Week 8, 2013

Played in Minnesota, MN, weather: 50 degrees, fair, 3 mph wind.
Minnesota won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Marvin Giron kicked off 64 yards from the DEN30. Travis Wagner returned the ball 26 yards to the MIN32. Tackled by Rashean Mathis.
Minnesota: I 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.
1-10-MIN32 (1Q: 14:24) Steve Becker ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Darrell Whitehead.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-9-MIN33 (1Q: 13:45) Myron Tripplett pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Levon Feely. DE Hunter Fischbach blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Moore is blitzing.
3-9-MIN33 (1Q: 13:36) Myron Tripplett pass completed to WR Corey Hawkins for 37 yards. Tackled by S Ken Hamlin. Hawkins gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Five-Receiver Spread 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-DEN30 (1Q: 12:56) Myron Tripplett pass completed to WR Corey Hawkins for 24 yards. Tackled by ILB Erik George. Hawkins gained 8 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Weak formation with two tight ends, 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.
1-6-DEN06 (1Q: 12:16) Steve Becker ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by S Al Wible.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-DEN07 (1Q: 11:42) Steve Becker ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Calvin Blake. Minnesota 6, Denver 0
(1Q: 11:42) Extra point by Gus Gordon was good. Minnesota 7, Denver 0
(1Q: 11:36) Gus Gordon kicked off 52 yards from the MIN30. B.J. Washington returned the ball 21 yards to the DEN39. Tackled by Van Hamby.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN39 (1Q: 11:01) Brock Sonntag ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Paul Hildebrand. Key block delivered by Tony Pashos.
Denver: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-4-DEN45 (1Q: 10:37) Brock Sonntag ran around the left tackle for -1 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, expecting the pass.
3-5-DEN44 (1Q: 10:01) Byron Leftwich pass completed to WR Reuben Ogletree for 16 yards. Tackled by ILB Terry Pierce. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN40 (1Q: 09:22) Byron Leftwich pass completed to WR Reuben Ogletree for 18 yards. Tackled by ILB Terry Pierce. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Ogletree gained 6 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 nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN22 (1Q: 08:45) Brock Sonntag ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Chuck Garrett.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-MIN18 (1Q: 07:59) Byron Leftwich pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Patrick Wagaman. CB Levon Williamson defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Denver: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-MIN18 (1Q: 07:53) Byron Leftwich pass completed to FB Wade Weaver for 17 yards. Tackled by S Rondell Flannery, assisted by OLB Marvin Finch. Weaver gained 13 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-1-MIN01 (1Q: 07:17) Brock Sonntag ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Terry Pierce, assisted by ILB Mack Schultz.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Finch and Pierce are blitzing.
2-2-MIN02 (1Q: 06:45) Drew Hodges ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Jamie Donaldson. Minnesota 7, Denver 6
(1Q: 06:45) Extra point by Marvin Giron was good. Minnesota 7, Denver 7
(1Q: 06:36) Marvin Giron kicked off 69 yards from the DEN30. Travis Wagner returned the ball 21 yards to the MIN22. Tackled by Rashean Mathis.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN22 (1Q: 06:09) Steve Becker ran inside the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by S Al Wible, assisted by DT T. Wayne Blair.
Minnesota: 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.
2-13-MIN19 (1Q: 05:25) Irving Henderson ran inside the right tackle for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Sammie Emmons. Key block delivered by Tim Griffin.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, 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-MIN37 (1Q: 04:39) Steve Becker ran inside the right guard for 10 yards. Tackled by DT T. Wayne Blair. Key block delivered by Calvin Blake. Denver's Hunter Fischbach was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor foot injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cone and George are blitzing.
1-10-MIN47 (1Q: 04:06) Steve Becker ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Erik George.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-MIN50 (1Q: 03:37) Steve Becker ran around the left tackle for 18 yards. Tackled by S Al Wible. Key block delivered by Victor Rogers.
Minnesota: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN32 (1Q: 03:04) Irving Henderson ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Perry Cone.
Minnesota: I 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.
2-11-DEN33 (1Q: 02:18) Myron Tripplett pass completed to WR Levon Feely for 19 yards. Tackled by OLB Eddie Moore, assisted by CB Quentin Jammer. Feely gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: 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, keying aggressively on the pass. Moore is blitzing.
1-10-DEN14 (1Q: 01:43) Irving Henderson ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by S Ken Hamlin. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for an Illegal Formation. The penalty was declined.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-11-DEN15 (1Q: 01:35) Myron Tripplett pass completed to RB Irving Henderson for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Erik George. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: 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.
3-7-DEN11 (1Q: 01:04) Myron Tripplett pass completed to WR Charlie Nelson for 10 yards. Tackled by S Al Wible. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-1-DEN01 (1Q: 00:27) Steve Becker ran inside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Erik George. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
Start of second quarter.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-DEN03 (2Q: 15:00) Irving Henderson ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Perry Cone, assisted by S Al Wible.
Minnesota: I 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.
3-1-DEN01 (2Q: 14:13) Myron Tripplett pass completed to FB Donald Doyle for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 13, Denver 7
(2Q: 14:13) Extra point by Gus Gordon was good. Minnesota 14, Denver 7
(2Q: 14:03) Gus Gordon kicked off 73 yards from the MIN30. Touchback.
Denver: I 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.
1-10-DEN20 (2Q: 14:03) Drew Hodges ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Terry Pierce, assisted by OLB Marvin Finch.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-DEN22 (2Q: 13:19) Byron Leftwich scrambled for 11 yards. Tackled by S Paul Hildebrand.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN33 (2Q: 12:52) Brock Sonntag ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Winfred Thorne.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-DEN33 (2Q: 12:10) Byron Leftwich pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kelley Washington. ILB Terry Pierce simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived. PENALTY: Denver was called for an Ineligible Receiver Downfield. The penalty was declined.
Denver: 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.
3-10-DEN33 (2Q: 12:06) Byron Leftwich pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kelley Washington. CB Levon Williamson defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-10-DEN33 (2Q: 11:57) Benjamin Isaacson punted 48 yards. Charlie Nelson returned the kick 21 yards to the MIN40. Tackled by Tommie Preston.
Minnesota: I 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-MIN40 (2Q: 11:48) Myron Tripplett pass completed to WR Levon Feely for 23 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Carl Matthews. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Feely gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN37 (2Q: 11:08) Steve Becker ran a trap outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Perry Cone, assisted by S Al Wible.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-11-DEN38 (2Q: 10:38) Myron Tripplett pass completed to WR Corey Hawkins for 17 yards. Tackled by S Al Wible. Hawkins gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN21 (2Q: 10:05) Myron Tripplett scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Perry Cone.
Minnesota: 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, expecting the pass.
2-3-DEN14 (2Q: 09:20) Irving Henderson ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Al Wible, assisted by OLB Perry Cone. Key block delivered by Chuck Randle.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-6-DEN06 (2Q: 08:52) Myron Tripplett pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Corey Hawkins. DT T. Wayne Blair defended the pass.
Minnesota: 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. Cone is blitzing.
2-6-DEN06 (2Q: 08:48) Myron Tripplett pass completed to RB Steve Becker for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Denver's Carl Matthews was hurt on the play. Minnesota 20, Denver 7
(2Q: 08:48) Extra point by Gus Gordon was good. Minnesota 21, Denver 7
(2Q: 08:43) Gus Gordon kicked off 73 yards from the MIN30. B.J. Washington returned the ball 30 yards to the DEN27. Tackled by Rondell Flannery.
Denver: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN27 (2Q: 08:24) Byron Leftwich pass completed to WR Kelley Washington for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Marvin Finch. Washington gained 1 yard after the catch.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Williamson is blitzing.
1-10-DEN39 (2Q: 07:42) Byron Leftwich pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Reuben Ogletree. OLB Marvin Finch defended the pass.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-DEN39 (2Q: 07:33) Brock Sonntag ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Rico Alarcon.
Denver: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Finch is blitzing.
3-8-DEN41 (2Q: 06:59) Byron Leftwich pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Patrick Wagaman. OLB Marvin Finch drove right through Tommie Preston to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-8-DEN41 (2Q: 06:51) Benjamin Isaacson punted 37 yards. Charlie Nelson returned the kick 4 yards to the MIN26. Tackled by J.C. Thomas.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN26 (2Q: 06:44) Myron Tripplett sacked by DT T. Wayne Blair for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Chris Bensen.
Minnesota: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-16-MIN20 (2Q: 06:04) Myron Tripplett pass completed to FB Donald Doyle for 11 yards. Tackled by S Al Wible. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Minnesota: 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. Cone is blitzing.
3-5-MIN31 (2Q: 05:41) Myron Tripplett pass completed to RB Steve Becker for 4 yards. Tackled by CB J.C. Thomas. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Denver's Erik George was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor foot injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
4-1-MIN35 (2Q: 05:10) Gerald Kerr punted 53 yards. Bobby Shea returned the kick 16 yards to the DEN28. Tackled by Van Hamby.
Denver: Pro 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. Finch and Pierce are blitzing.
1-10-DEN28 (2Q: 04:59) Byron Leftwich pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Reuben Ogletree. ILB Terry Pierce drove right through Sherman Francis to hurry the quarterback. PENALTY: Denver was called for an Ineligible Receiver Downfield. The penalty was declined.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Finch is blitzing.
2-10-DEN28 (2Q: 04:52) Byron Leftwich pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Reuben Ogletree.
Denver: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-DEN28 (2Q: 04:43) Byron Leftwich pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Reuben Ogletree. S Rondell Flannery defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-10-DEN28 (2Q: 04:38) Benjamin Isaacson punted 50 yards. Charlie Nelson returned the kick 4 yards to the MIN26. Tackled by J.C. Thomas.
Minnesota: Single-Back 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-MIN26 (2Q: 04:31) Steve Becker ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Erik George, assisted by OLB Perry Cone.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-MIN28 (2Q: 04:09) Steve Becker ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Jumbo Turner, assisted by S Al Wible.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-MIN31 (2Q: 03:32) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-MIN26 (2Q: 03:23) Myron Tripplett scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by S Al Wible.
4-2-MIN34 (2Q: 02:53) Gerald Kerr punted 38 yards. Rickey Talent called for a fair catch at the DEN28.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, 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. Pierce is blitzing.
1-10-DEN28 (2Q: 02:43) Brock Sonntag ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Paul Hildebrand, assisted by OLB Marvin Finch.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-9-DEN29 (2Q: 02:25) Byron Leftwich pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jerald Wyckoff. S Paul Hildebrand defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Pierce is blitzing.
3-9-DEN29 (2Q: 02:18) Byron Leftwich pass completed to WR Reuben Ogletree for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Levon Williamson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Ogletree gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Finch and Hildebrand are blitzing.
1-10-DEN47 (2Q: 02:01) Byron Leftwich pass completed to WR Reuben Ogletree for 10 yards. Tackled by S Van Hamby, assisted by S Cory Delgado.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Denver: Single-Back formation, 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. Finch is blitzing.
1-10-MIN43 (2Q: 01:52) Byron Leftwich pass completed to WR Reuben Ogletree for 20 yards. Tackled by S Paul Hildebrand. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN23 (2Q: 01:33) Byron Leftwich pass was intended for WR Kelley Washington and was intercepted by CB Vinny Hoffman in the end zone. Touchback. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: 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-MIN20 (2Q: 01:20) Myron Tripplett scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB J.C. Thomas.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-5-MIN25 (2Q: 00:52) Myron Tripplett pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Austin Favret. DT T. Wayne Blair hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-MIN25 (2Q: 00:48) Myron Tripplett pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Steve Becker. CB J.C. Thomas defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-5-MIN25 (2Q: 00:43) Gerald Kerr punted 48 yards. Bobby Shea returned the kick 1 yard to the DEN28. PENALTY: Denver was called for Offsides.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN30 (2Q: 00:35) Steve Becker ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Al Wible.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Gus Gordon kicked off 57 yards from the MIN30. B.J. Washington returned the ball 21 yards to the DEN34. Tackled by Freddie Johansen.
Denver: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Finch is blitzing.
1-10-DEN34 (3Q: 14:26) Byron Leftwich pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kelley Washington. CB Levon Williamson knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-DEN34 (3Q: 14:17) Byron Leftwich pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Patrick Wagaman. S Cory Delgado defended the pass.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-DEN34 (3Q: 14:08) Byron Leftwich pass completed to WR Reuben Ogletree for 8 yards. Tackled by S Cory Delgado, assisted by OLB Marvin Finch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-2-DEN42 (3Q: 13:22) Benjamin Isaacson punted 39 yards. Charlie Nelson called for a fair catch at the MIN19.
Minnesota: 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-MIN19 (3Q: 13:13) Myron Tripplett pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB Steve Becker. DE Hunter Fischbach blocked the pass.
Minnesota: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-MIN19 (3Q: 13:07) Steve Becker ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Patrick Klingler.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-MIN19 (3Q: 12:28) Myron Tripplett pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Charlie Nelson. DE Hunter Fischbach hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-10-MIN19 (3Q: 12:22) Gerald Kerr punted 44 yards. Rickey Talent returned the kick 9 yards to the DEN46. Tackled by Devin Von Oelhoffen.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN46 (3Q: 12:13) Byron Leftwich pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Patrick Wagaman. ILB Terry Pierce defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Denver: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Pierce is blitzing.
2-10-DEN46 (3Q: 12:10) Byron Leftwich pass completed to WR Kelley Washington for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB Marvin Finch.
Denver: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Finch is blitzing.
1-10-MIN38 (3Q: 11:42) Byron Leftwich pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kelley Washington. ILB Terry Pierce defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-MIN38 (3Q: 11:36) Brock Sonntag ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Terry Pierce, assisted by DE Chuck Garrett.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Finch and Hildebrand are blitzing.
3-8-MIN36 (3Q: 10:49) Byron Leftwich pass fell incomplete, intended for TE O.J. Boyer. DE Lionel Ruhl hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-8-MIN36 (3Q: 10:46) Marvin Giron attempted a 53 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 21, Denver 10
(3Q: 10:41) Marvin Giron kicked off 65 yards from the DEN30. Rondell Flannery returned the ball 18 yards to the MIN23. Tackled by J.C. Thomas.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN23 (3Q: 10:04) Steve Becker ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Perry Cone.
Minnesota: I 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.
2-10-MIN23 (3Q: 09:22) Myron Tripplett scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Quentin Jammer.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-3-MIN30 (3Q: 08:41) Myron Tripplett pass completed to WR Corey Hawkins for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Erik George, assisted by CB Quentin Jammer.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN38 (3Q: 07:57) Myron Tripplett pass completed to RB Steve Becker for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Perry Cone.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-2-MIN46 (3Q: 07:32) Myron Tripplett pass completed to WR Ball Hawkins for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB Perry Cone. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Hawkins gained 2 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-DEN37 (3Q: 06:53) Steve Becker ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Al Wible.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-DEN36 (3Q: 06:08) Myron Tripplett pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ball Hawkins. CB Quentin Jammer defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-DEN36 (3Q: 06:00) Myron Tripplett pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Levon Feely. DT T. Wayne Blair hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-9-DEN36 (3Q: 05:53) Gerald Kerr punted 36 yards. Touchback.
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 pass. Pierce is blitzing.
1-10-DEN20 (3Q: 05:46) Brock Sonntag ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Winfred Thorne, assisted by OLB Marvin Finch.
Denver: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-DEN24 (3Q: 05:01) Drew Hodges ran inside the left tackle for 3 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.
3-3-DEN27 (3Q: 04:23) Byron Leftwich pass completed to WR Patrick Wagaman for 7 yards. Tackled by S Rondell Flannery, assisted by ILB Terry Pierce.
Denver: Weak formation with three wide receivers, 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-DEN34 (3Q: 03:39) Drew Hodges ran inside the right guard for 16 yards. Tackled by ILB Terry Pierce. The ball was fumbled and recovered by DEN Jerald Wyckoff for 50 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 21, Denver 16
(3Q: 03:39) Extra point by Marvin Giron was good. Minnesota 21, Denver 17
(3Q: 02:53) Marvin Giron kicked off 60 yards from the DEN30. Travis Wagner returned the ball 27 yards to the MIN37. Tackled by Wade Weaver.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN37 (3Q: 02:32) Steve Becker ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Patrick Klingler.
Minnesota: 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.
2-9-MIN38 (3Q: 02:06) Steve Becker ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Ken Hamlin.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-MIN38 (3Q: 01:35) Myron Tripplett pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Charlie Nelson. DE Hunter Fischbach simply tossed Mike Howell aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Minnesota's T.V. Johannson was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
4-9-MIN38 (3Q: 01:27) Gerald Kerr punted 61 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the DEN01.
Denver: Single-Back 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. Finch and Hildebrand are blitzing.
1-10-DEN01 (3Q: 01:20) Brock Sonntag ran inside the right guard for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Casey Lynn. Key block delivered by Jamie Donaldson.
Denver: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN11 (3Q: 00:39) Byron Leftwich pass fell incomplete, intended for TE O.J. Boyer. DT Casey Lynn hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. 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 dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-DEN11 (3Q: 00:34) Byron Leftwich pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kelley Washington. CB Levon Williamson defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Denver: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Finch, Pierce and Williamson are blitzing.
3-10-DEN11 (3Q: 00:24) Byron Leftwich sacked by CB Levon Williamson and DT Casey Lynn for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Tommie Preston.
Start of fourth quarter.
4-16-DEN05 (4Q: 15:00) Benjamin Isaacson punted 34 yards. Charlie Nelson called for a fair catch at the DEN39.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN39 (4Q: 14:52) Irving Henderson ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Erik George. Key block delivered by Chuck Randle.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-DEN32 (4Q: 14:20) Steve Becker ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Perry Cone. Key block delivered by T.V. Johannson.
Minnesota: 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 run.
1-10-DEN29 (4Q: 13:52) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-15-DEN34 (4Q: 13:46) Myron Tripplett pass completed to WR Tracy Whittaker for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Perry Cone, assisted by CB J.C. Thomas. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-DEN29 (4Q: 13:04) Myron Tripplett pass completed to WR Tracy Whittaker for 15 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Eddie Moore, assisted by CB Quentin Jammer. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Whittaker gained 1 yard after the catch.
Minnesota: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Moore is blitzing.
1-10-DEN14 (4Q: 12:40) Irving Henderson ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Erik George.
Minnesota: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-DEN12 (4Q: 11:53) Steve Becker ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Al Wible.
Minnesota: 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.
3-6-DEN10 (4Q: 11:10) Myron Tripplett pass completed to RB Steve Becker for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Erik George. Becker gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-3-DEN03 (4Q: 10:28) Myron Tripplett sacked by DE Patrick Klingler for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Mike Howell. The ball was fumbled and recovered by DEN Darrell Whitehead for 4 yards to the DEN12.
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. Hildebrand is blitzing.
1-10-DEN12 (4Q: 10:18) Drew Hodges ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Levon Williamson, assisted by S Paul Hildebrand.
Denver: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-12-DEN10 (4Q: 09:51) Byron Leftwich pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jerald Wyckoff. CB Vinny Hoffman defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Denver was called for an Illegal Substitution. The penalty was declined.
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.
3-12-DEN10 (4Q: 09:40) Byron Leftwich pass was dropped by WR Patrick Wagaman. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-12-DEN10 (4Q: 09:32) Benjamin Isaacson punted 56 yards. Charlie Nelson returned the kick 13 yards to the MIN47. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN31 (4Q: 09:25) Irving Henderson ran around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by S Ken Hamlin, assisted by ILB Erik George. Key block delivered by Tim Griffin.
Minnesota: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-MIN40 (4Q: 08:49) Myron Tripplett pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Donald Doyle. DE Patrick Klingler hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Minnesota: I formation, 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.
3-1-MIN40 (4Q: 08:39) Irving Henderson ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Eddie Moore. Key block delivered by Donald Doyle.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN43 (4Q: 08:02) Steve Becker ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Perry Cone.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-MIN43 (4Q: 07:29) Myron Tripplett sacked by DT T. Wayne Blair and DT Darrell Whitehead for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Tim Griffin.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-15-MIN38 (4Q: 06:42) Myron Tripplett pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Corey Hawkins. DT T. Wayne Blair blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-15-MIN38 (4Q: 06:34) Gerald Kerr punted 51 yards. Bobby Shea returned the kick 1 yard to the DEN12. Tackled by Van Hamby.
Denver: Single-Back formation, 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.
1-10-DEN12 (4Q: 06:25) Drew Hodges ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Cory Delgado. Key block delivered by Ronnie Freeman.
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.
2-3-DEN19 (4Q: 05:54) Brock Sonntag ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by S Paul Hildebrand. Key block delivered by Ryan Burkholder.
Denver: Pro 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. Finch is blitzing.
1-10-DEN27 (4Q: 05:27) Byron Leftwich pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kelley Washington. CB Vinny Hoffman defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-DEN27 (4Q: 05:17) Byron Leftwich pass completed to TE Jamal Anderson for 11 yards. Tackled by S Rondell Flannery. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
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. Finch and Delgado are blitzing.
1-10-DEN38 (4Q: 04:48) Drew Hodges ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Marvin Finch, assisted by CB Levon Williamson.
Denver: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-DEN42 (4Q: 04:12) Byron Leftwich pass completed to RB Brock Sonntag for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Marvin Finch. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-1-DEN47 (4Q: 03:37) Brock Sonntag ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Paul Hildebrand. Key block delivered by Jamie Donaldson.
Denver: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN50 (4Q: 02:56) Brock Sonntag ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Casey Lynn, assisted by S Paul Hildebrand. Key block delivered by Ronnie Freeman.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-5-MIN45 (4Q: 02:19) Brock Sonntag ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DE Winfred Thorne.
Denver: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Hildebrand is blitzing.
3-3-MIN43 (4Q: 02:10) Byron Leftwich pass completed to FB Wade Weaver for 0 yards. Tackled by S Cory Delgado. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
4-3-MIN43 (4Q: 02:00) Benjamin Isaacson punted 43 yards. Touchback. Minnesota's Austin Favret was hurt on the play.
Minnesota: Weak 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.
1-10-MIN20 (4Q: 01:54) Steve Becker ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Hunter Fischbach.
Denver called a time out.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, 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.
2-10-MIN20 (4Q: 01:44) Irving Henderson ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Darrell Whitehead, assisted by DT T. Wayne Blair.
Denver called a time out.
Minnesota: 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 run.
3-9-MIN21 (4Q: 01:34) Steve Becker ran inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Erik George, assisted by DT Darrell Whitehead. Key block delivered by T.V. Johannson.
Denver called a time out.
4-1-MIN29 (4Q: 01:25) Gerald Kerr punted 35 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the DEN36.
Denver: I 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-DEN36 (4Q: 01:17) Byron Leftwich pass completed to TE Jamal Anderson for 10 yards. Tackled by S Van Hamby. 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 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN46 (4Q: 00:57) Byron Leftwich spiked the ball to stop the clock.
Denver: Weak 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-DEN46 (4Q: 00:53) Byron Leftwich pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Patrick Wagaman. DE Lionel Ruhl 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 dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Finch is blitzing.
3-10-DEN46 (4Q: 00:46) Byron Leftwich sacked by DE Winfred Thorne for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Tommie Preston. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Casey Lynn on the DEN41.
Minnesota: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-DEN41 (4Q: 00:33) Myron Tripplett dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Final Score: Minnesota Golden Hawks 21, Denver Death 17