for 28-Juan McMullen .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Backfield Flats
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 29 (10:08) 8-Rocky Cowan pass complete to 14-Anthony Nicholas to MIN 38 for 9 yards. Tackle by 48-Denver Clingerman .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR2 Deep Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
3-1-MIN 38 (9:24) 8-Rocky Cowan pass complete to 7-James Sanabria to MIN 45 for 7 yards. Tackle by 50-Michael Garcia .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 45 (8:40) 5-Malcolm Bosley ran to HOU 48 for 7 yards. Tackle by 46-Samuel McClay .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
2-3-HOU 48 (7:57) 8-Rocky Cowan pass complete to 14-Anthony Nicholas to HOU 38 for 10 yards. Tackle by 24-William Rhinehart .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 38 (7:13) 8-Rocky Cowan pass complete to 14-Anthony Nicholas to HOU 35 for 3 yards. Tackle by 48-Denver Clingerman .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
2-7-HOU 35 (6:38) 7-James Sanabria ran to HOU 25 for 10 yards. Tackle by 46-Samuel McClay . MIN 53-Alfred Williams was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
1-10-HOU 25 (5:58) 8-Rocky Cowan pass incomplete, intended for 85-Marc Miller .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 25 (5:55) 7-James Sanabria ran to HOU 18 for 7 yards. Tackle by 46-Samuel McClay .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
3-3-HOU 18 (5:09) 5-Malcolm Bosley ran to HOU 17 for 1 yards. Tackle by 47-Grover Marcoux .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Counter
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
4-2-HOU 17 (4:33) 1-Allen Mart 34 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 10 MIN 20
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(4:30) 1-Allen Mart kicks 75 yards from MIN 35 to HOU -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (4:30) 4-Christopher Rios pass Pass knocked down by 49-Thomas Powell . incomplete, intended for 88-Frank Schilling .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 25 (4:27) 4-Christopher Rios pass Pass knocked down by 42-Michael Robinson . incomplete, intended for 88-Frank Schilling . MIN 94-Joel Enriquez was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
3-10-HOU 25 (4:24) 4-Christopher Rios pass Pass knocked down by 49-Thomas Powell . incomplete, intended for 88-Frank Schilling . Pressure by 69-Danny Barile . HOU 55-Enoch Gallimore was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Pass Key
4-10-HOU 25 (4:20) 4-Christopher Rios pass complete to 45-Sam McMahan to HOU 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 38-Joe Black . Great move by 45-Sam McMahan to get free of his coverage. Turnover on downs.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 27 (4:16) 7-James Sanabria ran to HOU 21 for 7 yards. Tackle by 48-Denver Clingerman .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
2-3-HOU 21 (3:34) 5-Malcolm Bosley ran to HOU 24 for -3 yards. Tackle by 48-Denver Clingerman .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Run Key
3-7-HOU 24 (2:55) 7-James Sanabria ran to HOU 18 for 6 yards. Tackle by 46-Samuel McClay .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
4-1-HOU 18 (2:09) 1-Allen Mart 35 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 10 MIN 23
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(2:06) 1-Allen Mart kicks 75 yards from MIN 35 to HOU -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (2:06) 4-Christopher Rios sacked at HOU 17 for -8 yards ( 69-Danny Barile ). Sack allowed by 55-Enoch Gallimore .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-18-HOU 17 (2:00) 4-Christopher Rios pass incomplete, dropped by 80-William Richardson . PENALTY - Offsides (MIN 69-Danny Barile)
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
2-13-HOU 22 (1:58) 4-Christopher Rios pass Pass knocked down by 38-Joe Black . incomplete, intended for 18-Felix McGeehan . 59-Gregory Peachey got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
3-13-HOU 22 (1:54) 4-Christopher Rios pass complete to 88-Frank Schilling to HOU 30 for 8 yards. Tackle by 42-Michael Robinson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Pass Key
Timeout HOU
4-5-HOU 30 (1:49) 4-Christopher Rios sacked at HOU 21 for -10 yards ( 94-Joel Enriquez ). Sack allowed by 64-Emil Gill . 4-Christopher Rios FUMBLES ( 94-Joel Enriquez ) recovered by MIN-69-Danny Bari le for 18 yards. TOUCHDOWN! HOU 10 MIN 29
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
(1:42) 7-James Sanabria ran to HOU 2 for a short gain. Tackle by 66-Clarence Webb .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Run Key
(1:42) 1-Allen Mart kicks 72 yards from MIN 35 to HOU -7. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (1:42) 4-Christopher Rios pass incomplete, dropped by 88-Frank Schilling .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 25 (1:40) 4-Christopher Rios pass complete to 80-William Richardson to HOU 33 for 8 yards. Tackle by 22-Guadalupe January .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 WR Post Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Flat MLB SS Blitz
Pass Key
3-2-HOU 33 (1:13) 4-Christopher Rios pass Pass knocked down by 38-Joe Black . incomplete, intended for 14-Gregory Lewis . HOU 60-Alfred Durham was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
4-2-HOU 33 (1:09) 1-Fred Shaw punts 51 yards to MIN 16. 85-Marc Miller to MIN 27 for 11 yards. Tackle by 51-Mr. Virgil Tibbs .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 27 (1:01) 7-James Sanabria ran to MIN 29 for 3 yards. Tackle by 50-Michael Garcia .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
Timeout HOU
2-7-MIN 29 (0:56) 5-Malcolm Bosley ran to MIN 35 for 6 yards. Tackle by 34-Robert Martin .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
Timeout HOU
3-1-MIN 35 (0:51) 7-James Sanabria ran to MIN 38 for 3 yards. Tackle by 57-John Hickey .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
1-10-MIN 38 (0:16) 8-Rocky Cowan kneeled down to MIN 38 for -0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Short Zone
End of fourth quarter.