| Played in Cincinnati, OH, weather: 48 degrees, fair, 12 mph wind. |
| Minnesota won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Manuel Bennett kicked off 71 yards from the CIN35. Touchback. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN20 (1Q: 15:00) Adrian Peterson ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Rob Newhart, assisted by ILB Rey Maualuga. |
| 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 pass. 2-11-MIN19 (1Q: 14:27) Teddy Bridgewater pass completed to WR Mike Wallace for 81 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Wallace gained 67 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Minnesota 6, Cincinnati 0 |
| (1Q: 14:27) Extra point by Blair Walsh was good. Minnesota 7, Cincinnati 0 |
| (1Q: 14:10) Blair Walsh kicked off 64 yards from the MIN35. Jason Parker returned the ball 17 yards to the CIN18. Tackled by Philip Wheeler. |
| Cincinnati: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CIN18 (1Q: 13:48) Jeremy Hill ran around the left tackle for 47 yards. Tackled by OLB Anthony Barr. Key block delivered by Kevin Zeitler. |
| Cincinnati: 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. 1-10-MIN35 (1Q: 13:05) Giovani Bernard ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Antone Exum. |
| Cincinnati: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-9-MIN34 (1Q: 12:38) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Mario Alford for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Eric Kendricks, assisted by CB Xavier Rhodes. Alford gained 7 yards after the catch. |
| Cincinnati: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Rhodes is blitzing. 3-1-MIN26 (1Q: 12:16) Giovani Bernard ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Eric Kendricks, assisted by DT Tom Johnson. Key block delivered by Cedric Ogbuehi. |
| Cincinnati: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Sanford is blitzing. 1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 11:43) Giovani Bernard ran a trap outside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Eric Kendricks, assisted by OLB Anthony Barr. |
| Cincinnati: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-6-MIN21 (1Q: 11:06) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR A.J. Green for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Eric Kendricks, assisted by CB Xavier Rhodes. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Cincinnati: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Kendricks and Smith are blitzing. 3-3-MIN18 (1Q: 10:24) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Marvin Jones for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Mike Jenkins. Jones gained 3 yards after the catch. |
| Cincinnati: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-4-MIN04 (1Q: 09:38) PENALTY: Cincinnati was called for a False Start. |
| Cincinnati: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-9-MIN09 (1Q: 09:31) Jeremy Hill ran around right end for 9 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Kevin Zeitler. PENALTY: Cincinnati was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Cincinnati: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-19-MIN19 (1Q: 09:24) Jeremy Hill ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Linval Joseph, assisted by DT Sharrif Floyd. Key block delivered by Kevin Zeitler. |
| Cincinnati: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-12-MIN12 (1Q: 08:41) Jeremy Hill ran inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by S Harrison Smith, assisted by ILB Eric Kendricks. |
| Cincinnati: 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. 3-16-MIN16 (1Q: 08:07) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR A.J. Green. S Harrison Smith defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct. |
| Cincinnati: 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. Zombo is blitzing. 1-8-MIN08 (1Q: 07:58) Giovani Bernard ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Harrison Smith, assisted by ILB Eric Kendricks. |
| Cincinnati: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-5-MIN05 (1Q: 07:13) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR A.J. Green for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 7, Cincinnati 6 |
| (1Q: 07:13) Extra point by Manuel Bennett was good. Cincinnati 7, Minnesota 7 |
| (1Q: 07:04) Manuel Bennett kicked off 44 yards from the CIN35. Mike Wallace returned the ball 26 yards to the MIN47. Tackled by Giovani Bernard. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN47 (1Q: 06:41) Jerick McKinnon ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Justics Brunell. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-7-CIN50 (1Q: 06:03) Jerick McKinnon ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Michael Johnson, assisted by ILB Rey Maualuga. |
| 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. 3-1-CIN44 (1Q: 05:31) Jerick McKinnon ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Carlos Dunlap, assisted by DT Domata Peko. |
| 4-3-CIN46 (1Q: 04:52) Jeff Locke punted 39 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the CIN07. |
| Cincinnati: I 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-CIN07 (1Q: 04:45) Jeremy Hill ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Harrison Smith. Key block delivered by Cristian Garrett. |
| Cincinnati: 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. 2-2-CIN15 (1Q: 04:00) Andy Dalton pass completed to TE Ryan Hewitt for 31 yards. Tackled by OLB Frank Zombo. Hewitt gained 33 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Cincinnati: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-CIN46 (1Q: 03:19) Andy Dalton pass completed to RB Jeremy Hill for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Cortez Allen. Hill gained 6 yards after the catch. |
| Cincinnati: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN42 (1Q: 02:44) Giovani Bernard ran around the left tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by S Harrison Smith, assisted by CB Captain Munnerlyn. Key block delivered by Andrew Whitworth. |
| Cincinnati: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Wheeler is blitzing. 1-10-MIN31 (1Q: 02:04) Andy Dalton pass completed to TE Ryan Hewitt for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Eric Kendricks, assisted by DT Linval Joseph. |
| Cincinnati: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-5-MIN26 (1Q: 01:23) Andy Dalton pass completed to TE Tyler Eifert for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Eric Kendricks, assisted by CB Mike Jenkins. |
| Cincinnati: 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, expecting the run. 3-5-MIN26 (1Q: 00:41) Andy Dalton scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Eric Kendricks. |
| Cincinnati: Single-Back 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. Rhodes and Smith are blitzing. 1-10-MIN20 (1Q: 00:10) Andy Dalton pass completed to TE Tyler Eifert for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Anthony Barr. Eifert gained 3 yards after the catch. Minnesota's C.J. Wilson was hurt on the play. |
| Start of second quarter. |
| Cincinnati: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-4-MIN14 (2Q: 15:00) Andy Dalton scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Captain Munnerlyn. |
| Cincinnati: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-2-MIN12 (2Q: 14:14) Jeremy Hill ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Eric Kendricks, assisted by CB Captain Munnerlyn. |
| 4-3-MIN13 (2Q: 13:35) Manuel Bennett attempted a 30 yard field goal and succeeded. Cincinnati 10, Minnesota 7 |
| (2Q: 13:30) Manuel Bennett kicked off 71 yards from the CIN35. Touchback. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips 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. Burfict is blitzing. 1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 13:30) All Day Peterson ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Reggie Nelson. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, 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. 2-9-MIN21 (2Q: 13:03) Teddy Bridgewater pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Adrian Peterson. DT Domata Peko hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Burfict is blitzing. 3-9-MIN21 (2Q: 12:56) Teddy Bridgewater pass completed to WR Cordarrelle Patterson for 25 yards. Tackled by S Rob Newhart. Patterson gained 17 yards after the catch. Minnesota's Stefon Diggs was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN46 (2Q: 12:19) Teddy Bridgewater sacked by DE Carlos Dunlap for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Francisco Garmon. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Jerick McKinnon on the MIN41. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Dennard is blitzing. 2-15-MIN41 (2Q: 11:46) Adrian Peterson ran around left end for 13 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DT Domata Peko. Key block delivered by John Sullivan. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 3-2-CIN46 (2Q: 11:18) Teddy Bridgewater pass completed to WR Charles Johnson for 18 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Kimario McFadden. Johnson gained 9 yards after the catch. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Maualuga is blitzing. 1-10-CIN28 (2Q: 10:35) Teddy Bridgewater pass completed to WR Cordarrelle Patterson for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Vontaze Burfict. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Cincinnati's Marcus Hardison was hurt on the play. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-11-CIN29 (2Q: 09:57) Jerick McKinnon ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Justics Brunell, assisted by S Reggie Nelson. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Burfict, Maualuga and Dennard are blitzing. 3-5-CIN23 (2Q: 09:21) Jerick McKinnon ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Vontaze Burfict. |
| 4-6-CIN24 (2Q: 08:52) Blair Walsh attempted a 41 yard field goal and succeeded. Cincinnati 10, Minnesota 10 |
| (2Q: 08:44) Blair Walsh kicked off 57 yards from the MIN35. Cedric Peerman returned the ball 9 yards to the CIN17. Tackled by Cortez Allen. |
| Cincinnati: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-CIN17 (2Q: 08:09) Austin Davis sacked by DT Linval Joseph and DT Sharrif Floyd for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Kevin Zeitler. |
| Cincinnati: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-18-CIN09 (2Q: 07:33) Austin Davis pass completed to WR A.J. Green for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Mike Jenkins. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Cincinnati: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-9-CIN18 (2Q: 07:12) Austin Davis pass completed to WR Mario Alford for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Captain Munnerlyn. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-1-CIN26 (2Q: 06:52) Kevin Huber punted 55 yards. Cordarrelle Patterson returned the kick 23 yards to the MIN42. Tackled by Lance Moore. Ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Frank Zombo at the MIN42. |
| Minnesota: 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. 1-10-MIN42 (2Q: 06:45) Jerick McKinnon ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Carlos Dunlap, assisted by ILB Charlie Banks. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-20-MIN32 (2Q: 06:35) Teddy Bridgewater pass completed to RB Jerick McKinnon for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Rey Maualuga, assisted by OLB A.J. Hawk. McKinnon gained 2 yards after the catch. |
| Minnesota: 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. 2-18-MIN34 (2Q: 05:58) All Day Peterson ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Rob Newhart. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-19-MIN33 (2Q: 05:34) Adrian Peterson ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Reggie Nelson. |
| 4-17-MIN35 (2Q: 04:56) Jeff Locke punted 33 yards. Dre Kirkpatrick returned the kick 8 yards to the CIN40. Tackled by Charles Johnson. Ball was fumbled and recovered by CIN Reggie Nelson at the CIN40. Minnesota's Cortez Allen was hurt on the play. |
| Cincinnati: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Smith is blitzing. 1-10-CIN40 (2Q: 04:48) Giovani Bernard ran around the left tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by S Jamarca Sanford, assisted by OLB Anthony Barr. Key block delivered by Cristian Garrett. |
| Cincinnati: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-MIN48 (2Q: 04:11) Jeremy Hill ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Eric Kendricks. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct. |
| Cincinnati: I 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. 1-10-MIN30 (2Q: 04:05) Giovani Bernard ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Everson Griffen. Minnesota's Everson Griffen was hurt on the play. |
| Cincinnati: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-6-MIN26 (2Q: 03:26) Austin Davis pass completed to RB Jeremy Hill for 22 yards. Tackled by OLB Philip Wheeler. Hill gained 17 yards after the catch. |
| Cincinnati: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-4-MIN04 (2Q: 03:05) Austin Davis pass completed to WR A.J. Green for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Cincinnati 16, Minnesota 10 |
| (2Q: 03:05) Extra point by Manuel Bennett was good. Cincinnati 17, Minnesota 10 |
| (2Q: 02:59) Manuel Bennett kicked off 65 yards from the CIN35. Mike Wallace returned the ball 20 yards to the MIN20. Tackled by Kimario McFadden. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. McFadden is blitzing. 1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 02:20) Luis Brooks pass completed to WR Mike Wallace for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Rey Maualuga. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Wallace gained 3 yards after the catch. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-MIN32 (2Q: 02:00) Jerick McKinnon ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Domata Peko, assisted by DE Margus Hunt. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Nelson and McFadden are blitzing. 2-6-MIN36 (2Q: 01:42) Luis Brooks pass completed to WR Mike Wallace for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Dre Kirkpatrick, assisted by DE Margus Hunt. Wallace gained 1 yard after the catch. PENALTY: Cincinnati was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined. |
| 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. 1-10-MIN45 (2Q: 01:34) Luis Brooks pass completed to WR Mike Wallace for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Dre Kirkpatrick. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-20-MIN35 (2Q: 01:28) Luis Brooks sacked by DT Geno Atkins for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Phil Loadholt. |
| Minnesota: 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. 2-26-MIN29 (2Q: 01:09) Luis Brooks pass completed to WR Stefon Diggs for 9 yards. Tackled by CB E.J. Biggers. 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 dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-17-MIN38 (2Q: 00:50) Luis Brooks pass completed to WR Stefon Diggs for 6 yards. Tackled by S Kimario McFadden. |
| 4-11-MIN44 (2Q: 00:21) Jeff Locke punted 31 yards. Dre Kirkpatrick called for a fair catch at the CIN25. |
| Cincinnati: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-CIN25 (2Q: 00:11) Austin Davis pass completed to WR Marvin Jones for 22 yards. Tackled by S Harrison Smith. Jones gained 12 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Cincinnati called a time out. |
| Cincinnati: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-CIN47 (2Q: 00:04) Austin Davis pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marvin Jones. DE Scott Crichton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Blair Walsh kicked off 73 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
| Cincinnati: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CIN20 (3Q: 15:00) Austin Davis pass completed to WR A.J. Green for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Captain Munnerlyn, assisted by OLB Anthony Barr. |
| Cincinnati: Single-Back 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. 2-6-CIN24 (3Q: 14:32) Austin Davis pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Mario Alford. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Cincinnati: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 3-6-CIN24 (3Q: 14:19) Austin Davis pass completed to WR Mario Alford for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Anthony Barr. |
| 4-7-CIN23 (3Q: 13:38) Kevin Huber punted 57 yards. Cordarrelle Patterson returned the kick 7 yards to the MIN27. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN13 (3Q: 13:27) Luis Brooks pass was dropped by WR Stefon Diggs. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-MIN13 (3Q: 13:21) Jerick McKinnon ran around the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by S Rob Newhart. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-12-MIN11 (3Q: 12:39) Luis Brooks pass was dropped by WR Stefon Diggs. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-12-MIN11 (3Q: 12:33) Jeff Locke punted 39 yards. Dre Kirkpatrick called for a fair catch at the CIN50. |
| Cincinnati: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-CIN50 (3Q: 12:25) Giovani Bernard ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Frank Zombo, assisted by S Antone Exum. |
| Cincinnati: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-6-MIN46 (3Q: 12:04) Austin Davis pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Jason Parker. |
| Cincinnati: Single-Back formation with trips 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. 3-6-MIN46 (3Q: 11:52) Austin Davis pass completed to TE Tyler Kroft for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Xavier Rhodes. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-3-MIN43 (3Q: 11:18) Kevin Huber punted 43 yards. Touchback. |
| Minnesota: 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. 1-10-MIN20 (3Q: 11:11) Jerick McKinnon ran around left end for -5 yards. Tackled by CB Darqueze Dennard, assisted by S Rob Newhart. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Brunell and Nelson are blitzing. 2-15-MIN15 (3Q: 10:39) Luis Brooks pass completed to WR Charles Johnson for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Rey Maualuga. Johnson gained 5 yards after the catch. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-MIN20 (3Q: 10:02) Luis Brooks pass completed to WR Charles Johnson for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Justics Brunell, assisted by S Kimario McFadden. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Jermaine Kearse on the MIN30. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN30 (3Q: 09:38) Jerick McKinnon ran inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Domata Peko. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-14-MIN26 (3Q: 09:19) Luis Brooks pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Kyle Juszczyk. DE Margus Hunt hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| 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. 3-14-MIN26 (3Q: 09:14) Luis Brooks pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jermaine Kearse. DT Geno Atkins hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-14-MIN26 (3Q: 09:07) Jeff Locke punted 48 yards. Dre Kirkpatrick returned the kick 17 yards to the CIN43. Tackled by Jamarca Sanford. |
| Cincinnati: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CIN43 (3Q: 09:00) Austin Davis pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Mario Alford. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offsides. |
| Cincinnati: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-5-CIN48 (3Q: 08:56) Austin Davis pass completed to TE Tyler Eifert for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Captain Munnerlyn. |
| Cincinnati: 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. 2-4-CIN49 (3Q: 08:12) Cedric Peerman ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Sharrif Floyd, assisted by CB Mike Jenkins. Key block delivered by Andrew Whitworth. |
| Cincinnati: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN45 (3Q: 07:36) Giovani Bernard ran around left end for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Captain Munnerlyn. Key block delivered by Cristian Garrett. |
| Cincinnati: I 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-MIN28 (3Q: 06:56) Giovani Bernard ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Mike Jenkins. |
| Cincinnati: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-8-MIN26 (3Q: 06:22) Cedric Peerman ran a trap outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Harrison Smith, assisted by CB Mike Jenkins. |
| Cincinnati: 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. 3-6-MIN24 (3Q: 05:58) Austin Davis pass completed to WR Jason Parker for 8 yards. Tackled by S Harrison Smith, assisted by CB Captain Munnerlyn. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Cincinnati: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN16 (3Q: 05:18) Cedric Peerman ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Frank Zombo. |
| Cincinnati: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Zombo and Munnerlyn are blitzing. 2-9-MIN15 (3Q: 04:57) Giovani Bernard ran a trap outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Mike Jenkins. |
| Cincinnati: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 3-5-MIN11 (3Q: 04:34) Austin Davis pass completed to WR Marvin Jones for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Sharrif Floyd. Cincinnati's Cedric Ogbuehi was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Cincinnati: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-6-MIN06 (3Q: 03:50) Cedric Peerman ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Danielle Hunter, assisted by ILB Nate Irving. |
| Cincinnati: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-5-MIN05 (3Q: 03:09) Cedric Peerman ran a trap outside the left tackle for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Cristian Garrett. Minnesota's Linval Joseph was hurt on the play. Cincinnati 23, Minnesota 10 |
| (3Q: 03:09) Extra point by Manuel Bennett missed. |
| (3Q: 03:03) Manuel Bennett kicked off 60 yards from the CIN35. Mike Wallace returned the ball 22 yards to the MIN27. Tackled by Lance Moore. Minnesota's Jerick McKinnon was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Brunell and Banks are blitzing. 1-10-MIN27 (3Q: 02:43) Jerick McKinnon ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Vincent Rey. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-9-MIN28 (3Q: 02:12) Jerick McKinnon ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Kimario McFadden, assisted by OLB Justics Brunell. PENALTY: Cincinnati was called for Offsides. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-4-MIN33 (3Q: 02:04) Jerick McKinnon ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Kimario McFadden. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Brunell and Nelson are blitzing. 3-1-MIN36 (3Q: 01:34) Jerick McKinnon ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Geno Atkins. Key block delivered by Phil Loadholt. Minnesota's Mike Wallace was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor chest injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| 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. Banks is blitzing. 1-10-MIN37 (3Q: 00:51) Luis Brooks sacked by ILB Charlie Banks for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Matt Kalil. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN James Castillo on the MIN30. |
| Minnesota: 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. 2-17-MIN30 (3Q: 00:19) Luis Brooks pass was dropped by WR Charles Johnson. Cincinnati's Justics Brunell was hurt on the play. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-17-MIN30 (3Q: 00:12) Jerick McKinnon ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Kimario McFadden, assisted by OLB A.J. Hawk. |
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| 4-12-MIN35 (4Q: 15:00) Jeff Locke punted 34 yards. Dre Kirkpatrick returned the kick 8 yards to the CIN39. Tackled by Brett Huntley. |
| Cincinnati: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CIN39 (4Q: 14:52) Austin Davis pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Mario Alford. |
| Cincinnati: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-CIN39 (4Q: 14:46) Austin Davis pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Lance Moore. DT Tom Johnson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Cincinnati: Single-Back 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. 3-10-CIN39 (4Q: 14:39) Austin Davis pass completed to WR Marvin Jones for 25 yards. Tackled by CB Mike Jenkins. Jones gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Cincinnati: 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-MIN36 (4Q: 14:08) Austin Davis pass completed to WR Jason Parker for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Nate Irving, assisted by OLB Frank Zombo. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Cincinnati: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN25 (4Q: 13:26) Austin Davis pass completed to WR Mario Alford for 20 yards. Tackled by S Antone Exum. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Alford gained 4 yards after the catch. |
| Cincinnati: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-5-MIN05 (4Q: 12:56) Giovani Bernard ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Nate Irving, assisted by DT Tom Johnson. |
| Cincinnati: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-5-MIN05 (4Q: 12:31) Giovani Bernard ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Jamarca Sanford, assisted by DE Scott Crichton. |
| Cincinnati: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 3-1-MIN01 (4Q: 11:49) Giovani Bernard ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Cedric Ogbuehi. Cincinnati 29, Minnesota 10 |
| (4Q: 11:49) Extra point by Manuel Bennett was good. Cincinnati 30, Minnesota 10 |
| (4Q: 11:42) Manuel Bennett kicked off 70 yards from the CIN35. Touchback. |
| Minnesota: 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. Hawk is blitzing. 1-10-MIN20 (4Q: 11:42) Jerick McKinnon ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Carlos Dunlap. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-12-MIN18 (4Q: 10:58) Luis Brooks pass completed to WR Jermaine Kearse for 23 yards. Tackled by OLB A.J. Hawk, assisted by CB Dre Kirkpatrick. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN41 (4Q: 10:30) Luis Brooks pass completed to WR Jermaine Kearse for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Darqueze Dennard. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for an Ineligible Receiver Downfield. The penalty was declined. Cincinnati's A.J. Hawk was hurt on the play. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Kirkpatrick is blitzing. 2-11-MIN40 (4Q: 10:24) Luis Brooks pass completed to WR Stefon Diggs for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Charlie Banks, assisted by CB E.J. Biggers. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Banks and Burfict are blitzing. 3-4-MIN47 (4Q: 09:56) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Nelson and McFadden are blitzing. 3-9-MIN42 (4Q: 09:51) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-14-MIN37 (4Q: 09:44) Luis Brooks pass completed to WR Stefon Diggs for 13 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Dre Kirkpatrick. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 4-1-CIN50 (4Q: 09:06) Kyle Juszczyk ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB E.J. Biggers, assisted by DT Geno Atkins. The ball goes over on downs. |
| Cincinnati: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-CIN50 (4Q: 08:59) Cedric Peerman ran around left end for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Anthony Barr. |
| Cincinnati: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-12-CIN48 (4Q: 08:25) Cedric Peerman ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Jamarca Sanford. |
| Cincinnati: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Zombo is blitzing. 3-16-CIN44 (4Q: 07:55) Cedric Peerman ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Frank Zombo. |
| 4-10-CIN50 (4Q: 07:09) Kevin Huber punted 50 yards. Touchback. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined. |
| Minnesota: 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. 1-10-MIN20 (4Q: 07:02) Luis Brooks pass was dropped by WR Jermaine Kearse. Minnesota's Francisco Garmon was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-MIN20 (4Q: 06:53) Luis Brooks sacked by DT Geno Atkins and DE Carlos Dunlap for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Amari Vines. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CIN Carlos Dunlap for 17 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Cincinnati 36, Minnesota 10 |
| (4Q: 06:53) Extra point by Manuel Bennett was good. Cincinnati 37, Minnesota 10 |
| (4Q: 06:43) Manuel Bennett kicked off 60 yards from the CIN35. Mike Wallace returned the ball 31 yards to the MIN36. Tackled by E.J. Biggers. Ball was fumbled and recovered by CIN Charlie Banks on the MIN36. Minnesota's Jermaine Kearse was hurt on the play. |
| Cincinnati: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-MIN36 (4Q: 06:34) Giovani Bernard ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Sharrif Floyd, assisted by S Jamarca Sanford. |
| Cincinnati: Weak 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 run. 2-11-MIN37 (4Q: 05:50) Cedric Peerman ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by S Harrison Smith, assisted by ILB Eric Kendricks. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. |
| Cincinnati: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 3-12-MIN38 (4Q: 05:06) Giovani Bernard ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Nate Irving, assisted by CB Mike Jenkins. |
| 4-6-MIN32 (4Q: 04:20) Kevin Huber punted 32 yards. Touchback. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIN20 (4Q: 04:15) Luis Brooks pass completed to WR Charles Johnson for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Dre Kirkpatrick, assisted by S Rob Newhart. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-9-MIN21 (4Q: 03:34) Luis Brooks pass completed to TE Kyle Rudolph for 9 yards. Tackled by S Kimario McFadden. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIN30 (4Q: 02:53) Kyle Juszczyk ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Darqueze Dennard, assisted by S Reggie Nelson. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-11-MIN29 (4Q: 02:09) Luis Brooks pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Charles Johnson. OLB Vontaze Burfict defended the pass. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four 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. 3-11-MIN29 (4Q: 02:02) Luis Brooks pass completed to WR Cordarrelle Patterson for 7 yards. Tackled by S Rob Newhart. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| 4-4-MIN36 (4Q: 01:54) Jeff Locke punted 43 yards. Dre Kirkpatrick returned the kick 1 yard to the CIN22. Tackled by Kyle Rudolph. |
| Cincinnati: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-CIN22 (4Q: 01:44) Giovani Bernard ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Philip Wheeler, assisted by ILB Nate Irving. Key block delivered by Joe Hawley. |
| Cincinnati: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-5-CIN27 (4Q: 00:57) Giovani Bernard ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Tom Johnson. |
| Cincinnati: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-5-CIN27 (4Q: 00:14) Cedric Peerman ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Tom Johnson. |
| Final Score: Cincinnati Bengals 37, Minnesota Vikings 10 |