MIN 23, BUF 15

Play 166 of 166. 3rd and 1.

1. 3rd & 1 at MIN 47 · 0:42 - 4th
2. Timeout · 0:42 - 4th

   Timeout #3 by BUF at 0:42.

3. 2nd & 14 at BUF 40 · 0:52 - 4th
   1. HalUnder center on 2nd and 14, Hartley takes the snap.
   2. DeePlay-action, Hartley fakes the handoff to K.Tennyson.
   3. HalVance makes the catch short over the middle.
   4. Escobedo and A.Westbrook make the stop after 13.

   13-yd Pass (No Huddle, Play Action vs Cover 3) C.Hartley pass short middle to L.Vance to MIN 47 for 13 yards (K.Escobedo; A.Westbrook).

4. 2nd & 4 at 50 · 1:02 - 4thFlag
   1. HalHartley lines up in the shotgun, 2nd and 4.
   2. DeeHartley sells the fake to K.Tennyson.
   3. HalFlag on the play.
   4. Vandermeer makes the catch deep to the left.
   5. Vandermeer steps out of bounds.
   6. The call: holding, offense, #50. 10 yards.
   7. DeeThat is a costly flag.

   10-yd Penalty PENALTY on BUF-S.Delacroix, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at 50 - No Play.

5. 1st & 10 at BUF 44 · 1:08 - 4th
   1. HalThe finish is close, and so is the score.
   2. DeeThe weight of the moment is on both sides.
   3. Hal1st and 10. Hartley takes it in the shotgun.
   4. Complete to Vance, short to the right.
   5. Vance is pushed out of bounds by A.Westbrook after 6.
   6. DeeThat is the throw the defense will live with, and the offense will take.

   6-yd Pass (Shotgun, Mesh vs Cover 4) C.Hartley pass short right to L.Vance pushed ob at 50 for 6 yards (A.Westbrook).

6. Kickoff · 1:17 - 4th
   1. HalRestart with the kickoff.
   2. R.Yardley kicks off.
   3. A line drive. Kavanagh fields it on a hop.
   4. Kavanagh takes it up the left side.
   5. G.Wainwright with the tackle on the return.
   6. Great field position after that return.

   Kickoff R.Yardley kicks 56 yards from MIN 35 to BUF 9. A.Kavanagh to BUF 44 for 35 yards (G.Wainwright).

7. 4th & 10 at BUF 19 · 1:21 - 4thScore
   1. HalA 36-yard try.
   2. Whitmore snaps, Sayers holds.
   3. 36 yard try by R.Yardley is good.
   4. Late points, and the place is buzzing.
   5. DeeKickers win more games than people think.

   Field Goal Good R.Yardley 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-N.Whitmore, Holder-U.Sayers.

8. 3rd & 11 at BUF 20 · 1:28 - 4th
   1. HalIn the shotgun on 3rd and 11, Novak takes the snap.
   2. Novak scrambles.
   3. Holbrook knocks Novak out of bounds after 1.

   1-yd Scramble (Shotgun, Mesh vs Cover 1) W.Novak scrambles ran ob at BUF 19 for 1 yard (C.Holbrook).

9. Timeout · 1:28 - 4th

   Timeout #2 by BUF at 1:28.

10. 2nd & 15 at BUF 24 · 1:37 - 4th
    1. HalSnap to Novak, 2nd and 15.
    2. Novak gives it to Q.Yardley, around right end.
    3. D.Crestwood dives and misses. Q.Yardley keeps going.
    4. 4 on the play, A.Ashcombe and S.Tennyson with the tackle.

    4-yd Run (Toss vs Cover 1) Q.Yardley right end to BUF 20 for 4 yards (A.Ashcombe; S.Tennyson).

11. 2nd & 5 at BUF 14 · 1:43 - 4thFlag
    1. HalThe timeout is over, and here they come.
    2. 2nd and 5, Novak in the shotgun.
    3. Q.Yardley takes it off right tackle.
    4. Another flag on the field.
    5. Stopped by D.Lindqvist.
    6. The call: holding, offense, #66. 10 yards.

    10-yd Penalty PENALTY on MIN-L.Kilbride, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at BUF 14 - No Play.

12. Timeout · 1:43 - 4th

    Timeout #1 by BUF at 1:43.

13. 1st & 10 at BUF 19 · 1:52 - 4th
    1. DeeInside the twenty, every throw has to be on time.
    2. Hal1st and 10. Novak takes it under center.
    3. Handoff to Q.Yardley, off right tackle.
    4. D.Crestwood and A.Ashcombe stop him after a gain of 5.
    5. DeeThe run game is working.

    5-yd Run (Duo vs Cover 4) Q.Yardley right tackle to BUF 14 for 5 yards (D.Crestwood; A.Ashcombe).

14. 4th & 6 at BUF 19 · 1:56 - 4th
    1. HalThey want it. Going for it on fourth.
    2. Fourth down, 6 to go. Hartley in the shotgun.
    3. Incomplete for Vance, broken up by A.Westbrook.
    4. Stopped on fourth down: turnover on downs.
    5. Turnover on downs.
    6. DeeThe defense delivers in crunch time.

    Incompletion (No Huddle, Shotgun, Four Verts vs Cover 1) C.Hartley pass incomplete deep middle to L.Vance (A.Westbrook).

15. 3rd & 6 at BUF 19 · 2:00 - 4th
    1. HalLate in the fourth, one score apart.
    2. DeeExecution, that is all it is now.
    3. HalThird down, 6 to go. Hartley in the shotgun.
    4. Hartley overthrows Vance short to the right.

    Incompletion (Shotgun, Smash vs Cover 3) C.Hartley pass incomplete short right to L.Vance.

16. Two-Minute Warning · 2:00 - 4th

    Two-Minute Warning.

17. 2nd & 9 at BUF 16 · 2:13 - 4th
    1. HalHartley lines up in the pistol, 2nd and 9.
    2. DeePlay fake to K.Tennyson, Hartley keeps it.
    3. HalCaught by Dunmore, Nakamura in coverage.
    4. Nakamura makes the stop after 3.
    5. DeeThe quarterback is seeing the field well.

    3-yd Pass (Pistol, Play Action vs Cover 6) C.Hartley pass short left to A.Dunmore to BUF 19 for 3 yards (K.Nakamura).

18. 1st & 10 at BUF 15 · 2:31 - 4th
    1. HalHartley in the shotgun on 1st and 10.
    2. K.Tennyson takes it inside on the left.
    3. K.Tennyson picks up a yard before Banfield brings him down.

    1-yd Run (Shotgun, Counter vs Fire Zone) K.Tennyson left guard to BUF 16 for 1 yard (M.Banfield).

19. 4th & 10 at MIN 42 · 2:43 - 4th
    1. HalTime to flip the field.
    2. Punt by Sayers.
    3. Kavanagh waves for the fair catch.
    4. DeeHang time 3.7 seconds.

    Punt U.Sayers punts 43 yards to BUF 15, Center-N.Whitmore, fair catch by A.Kavanagh.

20. 3rd & 10 at MIN 42 · 2:48 - 4th
    1. HalNovak gets the snap on 3rd and 10.
    2. L.Ashcombe breaks up the pass to Achebe.
    3. DeeThey will try again on the next snap.

    Incompletion (Shotgun, Four Verts vs Cover 6) W.Novak pass incomplete short right to T.Achebe (L.Ashcombe).

21. 2nd & 12 at MIN 40 · 3:33 - 4th
    1. HalNovak in the pistol on 2nd and 12.
    2. Handoff to Q.Yardley, inside on the left.
    3. DeeQ.Yardley breaks a tackle by Ormsby.
    4. HalS.Tennyson and I.Barlowe bring him down after 2.

    2-yd Run (Pistol, Duo vs Tampa 2) Q.Yardley left guard to MIN 42 for 2 yards (S.Tennyson; I.Barlowe).

22. 1st & 15 at MIN 37 · 4:17 - 4th
    1. Hal1st and 15. Novak takes the snap.
    2. Given to Q.Yardley.
    3. Ormsby wraps up Q.Yardley after 3.

    3-yd Run (Duo vs Cover 6) Q.Yardley right guard to MIN 40 for 3 yards (C.Ormsby).

23. 1st & 10 at MIN 42 · 4:17 - 4thFlag
    1. HalYellow flag down.
    2. The call: false start, #52. 5 yards.

    5-yd Penalty PENALTY on MIN-T.Petrakis, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at MIN 42 - No Play.

24. 2nd & 4 at MIN 38 · 4:59 - 4th
    1. Hal2nd and 4. Novak takes it in the pistol.
    2. Q.Yardley takes the handoff.
    3. Ormsby brings him down, but not before the first down.

    4-yd Run (Pistol, Inside Zone vs Cover 1) Q.Yardley up the middle to MIN 42 for 4 yards (C.Ormsby).

25. 1st & 10 at MIN 32 · 5:40 - 4th
    1. HalNovak takes the snap on 1st and 10.
    2. Toss to Q.Yardley.
    3. I.Barlowe stops him after a gain of 6.
    4. DeeGood blocking at the point of attack.

    6-yd Run (Shotgun, Toss vs Cover 2) Q.Yardley right end to MIN 38 for 6 yards (I.Barlowe).

26. 1st & 10 at MIN 21 · 6:24 - 4th
    1. HalNovak lines up in the shotgun, 1st and 10.
    2. Novak finds Q.Yardley short over the middle.
    3. First down. Maclaren and S.Barlowe make the stop after 11.

    11-yd Pass (Shotgun, Mesh vs Cover 4) W.Novak pass short middle to Q.Yardley to MIN 32 for 11 yards (P.Maclaren; S.Barlowe).

27. 3rd & 14 at MIN 16 · 6:29 - 4thFlag
    1. Hal3rd and 14. Novak takes it in the shotgun.
    2. Novak rolls out.
    3. There is a flag.
    4. Incomplete for Brannick, Kavanagh in tight coverage.
    5. The call: holding, defense, #36. 5 yards, automatic first down.
    6. DeePenalties have a way of showing up at the worst time.

    5-yd Penalty PENALTY on BUF-A.Kavanagh, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at MIN 16 - No Play.

28. 2nd & 6 at MIN 24 · 7:16 - 4th
    1. Hal2nd and 6, Novak under center.
    2. DeeS.Tennyson gets past Petrakis.
    3. HalS.Tennyson sacks Novak for a loss of 8.

    Sack (Smash vs Cover 3) W.Novak sacked at MIN 16 for -8 yards (S.Tennyson).

29. 1st & 10 at MIN 20 · 7:57 - 4th
    1. HalNovak lines up under center, 1st and 10.
    2. Handoff to Q.Yardley.
    3. 4 on the play, S.Barlowe with the tackle.

    4-yd Run (Inside Zone vs Tampa 2) Q.Yardley left tackle to MIN 24 for 4 yards (S.Barlowe).

30. 4th & 8 at BUF 26 · 8:11 - 4th
    1. HalPunt formation.
    2. Mallory gets the punt away.
    3. Dee4.1 seconds of hang time.
    4. HalQ.Yardley fields it and starts upfield.
    5. Cabrera brings him down.

    Punt S.Mallory punts 55 yards to MIN 19, Center-R.Achterberg. Q.Yardley to MIN 20 for 1 yard (K.Cabrera).

31. 3rd & 17 at BUF 17 · 8:52 - 4th
    1. Hal3rd and 17, a long way to go. Snap to Hartley.
    2. Hartley finds R.Padgett short to the right.
    3. Pemberton and A.Westbrook bring him down short of the marker.
    4. DeeNothing fancy, just good football.

    9-yd Pass (Shotgun, Slants vs Cover 3) C.Hartley pass short right to R.Padgett to BUF 26 for 9 yards (K.Pemberton; A.Westbrook).

32. 2nd & 10 at BUF 24 · 9:32 - 4th
    1. HalHartley under center on 2nd and 10.
    2. DeeArkwright wins the rep against Delacroix.
    3. HalArkwright sacks Hartley.
    4. DeeThe pass rush got home.

    Sack (Slants vs Cover 2) C.Hartley sacked at BUF 17 for -7 yards (G.Arkwright).

33. 1st & 10 at BUF 24 · 9:38 - 4th
    1. HalIn the shotgun on 1st and 10, Hartley takes the snap.
    2. DeeD.Padgett gets past Halloran and into the backfield.
    3. HalHartley throws it away rather than take the sack.

    Incompletion (Shotgun, Mesh vs Cover 6) C.Hartley pass incomplete.

34. 2nd & 15 at BUF 49 · 9:44 - 4thTurnover
    1. HalUnder center on 2nd and 15, Novak takes the snap.
    2. DeePlay-action, Novak fakes the handoff to Achebe.
    3. HalPicked off by L.Ashcombe!
    4. L.Ashcombe is down with the interception. Turnover!
    5. Turnover, and the other offense comes on.
    6. DeeA takeaway like that changes the whole drive.

    Interception (Play Action vs Cover 4) W.Novak pass deep right intended for A.Maddox INTERCEPTED by L.Ashcombe at BUF 23. L.Ashcombe to BUF 24 for 1 yard.

35. 2nd & 10 at BUF 44 · 9:44 - 4thFlag
    1. HalFlag on the play.
    2. The call: false start, #42. 5 yards.

    5-yd Penalty PENALTY on MIN-A.Brannick, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at BUF 44 - No Play.

36. 1st & 10 at BUF 44 · 9:49 - 4th
    1. HalSnap to Novak, 1st and 10.
    2. DeeUnder pressure from K.Lindqvist, Novak gets it away.
    3. HalNovak misses A.Maddox. Incomplete.
    4. DeeThe offense comes up empty on that throw.

    Incompletion (Shotgun, Slants vs Cover 1) W.Novak pass incomplete short right to A.Maddox.

37. 1st & 10 at MIN 36 · 10:30 - 4th
    1. Hal1st and 10, Novak in the shotgun.
    2. A.Maddox makes the catch deep over the middle.
    3. Jaramillo pushes him out of bounds after 20 and a first down.
    4. 20 yards on the play.
    5. DeeThe defense lost its leverage there.

    20-yd Pass (Shotgun, Flood vs Tampa 2) W.Novak pass deep middle to A.Maddox pushed ob at BUF 44 for 20 yards (L.Jaramillo).

38. Kickoff · 10:38 - 4th
    1. HalThe kicking team lines up.
    2. Lachlan kicks off.
    3. A line drive. Q.Yardley fields it on a hop.
    4. Q.Yardley takes it up the right side and cuts back.
    5. Ramsdell and Whitlock bring him down after a return of 29.

    Kickoff G.Lachlan kicks 58 yards from BUF 35 to MIN 7. Q.Yardley to MIN 36 for 29 yards (R.Ramsdell; H.Whitlock).

39. 4th & 18 at MIN 30 · 10:42 - 4thScore
    1. HalHere is the kick from 47.
    2. Achterberg snaps, Mallory holds.
    3. 47 yard try by Lachlan is good.
    4. DeePoints on the board, even if they wanted more.

    Field Goal Good G.Lachlan 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Achterberg, Holder-S.Mallory.

40. 3rd & 12 at MIN 24 · 11:19 - 4th
    1. HalThird down, 12 to go. Hartley in the shotgun.
    2. DeePemberton comes on the blitz.
    3. HalPemberton gets to Hartley for the sack.
    4. DeeThat is a drive-killer.

    Sack (Shotgun, Mesh vs Cover 1 Blitz) C.Hartley sacked at MIN 30 for -6 yards (K.Pemberton).

41. 2nd & 13 at MIN 25 · 12:03 - 4th
    1. Hal2nd and 13. Hartley takes it under center.
    2. Hartley pitches to K.Tennyson, around right end.
    3. K.Tennyson picks up a yard before D.Padgett and Pemberton bring him down.

    1-yd Run (Toss vs Tampa 2) K.Tennyson right end to MIN 24 for 1 yard (D.Padgett; K.Pemberton).

42. 1st & 10 at MIN 22 · 12:38 - 4th
    1. HalIn the pistol on 1st and 10, Hartley takes the snap.
    2. K.Tennyson gets the carry.
    3. K.Tennyson stiff-arms Arkwright.
    4. Loss of 3. Prescott and Banfield with the tackle.

    -3-yd Run (Pistol, Outside Zone vs Cover 2) K.Tennyson left end to MIN 25 for -3 yards (R.Prescott; M.Banfield).

43. 1st & 5 at MIN 28 · 13:15 - 4th
    1. HalHartley in the shotgun on 1st and 5.
    2. Hartley gives it to Grantham, inside on the left.
    3. Grantham picks up the first down before Banfield and Escobedo bring him down.
    4. DeeThe line got a push on that one.

    6-yd Run (Shotgun, Inside Zone vs Fire Zone) H.Grantham left guard to MIN 22 for 6 yards (M.Banfield; K.Escobedo).

44. 1st & 10 at MIN 33 · 13:15 - 4thFlag
    1. HalAnother flag on the field.
    2. The call: offside, #62. 5 yards.

    5-yd Penalty PENALTY on MIN-R.Prescott, Offside, 5 yards, enforced at MIN 33 - No Play.

45. 2nd & 14 at BUF 38 · 13:20 - 4thFlag
    1. HalHartley gets the snap on 2nd and 14.
    2. Yellow flag down.
    3. Incomplete, intended for Treadwell.
    4. The call: pass interference, defense, #57. 29 yards, automatic first down.

    29-yd Penalty PENALTY on MIN-K.Pemberton, Defensive Pass Interference, 29 yards, enforced at BUF 38 - No Play.

46. 2nd & 4 at BUF 48 · 13:26 - 4thFlag
    1. Hal2nd and 4. Hartley takes the snap.
    2. There is a flag.
    3. Hartley cannot connect with K.Tennyson.
    4. The call: holding, offense, #77. 10 yards.

    10-yd Penalty PENALTY on BUF-E.Crestwood, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at BUF 48 - No Play.

47. 1st & 10 at BUF 42 · 14:11 - 4th
    1. HalHartley takes the snap on 1st and 10.
    2. K.Tennyson pulls it in over Escobedo.
    3. Escobedo and Nakamura combine on the stop after 6.

    6-yd Pass (Shotgun, Mesh vs Cover 3) C.Hartley pass short left to K.Tennyson to BUF 48 for 6 yards (K.Escobedo; K.Nakamura).

48. 1st & 5 at BUF 31 · 14:49 - 4th
    1. Hal1st and 5, Hartley under center.
    2. DeeHartley sells the fake to K.Tennyson.
    3. HalComplete to W.Lindgren, short to the left.
    4. First down. Zielinski makes the stop after 11.

    11-yd Pass (Play Action vs Cover 3) C.Hartley pass short left to W.Lindgren to BUF 42 for 11 yards (E.Zielinski).

49. 1st & 10 at BUF 26 · 14:49 - 4thFlag
    1. HalFlag on the play.
    2. The call: offside, #60. 5 yards.
    3. DeeMental mistakes cost more than physical ones.

    5-yd Penalty PENALTY on MIN-D.Padgett, Offside, 5 yards, enforced at BUF 26 - No Play.

50. 4th & 6 at MIN 32 · 15:00 - 4th
    1. HalSayers punts.
    2. DeeIt hangs up there 3.8 seconds.
    3. HalKavanagh fields it and starts upfield.
    4. Foxworth and Achebe with the tackle.

    Punt U.Sayers punts 46 yards to BUF 22, Center-N.Whitmore. A.Kavanagh to BUF 26 for 4 yards (R.Foxworth; T.Achebe).

51. End of 3rd Quarter · 0:00 - 3rd

    END QUARTER 3.

52. 3rd & 10 at MIN 28 · 0:32 - 3rd
    1. HalThird down, 10 to go. Novak under center.
    2. Novak on the move outside the pocket.
    3. W.Oyelaran hauls it in with Ramsdell on him.
    4. 4 on the play before Ramsdell shoves him out.
    5. DeeThe offense stays on schedule.

    4-yd Pass (Smash vs Cover 4) W.Novak pass short left to W.Oyelaran pushed ob at MIN 32 for 4 yards (R.Ramsdell).

53. 2nd & 10 at MIN 28 · 1:14 - 3rd
    1. HalNovak lines up in the shotgun, 2nd and 10.
    2. Screen to Q.Yardley, with blockers out in front.
    3. Q.Yardley makes the catch short to the left.
    4. Maclaren stuffs Q.Yardley for no gain.

    0-yd Pass (Shotgun, Screen vs Cover 6) W.Novak pass short left to Q.Yardley to MIN 28 for no gain (P.Maclaren).

54. 1st & 10 at MIN 28 · 1:18 - 3rd
    1. Hal1st and 10. Novak takes it in the shotgun.
    2. R.Lindgren drops it deep over the middle.

    Dropped Pass (Shotgun, Four Verts vs Cover 1) W.Novak pass deep middle to R.Lindgren, DROPPED.

55. 4th & 14 at BUF 26 · 1:28 - 3rd
    1. HalTime to punt it away.
    2. Mallory boots it away.
    3. Q.Yardley waves for the fair catch.
    4. Dee3.8 seconds in the air.
    5. That puts the defense in good shape.

    Punt S.Mallory punts 46 yards to MIN 28, Center-R.Achterberg, fair catch by Q.Yardley.

56. 3rd & 7 at BUF 33 · 2:06 - 3rd
    1. HalIn the shotgun on 3rd and 7, Hartley takes the snap.
    2. D.Padgett gets off the block of Halloran.
    3. D.Padgett brings him down for a sack.
    4. DeeProtection broke down there.

    Sack (Shotgun, Slants vs Tampa 2) C.Hartley sacked at BUF 26 for -7 yards (D.Padgett).

57. 2nd & 10 at BUF 30 · 2:50 - 3rd
    1. Hal2nd and 10, a long way to go. Snap to Hartley.
    2. Hartley gives it to K.Tennyson, off left tackle.
    3. Banfield brings him down after 3.

    3-yd Run (Outside Zone vs Cover 1) K.Tennyson left tackle to BUF 33 for 3 yards (M.Banfield).

58. 1st & 10 at BUF 30 · 2:54 - 3rd
    1. HalSnap to Hartley, 1st and 10.
    2. DeePlay fake to Grantham, Hartley keeps it.
    3. HalThe pass sails over R.Padgett. Incomplete.
    4. DeeThe clock stops for a moment.

    Incompletion (Shotgun, Play Action vs Cover 2) C.Hartley pass incomplete deep middle to R.Padgett.

59. 4th & 8 at MIN 20 · 3:05 - 3rd
    1. HalPunt by Sayers.
    2. Kavanagh waves for the fair catch.
    3. DeeHang time 4.0 seconds.

    Punt U.Sayers punts 50 yards to BUF 30, Center-N.Whitmore, fair catch by A.Kavanagh.

60. 3rd & 1 at MIN 27 · 3:46 - 3rd
    1. HalNovak lines up under center, 3rd and 1.
    2. DeePlay-action, Novak fakes the handoff to Q.Yardley.
    3. I.Barlowe beats D.Huxley at the line.
    4. HalSack, I.Barlowe.

    Sack (Play Action vs Cover 1) W.Novak sacked at MIN 20 for -7 yards (I.Barlowe).

61. 2nd & 6 at MIN 22 · 4:25 - 3rd
    1. Hal2nd and 6, Novak in the shotgun.
    2. Achebe takes it off left tackle.
    3. Achebe picks up 5 before S.Barlowe and Holbrook bring him down.

    5-yd Run (Shotgun, Outside Zone vs 2-Man) T.Achebe left tackle to MIN 27 for 5 yards (S.Barlowe; C.Holbrook).

62. 1st & 10 at MIN 18 · 5:06 - 3rd
    1. HalNovak under center on 1st and 10.
    2. Novak gives it to Q.Yardley, around left end.
    3. Cabrera forces him out after 4.

    4-yd Run (Toss vs 2-Man) Q.Yardley left end pushed ob at MIN 22 for 4 yards (K.Cabrera).

63. 4th & 22 at BUF 28 · 5:15 - 3rd
    1. HalNo go on fourth. Punt.
    2. Mallory gets the punt away.
    3. Dee4.1 seconds of hang time.
    4. HalQ.Yardley fields it and starts upfield.
    5. Cabrera makes the stop in coverage.
    6. DeeField position battle continues.

    Punt S.Mallory punts 54 yards to MIN 18, Center-R.Achterberg. Q.Yardley to MIN 18 for no gain (K.Cabrera).

64. 3rd & 14 at BUF 36 · 5:52 - 3rd
    1. HalThird down, 14 to go. Hartley in the shotgun.
    2. Escobedo is sent after Hartley.
    3. K.Tennyson picks up Escobedo.
    4. DeePrescott sheds E.Kowalczyk.
    5. HalPrescott gets home for the sack.
    6. DeeLost yardage, and that hurts the drive.

    Sack (Shotgun, Four Verts vs Fire Zone) C.Hartley sacked at BUF 28 for -8 yards (R.Prescott).

65. 2nd & 16 at BUF 34 · 6:33 - 3rd
    1. HalUnder center on 2nd and 16, Hartley takes the snap.
    2. Pitch to Grantham.
    3. Grantham picks up 2 before Prescott brings him down.

    2-yd Run (Outside Zone vs Cover 4) H.Grantham left end to BUF 36 for 2 yards (R.Prescott).

66. 2nd & 6 at BUF 44 · 6:39 - 3rdFlag
    1. HalHartley in the shotgun on 2nd and 6.
    2. Another flag on the field.
    3. Incomplete short to the left, intended for K.Tennyson.
    4. The call: holding, offense, #75. 10 yards.
    5. DeeThe officials saw it, and that is that.

    10-yd Penalty PENALTY on BUF-J.Halloran, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at BUF 44 - No Play.

67. 1st & 10 at BUF 40 · 7:20 - 3rd
    1. HalHartley gets the snap on 1st and 10.
    2. Handoff to Grantham, off left tackle.
    3. Prescott makes the stop after 4.

    4-yd Run (Outside Zone vs Fire Zone) H.Grantham left tackle to BUF 44 for 4 yards (R.Prescott).

68. Kickoff · 7:20 - 3rd
    1. HalThe return team gets set.
    2. R.Yardley kicks off.
    3. A line drive that lands short of the landing zone. Ball at the 40.

    Kickoff R.Yardley kicks 15 yards from MIN 35, short of the landing zone. Ball spotted at BUF 40.

69. Extra Point · 7:20 - 3rdScore
    1. HalWhitmore snaps, Sayers holds.
    2. 33 yard try by R.Yardley is good.
    3. The kick splits the uprights for the point.

    Extra Point Good R.Yardley extra point is GOOD, Center-N.Whitmore, Holder-U.Sayers.

70. 2nd & 10 at BUF 11 · 7:27 - 3rdScore
    1. Hal2nd and 10. Novak takes it under center.
    2. DeeNovak sells the fake to Q.Yardley.
    3. HalA.Maddox makes the catch deep to the right.
    4. Touchdown! Novak finds A.Maddox from 11 yards out.
    5. Six on the scoreboard.
    6. DeeThat changes the feel of the game.

    11-yd Pass TD (Play Action vs Cover 1) W.Novak pass deep right to A.Maddox for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

71. 1st & 10 at BUF 11 · 7:33 - 3rd
    1. DeeLess grass to cover, so the windows get tight.
    2. Hal1st and 10. Novak takes the snap.
    3. DeeD.Crestwood comes after Novak on the blitz.
    4. Q.Yardley stands up the blitzing D.Crestwood.
    5. D.Lindqvist gets pressure on Novak as he throws.
    6. HalThe throw is wide of R.Lindgren. Incomplete.

    Incompletion (Shotgun, Slants vs Cover 1 Blitz) W.Novak pass incomplete short right to R.Lindgren.

72. 2nd & 2 at BUF 24 · 8:15 - 3rd
    1. HalNovak takes the snap on 2nd and 2.
    2. Complete to R.Lindgren, short over the middle.
    3. S.Barlowe and Maclaren stop him after 13 and a first down.
    4. DeeThose little gains add up over a drive.

    13-yd Pass (Shotgun, Mesh vs Cover 3) W.Novak pass short middle to R.Lindgren to BUF 11 for 13 yards (S.Barlowe; P.Maclaren).

73. 1st & 10 at BUF 32 · 8:57 - 3rd
    1. Hal1st and 10, Novak under center.
    2. Q.Yardley takes it around right end.
    3. DeeW.Oyelaran moves D.Crestwood off the line.
    4. HalQ.Yardley jukes D.Crestwood.
    5. Harrowgate wraps up Q.Yardley after 8.

    8-yd Run (Toss vs Cover 6) Q.Yardley right end to BUF 24 for 8 yards (M.Harrowgate).

74. 2nd & 1 at BUF 46 · 9:07 - 3rdTurnover
    1. Hal2nd and 1, short yardage. Snap to Hartley.
    2. DeeHere comes Pemberton on the blitz.
    3. K.Tennyson picks up the blitz.
    4. HalScreen to Vance, with blockers out in front again.
    5. A.Westbrook picks it off!
    6. A.Westbrook is down with the interception. Turnover!
    7. A turnover, and it changes hands.
    8. DeeThat is a throw he will want back.

    Interception (No Huddle, Shotgun, Screen vs Fire Zone) C.Hartley pass short right intended for L.Vance INTERCEPTED by A.Westbrook at BUF 42. A.Westbrook to BUF 32 for 10 yards.

75. 1st & 10 at BUF 37 · 9:44 - 3rd
    1. Hal1st and 10, Hartley in the pistol.
    2. Hartley escapes the pocket and takes off.
    3. Nakamura stops him after a gain of 9.

    9-yd Scramble (Pistol, Flood vs Cover 2) C.Hartley scrambles to BUF 46 for 9 yards (K.Nakamura).

76. 3rd & 6 at BUF 31 · 10:28 - 3rd
    1. HalHartley lines up in the shotgun, 3rd and 6.
    2. Screen to Vance, with blockers out in front.
    3. Vance makes the catch over A.Westbrook.
    4. Vance picks up the first down before A.Westbrook brings him down.
    5. DeeThat keeps the drive going.

    6-yd Pass (Shotgun, Screen vs Cover 3) C.Hartley pass short right to L.Vance to BUF 37 for 6 yards (A.Westbrook).

77. 2nd & 5 at BUF 32 · 11:07 - 3rd
    1. Hal2nd and 5. Hartley takes it in the shotgun.
    2. K.Tennyson takes it inside on the right.
    3. Banfield stops him for a loss of 1.

    -1-yd Run (Shotgun, Inside Zone vs Cover 4) K.Tennyson right guard to BUF 31 for -1 yard (M.Banfield).

78. 1st & 10 at BUF 27 · 11:44 - 3rd
    1. HalIn the shotgun on 1st and 10, Hartley takes the snap.
    2. Hartley gives it to K.Tennyson, inside on the right.
    3. 5 on the play, D.Padgett with the tackle.
    4. DeeThat is good running.

    5-yd Run (Shotgun, Inside Zone vs Cover 3) K.Tennyson right guard to BUF 32 for 5 yards (D.Padgett).

79. Kickoff · 11:49 - 3rd
    1. HalBoth units out for the kick.
    2. R.Yardley kicks off.
    3. Kavanagh fields it in the end zone and brings it out.
    4. Kavanagh takes it up the right side.
    5. Achebe brings him down after a return of 28.

    Kickoff R.Yardley kicks 66 yards from MIN 35 to BUF end zone. A.Kavanagh to BUF 27 for 28 yards (T.Achebe).

80. 4th & 8 at BUF 20 · 11:54 - 3rdScore
    1. HalThe field goal unit is out for a 37-yard attempt.
    2. Whitmore snaps, Sayers holds.
    3. 37 yard try by R.Yardley is good.
    4. DeeIt ends in three.

    Field Goal Good R.Yardley 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-N.Whitmore, Holder-U.Sayers.

81. 3rd & 16 at BUF 28 · 12:32 - 3rd
    1. HalThird down, 16 to go. Novak under center.
    2. Novak pitches it to Q.Yardley.
    3. Brannick drives Kavanagh back and opens the hole.
    4. Q.Yardley gets 8, 8 short. Ramsdell and Jaramillo with the tackle.

    8-yd Run (Toss vs Cover 4) Q.Yardley left end to BUF 20 for 8 yards (R.Ramsdell; L.Jaramillo).

82. 2nd & 16 at BUF 28 · 12:37 - 3rd
    1. HalSnap to Novak, 2nd and 16.
    2. DeePlay fake to Achebe, Novak keeps it.
    3. HalNovak overthrows Brannick.
    4. DeeThe ball skips off the turf and the clock stops.

    Incompletion (Play Action vs Cover 1) W.Novak pass incomplete deep left to A.Brannick.

83. 2nd & 6 at BUF 18 · 12:44 - 3rdFlag
    1. DeeThis is where good drives earn their points.
    2. Hal2nd and 6, Novak in the shotgun.
    3. Q.Yardley takes it around left end.
    4. Yellow flag down.
    5. Cabrera makes the stop.
    6. The call: holding, offense, #67. 10 yards.

    10-yd Penalty PENALTY on MIN-D.Huxley, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at BUF 18 - No Play.

84. 1st & 10 at BUF 22 · 13:26 - 3rd
    1. HalNovak lines up under center, 1st and 10.
    2. Toss to Achebe, around right end.
    3. A.Ashcombe brings him down after 4.

    4-yd Run (Toss vs Cover 2) T.Achebe right end to BUF 18 for 4 yards (A.Ashcombe).

85. 3rd & 15 at BUF 43 · 14:07 - 3rd
    1. HalNovak under center on 3rd and 15.
    2. DeePlay-action, Novak fakes the handoff to Achebe.
    3. HalNovak finds R.Lindgren deep to the right.
    4. Harrowgate stops him after 21 and a first down.
    5. DeeThird and something, and they came through.

    21-yd Pass (Play Action vs Cover 1) W.Novak pass deep right to R.Lindgren to BUF 22 for 21 yards (M.Harrowgate).

86. 3rd & 10 at BUF 38 · 14:07 - 3rdFlag
    1. HalThere is a flag.
    2. The call: false start, #67. 5 yards.

    5-yd Penalty PENALTY on MIN-D.Huxley, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at BUF 38 - No Play.

87. 2nd & 10 at BUF 38 · 14:13 - 3rd
    1. Hal2nd and 10, a long way to go. Snap to Novak.
    2. Ramsdell gets a hand in and breaks it up.

    Incompletion (Shotgun, Four Verts vs Cover 3) W.Novak pass incomplete deep left to W.Oyelaran (R.Ramsdell).

88. 1st & 10 at BUF 38 · 14:18 - 3rd
    1. HalNovak in the shotgun on 1st and 10.
    2. Incomplete for A.Maddox, the throw is off target.
    3. DeeBack to the huddle.

    Incompletion (Shotgun, Slants vs Cover 4) W.Novak pass incomplete short middle to A.Maddox.

89. 1st & 10 at MIN 40 · 15:00 - 3rd
    1. HalUnder center on 1st and 10, Novak takes the snap.
    2. DeeNovak sells the fake to Q.Yardley.
    3. HalR.Lindgren lays out for it and hangs on.
    4. Jaramillo brings him down, but not before the first down.
    5. 22 yards gained.
    6. DeeThat is a momentum play.

    22-yd Pass (Play Action vs Cover 6) W.Novak pass deep middle to R.Lindgren to BUF 38 for 22 yards (L.Jaramillo).

90. Kickoff · 15:00 - 3rd
    1. HalLachlan kicks off.
    2. A line drive that lands short of the landing zone. Ball at the 40.

    Kickoff G.Lachlan kicks 15 yards from BUF 35, short of the landing zone. Ball spotted at MIN 40.

91. End of 2nd Quarter · 0:00 - 2nd

    END QUARTER 2.

92. 1st & 10 at MIN 27 · 0:01 - 2nd
    1. HalNovak gets the snap on 1st and 10.
    2. Novak takes a knee.
    3. DeeThe simplest play in the book.

    Kneel W.Novak kneels to MIN 26 for -1 yard.

93. Kickoff · 0:06 - 2nd
    1. HalKickoff after the score.
    2. Lachlan squibs it, low and bouncing.
    3. G.Wainwright fields it on a hop.
    4. Ramsdell with the tackle on the return.

    Kickoff G.Lachlan kicks 44 yards from BUF 35 to MIN 21. G.Wainwright to MIN 27 for 6 yards (R.Ramsdell).

94. 2nd & Goal at MIN 5 · 0:10 - 2ndScore
    1. Hal22 yards for three.
    2. Achterberg snaps, Mallory holds.
    3. 22 yard try by Lachlan is good.
    4. DeeNot seven, but they will take three.

    Field Goal Good G.Lachlan 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Achterberg, Holder-S.Mallory.

95. Timeout · 0:10 - 2nd

    Timeout #3 by BUF at 0:10.

96. 1st & Goal at MIN 5 · 0:21 - 2nd
    1. Hal1st and goal, Hartley under center.
    2. Hartley gives it to K.Tennyson, up the middle.
    3. No gain. Banfield and D.Padgett with the tackle.
    4. DeeThat was clogged up at the line.

    No Gain (No Huddle, Inside Zone vs Cover 4) K.Tennyson up the middle to MIN 5 for no gain (M.Banfield; D.Padgett).

97. 2nd & Goal at MIN 10 · 0:26 - 2ndFlag
    1. HalHartley under center on 2nd and goal.
    2. DeePemberton blitzes.
    3. Good pickup by K.Tennyson on Pemberton.
    4. HalFlag on the play.
    5. Hartley finds Jankowski short to the left.
    6. Jankowski steps out of bounds there.
    7. The call: holding, defense, #22. 5 yards, automatic first down.
    8. DeeThat one will get talked about at practice.

    5-yd Penalty PENALTY on MIN-K.Nakamura, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at MIN 10 - No Play.

98. 1st & Goal at MIN 10 · 0:30 - 2nd
    1. HalPlay resumes after the timeout.
    2. 1st and goal. Hartley takes the snap.
    3. DeeEscobedo comes on the blitz.
    4. HalK.Tennyson stays in and blocks Escobedo.
    5. DeePressure from Prescott, who beats E.Kowalczyk.
    6. HalHartley throws it away.

    Incompletion (Shotgun, Four Verts vs Fire Zone) C.Hartley pass incomplete.

99. Timeout · 0:30 - 2nd

    Timeout #2 by BUF at 0:30.

100. 4th & 1 at MIN 12 · 0:39 - 2nd
     1. HalThe offense stays out there. They are going for it.
     2. DeeRed zone now. Every yard is harder to find.
     3. HalFourth down, 1 to go. Hartley under center.
     4. First down. Banfield makes the stop after 2.

     2-yd Run (QB Sneak vs Cover 1 Blitz) C.Hartley up the middle to MIN 10 for 2 yards (M.Banfield).

101. Timeout · 0:39 - 2nd

     Timeout #1 by BUF at 0:39.

102. 3rd & 10 at MIN 21 · 0:50 - 2nd
     1. HalThird down, 10 to go. Hartley in the shotgun.
     2. Treadwell makes the catch short to the right.
     3. A.Westbrook stops him a yard short of the first down.

     9-yd Pass (No Huddle, Shotgun, Mesh vs Cover 3) C.Hartley pass short right to K.Treadwell to MIN 12 for 9 yards (A.Westbrook).

103. 2nd & 10 at MIN 21 · 0:56 - 2nd
     1. Hal2nd and 10. Hartley takes it under center.
     2. DeePlay fake to K.Tennyson, Hartley keeps it.
     3. HalVance cannot get to that one. Incomplete.

     Incompletion (No Huddle, Play Action vs Tampa 2) C.Hartley pass incomplete short right to L.Vance.

104. 1st & 10 at MIN 21 · 1:01 - 2nd
     1. Hal1st and 10. Hartley takes the snap.
     2. Off target for Grantham. Incomplete.
     3. DeeThey will come back to that look.

     Incompletion (Shotgun, Slants vs Cover 3) C.Hartley pass incomplete short right to H.Grantham.

105. 2nd & 2 at MIN 27 · 1:22 - 2nd
     1. HalHartley lines up in the pistol, 2nd and 2.
     2. Hartley hands off to K.Tennyson.
     3. K.Tennyson picks up the first down before Banfield brings him down.

     6-yd Run (Pistol, Outside Zone vs Cover 2) K.Tennyson right tackle to MIN 21 for 6 yards (M.Banfield).

106. 1st & 10 at MIN 35 · 1:39 - 2nd
     1. HalHartley takes the snap on 1st and 10.
     2. Hartley gives it to K.Tennyson, off right tackle.
     3. DeeBig push from W.Lindgren on Zielinski.
     4. HalFoxworth and Pemberton make the stop after 8.

     8-yd Run (No Huddle, Outside Zone vs Cover 6) K.Tennyson right tackle to MIN 27 for 8 yards (R.Foxworth; K.Pemberton).

107. 1st & 10 at MIN 46 · 1:58 - 2nd
     1. HalTwo minutes or less in the half.
     2. DeeNow the sideline matters as much as the play call.
     3. HalHartley lines up in the shotgun, 1st and 10.
     4. Caught by W.Lindgren, Zielinski in coverage.
     5. Escobedo stops him after 11 and a first down.
     6. DeeGood timing between those two.

     11-yd Pass (Shotgun, Smash vs Cover 4) C.Hartley pass short middle to W.Lindgren to MIN 35 for 11 yards (K.Escobedo).

108. Two-Minute Warning · 1:58 - 2nd

     Two-Minute Warning.

109. 2nd & 8 at BUF 38 · 2:04 - 2ndFlag
     1. Hal2nd and 8. Hartley takes it in the shotgun.
     2. Another flag on the field.
     3. DeePrescott hits Hartley as he throws.
     4. HalVance pulls it in over A.Westbrook.
     5. A.Merriman with the tackle.
     6. The call: holding, defense, #3. Declined.

     16-yd Pass (Shotgun, Flood vs Cover 3) C.Hartley pass short middle to L.Vance to MIN 46 for 16 yards (A.Merriman). PENALTY on MIN-A.Westbrook, Defensive Holding, declined.

110. 1st & 10 at BUF 36 · 2:43 - 2nd
     1. Hal1st and 10, Hartley under center.
     2. Hartley pitches to K.Tennyson, off left tackle.
     3. K.Tennyson picks up 2 before Prescott brings him down.

     2-yd Run (No Huddle, Counter vs Fire Zone) K.Tennyson left tackle to BUF 38 for 2 yards (R.Prescott).

111. 2nd & 6 at BUF 27 · 3:21 - 2nd
     1. HalSnap to Hartley, 2nd and 6.
     2. DeePlay-action, Hartley fakes the handoff to K.Tennyson.
     3. HalW.Lindgren goes to the ground and makes the catch.
     4. Escobedo brings him down, but not before the first down.

     9-yd Pass (Play Action vs Cover 3) C.Hartley pass short middle to W.Lindgren to BUF 36 for 9 yards (K.Escobedo).

112. 1st & 10 at BUF 23 · 4:01 - 2nd
     1. HalIn the shotgun on 1st and 10, Hartley takes the snap.
     2. K.Tennyson takes it off right tackle.
     3. 4 on the play, Arkwright and Pemberton with the tackle.

     4-yd Run (Shotgun, Inside Zone vs Cover 0) K.Tennyson right tackle to BUF 27 for 4 yards (G.Arkwright; K.Pemberton).

113. 4th & 8 at MIN 27 · 4:10 - 2nd
     1. HalThe punter jogs out.
     2. Sayers punts.
     3. Kavanagh waves for the fair catch.
     4. DeeIt hangs up there 4.0 seconds.

     Punt U.Sayers punts 50 yards to BUF 23, Center-N.Whitmore, fair catch by A.Kavanagh.

114. 3rd & 16 at MIN 19 · 4:52 - 2nd
     1. HalThird down, 16 to go. Novak under center.
     2. DeeNovak sells the fake to Q.Yardley.
     3. HalComplete to W.Oyelaran, short to the left.
     4. Maclaren pushes him out of bounds after 8.
     5. DeeThe passing game is finding a rhythm.

     8-yd Pass (Play Action vs 2-Man) W.Novak pass short left to W.Oyelaran pushed ob at MIN 27 for 8 yards (P.Maclaren).

115. 2nd & 6 at MIN 29 · 5:28 - 2nd
     1. Hal2nd and 6, Novak in the shotgun.
     2. DeePlay fake to Q.Yardley, Novak keeps it.
     3. Ormsby gets past D.Huxley.
     4. HalOrmsby sacks Novak for a loss of 10.
     5. DeeThat was won up front.

     Sack (Shotgun, Play Action vs Cover 4) W.Novak sacked at MIN 19 for -10 yards (C.Ormsby).

116. 1st & 10 at MIN 25 · 6:08 - 2nd
     1. HalNovak lines up under center, 1st and 10.
     2. Novak pitches to Q.Yardley, around left end.
     3. K.Lindqvist and Ormsby stop him after a gain of 4.

     4-yd Run (Toss vs Cover 1) Q.Yardley left end to MIN 29 for 4 yards (K.Lindqvist; C.Ormsby).

117. Kickoff · 6:14 - 2nd
     1. HalLachlan kicks off.
     2. Q.Yardley fields it in the end zone and brings it out.
     3. Stopped by R.Huxley.

     Kickoff G.Lachlan kicks 69 yards from BUF 35 to MIN end zone. Q.Yardley to MIN 25 for 29 yards (R.Huxley).

118. Extra Point · 6:14 - 2nd
     1. HalAchterberg snaps, Mallory holds.
     2. 33 yard try by Lachlan is no good, wide right.
     3. DeeThat point could matter.

     Extra Point Missed G.Lachlan extra point is No Good, Wide Right, Center-R.Achterberg, Holder-S.Mallory.

119. 4th & Goal at MIN 1 · 6:19 - 2ndScore
     1. HalThey are going for it.
     2. Hartley takes the snap on 4th and goal.
     3. Touchdown! Hartley from a yard out.
     4. Six points for BUF.
     5. Dee60 yards on 10 plays. Patient work.

     1-yd Run TD (QB Sneak vs Cover 3) C.Hartley up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

120. 3rd & Goal at MIN 11 · 6:59 - 2nd
     1. HalSnap to Hartley, 3rd and goal.
     2. Handoff to Grantham, inside on the right.
     3. DeeW.Lindgren drives Zielinski off the ball.
     4. HalGrantham makes Banfield miss with a juke.
     5. Grantham gets 10, a yard short. Escobedo with the tackle.
     6. DeeRunning like that keeps the defense honest.

     10-yd Run (Shotgun, Inside Zone vs Cover 3) H.Grantham right guard to MIN 1 for 10 yards (K.Escobedo).

121. 2nd & Goal at MIN 14 · 7:41 - 2nd
     1. HalHartley gets the snap on 2nd and goal.
     2. Handoff to K.Tennyson, up the middle.
     3. Arkwright and Escobedo bring him down after 3.

     3-yd Run (Shotgun, Draw vs Cover 3) K.Tennyson up the middle to MIN 11 for 3 yards (G.Arkwright; K.Escobedo).

122. 1st & Goal at MIN 8 · 8:24 - 2nd
     1. DeeDown here the safeties can sit closer to the line.
     2. Hal1st and goal. Hartley takes it in the shotgun.
     3. DeePrescott wins the rep against E.Kowalczyk.
     4. HalPrescott sacks Hartley.
     5. DeeThat is what a pass rush is for.

     Sack (Shotgun, Slants vs Cover 4) C.Hartley sacked at MIN 14 for -6 yards (R.Prescott).

123. 2nd & 10 at MIN 24 · 9:04 - 2nd
     1. HalHartley under center on 2nd and 10.
     2. K.Tennyson takes it up the middle.
     3. DeeW.Lindgren moves Zielinski off the line.
     4. HalFirst down. A.Merriman makes the stop after 16.

     16-yd Run (Inside Zone vs Cover 4) K.Tennyson up the middle to MIN 8 for 16 yards (A.Merriman).

124. 1st & 10 at MIN 24 · 9:10 - 2nd
     1. HalHartley in the shotgun on 1st and 10.
     2. Escobedo is sent after Hartley.
     3. K.Tennyson picks up Escobedo.
     4. DeePressure from Escobedo as Hartley throws.
     5. HalDropped by Treadwell.
     6. DeeA wasted down, and they move on.

     Dropped Pass (Shotgun, Smash vs Fire Zone) C.Hartley pass short middle to K.Treadwell, DROPPED.

125. 2nd & 12 at MIN 29 · 9:15 - 2ndFlag
     1. Hal2nd and 12, a long way to go. Snap to Hartley.
     2. DeePlay-action, Hartley fakes the handoff to K.Tennyson.
     3. HalYellow flag down.
     4. K.Tennyson hauls it in with Escobedo on him.
     5. Escobedo brings him down.
     6. The call: holding, defense, #17. 5 yards, automatic first down.
     7. DeeFree yards. You cannot give those away.

     5-yd Penalty PENALTY on MIN-K.Escobedo, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at MIN 29 - No Play.

126. 1st & 10 at MIN 27 · 9:56 - 2nd
     1. HalUnder center on 1st and 10, Hartley takes the snap.
     2. Handoff to K.Tennyson, off right tackle.
     3. Loss of 2. D.Padgett with the tackle.

     -2-yd Run (Outside Zone vs Cover 6) K.Tennyson right tackle to MIN 29 for -2 yards (D.Padgett).

127. 2nd & 5 at BUF 45 · 10:33 - 2nd
     1. HalHartley gets the snap on 2nd and 5.
     2. DeeEscobedo comes after Hartley on the blitz.
     3. K.Tennyson stands up the blitzing Escobedo.
     4. Hartley throws under pressure from Banfield.
     5. HalVandermeer hauls in the deep ball.
     6. First down, and Nakamura shoves him out of bounds.
     7. That one goes for 28.
     8. DeeLongest play of the game.

     28-yd Pass (Shotgun, Four Verts vs Fire Zone) C.Hartley pass deep left to V.Vandermeer pushed ob at MIN 27 for 28 yards (K.Nakamura).

128. 1st & 10 at BUF 40 · 11:10 - 2nd
     1. Hal1st and 10. Hartley takes the snap.
     2. Grantham takes it inside on the left.
     3. Escobedo makes the stop after 5.
     4. DeeA solid gain on the carry.

     5-yd Run (Power vs Cover 6) H.Grantham left guard to BUF 45 for 5 yards (K.Escobedo).

129. Kickoff · 11:18 - 2nd
     1. HalThe teams line up for the kickoff.
     2. R.Yardley kicks off.
     3. A line drive. Kavanagh fields it on a hop.
     4. Kavanagh takes it up the right side.
     5. C.Yeager makes the stop in coverage.

     Kickoff R.Yardley kicks 58 yards from MIN 35 to BUF 7. A.Kavanagh to BUF 40 for 33 yards (C.Yeager).

130. 4th & 8 at BUF 19 · 11:23 - 2ndScore
     1. HalThey will try it from 36.
     2. Whitmore snaps, Sayers holds.
     3. 36 yard try by R.Yardley is good.
     4. DeeThree points can matter at the end of a game.

     Field Goal Good R.Yardley 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-N.Whitmore, Holder-U.Sayers.

131. 3rd & 8 at BUF 19 · 11:30 - 2nd
     1. HalThird down, 8 to go. Novak in the shotgun.
     2. DeeHere comes Cabrera on the blitz.
     3. Novak sells the fake to Q.Yardley.
     4. Q.Yardley picks up the blitz.
     5. HalOverthrown, intended for Achebe.

     Incompletion (Shotgun, Play Action vs Cover 1 Blitz) W.Novak pass incomplete deep left to T.Achebe.

132. 2nd & 8 at BUF 19 · 11:34 - 2nd
     1. DeeInside the twenty the field gets short.
     2. Hal2nd and 8. Novak takes it under center.
     3. DeeUnder pressure from A.Ashcombe, Novak gets it away.
     4. HalNovak misses R.Lindgren. Incomplete.
     5. DeeNo yards on the throw.

     Incompletion (Slants vs Cover 4) W.Novak pass incomplete short middle to R.Lindgren.

133. 1st & 10 at BUF 21 · 12:16 - 2nd
     1. HalNovak takes the snap on 1st and 10.
     2. Handoff to Q.Yardley, around right end.
     3. A.Ashcombe wraps up Q.Yardley after 2.

     2-yd Run (Shotgun, Toss vs Cover 2) Q.Yardley right end to BUF 19 for 2 yards (A.Ashcombe).

134. 2nd & 1 at BUF 31 · 12:55 - 2nd
     1. Hal2nd and 1, Novak under center.
     2. Handoff to Achebe, around left end.
     3. Brannick drives Kavanagh back and opens the hole.
     4. Achebe picks up the first down before Jaramillo brings him down.

     10-yd Run (Outside Zone vs Cover 1) T.Achebe left end to BUF 21 for 10 yards (L.Jaramillo).

135. 1st & 10 at BUF 40 · 13:37 - 2nd
     1. HalSnap to Novak, 1st and 10.
     2. DeeS.Tennyson gets pressure on Novak as he throws.
     3. HalDiving catch by R.Lindgren!
     4. Harrowgate stops him after a gain of 9.
     5. DeeThat is rhythm football.

     9-yd Pass (Shotgun, Smash vs Cover 1) W.Novak pass short middle to R.Lindgren to BUF 31 for 9 yards (M.Harrowgate).

136. 3rd & 8 at MIN 45 · 14:21 - 2nd
     1. HalNovak lines up in the shotgun, 3rd and 8.
     2. W.Oyelaran makes the catch short over the middle.
     3. Harrowgate stops him after 15 and a first down.
     4. DeeThird down is where drives live.

     15-yd Pass (Shotgun, Smash vs Cover 1) W.Novak pass short middle to W.Oyelaran to BUF 40 for 15 yards (M.Harrowgate).

137. 3rd & 3 at 50 · 14:21 - 2ndFlag
     1. HalThere is a flag.
     2. The call: false start, #42. 5 yards.

     5-yd Penalty PENALTY on MIN-A.Brannick, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at 50 - No Play.

138. 2nd & 6 at MIN 47 · 15:00 - 2nd
     1. HalNovak lines up under center, 2nd and 6.
     2. Given to Q.Yardley.
     3. Q.Yardley slips past A.Ashcombe.
     4. 3 on the play, D.Lindqvist with the tackle.

     3-yd Run (Inside Zone vs Cover 1) Q.Yardley right tackle to 50 for 3 yards (D.Lindqvist).

139. End of 1st Quarter · 0:00 - 1st

     END QUARTER 1.

140. 1st & 10 at MIN 43 · 0:11 - 1st
     1. HalNovak under center on 1st and 10.
     2. Q.Yardley takes the handoff.
     3. Q.Yardley is pushed out of bounds by S.Tennyson after 4.

     4-yd Run (Outside Zone vs Fire Zone) Q.Yardley right end pushed ob at MIN 47 for 4 yards (S.Tennyson).

141. 2nd & 8 at MIN 14 · 0:21 - 1stTurnover
     1. Hal2nd and 8. Hartley takes it in the shotgun.
     2. DeeHartley takes a hit from D.Padgett as he lets it go.
     3. HalIntercepted by Escobedo!
     4. Escobedo is down with the interception. Turnover!
     5. And the ball changes hands.
     6. DeeInterceptions are the fastest way to lose a game.

     Interception (Shotgun, Mesh vs Cover 4) C.Hartley pass short middle intended for K.Tennyson INTERCEPTED by K.Escobedo at MIN 13. K.Escobedo to MIN 43 for 30 yards.

142. 1st & 10 at MIN 16 · 1:00 - 1st
     1. DeeNot much room to work with in here.
     2. HalIn the shotgun on 1st and 10, Hartley takes the snap.
     3. Handoff to K.Tennyson.
     4. Banfield brings him down after 2.

     2-yd Run (Shotgun, Inside Zone vs Cover 3) K.Tennyson right guard to MIN 14 for 2 yards (M.Banfield).

143. 2nd & 1 at MIN 24 · 1:43 - 1st
     1. Hal2nd and 1, Hartley in the shotgun.
     2. Hartley rolls out of the pocket.
     3. DeePrescott gets a hit on Hartley as he throws.
     4. HalJankowski makes the catch short to the left.
     5. Zielinski forces him out, but not before the first down.

     8-yd Pass (Shotgun, Four Verts vs Cover 2) C.Hartley pass short left to L.Jankowski pushed ob at MIN 16 for 8 yards (E.Zielinski).

144. 1st & 10 at MIN 33 · 2:21 - 1st
     1. HalUnder center on 1st and 10, Hartley takes the snap.
     2. Toss to K.Tennyson.
     3. DeeBig push from W.Lindgren on Zielinski.
     4. HalD.Padgett knocks K.Tennyson out of bounds after 9.
     5. DeeThat is the kind of carry that sets up everything else.

     9-yd Run (Outside Zone vs Cover 3) K.Tennyson right end pushed ob at MIN 24 for 9 yards (D.Padgett).

145. 1st & 10 at BUF 47 · 3:06 - 1st
     1. HalHartley in the shotgun on 1st and 10.
     2. Hartley finds W.Lindgren deep to the left.
     3. Zielinski brings him down, but not before the first down.
     4. 20 yards, chunk play.
     5. DeeChunk plays win football games.

     20-yd Pass (Shotgun, Slants vs Cover 3) C.Hartley pass deep left to W.Lindgren to MIN 33 for 20 yards (E.Zielinski).

146. 2nd & 1 at BUF 34 · 3:43 - 1st
     1. Hal2nd and 1, short yardage. Snap to Hartley.
     2. Complete to Jankowski, short to the right.
     3. First down. A.Westbrook makes the stop after 13.

     13-yd Pass (Shotgun, Slants vs Cover 3) C.Hartley pass short right to L.Jankowski to BUF 47 for 13 yards (A.Westbrook).

147. 1st & 10 at BUF 25 · 4:24 - 1st
     1. HalHartley gets the snap on 1st and 10.
     2. DeePlay fake to K.Tennyson, Hartley keeps it.
     3. HalHartley finds Vance short to the right.
     4. A.Westbrook and Pemberton combine on the stop after 9.

     9-yd Pass (Play Action vs Cover 3) C.Hartley pass short right to L.Vance to BUF 34 for 9 yards (A.Westbrook; K.Pemberton).

148. 1st & 5 at BUF 11 · 5:00 - 1st
     1. Hal1st and 5. Hartley takes the snap.
     2. DeeEscobedo blitzes.
     3. Good pickup by Grantham on Escobedo.
     4. Prescott gets a hit on the quarterback as he throws.
     5. HalHartley finds Vance short over the middle.
     6. Pemberton gets a hand on Vance but cannot bring him down.
     7. Vance picks up the first down before Foxworth brings him down.
     8. DeeThat completion keeps the drive moving.

     14-yd Pass (No Huddle, Shotgun, Slants vs Fire Zone) C.Hartley pass short middle to L.Vance to BUF 25 for 14 yards (R.Foxworth).

149. 1st & 10 at BUF 6 · 5:00 - 1stFlag
     1. HalFlag on the play.
     2. The call: offside, #98. 5 yards.
     3. DeeDiscipline matters, and that was not it.

     5-yd Penalty PENALTY on MIN-M.Banfield, Offside, 5 yards, enforced at BUF 6 - No Play.

150. 4th & 4 at MIN 36 · 5:07 - 1st
     1. HalSayers boots it away.
     2. Dee4.2 seconds in the air.
     3. HalC.Yeager downs it at the 6.

     Punt U.Sayers punts 58 yards to BUF 6, Center-N.Whitmore, downed by MIN.

151. 3rd & 4 at MIN 36 · 5:11 - 1st
     1. HalNovak takes the snap on 3rd and 4.
     2. Over the head of A.Maddox. Incomplete.

     Incompletion (Shotgun, Four Verts vs Cover 2) W.Novak pass incomplete deep right to A.Maddox.

152. 2nd & 4 at MIN 36 · 5:17 - 1st
     1. HalSnap to Novak, 2nd and 4.
     2. DeePlay-action, Novak fakes the handoff to Q.Yardley.
     3. Ormsby hits Novak as he throws.
     4. HalThe throw is wide of R.Lindgren. Incomplete.
     5. DeeNothing doing on that one.

     Incompletion (Shotgun, Play Action vs Cover 2) W.Novak pass incomplete short middle to R.Lindgren.

153. 1st & 10 at MIN 30 · 5:53 - 1st
     1. Hal1st and 10. Novak takes it under center.
     2. Achebe gets the carry.
     3. Achebe picks up 6 before S.Barlowe brings him down.

     6-yd Run (Inside Zone vs Cover 2) T.Achebe right guard to MIN 36 for 6 yards (S.Barlowe).

154. 4th & 6 at BUF 31 · 6:07 - 1st
     1. HalThey will give it to the other offense deep.
     2. Punt by Mallory.
     3. DeeHang time 4.0 seconds.
     4. HalQ.Yardley fields it and starts upfield.
     5. Stopped by R.Huxley and Dunmore.

     Punt S.Mallory punts 51 yards to MIN 18, Center-R.Achterberg. Q.Yardley to MIN 30 for 12 yards (R.Huxley; A.Dunmore).

155. 3rd & 6 at BUF 31 · 6:11 - 1st
     1. HalThird down, 6 to go. Hartley in the shotgun.
     2. DeeBanfield beats E.Crestwood and gets pressure.
     3. HalHartley throws it away to avoid the sack.

     Incompletion (Shotgun, Four Verts vs Cover 4) C.Hartley pass incomplete.

156. 2nd & 11 at BUF 26 · 6:52 - 1st
     1. Hal2nd and 11, Hartley under center.
     2. DeePemberton comes on the blitz.
     3. HalK.Tennyson stays in and blocks Pemberton.
     4. Hartley leaves the pocket and runs.
     5. 5 on the play before Zielinski shoves him out.
     6. DeeSteady gains like that wear a defense down.

     5-yd Scramble (Flood vs Cover 4 Blitz) C.Hartley scrambles ran ob at BUF 31 for 5 yards (E.Zielinski).

157. 2nd & 6 at BUF 31 · 6:52 - 1stFlag
     1. HalAnother flag on the field.
     2. The call: false start, #60. 5 yards.

     5-yd Penalty PENALTY on BUF-E.Kowalczyk, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at BUF 31 - No Play.

158. 1st & 10 at BUF 27 · 7:27 - 1st
     1. HalHartley in the pistol on 1st and 10.
     2. Toss to K.Tennyson, around left end.
     3. Banfield forces him out after 4.

     4-yd Run (Pistol, Outside Zone vs Cover 3) K.Tennyson left end pushed ob at BUF 31 for 4 yards (M.Banfield).

159. Kickoff · 7:35 - 1st
     1. HalHere comes the kickoff.
     2. R.Yardley kicks off.
     3. Kavanagh fields it at the 2.
     4. Kavanagh takes it up the left side and cuts back.
     5. Nakamura brings him down after a return of 25.

     Kickoff R.Yardley kicks 63 yards from MIN 35 to BUF 2. A.Kavanagh to BUF 27 for 25 yards (K.Nakamura).

160. Extra Point · 7:35 - 1stScore
     1. HalWhitmore snaps, Sayers holds.
     2. 33 yard try by R.Yardley is good.
     3. Point after, no problem.

     Extra Point Good R.Yardley extra point is GOOD, Center-N.Whitmore, Holder-U.Sayers.

161. 1st & 10 at BUF 19 · 7:44 - 1stScore
     1. DeeThe field gets short inside the twenty.
     2. HalNovak lines up in the shotgun, 1st and 10.
     3. DeeNovak sells the fake to Q.Yardley.
     4. Pressure from Cabrera as Novak throws.
     5. HalNovak finds Brannick deep over the middle.
     6. Touchdown! Novak finds Brannick from 19 yards out.
     7. Six points.
     8. DeeFirst touchdown of the game.

     19-yd Pass TD (Shotgun, Play Action vs Cover 3) W.Novak pass deep middle to A.Brannick for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

162. 2nd & 5 at BUF 36 · 8:23 - 1st
     1. HalNovak lines up under center, 2nd and 5.
     2. Complete to A.Maddox, short over the middle.
     3. Harrowgate and L.Ashcombe bring him down, but not before the first down.

     17-yd Pass (Flood vs Cover 2) W.Novak pass short middle to A.Maddox to BUF 19 for 17 yards (M.Harrowgate; L.Ashcombe).

163. 1st & 10 at BUF 41 · 9:05 - 1st
     1. Hal1st and 10. Novak takes it in the shotgun.
     2. DeePlay fake to Q.Yardley, Novak keeps it.
     3. HalBrannick makes the catch over Kavanagh.
     4. Kavanagh makes the stop after 5.
     5. DeeThey take what the defense gives.

     5-yd Pass (Shotgun, Play Action vs Cover 3) W.Novak pass short middle to A.Brannick to BUF 36 for 5 yards (A.Kavanagh).

164. 1st & 10 at MIN 49 · 9:50 - 1st
     1. Hal1st and 10. Novak takes it in the pistol.
     2. Pitch to Achebe.
     3. DeeQ.Yardley drives Kavanagh off the ball.
     4. HalFirst down. Harrowgate and D.Crestwood make the stop after 10.

     10-yd Run (Pistol, Outside Zone vs Cover 4) T.Achebe right end to BUF 41 for 10 yards (M.Harrowgate; D.Crestwood).

165. 2nd & 3 at MIN 42 · 10:31 - 1st
     1. HalIn the shotgun on 2nd and 3, Novak takes the snap.
     2. Novak hands off to Q.Yardley.
     3. D.Crestwood stops him after 7 and a first down.

     7-yd Run (Shotgun, Outside Zone vs Cover 2) Q.Yardley right end to MIN 49 for 7 yards (D.Crestwood).

166. 1st & 10 at MIN 35 · 11:07 - 1st
     1. HalNovak under center on 1st and 10.
     2. Handoff to Q.Yardley, inside on the left.
     3. Q.Yardley picks up 7 before S.Barlowe and D.Crestwood bring him down.
     4. DeeGood yardage on the ground.

     7-yd Run (Duo vs Cover 4) Q.Yardley left guard to MIN 42 for 7 yards (S.Barlowe; D.Crestwood).

167. Kickoff · 11:07 - 1st
     1. HalAfter the score, the kick.
     2. Lachlan kicks off.
     3. Q.Yardley takes a knee in the end zone. Touchback.

     Kickoff G.Lachlan kicks 66 yards from BUF 35 to end zone, Touchback.

168. 4th & 11 at MIN 32 · 11:11 - 1stScore
     1. Hal49 yards away, and the kicker lines up.
     2. Achterberg snaps, Mallory holds.
     3. 49 yard try by Lachlan is good.
     4. DeeGood snap, good hold, good kick.

     Field Goal Good G.Lachlan 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Achterberg, Holder-S.Mallory.

169. 3rd & 11 at MIN 32 · 11:16 - 1st
     1. HalUnder center on 3rd and 11, Hartley takes the snap.
     2. Hartley rolls out.
     3. Incomplete for K.Tennyson, the throw is off target.
     4. DeeNothing there that time.

     Incompletion (Smash vs Cover 6) C.Hartley pass incomplete short right to K.Tennyson.

170. 2nd & 14 at MIN 35 · 11:56 - 1st
     1. Hal2nd and 14, Hartley in the shotgun.
     2. Caught by Jankowski, Nakamura in coverage.
     3. Nakamura pushes him out of bounds after 3.

     3-yd Pass (Shotgun, Slants vs Cover 4) C.Hartley pass short left to L.Jankowski pushed ob at MIN 32 for 3 yards (K.Nakamura).

171. 1st & 10 at MIN 31 · 12:39 - 1st
     1. HalHartley in the shotgun on 1st and 10.
     2. D.Padgett gets off the block of Halloran.
     3. D.Padgett gets to Hartley for the sack.
     4. DeeThat one was won up front.

     Sack (Shotgun, Screen vs Cover 3) C.Hartley sacked at MIN 35 for -4 yards (D.Padgett).

172. 3rd & 5 at BUF 44 · 12:44 - 1stFlag
     1. HalHartley gets the snap on 3rd and 5.
     2. DeePlay-action, Hartley fakes the handoff to Grantham.
     3. HalYellow flag down.
     4. Hartley looks for W.Lindgren deep to the left. Incomplete.
     5. The call: pass interference, defense, #15. 25 yards, automatic first down.
     6. DeeSelf-inflicted.

     25-yd Penalty PENALTY on MIN-E.Zielinski, Defensive Pass Interference, 25 yards, enforced at BUF 44 - No Play.

173. 2nd & 10 at BUF 39 · 13:26 - 1st
     1. Hal2nd and 10. Hartley takes the snap.
     2. Hartley pitches it to K.Tennyson.
     3. K.Tennyson is pushed out of bounds by Arkwright after 5.

     5-yd Run (Outside Zone vs Cover 6) K.Tennyson left end pushed ob at BUF 44 for 5 yards (G.Arkwright).

174. 1st & 10 at BUF 39 · 13:30 - 1st
     1. HalHartley takes the snap on 1st and 10.
     2. DeeHartley sells the fake to K.Tennyson.
     3. HalJankowski cannot get to that one. Incomplete.

     Incompletion (Shotgun, Play Action vs Cover 4) C.Hartley pass incomplete deep left to L.Jankowski.

175. 2nd & 7 at BUF 31 · 14:13 - 1st
     1. HalSnap to Hartley, 2nd and 7.
     2. Vance pulls it in over A.Westbrook.
     3. A.Westbrook brings him down, but not before the first down.
     4. DeeSimple play, done well.

     8-yd Pass (Shotgun, Mesh vs Cover 3) C.Hartley pass short right to L.Vance to BUF 39 for 8 yards (A.Westbrook).

176. 1st & 10 at BUF 28 · 14:52 - 1st
     1. HalHartley lines up in the shotgun, 1st and 10.
     2. Hartley scrambles.
     3. Pemberton knocks Hartley out of bounds after 3.

     3-yd Scramble (Shotgun, Flood vs Cover 4) C.Hartley scrambles ran ob at BUF 31 for 3 yards (K.Pemberton).

177. Kickoff · 15:00 - 1st
     1. HalHere we go.
     2. R.Yardley kicks off.
     3. Kavanagh fields it at the 0.
     4. Kavanagh takes it up the left side and cuts back.
     5. Achebe and Escobedo combine on the stop.

     Kickoff R.Yardley kicks 65 yards from MIN 35 to BUF end zone. A.Kavanagh to BUF 28 for 28 yards (T.Achebe; K.Escobedo).