Week 15, 2011

Played in Minnesota, MN, weather: 24 degrees, fair, 2 mph wind.
Denver won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Sammy Marcum kicked off 57 yards from the MIN30. Bryant Johnson returned the ball 27 yards to the DEN40. Tackled by Antwan Peek.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN40 (1Q: 14:43) Clinton Portis ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Casey Lynn, assisted by S Cory Delgado.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-DEN40 (1Q: 14:10) Byron Leftwich pass was intended for WR Kelley Washington and was intercepted by S Paul Hildebrand at the MIN13. The interception was returned 5 yards. Tackled by Bryant Johnson. 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, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN18 (1Q: 14:01) Steve Becker ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Napoleon Harris.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-6-MIN22 (1Q: 13:26) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. George is blitzing.
2-11-MIN17 (1Q: 13:23) Steve Becker ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Napoleon Harris.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-6-MIN22 (1Q: 12:51) Myron Tripplett pass completed to WR Freddie Johansen for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Carl Matthews.
4-6-MIN22 (1Q: 12:24) Roderick Fletcher punted 50 yards. Carl Matthews returned the kick 12 yards to the DEN40. Tackled by Gabe Lyons.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN40 (1Q: 12:13) Clinton Portis ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Harvey Vaughn. Key block delivered by Wade Weaver.
Denver: Pro 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.
2-5-DEN45 (1Q: 11:27) Byron Leftwich pass completed to RB Brock Sonntag for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Gabe Lyons, assisted by OLB Cris Chuang. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Denver: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN48 (1Q: 10:53) Brock Sonntag ran a trap outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Casey Lynn.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-MIN44 (1Q: 10:11) Byron Leftwich pass completed to WR Bryant Johnson for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Vinny Hoffman, assisted by S Paul Hildebrand. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Johnson gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 09:49) Clinton Portis ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Levon Williamson.
Denver: Weak 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.
2-7-MIN22 (1Q: 09:11) Clinton Portis ran inside the right tackle for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Dwight Lyle. Key block delivered by Wade Weaver.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-3-MIN03 (1Q: 08:31) Brock Sonntag ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Levon Williamson, assisted by DT Casey Lynn.
Denver: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-3-MIN03 (1Q: 07:56) Clinton Portis ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Cory Delgado.
Denver: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Bailey is blitzing.
3-3-MIN03 (1Q: 07:31) Byron Leftwich pass completed to WR Kelley Washington for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Denver 6, Minnesota 0
(1Q: 07:31) Extra point by Adam Vinatieri was good. Denver 7, Minnesota 0
(1Q: 07:23) Adam Vinatieri kicked off 74 yards from the DEN30. Touchback.
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-MIN20 (1Q: 07:23) Myron Tripplett pass completed to WR Rich Escribano for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Erik George, assisted by CB Quentin Jammer. Escribano gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-MIN28 (1Q: 06:39) Steve Becker ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Patrick Klingler, assisted by DE Earl McKnight. Key block delivered by Chuck Randle.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN31 (1Q: 05:53) Myron Tripplett scrambled for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Napoleon Harris. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
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.
1-20-MIN21 (1Q: 05:40) Steve Becker ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-17-MIN24 (1Q: 04:56) Myron Tripplett pass completed to RB Steve Becker for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Erik George.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. George and Matthews are blitzing.
3-14-MIN27 (1Q: 04:21) Myron Tripplett pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rich Escribano. CB Quentin Jammer knocked the ball out of his grasp.
4-14-MIN27 (1Q: 04:12) Roderick Fletcher punted 33 yards. Carl Matthews returned the kick 6 yards to the DEN46. Tackled by Donald Doyle.
Denver: 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.
1-10-DEN46 (1Q: 04:01) Byron Leftwich pass completed to WR Bryant Johnson for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Dwight Lyle.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN32 (1Q: 03:34) Byron Leftwich pass was intended for WR Bryant Johnson and was intercepted by S Van Hamby at the MIN10. The interception was returned 24 yards. Tackled by Wade Weaver. The quarterback threw away from the 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, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN34 (1Q: 03:23) Myron Tripplett pass was intended for RB Steve Becker and was intercepted by OLB Napoleon Harris at the MIN38. The interception was returned 10 yards. Tackled by Freddie Johansen. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Bailey and Williamson are blitzing.
1-10-MIN28 (1Q: 03:15) Byron Leftwich pass completed to WR Jerald Wyckoff for 28 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Wyckoff gained 5 yards after the catch. Denver 13, Minnesota 0
(1Q: 03:15) Extra point by Adam Vinatieri was good. Denver 14, Minnesota 0
(1Q: 03:00) Adam Vinatieri kicked off 63 yards from the DEN30. Travis Wagner returned the ball 41 yards to the MIN48. Tackled by Jerald Wyckoff. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for an Illegal Block on the Kick Return.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN12 (1Q: 02:30) Nicky Prior ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Al Wible, assisted by S The Assassin Tatum.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. George is blitzing.
2-7-MIN15 (1Q: 01:49) Nicky Prior ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Al Wible.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-2-MIN20 (1Q: 01:26) Steve Becker ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Tito Sweeney.
4-1-MIN21 (1Q: 01:00) Roderick Fletcher punted 47 yards. Carl Matthews returned the kick 7 yards to the DEN39. Tackled by Larry Johnson.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN39 (1Q: 00:52) Byron Leftwich pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Kelley Washington. DT Casey Lynn blocked the pass.
Denver: Weak 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.
2-10-DEN39 (1Q: 00:46) Byron Leftwich pass completed to TE Randy McMichael for 14 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Paul Hildebrand. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN47 (1Q: 00:05) Byron Leftwich pass completed to TE Randy McMichael for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Harvey Vaughn, assisted by OLB Boss Bailey. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Start of second quarter.
Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-4-MIN41 (2Q: 15:00) Byron Leftwich pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryant Johnson. S Paul Hildebrand defended the pass.
Denver: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-MIN41 (2Q: 14:54) Byron Leftwich scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Dwight Lyle and assisted by CB Levon Williamson.
4-2-MIN39 (2Q: 14:33) Josh Bidwell punted 39 yards. Touchback.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 14:26) Steve Becker ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Matt Tatum, assisted by OLB Napoleon Harris.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. George, Harris and Cone are blitzing.
2-9-MIN21 (2Q: 13:52) Steve Becker ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Napoleon Harris, assisted by DT T. Wayne Blair.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. George is blitzing.
3-8-MIN22 (2Q: 13:15) Myron Tripplett pass was intended for WR Rich Escribano and was intercepted by S Al Wible at the MIN40. Tackled by Rich Escribano. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Peek is blitzing.
1-10-MIN40 (2Q: 13:07) Clinton Portis ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Casey Lynn. Key block delivered by Tony Pashos. Pashos ran over Harvey Vaughn to set up the play.
Denver: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-5-MIN35 (2Q: 12:42) Byron Leftwich pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kelley Washington. DE Chuck Garrett hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-MIN35 (2Q: 12:35) Byron Leftwich pass completed to TE Randy McMichael for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Levon Williamson. McMichael gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Denver was called for Offensive Holding.
Denver: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-15-MIN45 (2Q: 12:29) Byron Leftwich pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryant Johnson. DT Casey Lynn drove right through Percy Reese to hurry the quarterback.
4-15-MIN45 (2Q: 12:20) Josh Bidwell punted 45 yards. 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: 12:13) Nicky Prior ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Perry Cone. Key block delivered by Chuck Randle.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-5-MIN25 (2Q: 11:27) Nicky Prior ran a draw inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT T. Wayne Blair.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-4-MIN26 (2Q: 10:51) Myron Tripplett pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Rich Escribano.
4-4-MIN26 (2Q: 10:41) Roderick Fletcher punted 46 yards. Carl Matthews returned the kick 4 yards to the DEN32. PENALTY: Denver was called for Holding on the Punt Return.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN21 (2Q: 10:33) Byron Leftwich pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jerald Wyckoff. DE Lionel Ruhl hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
Denver: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-DEN21 (2Q: 10:24) Clinton Portis ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Dwight Lyle, assisted by ILB Harvey Vaughn.
Denver: 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. Vaughn is blitzing.
3-9-DEN22 (2Q: 09:56) Byron Leftwich pass completed to TE Randy McMichael for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Boss Bailey. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-1-DEN30 (2Q: 09:30) Josh Bidwell punted 49 yards. Freddie Johansen returned the kick 8 yards to the MIN29. Tackled by Kennedy Sorensen. Ball was fumbled and recovered by DEN Ryan Burkholder at the MIN29.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN29 (2Q: 09:20) Byron Leftwich sacked by DE Chuck Garrett for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Sherman Francis. Minnesota's Lionel Ruhl was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Vaughn and Williamson are blitzing.
2-17-MIN36 (2Q: 08:54) Byron Leftwich pass completed to WR Kelley Washington for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Dwight Lyle. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Denver: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-MIN30 (2Q: 08:17) Byron Leftwich pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kelley Washington. DT Casey Lynn hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-11-MIN30 (2Q: 08:08) Adam Vinatieri attempted a 47 yard field goal and succeeded. Denver 17, Minnesota 0
(2Q: 08:02) Adam Vinatieri kicked off 77 yards from the DEN30. Touchback.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 08:02) Steve Becker ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Napoleon Harris, assisted by DE Calvin Pace.
Minnesota: Single-Back 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. George and Harris are blitzing.
2-11-MIN19 (2Q: 07:34) Myron Tripplett pass completed to WR Ball Hawkins for 17 yards. Tackled by S Matt Tatum.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. George is blitzing.
1-10-MIN36 (2Q: 07:06) Myron Tripplett pass completed to WR Tracy Whittaker for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Napoleon Harris, assisted by S The Assassin Tatum. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-3-MIN43 (2Q: 06:50) Myron Tripplett pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Tracy Whittaker. DE Patrick Klingler blocked the pass.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-3-MIN43 (2Q: 06:42) Nicky Prior ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Matt Tatum, assisted by S Al Wible.
4-1-MIN45 (2Q: 06:25) Roderick Fletcher punted 50 yards. The ball was downed at the DEN05.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN05 (2Q: 06:16) Byron Leftwich pass completed to WR Jerald Wyckoff for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Boss Bailey.
Denver: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-2-DEN13 (2Q: 05:40) Clinton Portis ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Cole Woodhouse. Key block delivered by Percy Reese. PENALTY: Denver was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-DEN07 (2Q: 05:34) Byron Leftwich pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Randy McMichael. CB Vinny Hoffman defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-DEN07 (2Q: 05:29) Byron Leftwich pass completed to WR Bryant Johnson for 21 yards. Tackled by S Paul Hildebrand, assisted by CB Vinny Hoffman. Johnson gained 16 yards after the catch.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN28 (2Q: 04:55) Byron Leftwich pass completed to WR Bryant Johnson for 31 yards. Tackled by S Cory Delgado.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN41 (2Q: 04:21) Byron Leftwich pass completed to TE Jason Witten for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Levon Williamson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-MIN35 (2Q: 04:03) Byron Leftwich pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Clinton Portis. DE Winfred Thorne hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-MIN35 (2Q: 03:58) Byron Leftwich pass completed to WR Bryant Johnson for 24 yards. Tackled by CB Levon Williamson. Johnson gained 13 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN11 (2Q: 03:21) Clinton Portis ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Antwan Peek.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-6-MIN07 (2Q: 03:03) Clinton Portis ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Boss Bailey.
Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-2-MIN03 (2Q: 02:44) Byron Leftwich pass completed to WR Kelley Washington for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Denver 23, Minnesota 0
(2Q: 02:44) Extra point by Adam Vinatieri was good. Denver 24, Minnesota 0
(2Q: 02:38) Adam Vinatieri kicked off 74 yards from the DEN30. Touchback.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 02:38) Steve Becker ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Calvin Pace, assisted by CB Lito Sheppard. Key block delivered by Victor Rogers.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-MIN25 (2Q: 02:00) Myron Tripplett pass was intended for WR Tracy Whittaker and was intercepted by S Al Wible at the MIN39. The interception was returned 21 yards. Tackled by Tracy Whittaker.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN18 (2Q: 01:47) Clinton Portis ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Antwan Peek, assisted by DE Gabe Petit.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Hildebrand is blitzing.
2-11-MIN19 (2Q: 01:30) Byron Leftwich pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Brock Sonntag. CB Vinny Hoffman knocked the ball out of his grasp.
Denver: 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.
3-11-MIN19 (2Q: 01:24) Byron Leftwich pass completed to RB Clinton Portis for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Harvey Vaughn. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
4-4-MIN12 (2Q: 00:48) Adam Vinatieri attempted a 29 yard field goal and succeeded. Denver 27, Minnesota 0
(2Q: 00:40) Adam Vinatieri kicked off 75 yards from the DEN30. Touchback.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 00:40) Steve Becker ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Perry Cone, assisted by DE Calvin Pace.
Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-MIN20 (2Q: 00:09) Nicky Prior ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard.
Denver called a time out.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-MIN23 (2Q: 00:02) Myron Tripplett pass was intended for WR Ball Hawkins and was intercepted by OLB Perry Cone at the MIN27. The interception was returned 6 yards. Tackled by Steve Becker.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Adam Vinatieri kicked off 51 yards from the DEN30. Travis Wagner returned the ball 27 yards to the MIN46. Tackled by Wade Weaver.
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. Tatum is blitzing.
1-10-MIN46 (3Q: 14:36) Steve Becker ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Quentin Jammer.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-MIN47 (3Q: 13:50) Steve Becker ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Al Wible, assisted by ILB Erik George.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-8-MIN48 (3Q: 13:27) Nicky Prior ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Perry Cone, assisted by ILB Erik George.
4-7-MIN49 (3Q: 12:43) Roderick Fletcher punted 48 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the DEN03.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN03 (3Q: 12:33) Clinton Portis ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Levon Williamson.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-9-DEN04 (3Q: 12:08) Clinton Portis ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Van Hamby.
Denver: 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 pass.
3-8-DEN05 (3Q: 11:41) PENALTY: Denver was called for a False Start.
Denver: 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. Bailey is blitzing.
3-10-DEN03 (3Q: 11:33) Brady Serwanga sacked by DT Casey Lynn for a loss of 3 yards and a safety. Sack allowed by Percy Reese. Denver 27, Minnesota 2
(3Q: 11:23) Adam Vinatieri kicked off 72 yards from the DEN20. Travis Wagner returned the ball 31 yards to the MIN39. Tackled by Jason Witten.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN39 (3Q: 10:54) Nicky Prior ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Al Wible, assisted by OLB Perry Cone.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-MIN42 (3Q: 10:08) Myron Tripplett scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Perry Cone.
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.
3-3-MIN46 (3Q: 09:33) Steve Becker ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Napoleon Harris.
4-1-MIN48 (3Q: 08:51) Roderick Fletcher punted 52 yards. Touchback.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN20 (3Q: 08:44) Brady Serwanga pass completed to WR Bryant Johnson for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Antwan Peek, assisted by OLB Cris Chuang.
Denver: 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 run.
2-5-DEN25 (3Q: 08:03) Brady Serwanga pass completed to WR Kelley Washington for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Harvey Vaughn, assisted by OLB Cris Chuang.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN34 (3Q: 07:17) Clinton Portis ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Casey Lynn.
Denver: 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.
2-12-DEN32 (3Q: 06:54) Brady Serwanga pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Kelley Washington. DT Casey Lynn blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Denver: Single-Back 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-DEN32 (3Q: 06:43) Brady Serwanga pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Reuben Ogletree. DT Casey Lynn blocked the pass.
4-12-DEN32 (3Q: 06:34) Josh Bidwell punted 33 yards. Rich Escribano returned the kick 13 yards to the MIN48. Tackled by Jason Witten.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. George, Harris and Tatum are blitzing.
1-10-MIN48 (3Q: 06:24) Steve Becker ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard, assisted by DE Patrick Klingler. Becker made a great move on Erik George. Key block delivered by Victor Rogers.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cone and Wible are blitzing.
2-4-DEN46 (3Q: 05:46) Steve Becker ran a draw inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT T. Wayne Blair, assisted by DE Calvin Pace.
Minnesota: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Cone is blitzing.
3-3-DEN45 (3Q: 05:06) Myron Tripplett pass completed to WR Rich Escribano for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Mike Bunning.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN35 (3Q: 04:31) Myron Tripplett pass completed to WR Corey Hawkins for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Perry Cone.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-DEN31 (3Q: 04:07) Steve Becker ran inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Carl Matthews. Key block delivered by Victor Rogers.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN23 (3Q: 03:36) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start.
Minnesota: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-15-DEN28 (3Q: 03:29) Steve Becker ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Perry Cone, assisted by OLB Napoleon Harris. Minnesota's Myron Tripplett was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-12-DEN25 (3Q: 02:50) Myron Tripplett pass completed to FB Donald Doyle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Timothy Kowalski. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball was fumbled and recovered by DEN Carl Matthews for 11 yards to the DEN31. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN31 (3Q: 02:43) Clinton Portis ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Cole Woodhouse, assisted by ILB Gabe Lyons.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-DEN31 (3Q: 02:03) Brady Serwanga pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kelley Washington. DE Winfred Thorne hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. Minnesota's Gabe Petit was hurt on the play.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-DEN31 (3Q: 01:54) Brady Serwanga pass completed to WR Jerald Wyckoff for 25 yards. Tackled by S Paul Hildebrand. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Wyckoff gained 10 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Pro 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.
1-10-MIN44 (3Q: 01:14) Clinton Portis ran inside the left tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by DT Casey Lynn. Key block delivered by Tony Pashos. Pashos flattened Harvey Vaughn to ensure the play's success.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN31 (3Q: 00:30) Clinton Portis ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Antwan Peek, assisted by DE Lionel Ruhl.
Start of fourth quarter.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-MIN29 (4Q: 15:00) Brady Serwanga pass completed to RB Clinton Portis for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Levon Williamson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Bailey and Peek are blitzing.
3-2-MIN23 (4Q: 14:15) Brady Serwanga pass completed to WR Kelley Washington for 11 yards. Tackled by S Paul Hildebrand. Washington gained 2 yards after the catch.
Denver: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN12 (4Q: 13:48) Brady Serwanga pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Randy McMichael. DE Winfred Thorne hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-MIN12 (4Q: 13:41) Brady Serwanga pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryant Johnson. S Cory Delgado defended the pass.
Denver: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-MIN12 (4Q: 13:32) Brady Serwanga pass completed to RB Clinton Portis for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Vinny Hoffman. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-7-MIN09 (4Q: 13:04) Adam Vinatieri attempted a 26 yard field goal and succeeded. Denver 30, Minnesota 2
(4Q: 12:57) Adam Vinatieri kicked off 79 yards from the DEN30. Touchback.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN20 (4Q: 12:57) Steve Becker ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard, assisted by OLB Napoleon Harris.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-9-MIN21 (4Q: 12:27) Kendall James pass completed to WR Tracy Whittaker for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Quentin Jammer. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
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, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-MIN21 (4Q: 11:49) Kendall James pass completed to WR D'Wayne Bates for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Perry Cone. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-6-MIN24 (4Q: 11:23) Roderick Fletcher punted 48 yards. Al Wible called for a fair catch at the DEN28.
Denver: I 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-DEN28 (4Q: 11:13) Brock Sonntag ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Cory Delgado. Key block delivered by Tony Pashos.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-DEN36 (4Q: 10:29) Clinton Portis ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Van Hamby.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Peek is blitzing.
3-1-DEN37 (4Q: 09:49) Clinton Portis ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Antwan Peek. DT Casey Lynn crushed Ted Powell to wreck the play.
4-2-DEN36 (4Q: 09:12) Josh Bidwell punted and it was blocked by Cory Delgado. MIN Rich Escribano recovered the ball at the DEN24 and returned the ball 23 yards.
Minnesota: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-1-DEN01 (4Q: 09:03) Nicky Prior ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Erik George, assisted by OLB Perry Cone.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-1-DEN01 (4Q: 08:37) Kendall James pass completed to WR Corey Hawkins for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Denver 30, Minnesota 8
(4Q: 08:37) Extra point by Sammy Marcum was good. Denver 30, Minnesota 9
(4Q: 08:32) Sammy Marcum kicked off 67 yards from the MIN30. Reuben Ogletree returned the ball 22 yards to the DEN25. Tackled by Van Hamby.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN25 (4Q: 08:07) Clinton Portis ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Casey Lynn, assisted by DE Lionel Ruhl.
Denver: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-11-DEN24 (4Q: 07:29) Clinton Portis ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Gabe Lyons.
Denver: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-DEN28 (4Q: 06:46) Clinton Portis ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Van Hamby, assisted by DT Casey Lynn.
4-4-DEN31 (4Q: 06:03) Josh Bidwell punted 46 yards. Freddie Johansen returned the kick 3 yards to the MIN26. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN13 (4Q: 05:53) Kendall James pass was intended for WR Rich Escribano and was intercepted by S Al Wible at the DEN40. Tackled by Rich Escribano. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Denver: I 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-DEN40 (4Q: 05:44) Clinton Portis ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Lionel Ruhl. Key block delivered by Tony Pashos.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-3-DEN47 (4Q: 05:00) Clinton Portis ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Van Hamby. Key block delivered by Jamie Donaldson.
Denver: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN50 (4Q: 04:16) Clinton Portis ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Casey Lynn, assisted by DE Winfred Thorne. Minnesota's Paul Hildebrand was hurt on the play.
Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-MIN49 (4Q: 03:33) Clinton Portis ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Vinny Hoffman, assisted by OLB Boss Bailey.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-MIN48 (4Q: 02:50) Clinton Portis ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Winfred Thorne, assisted by CB Dwight Lyle.
Minnesota called a time out.
4-4-MIN44 (4Q: 02:40) Josh Bidwell punted 39 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIN05.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN05 (4Q: 02:31) Kendall James pass was dropped by WR Rich Escribano.
Minnesota: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-MIN05 (4Q: 02:23) Kendall James pass completed to TE Devin Von Oelhoffen for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Erik George.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-2-MIN13 (4Q: 02:05) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-MIN08 (4Q: 02:05) Kendall James pass was intended for WR Freddie Johansen and was intercepted by S Al Wible at the MIN19. The interception was returned 19 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Denver 36, Minnesota 9
(4Q: 02:05) Extra point by Adam Vinatieri was good. Denver 37, Minnesota 9
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
(4Q: 01:58) Adam Vinatieri kicked off 69 yards from the DEN30. D'Wayne Bates returned the ball 25 yards to the MIN26. Tackled by Jason Witten.
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.
1-10-MIN26 (4Q: 01:53) Steve Becker ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard. CB Lito Sheppard knocked down Calvin Blake to break up the play.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-MIN28 (4Q: 01:32) Steve Becker ran inside the left tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by S Al Wible, assisted by CB Carl Matthews. Key block delivered by Mike Pearson.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN41 (4Q: 01:03) Kendall James pass completed to WR Tracy Whittaker for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Carl Matthews.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-1-MIN50 (4Q: 00:31) Steve Becker ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Matt Tatum, assisted by DT T. Wayne Blair. Key block delivered by Chuck Randle.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN49 (4Q: 00:02) Kendall James pass completed to WR Ball Hawkins for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Perry Cone. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Hawkins gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
Final Score: Denver Death 37, Minnesota Golden Hawks 9