Vikings vs Patriots 7-31 Regular Season Week 8
It was a beautifully warm day today, though it's obviously over. Yes, we lost, but it was a game to watch nonetheless.
Johnson stood to a great hit in the first quarter but there were two horrible interceptions in the first half, including one at the goal line *sigh*. This, plus a flurry of bad calls in the third quarter helped keep us at one TD.
The Basics
-Minnesota- 0 0 7 0 :7
New England 7 10 14 0 :311stQ:
0-7 TD-Caldwell
2ndQ:
0-10 FG-Goskowski
0-17 TD-Watson
3rdQ:
7-17 TD-Moore
7-24 TD-Brown
7-31 TD-Jackson
4thQ:
[no scoring]
First Quarter
Minnesota Vikings at 15:00
R.Longwell kicks 60 yards from MIN 30 to NE 10. L.Maroney to NE 24 for 14 yards (A.Winfield).
PENALTY on NE-D.Thomas, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at NE 24.
New England Patriots at 14:55
1-10-NE14 (14:55) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass short middle to B.Watson to NE 22 for 8 yards (D.Sharper).
2-2-NE22 (14:19) C.Dillon left end to NE 14 for -8 yards (D.Smith, P.Williams).
3-10-NE14 (13:36) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass deep middle to D.Gabriel to MIN 41 for 45 yards (D.Smith).
1-10-MIN41 (12:53) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass short middle to D.Gabriel to MIN 25 for 16 yards (N.Harris).
1-10-MIN25 (12:13) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass short right to T.Brown pushed ob at MIN 20 for 5 yards (E.Henderson).
2-5-MIN20 (11:52) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass short middle to B.Watson to MIN 6 for 14 yards (E.Henderson).
1-6-MIN6 (11:13) T.Brady pass short right to R.Caldwell for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-J.Miller.
NE 7 MIN 0, Plays: 7 Yards: 86 Possession: 3:53.
New England Patriots at 11:07
S.Gostkowski kicks 58 yards from NE 30 to MIN 12. Be.Johnson pushed ob at MIN 35 for 23 yards (E.Alexander).
Minnesota Vikings at 11:01
1-10-MIN35 (11:01) B.Johnson pass short right to J.Wiggins to MIN 45 for 10 yards (M.Vrabel).
1-10-MIN45 (10:23) B.Johnson pass incomplete short right to Be.Johnson.
2-10-MIN45 (10:16) B.Johnson pass short right to Be.Johnson to NE 40 for 15 yards (C.Scott).
1-10-NE40 (9:36) C.Taylor left tackle to NE 40 for no gain (R.Colvin).
2-10-NE40 (9:02) C.Taylor right tackle to NE 41 for -1 yards (J.Seau).
3-11-NE41 (8:19) (Shotgun) B.Johnson pass incomplete short right to M.Moore.
4-11-NE41 (8:15) C.Kluwe punts 41 yards to end zone, Center-C.Loeffler, Touchback.
PENALTY on NE-M.Vrabel, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at NE 20.
New England Patriots at 08:07
1-10-NE10 (8:07) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass short left to D.Gabriel to NE 16 for 6 yards (F.Smoot).
2-4-NE16 (7:27) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass incomplete short right to B.Watson.
3-4-NE16 (7:23) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass deep right intended for B.Watson INTERCEPTED by D.Sharper at NE 45. D.Sharper to NE 45 for no gain (B.Watson).
Minnesota Vikings at 07:14
1-10-NE45 (7:14) B.Johnson pass short right to Be.Johnson ran ob at NE 42 for 3 yards.
2-7-NE42 (6:45) C.Taylor left guard to NE 39 for 3 yards (R.Colvin).
3-4-NE39 (6:06) B.Johnson pass short left to T.Williamson to NE 35 for 4 yards (A.Samuel).
1-10-NE35 (5:35) B.Johnson pass incomplete deep middle to Be.Johnson (A.Samuel).
2-10-NE35 (5:28) C.Taylor up the middle to NE 33 for 2 yards (T.Warren).
3-8-NE33 (4:47) (Shotgun) B.Johnson pass short right to T.Richardson to NE 25 for 8 yards (A.Hawkins).
1-10-NE25 (4:09) B.Johnson pass short right to C.Taylor to NE 20 for 5 yards (M.Vrabel) [V.Wilfork].
2-5-NE20 (3:28) C.Taylor left tackle to NE 16 for 4 yards (R.Colvin).
3-1-NE16 (2:47) C.Taylor left guard to NE 10 for 6 yards (C.Scott).
1-10-NE10 (2:05) A.Pinner up the middle to NE 6 for 4 yards (R.Harrison).
2-6-NE6 (1:27) A.Pinner up the middle to NE 5 for 1 yard (J.Green).
3-5-NE5 (:42) B.Johnson pass short right intended for M.Moore INTERCEPTED by R.Harrison at NE 0. R.Harrison to NE 2 for 2 yards (S.Hutchinson).
New England Patriots at 00:36
1-10-NE2 (:36) T.Brady pass short middle to D.Gabriel to NE 11 for 9 yards (A.Winfield).
Second Quarter
New England Patriots continued...
2-1-NE11 (15:00) PENALTY on MIN-K.Williams, Encroachment, 5 yards, enforced at NE 11 - No Play.
1-10-NE16 (15:00) T.Brady pass deep middle to B.Watson to MIN 44 for 40 yards (D.Smith). Penalty on MIN-F.Smoot, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.
1-10-MIN44 (14:40) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass short left to L.Maroney to MIN 24 for 20 yards (D.Smith).
1-10-MIN24 (13:48) C.Dillon left tackle to MIN 9 for 15 yards (D.Smith).
1-9-MIN9 (13:05) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass incomplete short middle to T.Brown.
PENALTY on MIN-R.Whitaker, Defensive Holding, 4 yards, enforced at MIN 9 - No Play.
1-5-MIN5 (13:01) L.Maroney right guard to MIN 5 for no gain (K.Udeze).
2-5-MIN5 (12:24) T.Brady pass incomplete short left to R.Caldwell.
3-5-MIN5 (12:18) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass incomplete short right to B.Watson.
4-5-MIN5 (12:12) S.Gostkowski 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-J.Miller.
NE 10 MIN 0, Plays: 8 Yards: 93 Possession: 3:27.
New England Patriots at 12:09
S.Gostkowski kicks 65 yards from NE 30 to MIN 5. Be.Johnson to MIN 21 for 16 yards (W.Andrews).
Minnesota Vikings at 12:02
1-10-MIN21 (12:02) B.Johnson pass short right to T.Williamson to MIN 32 for 11 yards (C.Scott, A.Samuel).
1-10-MIN32 (11:19) B.Johnson pass short right to C.Taylor to MIN 34 for 2 yards (M.Vrabel).
2-8-MIN34 (10:40) B.Johnson pass short left to T.Richardson to MIN 35 for 1 yard (R.Colvin).
3-7-MIN35 (9:55) (Shotgun) B.Johnson pass deep middle intended for T.Williamson INTERCEPTED by C.Scott at NE 29. C.Scott to NE 29 for no gain (T.Williamson).
New England Patriots at 09:45
1-10-NE29 (9:45) T.Brady pass short left to D.Thomas to NE 41 for 12 yards (E.Henderson).
1-10-NE41 (9:09) T.Brady pass short left to R.Caldwell to MIN 48 for 11 yards (F.Smoot).
1-10-MIN48 (8:27) L.Maroney up the middle to 50 for -2 yards (P.Williams).
2-12-50 (7:49) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass short left to J.Gaffney to MIN 46 for 4 yards (D.Sharper).
3-8-MIN46 (7:08) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass incomplete to K.Faulk.
4-8-MIN46 (7:03) J.Miller punts 46 yards to end zone, Center-L.Paxton, Touchback.
Minnesota Vikings at 06:55
1-10-MIN20 (6:55) C.Taylor right guard to MIN 21 for 1 yard (T.Warren).
2-9-MIN21 (6:16) B.Johnson pass short left to T.Williamson to MIN 27 for 6 yards (A.Samuel).
3-3-MIN27 (5:31) B.Johnson pass short right to T.Taylor to MIN 35 for 8 yards (C.Scott).
PENALTY on MIN-T.Taylor, Offensive Pass Interference, 10 yards, enforced at MIN 27 - No Play.
3-13-MIN17 (5:05) (Shotgun) B.Johnson pass short middle to M.Moore to MIN 27 for 10 yards (M.Vrabel).
4-3-MIN27 (4:31) C.Kluwe punts 51 yards to NE 22, Center-C.Loeffler. K.Faulk to NE 26 for 4 yards (R.Whitaker).
New England Patriots at 04:22
1-10-NE26 (4:22) (Shotgun) T.Brady sacked at NE 24 for -2 yards (J.Mitchell).
2-12-NE24 (3:47) T.Brady pass incomplete deep left to T.Brown.
3-12-NE24 (3:43) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass short left to R.Caldwell to MIN 42 for 34 yards (F.Smoot).
1-10-MIN42 (2:53) L.Maroney up the middle pushed ob at MIN 20 for 22 yards (C.Griffin).
1-10-MIN20 (2:29) T.Brady pass incomplete short left to D.Gabriel.
2-10-MIN20 (2:25) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass incomplete short left to B.Watson.
3-10-MIN20 (2:20) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass short left to R.Caldwell to MIN 8 for 12 yards (E.Henderson).
1-8-MIN8 (2:00) L.Maroney up the middle to MIN 6 for 2 yards (D.Sharper).
PENALTY on NE-H.Evans, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at MIN 6.
1-16-MIN16 (1:54) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass short right to K.Faulk to MIN 10 for 6 yards (R.Whitaker).
2-10-MIN10 (1:14) T.Brady up the middle to MIN 9 for 1 yard (D.Scott).
3-9-MIN9 (:31) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass short right to B.Watson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-J.Miller.
NE 17 MIN 0, Plays: 11 Yards: 74 Possession: 3:57.
New England Patriots at 00:25
S.Gostkowski kicks 47 yards from NE 30 to MIN 23. Be.Johnson MUFFS catch, recovered by MIN-R.Owens at MIN 32. R.Owens to MIN 32 for no gain (L.Izzo).
Minnesota Vikings at 00:25
1-10-MIN32 (:25) (Shotgun) B.Johnson pass to M.Moore to MIN 49 for 17 yards (M.Vrabel).
1-10-MIN49 (:22) (Shotgun) B.Johnson sacked at MIN 47 for -2 yards (T.Banta-Cain).
2-12-MIN47 (:07) (Shotgun) B.Johnson scrambles right end to NE 44 for 9 yards.
Third Quarter
New England Patriots at 15:00
S.Gostkowski kicks 68 yards from NE 30 to MIN 2. Be.Johnson to MIN 26 for 24 yards (A.Hawkins).
Minnesota Vikings at 14:55
1-10-MIN26 (14:55) B.Johnson pass short right to J.Wiggins to MIN 33 for 7 yards (M.Vrabel).
2-3-MIN33 (14:35) C.Taylor up the middle to MIN 35 for 2 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at MIN 35. C.Taylor to MIN 35 for no gain (M.Vrabel).
3-1-MIN35 (13:52) C.Taylor up the middle to MIN 38 for 3 yards (R.Harrison).
1-10-MIN38 (13:11) B.Johnson pass short left to T.Williamson to NE 49 for 13 yards (A.Samuel).
1-10-NE49 (12:33) B.Johnson pass incomplete deep right to Be.Johnson.
2-10-NE49 (12:27) B.Johnson pass incomplete deep right to T.Taylor [J.Seau].
3-10-NE49 (12:21) (Shotgun) B.Johnson pass short middle to T.Richardson to NE 46 for 3 yards.
PENALTY on NE-T.Banta-Cain, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced at NE 49 - No Play.
3-5-NE44 (11:54) B.Johnson pass incomplete deep left to T.Williamson.
4-5-NE44 (11:47) C.Kluwe punts 44 yards to end zone, Center-C.Loeffler, Touchback.
New England Patriots at 11:40
1-10-NE20 (11:40) (Shotgun) C.Dillon up the middle to NE 18 for -2 yards (K.Williams).
2-12-NE18 (11:06) T.Brady pass incomplete to K.Faulk [A.Winfield].
3-12-NE18 (11:01) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass incomplete short right to D.Gabriel.
4-12-NE18 (10:57) J.Miller punts 53 yards to MIN 29, Center-L.Paxton. M.Moore for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings at 10:36
R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-C.Loeffler, Holder-C.Kluwe.
NE 17 MIN 7
Minnesota Vikings at 10:36
R.Longwell kicks 68 yards from MIN 30 to NE 2. L.Maroney to MIN 21 for 77 yards (A.Pinner).
New England Patriots at 10:25
1-10-MIN21 (10:25) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass short right to R.Caldwell to MIN 13 for 8 yards (A.Winfield).
2-2-MIN13 (9:51) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass short middle to B.Watson to MIN 7 for 6 yards (D.Sharper).
1-7-MIN7 (9:07) T.Brady pass short middle to T.Brown for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-J.Miller.
NE 24 MIN 7, Plays: 3 Yards: 21 Possession: 1:33.
New England Patriots at 09:03
S.Gostkowski kicks 66 yards from NE 30 to MIN 4. Be.Johnson to MIN 23 for 19 yards (A.Hawkins).
Minnesota Vikings at 08:57
1-10-MIN23 (8:57) B.Johnson pass deep middle to T.Taylor to MIN 45 for 22 yards (E.Hobbs).
1-10-MIN45 (8:11) B.Johnson pass short right to T.Williamson to NE 45 for 10 yards (A.Hawkins).
1-10-NE45 (7:44) B.Johnson pass short right to J.Wiggins to NE 39 for 6 yards (J.Seau).
2-4-NE39 (7:02) B.Johnson pass short right to R.Owens to NE 38 for 1 yard (R.Harrison).
3-3-NE38 (6:16) (Shotgun) B.Johnson pass incomplete short right to J.Wiggins. Play Challenged by MIN and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by MIN.)
4-3-NE38 (6:11) B.Johnson pass incomplete short middle to T.Williamson (R.Seymour).
New England Patriots at 06:06
1-10-NE39 (6:06) T.Brady pass deep middle to R.Caldwell to MIN 46 for 15 yards (D.Sharper).
1-10-MIN46 (5:32) T.Brady pass short middle to C.Dillon to MIN 19 for 27 yards (E.Henderson).
1-10-MIN19 (4:42) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass short left to D.Gabriel to MIN 12 for 7 yards (F.Smoot).
2-3-MIN12 (4:42) (Shotgun)
PENALTY on NE-C.Jackson, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at MIN 12 - No Play.
2-8-MIN17 (3:45) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass short left to B.Watson to MIN 7 for 10 yards (D.Sharper).
1-7-MIN7 (3:05) T.Brady pass short left to R.Caldwell to MIN 7 for no gain (F.Smoot). FUMBLES (F.Smoot), RECOVERED by MIN-D.Smith at MIN 9. D.Smith to MIN 14 for 5 yards (L.Mankins). Play Challenged by NE and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by NE at 02:57.)
Minnesota Vikings at 02:57
1-10-MIN14 (2:57) C.Taylor right guard to MIN 16 for 2 yards (V.Wilfork).
2-8-MIN16 (2:19) B.Johnson pass incomplete deep left to T.Williamson.
3-8-MIN16 (2:13) (Shotgun) B.Johnson pass incomplete to C.Taylor.
4-8-MIN16 (2:08) C.Kluwe punts 52 yards to NE 32, Center-C.Loeffler. K.Faulk to MIN 39 for 29 yards (R.Owens).
New England Patriots at 01:53
1-10-MIN39 (1:53) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass incomplete short left to C.Jackson.
2-10-MIN39 (1:49) T.Brady pass incomplete deep left to B.Watson.
PENALTY on MIN-D.Sharper, Illegal Contact, 5 yards, enforced at MIN 39 - No Play.
1-10-MIN34 (1:44) (Shotgun) K.Faulk up the middle to MIN 23 for 11 yards (D.Sharper).
1-10-MIN23 (1:02) T.Brady pass short middle to L.Maroney to MIN 10 for 13 yards (K.Udeze).
1-10-MIN10 (:12) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass short left to C.Jackson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-J.Miller.
NE 31 MIN 7, Plays: 4 Yards: 39 Possession: 1:48.
New England Patriots at 00:05
S.Gostkowski kicks 78 yards from NE 30 to MIN -8. Be.Johnson, Touchback.
Minnesota Vikings at 00:05
1-10-MIN20 (:05) (Shotgun) B.Johnson pass short middle to M.Moore to MIN 34 for 14 yards (A.Hawkins).
Fourth Quarter
Minnesota Vikings continued...
1-10-MIN34 (15:00) (Shotgun) B.Johnson pass short left to C.Taylor to NE 46 for 20 yards (T.Bruschi) [V.Wilfork].
PENALTY on NE-V.Wilfork, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at NE 46.
1-10-NE31 (14:33) B.Johnson pass short right intended for J.Wiggins INTERCEPTED by M.Vrabel [T.Bruschi] at NE 30. M.Vrabel to NE 32 for 2 yards (J.Kleinsasser).
New England Patriots at 14:22
1-10-NE32 (14:22) (Shotgun) L.Maroney left guard to NE 35 for 3 yards (B.Leber).
2-7-NE35 (13:45) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass short middle to K.Faulk to NE 41 for 6 yards (K.Williams).
3-1-NE41 (13:03) T.Brady pass short left to C.Jackson to NE 26 for -15 yards (A.Winfield).
PENALTY on NE-L.Mankins, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at NE 41 - No Play.
3-11-NE31 (12:34) (Shotgun) T.Brady sacked at NE 17 for -14 yards (E.Henderson).
4-25-NE17 (12:07) J.Miller punts 33 yards to 50, Center-L.Paxton, out of bounds.
Minnesota Vikings at 12:02
1-10-50 (12:02) B.Bollinger sacked at MIN 41 for -9 yards (J.Green).
2-19-MIN41 (11:34) (Shotgun) B.Bollinger sacked at MIN 32 for -9 yards (T.Banta-Cain).
3-28-MIN32 (10:59) (Shotgun) B.Bollinger sacked at MIN 30 for -2 yards (R.Seymour).
4-30-MIN30 (10:30) C.Kluwe punts 61 yards to NE 9, Center-C.Loeffler. C.Jackson to NE 20 for 11 yards (H.Farwell).
New England Patriots at 10:18
1-10-NE20 (10:18) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass short middle to B.Watson to NE 28 for 8 yards (E.Henderson).
2-2-NE28 (9:41) H.Evans up the middle to MIN 37 for 35 yards (F.Smoot). FUMBLES (F.Smoot), ball out of bounds at MIN 37.
1-10-MIN37 (9:18) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass incomplete short middle to B.Watson.
2-10-MIN37 (9:14) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass incomplete deep right to T.Brown.
3-10-MIN37 (9:09) L.Maroney left end to MIN 33 for 4 yards (D.Smith).
PENALTY on MIN-D.Scott, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced at MIN 37 - No Play.
3-5-MIN32 (8:43) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass incomplete short left to B.Watson [A.Winfield].
4-5-MIN32 (8:38) (Shotgun) T.Brady sacked at MIN 41 for -9 yards (J.Mitchell). FUMBLES (J.Mitchell), recovered by NE-M.Light at MIN 43.
PENALTY on NE-L.Mankins, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced at MIN 43.
Minnesota Vikings at 08:30
1-10-NE42 (8:30) M.Moore right end to NE 33 for 9 yards (R.Harrison).
2-1-NE33 (8:06) B.Bollinger pass short right to M.Moore to NE 5 for 28 yards (A.Hawkins).
PENALTY on MIN-B.McKinnie, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at NE 33 - No Play.
2-11-NE43 (7:33) PENALTY on NE-R.Colvin, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced at NE 43 - No Play.
2-6-NE38 (7:14) (Shotgun) B.Bollinger pass short right to B.McMullen to NE 34 for 4 yards (W.Andrews).
3-2-NE34 (6:47) B.Bollinger pass short right to T.Taylor to NE 25 for 9 yards (C.Scott).
1-10-NE25 (6:18) (Shotgun) B.Bollinger pass short middle to B.McMullen to NE 14 for 11 yards (E.Hobbs) [M.Vrabel].
1-10-NE14 (5:48) B.Bollinger pass short right to T.Taylor to NE 15 for -1 yards (C.Scott).
2-11-NE15 (5:17) M.Moore up the middle to NE 15 for no gain (V.Wilfork).
3-11-NE15 (4:34) (Shotgun) B.Bollinger pass incomplete short right to B.McMullen.
4-11-NE15 (4:31) B.Bollinger pass incomplete short middle to M.Moore.
New England Patriots at 04:27
1-10-NE15 (4:27) L.Maroney left end to NE 16 for 1 yard (E.Henderson).
2-9-NE16 (3:40) L.Maroney left end to NE 18 for 2 yards (S.Johnson).
3-7-NE18 (2:52) L.Maroney up the middle to NE 24 for 6 yards (D.Smith).
4-1-NE24 (2:06) J.Miller punts 55 yards to MIN 21, Center-L.Paxton. M.Moore to MIN 31 for 10 yards (T.Banta-Cain).
Minnesota Vikings at 01:53
1-10-MIN31 (1:53) (Shotgun) B.Bollinger pass short right to M.Moore to NE 19 for 50 yards (A.Hawkins).
1-10-NE19 (1:11) B.Bollinger pass short right to J.Wiggins to NE 16 for 3 yards (E.Alexander).
2-7-NE16 (:48) (Shotgun) B.Bollinger pass INTERCEPTED by E.Hobbs at NE -1. E.Hobbs to MIN 31 for 70 yards (B.Bollinger).
New England Patriots at 00:29
1-10-MIN31 (:29) M.Cassel kneels to MIN 32 for -1 yards (Team).
MIN 7 -NE 31
This does not mean we're out... at least we weren't scoreless against the single-loss Patriots!
-t. Wolfox sR Rhose
Johnson stood to a great hit in the first quarter but there were two horrible interceptions in the first half, including one at the goal line *sigh*. This, plus a flurry of bad calls in the third quarter helped keep us at one TD.
The Basics
-Minnesota- 0 0 7 0 :7
New England 7 10 14 0 :311stQ:
0-7 TD-Caldwell
2ndQ:
0-10 FG-Goskowski
0-17 TD-Watson
3rdQ:
7-17 TD-Moore
7-24 TD-Brown
7-31 TD-Jackson
4thQ:
[no scoring]
First Quarter
Minnesota Vikings at 15:00
R.Longwell kicks 60 yards from MIN 30 to NE 10. L.Maroney to NE 24 for 14 yards (A.Winfield).
PENALTY on NE-D.Thomas, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at NE 24.
New England Patriots at 14:55
1-10-NE14 (14:55) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass short middle to B.Watson to NE 22 for 8 yards (D.Sharper).
2-2-NE22 (14:19) C.Dillon left end to NE 14 for -8 yards (D.Smith, P.Williams).
3-10-NE14 (13:36) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass deep middle to D.Gabriel to MIN 41 for 45 yards (D.Smith).
1-10-MIN41 (12:53) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass short middle to D.Gabriel to MIN 25 for 16 yards (N.Harris).
1-10-MIN25 (12:13) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass short right to T.Brown pushed ob at MIN 20 for 5 yards (E.Henderson).
2-5-MIN20 (11:52) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass short middle to B.Watson to MIN 6 for 14 yards (E.Henderson).
1-6-MIN6 (11:13) T.Brady pass short right to R.Caldwell for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-J.Miller.
NE 7 MIN 0, Plays: 7 Yards: 86 Possession: 3:53.
New England Patriots at 11:07
S.Gostkowski kicks 58 yards from NE 30 to MIN 12. Be.Johnson pushed ob at MIN 35 for 23 yards (E.Alexander).
Minnesota Vikings at 11:01
1-10-MIN35 (11:01) B.Johnson pass short right to J.Wiggins to MIN 45 for 10 yards (M.Vrabel).
1-10-MIN45 (10:23) B.Johnson pass incomplete short right to Be.Johnson.
2-10-MIN45 (10:16) B.Johnson pass short right to Be.Johnson to NE 40 for 15 yards (C.Scott).
1-10-NE40 (9:36) C.Taylor left tackle to NE 40 for no gain (R.Colvin).
2-10-NE40 (9:02) C.Taylor right tackle to NE 41 for -1 yards (J.Seau).
3-11-NE41 (8:19) (Shotgun) B.Johnson pass incomplete short right to M.Moore.
4-11-NE41 (8:15) C.Kluwe punts 41 yards to end zone, Center-C.Loeffler, Touchback.
PENALTY on NE-M.Vrabel, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at NE 20.
New England Patriots at 08:07
1-10-NE10 (8:07) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass short left to D.Gabriel to NE 16 for 6 yards (F.Smoot).
2-4-NE16 (7:27) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass incomplete short right to B.Watson.
3-4-NE16 (7:23) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass deep right intended for B.Watson INTERCEPTED by D.Sharper at NE 45. D.Sharper to NE 45 for no gain (B.Watson).
Minnesota Vikings at 07:14
1-10-NE45 (7:14) B.Johnson pass short right to Be.Johnson ran ob at NE 42 for 3 yards.
2-7-NE42 (6:45) C.Taylor left guard to NE 39 for 3 yards (R.Colvin).
3-4-NE39 (6:06) B.Johnson pass short left to T.Williamson to NE 35 for 4 yards (A.Samuel).
1-10-NE35 (5:35) B.Johnson pass incomplete deep middle to Be.Johnson (A.Samuel).
2-10-NE35 (5:28) C.Taylor up the middle to NE 33 for 2 yards (T.Warren).
3-8-NE33 (4:47) (Shotgun) B.Johnson pass short right to T.Richardson to NE 25 for 8 yards (A.Hawkins).
1-10-NE25 (4:09) B.Johnson pass short right to C.Taylor to NE 20 for 5 yards (M.Vrabel) [V.Wilfork].
2-5-NE20 (3:28) C.Taylor left tackle to NE 16 for 4 yards (R.Colvin).
3-1-NE16 (2:47) C.Taylor left guard to NE 10 for 6 yards (C.Scott).
1-10-NE10 (2:05) A.Pinner up the middle to NE 6 for 4 yards (R.Harrison).
2-6-NE6 (1:27) A.Pinner up the middle to NE 5 for 1 yard (J.Green).
3-5-NE5 (:42) B.Johnson pass short right intended for M.Moore INTERCEPTED by R.Harrison at NE 0. R.Harrison to NE 2 for 2 yards (S.Hutchinson).
New England Patriots at 00:36
1-10-NE2 (:36) T.Brady pass short middle to D.Gabriel to NE 11 for 9 yards (A.Winfield).
Second Quarter
New England Patriots continued...
2-1-NE11 (15:00) PENALTY on MIN-K.Williams, Encroachment, 5 yards, enforced at NE 11 - No Play.
1-10-NE16 (15:00) T.Brady pass deep middle to B.Watson to MIN 44 for 40 yards (D.Smith). Penalty on MIN-F.Smoot, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.
1-10-MIN44 (14:40) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass short left to L.Maroney to MIN 24 for 20 yards (D.Smith).
1-10-MIN24 (13:48) C.Dillon left tackle to MIN 9 for 15 yards (D.Smith).
1-9-MIN9 (13:05) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass incomplete short middle to T.Brown.
PENALTY on MIN-R.Whitaker, Defensive Holding, 4 yards, enforced at MIN 9 - No Play.
1-5-MIN5 (13:01) L.Maroney right guard to MIN 5 for no gain (K.Udeze).
2-5-MIN5 (12:24) T.Brady pass incomplete short left to R.Caldwell.
3-5-MIN5 (12:18) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass incomplete short right to B.Watson.
4-5-MIN5 (12:12) S.Gostkowski 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-J.Miller.
NE 10 MIN 0, Plays: 8 Yards: 93 Possession: 3:27.
New England Patriots at 12:09
S.Gostkowski kicks 65 yards from NE 30 to MIN 5. Be.Johnson to MIN 21 for 16 yards (W.Andrews).
Minnesota Vikings at 12:02
1-10-MIN21 (12:02) B.Johnson pass short right to T.Williamson to MIN 32 for 11 yards (C.Scott, A.Samuel).
1-10-MIN32 (11:19) B.Johnson pass short right to C.Taylor to MIN 34 for 2 yards (M.Vrabel).
2-8-MIN34 (10:40) B.Johnson pass short left to T.Richardson to MIN 35 for 1 yard (R.Colvin).
3-7-MIN35 (9:55) (Shotgun) B.Johnson pass deep middle intended for T.Williamson INTERCEPTED by C.Scott at NE 29. C.Scott to NE 29 for no gain (T.Williamson).
New England Patriots at 09:45
1-10-NE29 (9:45) T.Brady pass short left to D.Thomas to NE 41 for 12 yards (E.Henderson).
1-10-NE41 (9:09) T.Brady pass short left to R.Caldwell to MIN 48 for 11 yards (F.Smoot).
1-10-MIN48 (8:27) L.Maroney up the middle to 50 for -2 yards (P.Williams).
2-12-50 (7:49) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass short left to J.Gaffney to MIN 46 for 4 yards (D.Sharper).
3-8-MIN46 (7:08) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass incomplete to K.Faulk.
4-8-MIN46 (7:03) J.Miller punts 46 yards to end zone, Center-L.Paxton, Touchback.
Minnesota Vikings at 06:55
1-10-MIN20 (6:55) C.Taylor right guard to MIN 21 for 1 yard (T.Warren).
2-9-MIN21 (6:16) B.Johnson pass short left to T.Williamson to MIN 27 for 6 yards (A.Samuel).
3-3-MIN27 (5:31) B.Johnson pass short right to T.Taylor to MIN 35 for 8 yards (C.Scott).
PENALTY on MIN-T.Taylor, Offensive Pass Interference, 10 yards, enforced at MIN 27 - No Play.
3-13-MIN17 (5:05) (Shotgun) B.Johnson pass short middle to M.Moore to MIN 27 for 10 yards (M.Vrabel).
4-3-MIN27 (4:31) C.Kluwe punts 51 yards to NE 22, Center-C.Loeffler. K.Faulk to NE 26 for 4 yards (R.Whitaker).
New England Patriots at 04:22
1-10-NE26 (4:22) (Shotgun) T.Brady sacked at NE 24 for -2 yards (J.Mitchell).
2-12-NE24 (3:47) T.Brady pass incomplete deep left to T.Brown.
3-12-NE24 (3:43) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass short left to R.Caldwell to MIN 42 for 34 yards (F.Smoot).
1-10-MIN42 (2:53) L.Maroney up the middle pushed ob at MIN 20 for 22 yards (C.Griffin).
1-10-MIN20 (2:29) T.Brady pass incomplete short left to D.Gabriel.
2-10-MIN20 (2:25) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass incomplete short left to B.Watson.
3-10-MIN20 (2:20) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass short left to R.Caldwell to MIN 8 for 12 yards (E.Henderson).
1-8-MIN8 (2:00) L.Maroney up the middle to MIN 6 for 2 yards (D.Sharper).
PENALTY on NE-H.Evans, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at MIN 6.
1-16-MIN16 (1:54) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass short right to K.Faulk to MIN 10 for 6 yards (R.Whitaker).
2-10-MIN10 (1:14) T.Brady up the middle to MIN 9 for 1 yard (D.Scott).
3-9-MIN9 (:31) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass short right to B.Watson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-J.Miller.
NE 17 MIN 0, Plays: 11 Yards: 74 Possession: 3:57.
New England Patriots at 00:25
S.Gostkowski kicks 47 yards from NE 30 to MIN 23. Be.Johnson MUFFS catch, recovered by MIN-R.Owens at MIN 32. R.Owens to MIN 32 for no gain (L.Izzo).
Minnesota Vikings at 00:25
1-10-MIN32 (:25) (Shotgun) B.Johnson pass to M.Moore to MIN 49 for 17 yards (M.Vrabel).
1-10-MIN49 (:22) (Shotgun) B.Johnson sacked at MIN 47 for -2 yards (T.Banta-Cain).
2-12-MIN47 (:07) (Shotgun) B.Johnson scrambles right end to NE 44 for 9 yards.
Third Quarter
New England Patriots at 15:00
S.Gostkowski kicks 68 yards from NE 30 to MIN 2. Be.Johnson to MIN 26 for 24 yards (A.Hawkins).
Minnesota Vikings at 14:55
1-10-MIN26 (14:55) B.Johnson pass short right to J.Wiggins to MIN 33 for 7 yards (M.Vrabel).
2-3-MIN33 (14:35) C.Taylor up the middle to MIN 35 for 2 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at MIN 35. C.Taylor to MIN 35 for no gain (M.Vrabel).
3-1-MIN35 (13:52) C.Taylor up the middle to MIN 38 for 3 yards (R.Harrison).
1-10-MIN38 (13:11) B.Johnson pass short left to T.Williamson to NE 49 for 13 yards (A.Samuel).
1-10-NE49 (12:33) B.Johnson pass incomplete deep right to Be.Johnson.
2-10-NE49 (12:27) B.Johnson pass incomplete deep right to T.Taylor [J.Seau].
3-10-NE49 (12:21) (Shotgun) B.Johnson pass short middle to T.Richardson to NE 46 for 3 yards.
PENALTY on NE-T.Banta-Cain, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced at NE 49 - No Play.
3-5-NE44 (11:54) B.Johnson pass incomplete deep left to T.Williamson.
4-5-NE44 (11:47) C.Kluwe punts 44 yards to end zone, Center-C.Loeffler, Touchback.
New England Patriots at 11:40
1-10-NE20 (11:40) (Shotgun) C.Dillon up the middle to NE 18 for -2 yards (K.Williams).
2-12-NE18 (11:06) T.Brady pass incomplete to K.Faulk [A.Winfield].
3-12-NE18 (11:01) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass incomplete short right to D.Gabriel.
4-12-NE18 (10:57) J.Miller punts 53 yards to MIN 29, Center-L.Paxton. M.Moore for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings at 10:36
R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-C.Loeffler, Holder-C.Kluwe.
NE 17 MIN 7
Minnesota Vikings at 10:36
R.Longwell kicks 68 yards from MIN 30 to NE 2. L.Maroney to MIN 21 for 77 yards (A.Pinner).
New England Patriots at 10:25
1-10-MIN21 (10:25) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass short right to R.Caldwell to MIN 13 for 8 yards (A.Winfield).
2-2-MIN13 (9:51) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass short middle to B.Watson to MIN 7 for 6 yards (D.Sharper).
1-7-MIN7 (9:07) T.Brady pass short middle to T.Brown for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-J.Miller.
NE 24 MIN 7, Plays: 3 Yards: 21 Possession: 1:33.
New England Patriots at 09:03
S.Gostkowski kicks 66 yards from NE 30 to MIN 4. Be.Johnson to MIN 23 for 19 yards (A.Hawkins).
Minnesota Vikings at 08:57
1-10-MIN23 (8:57) B.Johnson pass deep middle to T.Taylor to MIN 45 for 22 yards (E.Hobbs).
1-10-MIN45 (8:11) B.Johnson pass short right to T.Williamson to NE 45 for 10 yards (A.Hawkins).
1-10-NE45 (7:44) B.Johnson pass short right to J.Wiggins to NE 39 for 6 yards (J.Seau).
2-4-NE39 (7:02) B.Johnson pass short right to R.Owens to NE 38 for 1 yard (R.Harrison).
3-3-NE38 (6:16) (Shotgun) B.Johnson pass incomplete short right to J.Wiggins. Play Challenged by MIN and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by MIN.)
4-3-NE38 (6:11) B.Johnson pass incomplete short middle to T.Williamson (R.Seymour).
New England Patriots at 06:06
1-10-NE39 (6:06) T.Brady pass deep middle to R.Caldwell to MIN 46 for 15 yards (D.Sharper).
1-10-MIN46 (5:32) T.Brady pass short middle to C.Dillon to MIN 19 for 27 yards (E.Henderson).
1-10-MIN19 (4:42) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass short left to D.Gabriel to MIN 12 for 7 yards (F.Smoot).
2-3-MIN12 (4:42) (Shotgun)
PENALTY on NE-C.Jackson, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at MIN 12 - No Play.
2-8-MIN17 (3:45) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass short left to B.Watson to MIN 7 for 10 yards (D.Sharper).
1-7-MIN7 (3:05) T.Brady pass short left to R.Caldwell to MIN 7 for no gain (F.Smoot). FUMBLES (F.Smoot), RECOVERED by MIN-D.Smith at MIN 9. D.Smith to MIN 14 for 5 yards (L.Mankins). Play Challenged by NE and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by NE at 02:57.)
Minnesota Vikings at 02:57
1-10-MIN14 (2:57) C.Taylor right guard to MIN 16 for 2 yards (V.Wilfork).
2-8-MIN16 (2:19) B.Johnson pass incomplete deep left to T.Williamson.
3-8-MIN16 (2:13) (Shotgun) B.Johnson pass incomplete to C.Taylor.
4-8-MIN16 (2:08) C.Kluwe punts 52 yards to NE 32, Center-C.Loeffler. K.Faulk to MIN 39 for 29 yards (R.Owens).
New England Patriots at 01:53
1-10-MIN39 (1:53) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass incomplete short left to C.Jackson.
2-10-MIN39 (1:49) T.Brady pass incomplete deep left to B.Watson.
PENALTY on MIN-D.Sharper, Illegal Contact, 5 yards, enforced at MIN 39 - No Play.
1-10-MIN34 (1:44) (Shotgun) K.Faulk up the middle to MIN 23 for 11 yards (D.Sharper).
1-10-MIN23 (1:02) T.Brady pass short middle to L.Maroney to MIN 10 for 13 yards (K.Udeze).
1-10-MIN10 (:12) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass short left to C.Jackson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-J.Miller.
NE 31 MIN 7, Plays: 4 Yards: 39 Possession: 1:48.
New England Patriots at 00:05
S.Gostkowski kicks 78 yards from NE 30 to MIN -8. Be.Johnson, Touchback.
Minnesota Vikings at 00:05
1-10-MIN20 (:05) (Shotgun) B.Johnson pass short middle to M.Moore to MIN 34 for 14 yards (A.Hawkins).
Fourth Quarter
Minnesota Vikings continued...
1-10-MIN34 (15:00) (Shotgun) B.Johnson pass short left to C.Taylor to NE 46 for 20 yards (T.Bruschi) [V.Wilfork].
PENALTY on NE-V.Wilfork, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at NE 46.
1-10-NE31 (14:33) B.Johnson pass short right intended for J.Wiggins INTERCEPTED by M.Vrabel [T.Bruschi] at NE 30. M.Vrabel to NE 32 for 2 yards (J.Kleinsasser).
New England Patriots at 14:22
1-10-NE32 (14:22) (Shotgun) L.Maroney left guard to NE 35 for 3 yards (B.Leber).
2-7-NE35 (13:45) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass short middle to K.Faulk to NE 41 for 6 yards (K.Williams).
3-1-NE41 (13:03) T.Brady pass short left to C.Jackson to NE 26 for -15 yards (A.Winfield).
PENALTY on NE-L.Mankins, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at NE 41 - No Play.
3-11-NE31 (12:34) (Shotgun) T.Brady sacked at NE 17 for -14 yards (E.Henderson).
4-25-NE17 (12:07) J.Miller punts 33 yards to 50, Center-L.Paxton, out of bounds.
Minnesota Vikings at 12:02
1-10-50 (12:02) B.Bollinger sacked at MIN 41 for -9 yards (J.Green).
2-19-MIN41 (11:34) (Shotgun) B.Bollinger sacked at MIN 32 for -9 yards (T.Banta-Cain).
3-28-MIN32 (10:59) (Shotgun) B.Bollinger sacked at MIN 30 for -2 yards (R.Seymour).
4-30-MIN30 (10:30) C.Kluwe punts 61 yards to NE 9, Center-C.Loeffler. C.Jackson to NE 20 for 11 yards (H.Farwell).
New England Patriots at 10:18
1-10-NE20 (10:18) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass short middle to B.Watson to NE 28 for 8 yards (E.Henderson).
2-2-NE28 (9:41) H.Evans up the middle to MIN 37 for 35 yards (F.Smoot). FUMBLES (F.Smoot), ball out of bounds at MIN 37.
1-10-MIN37 (9:18) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass incomplete short middle to B.Watson.
2-10-MIN37 (9:14) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass incomplete deep right to T.Brown.
3-10-MIN37 (9:09) L.Maroney left end to MIN 33 for 4 yards (D.Smith).
PENALTY on MIN-D.Scott, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced at MIN 37 - No Play.
3-5-MIN32 (8:43) (Shotgun) T.Brady pass incomplete short left to B.Watson [A.Winfield].
4-5-MIN32 (8:38) (Shotgun) T.Brady sacked at MIN 41 for -9 yards (J.Mitchell). FUMBLES (J.Mitchell), recovered by NE-M.Light at MIN 43.
PENALTY on NE-L.Mankins, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced at MIN 43.
Minnesota Vikings at 08:30
1-10-NE42 (8:30) M.Moore right end to NE 33 for 9 yards (R.Harrison).
2-1-NE33 (8:06) B.Bollinger pass short right to M.Moore to NE 5 for 28 yards (A.Hawkins).
PENALTY on MIN-B.McKinnie, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at NE 33 - No Play.
2-11-NE43 (7:33) PENALTY on NE-R.Colvin, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced at NE 43 - No Play.
2-6-NE38 (7:14) (Shotgun) B.Bollinger pass short right to B.McMullen to NE 34 for 4 yards (W.Andrews).
3-2-NE34 (6:47) B.Bollinger pass short right to T.Taylor to NE 25 for 9 yards (C.Scott).
1-10-NE25 (6:18) (Shotgun) B.Bollinger pass short middle to B.McMullen to NE 14 for 11 yards (E.Hobbs) [M.Vrabel].
1-10-NE14 (5:48) B.Bollinger pass short right to T.Taylor to NE 15 for -1 yards (C.Scott).
2-11-NE15 (5:17) M.Moore up the middle to NE 15 for no gain (V.Wilfork).
3-11-NE15 (4:34) (Shotgun) B.Bollinger pass incomplete short right to B.McMullen.
4-11-NE15 (4:31) B.Bollinger pass incomplete short middle to M.Moore.
New England Patriots at 04:27
1-10-NE15 (4:27) L.Maroney left end to NE 16 for 1 yard (E.Henderson).
2-9-NE16 (3:40) L.Maroney left end to NE 18 for 2 yards (S.Johnson).
3-7-NE18 (2:52) L.Maroney up the middle to NE 24 for 6 yards (D.Smith).
4-1-NE24 (2:06) J.Miller punts 55 yards to MIN 21, Center-L.Paxton. M.Moore to MIN 31 for 10 yards (T.Banta-Cain).
Minnesota Vikings at 01:53
1-10-MIN31 (1:53) (Shotgun) B.Bollinger pass short right to M.Moore to NE 19 for 50 yards (A.Hawkins).
1-10-NE19 (1:11) B.Bollinger pass short right to J.Wiggins to NE 16 for 3 yards (E.Alexander).
2-7-NE16 (:48) (Shotgun) B.Bollinger pass INTERCEPTED by E.Hobbs at NE -1. E.Hobbs to MIN 31 for 70 yards (B.Bollinger).
New England Patriots at 00:29
1-10-MIN31 (:29) M.Cassel kneels to MIN 32 for -1 yards (Team).
MIN 7 -NE 31
This does not mean we're out... at least we weren't scoreless against the single-loss Patriots!
-t. Wolfox sR Rhose