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Pittsburgh Steelers at Minnesota Vikings

Week 14Final

Pittsburgh Steelers 28, Minnesota Vikings 36, Final

Vikings beat Steelers 36-28, deny last-play pass in end zone

At U.S. Bank Stadium

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The Minnesota Vikings beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 36-28 in Week 14 on December 9, 2021 at U.S. Bank Stadium. Kirk Cousins threw for 216 yards for the Minnesota Vikings; Ben Roethlisberger threw for 308 for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Showing: Pittsburgh Steelers, Q4 2:30 · End of game

PITMIN(2:30) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass incomplete short left to K.Osborn.(2:26) J.Berry punts 51 yards to PIT 4, Center-A.DePaola, downed by MIN-T.Dye.(2:16) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short left to N.Harris pushed ob at PIT 10 for 6 yards (H.Smith).(2:11) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to C.Claypool to PIT 48 for 38 yards (B.Breeland). Penalty on MIN-B.Breeland, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.(2:05) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short left to C.Claypool to MIN 43 for 9 yards (E.Kendricks; P.Peterson). PENALTY on PIT-J.Leglue, Illegal Block Above the Waist, 10 yards, enforced at 50.(2:00) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short right to N.Harris to PIT 41 for 1 yard (K.Willekes).(1:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short right to C.Claypool to MIN 46 for 13 yards (B.Breeland).(1:07) (No Huddle, Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short left to R.McCloud to MIN 43 for 3 yards (M.Alexander; A.Barr).(:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short right to C.Claypool to MIN 34 for 9 yards (B.Breeland).(:25) (No Huddle) B.Roethlisberger spiked the ball to stop the clock.(:24) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short left to R.McCloud pushed ob at MIN 24 for 10 yards (P.Peterson).(:16) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete deep right to J.Washington (X.Woods).(:11) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to D.Johnson ran ob at MIN 12 for 12 yards.(:03) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete short middle to P.Freiermuth (H.Smith) [A.Watts].
GainNo gain or a lossPointsPass (a solid line: run)Line of scrimmageLine to gain
  1. Pittsburgh Steelers: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:00 · Started Q1 15:00 at PIT 25Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 15:00Took overC.Boswell kicks 65 yards from PIT 35 to end zone, Touchback.
  2. Minnesota Vikings: Turnover on downs1 play · 5 yds · 0:36 · Started Q1 14:27 at MIN 33Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 15:00Took over(15:00) K.Cousins pass short right to J.Jefferson pushed ob at MIN 33 for 8 yards (A.Witherspoon).
    2. Q1 14:272nd & 2 at MIN 33(14:27) B.Brandel reported in as eligible. K.Cousins pass short right to J.Jefferson pushed ob at MIN 38 for 5 yards (A.Witherspoon).5 yds−4.25 EPA
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:37 · Started Q1 13:51 at MIN 42Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 13:51Took over(13:51) D.Cook right guard to PIT 42 for 20 yards (D.Tuszka; M.Fitzpatrick).
  4. Minnesota Vikings: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:39 · Started Q1 13:14 at PIT 38Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 13:14Took over(13:14) D.Cook right guard to PIT 38 for 4 yards (T.Watt; D.Bush).
  5. Pittsburgh Steelers: Fumble11 plays · 7 yds · 5:30 · Started Q1 12:28 at MIN 38Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 12:35Took over(12:35) K.Cousins pass incomplete deep left to J.Jefferson.
    2. Q1 12:283rd & 6 at MIN 38(12:28) (Shotgun) PENALTY on MIN, Delay of Game, 5 yards, enforced at PIT 38 - No Play.5 yds−0.69 EPA
    3. Q1 12:283rd & 11 at MIN 43(12:28) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short right to K.Osborn to PIT 35 for 8 yards (A.Witherspoon).8 yds+1.16 EPA
    4. Q1 11:474th & 3 at MIN 35(11:47) G.Joseph 53 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-A.DePaola, Holder-J.Berry.53 yds−0.64 EPA
    5. Q1 11:431st & 10 at PIT 43(11:43) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to R.McCloud to 50 for 7 yards (M.Alexander).7 yds+0.42 EPA
    6. Q1 11:072nd & 3 at 50(11:07) N.Harris left tackle to MIN 48 for 2 yards (M.Pierce, D.Tomlinson).2 yds−0.13 EPA
    7. Q1 10:223rd & 1 at MIN 48(10:22) N.Harris left tackle to MIN 45 for 3 yards (D.Tomlinson, E.Kendricks).3 yds+0.32 EPA
    8. Q1 9:411st & 10 at MIN 45(9:41) B.Roethlisberger pass short right to C.Claypool to MIN 39 for 6 yards (B.Breeland). PENALTY on PIT-C.Claypool, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.-9 yds+0.34 EPA
    9. Q1 9:062nd & 19 at MIN 29(9:06) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete short middle to R.McCloud [A.Barr].−2.38 EPA
    10. Q1 9:013rd & 19 at PIT 46(9:01) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short right to D.Johnson to MIN 39 for 15 yards (A.Barr).15 yds+1.58 EPA
    11. Q1 8:134th & 4 at MIN 39(8:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger scrambles up the middle to MIN 34 for 5 yards (S.Richardson). PENALTY on MIN-M.Alexander, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at MIN 34.10 yds+1.71 EPA
    12. Q1 7:431st & 10 at MIN 29(7:43) B.Snell right end to MIN 31 for -2 yards (A.Barr, M.Pierce).-2 yds−5.92 EPA
  6. Minnesota Vikings: Touchdown7 plays · 22 yds · 2:45 · Started Q1 6:16 at PIT 37Score after the drive: 0–6
    1. Q1 6:58Took over(6:58) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger sacked at MIN 38 for -7 yards (M.Pierce). FUMBLES (M.Pierce) [M.Pierce], and recovers at MIN 37. Pittsburgh challenged the fumble ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. (Timeout #1.)
    2. Q1 6:163rd & 18 at PIT 37(6:16) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short left to D.Johnson to MIN 31 for 6 yards (B.Breeland; E.Kendricks).6 yds+0.78 EPA
    3. Q1 5:364th & 12 at PIT 31(5:36) C.Boswell 49 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-C.Kuntz, Holder-P.Harvin.49 yds+1.95 EPA
    4. Q1 5:321st & 10 at PIT 20(5:32) K.Cousins pass incomplete short left to J.Jefferson (C.Sutton).−3.12 EPA
    5. Q1 5:292nd & 10 at MIN 39(5:29) (Shotgun) D.Cook left tackle to PIT 31 for 30 yards (Te.Edmunds).30 yds+2.47 EPA
    6. Q1 4:501st & 10 at PIT 31(4:50) B.Brandel reported in as eligible. A.Mattison left tackle pushed ob at PIT 17 for 14 yards (C.Sutton).14 yds+0.76 EPA
    7. Q1 4:131st & 10 at PIT 17(4:13) A.Mattison left guard to PIT 14 for 3 yards (C.Wormley; J.Schobert).3 yds−0.22 EPA
    8. Q1 3:312nd & 7 at PIT 14Justin Jefferson 14 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Greg Joseph PAT failed)PIT 0, MIN 6+1.53 EPA
  7. Pittsburgh Steelers: Turnover on downs1 play · 7 yds · 0:38 · Started Q1 3:31 at PIT 25Score after the drive: 0–6
    1. Q1 3:31Took overG.Joseph kicks 65 yards from MIN 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q1 3:311st & 10 at PIT 25(3:31) D.Johnson left end to PIT 32 for 7 yards (X.Woods).7 yds−2.71 EPA
  8. Minnesota Vikings: Turnover on downs5 plays · 48 yds · 2:35 · Started Q1 2:35 at MIN 32Score after the drive: 0–6
    1. Q1 2:53Took over(2:53) C.Claypool right end to PIT 34 for 2 yards (B.Breeland, H.Smith). FUMBLES (H.Smith), RECOVERED by MIN-K.Willekes at PIT 34. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. C.Claypool right end to PIT 34 for 2 yards (B.Breeland, N.Vigil).
    2. Q1 2:353rd & 1 at MIN 34(2:35) N.Harris left guard to PIT 33 for -1 yards (X.Woods).-1 yd−0.50 EPA
    3. Q1 1:554th & 2 at MIN 33(1:55) P.Harvin punts 40 yards to MIN 27, Center-C.Kuntz. D.Westbrook to MIN 43 for 16 yards (U.Gilbert).16 yds+1.18 EPA
    4. Q1 1:451st & 10 at MIN 43(1:45) K.Cousins pass short left to J.Jefferson to PIT 39 for 18 yards (C.Sutton).18 yds+0.99 EPA
    5. Q1 1:131st & 10 at PIT 39(1:13) D.Cook left guard to PIT 36 for 3 yards (D.Bush).3 yds−0.07 EPA
    6. Q1 0:382nd & 7 at PIT 36(:38) D.Cook right tackle to PIT 20 for 16 yards (M.Fitzpatrick).16 yds−3.47 EPA
  9. Pittsburgh Steelers: Turnover on downs1 play · 0 yds · 0:05 · Started Q2 14:57 at MIN 20Score after the drive: 0–6
    1. Q2 15:00Took over(15:00) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass incomplete short middle to A.Mattison (D.Bush).
    2. Q2 14:572nd & 10 at PIT 19(14:57) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass incomplete short right to D.Cook [T.Watt].−3.69 EPA
  10. Minnesota Vikings: Field goal1 play · 0 yds · 0:00 · Started Q2 14:43 at PIT 20Score after the drive: 0–9
    1. Q2 14:52Took over(14:52) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass incomplete deep middle to J.Jefferson [C.Wormley].
    2. Q2 14:434th & 10 at PIT 20Greg Joseph 38 Yd Field Goal PIT 0, MIN 9−0.35 EPA
  11. Pittsburgh Steelers: Turnover on downs1 play · -9 yds · 0:42 · Started Q2 14:43 at PIT 25Score after the drive: 0–9
    1. Q2 14:43Took overG.Joseph kicks 65 yards from MIN 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q2 14:431st & 10 at PIT 25(14:43) B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 16 for -9 yards (A.Watts).-9 yds−0.75 EPA
  12. Minnesota Vikings: Touchdown8 plays · 66 yds · 3:20 · Started Q2 13:15 at MIN 19Score after the drive: 0–16
    1. Q2 14:01Took over(14:01) N.Harris left end to PIT 19 for 3 yards (P.Jones).
    2. Q2 13:153rd & 16 at MIN 22(13:15) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete short left to J.Washington.−0.13 EPA
    3. Q2 13:114th & 16 at MIN 19(13:11) P.Harvin punts 49 yards to MIN 32, Center-C.Kuntz. D.Westbrook ran ob at MIN 44 for 12 yards (B.Johnson). PENALTY on MIN-J.Metellus, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at MIN 32.+1.59 EPA
    4. Q2 13:011st & 10 at MIN 22(13:01) K.Cousins pass deep left to J.Jefferson to MIN 44 for 22 yards (C.Sutton).22 yds+1.21 EPA
    5. Q2 12:231st & 10 at MIN 44(12:23) B.Brandel reported in as eligible. D.Cook right tackle to PIT 41 for 15 yards (M.Fitzpatrick).15 yds+0.80 EPA
    6. Q2 11:431st & 10 at PIT 41(11:43) A.Mattison right end to PIT 35 for 6 yards (D.Tuszka; M.Adams). PENALTY on MIN-G.Bradbury, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at PIT 41 - No Play.-10 yds−0.94 EPA
    7. Q2 11:171st & 20 at MIN 49(11:17) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short middle to T.Conklin to PIT 32 for 19 yards (D.Bush, M.Fitzpatrick).19 yds+2.25 EPA
    8. Q2 10:432nd & 1 at PIT 32(10:43) A.Mattison up the middle to PIT 29 for 3 yards (I.Loudermilk; D.Bush).3 yds−0.28 EPA
    9. Q2 9:551st & 10 at PIT 29Dalvin Cook 29 Yard Rush G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-A.DePaola, Holder-J.Berry. PENALTY on MIN-M.Cole, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.PIT 0, MIN 16+2.93 EPA
  13. Pittsburgh Steelers: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:09 · Started Q2 9:55 at PIT 19Score after the drive: 0–16
    1. Q2 9:55Took overG.Joseph kicks 69 yards from MIN 20 to PIT 11. R.McCloud to PIT 34 for 23 yards (T.Dye). PENALTY on PIT-B.Snell, Illegal Double-Team Block, 15 yards, enforced at PIT 34.
  14. Minnesota Vikings: Turnover on downs11 plays · 48 yds · 4:46 · Started Q2 9:14 at MIN 24Score after the drive: 0–16
    1. Q2 9:46Took over(9:49) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short right to C.Claypool pushed ob at PIT 24 for 5 yards (H.Smith).
    2. Q2 9:142nd & 5 at MIN 24(9:14) N.Harris left end to PIT 22 for -2 yards (E.Kendricks, M.Alexander).-2 yds−0.93 EPA
    3. Q2 8:283rd & 7 at MIN 22(8:28) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 15 for -7 yards (H.Smith).-7 yds−0.77 EPA
    4. Q2 7:464th & 14 at MIN 15(7:46) P.Harvin punts 45 yards to MIN 40, Center-C.Kuntz, out of bounds.+3.23 EPA
    5. Q2 7:391st & 10 at MIN 49(7:39) K.Cousins pass incomplete short middle to K.Osborn (Te.Edmunds).−0.97 EPA
    6. Q2 7:352nd & 10 at MIN 40(7:35) (Shotgun) D.Cook left end to MIN 49 for 9 yards (Te.Edmunds).9 yds+1.15 EPA
    7. Q2 6:583rd & 1 at PIT 45(6:58) K.Cousins pass incomplete deep right to J.Jefferson.−0.56 EPA
    8. Q2 6:524th & 1 at MIN 49(6:52) K.Cousins up the middle to PIT 48 for 3 yards (J.Schobert).3 yds+0.54 EPA
    9. Q2 6:281st & 10 at PIT 48(6:28) D.Cook left tackle to PIT 45 for 3 yards (C.Wormley).3 yds−0.17 EPA
    10. Q2 5:502nd & 7 at PIT 45(5:50) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short left to C.Herndon to PIT 28 for 17 yards (J.Schobert; D.Bush).17 yds+1.65 EPA
    11. Q2 5:131st & 10 at PIT 28(5:13) D.Cook left end to PIT 28 for no gain (C.Heyward).−0.54 EPA
    12. Q2 4:342nd & 10 at PIT 28(4:34) K.Cousins pass incomplete deep right to K.Osborn.+3.41 EPA
  15. Pittsburgh Steelers: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:45 · Started Q2 4:28 at MIN 15Score after the drive: 0–16
    1. Q2 4:28Took over(4:28) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short left to K.Osborn to PIT 15 for 13 yards (M.Allen; J.Layne).
  16. Minnesota Vikings: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:38 · Started Q2 3:43 at PIT 14Score after the drive: 0–16
    1. Q2 3:43Took over(3:43) B.Brandel reported in as eligible. D.Cook left guard to PIT 14 for 1 yard (D.Bush; J.Schobert).
  17. Pittsburgh Steelers: Turnover on downs0 plays · -58 yds · 0:00 · Started Q2 2:20 at MIN 7Score after the drive: 0–23
    1. Q2 3:05Took over(3:05) D.Cook left tackle to PIT 7 for 7 yards (J.Schobert).
    2. Q2 2:20G.Joseph kicks 65 yards from MIN 35 to end zone, Touchback.
  18. Minnesota Vikings: Touchdown0 plays · 0 yds · 0:00 · Started Q2 2:20 at PIT 15Score after the drive: 0–23
    1. Q2 2:20Took overDalvin Cook 7 Yard Rush G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-A.DePaola, Holder-J.Berry.PIT 0, MIN 23
  19. Pittsburgh Steelers: Turnover on downs3 plays · 17 yds · 0:28 · Started Q2 2:20 at PIT 25Score after the drive: 0–23
    1. Q2 2:20Took overG.Joseph kicks 65 yards from MIN 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q2 2:20G.Joseph kicks 65 yards from MIN 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    3. Q2 2:201st & 10 at PIT 25(2:20) (Shotgun) N.Harris up the middle to PIT 34 for 9 yards (X.Woods). PENALTY on MIN-X.Woods, Horse Collar Tackle, 15 yards, enforced at PIT 34.24 yds+0.98 EPA
    4. Q2 2:011st & 10 at PIT 42(2:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete short right to D.Johnson (S.Richardson).−0.21 EPA
    5. Q2 2:002nd & 10 at PIT 49(2:00) (Shotgun) N.Harris left end to MIN 48 for 3 yards (H.Smith, A.Barr). PENALTY on PIT-D.Johnson, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at MIN 48.-7 yds−3.05 EPA
  20. Minnesota Vikings: Turnover on downs4 plays · -36 yds · 0:51 · Started Q2 1:48 at MIN 48Score after the drive: 0–23
    1. Q2 1:52Took over(1:52) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short right to C.Claypool pushed ob at PIT 48 for 6 yards (B.Breeland).
    2. Q2 1:483rd & 11 at MIN 48(1:48) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 39 for -9 yards (E.Kendricks).-9 yds−0.76 EPA
    3. Q2 1:424th & 20 at MIN 39(1:42) P.Harvin punts 49 yards to MIN 12, Center-C.Kuntz, fair catch by D.Westbrook.+0.02 EPA
    4. Q2 1:351st & 10 at MIN 12(1:35) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short left to J.Jefferson to MIN 12 for no gain (C.Sutton).+0.48 EPA
    5. Q2 1:012nd & 10 at MIN 35(1:01) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass incomplete short right to K.Osborn [M.Adams].−1.12 EPA
  21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Turnover on downs2 plays · 18 yds · 0:30 · Started Q2 0:51 at PIT 21Score after the drive: 0–23
    1. Q2 0:57Took over(:57) (Shotgun) D.Cook right guard to MIN 21 for 9 yards (T.Norwood).
    2. Q2 0:514th & 1 at PIT 21(:51) J.Berry punts 46 yards to PIT 33, Center-A.DePaola, fair catch by R.McCloud.+0.88 EPA
    3. Q2 0:441st & 10 at PIT 33(:44) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short right to D.Johnson to PIT 39 for 6 yards (A.Barr).6 yds−1.69 EPA
  22. Minnesota Vikings: Turnover on downs1 play · 17 yds · 0:09 · Started Q2 0:09 at MIN 34Score after the drive: 0–23
    1. Q2 0:21Took over(:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) PENALTY on PIT-C.Okorafor, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at PIT 39 - No Play.
    2. Q2 0:092nd & 9 at MIN 34(:09) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to P.Freiermuth to MIN 49 for 17 yards (E.Kendricks, A.Barr).17 yds−0.53 EPA
  23. Pittsburgh Steelers: Turnover on downs3 plays · 9 yds · 1:14 · Started Q3 14:53 at PIT 12Score after the drive: 0–23
    1. Q3 15:00Took overG.Joseph kicks 65 yards from MIN 35 to PIT 0. R.McCloud pushed ob at PIT 33 for 33 yards (X.Woods). MIN-R.Connelly was injured during the play. PENALTY on PIT-M.Killebrew, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at PIT 22.
    2. Q3 14:531st & 10 at PIT 12(14:53) (Shotgun) N.Harris right guard to PIT 16 for 4 yards (A.Barr; E.Kendricks).4 yds−0.37 EPA
    3. Q3 14:132nd & 6 at PIT 8(14:13) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete short left to D.Johnson (D.Wonnum).−0.30 EPA
    4. Q3 14:093rd & 6 at PIT 16(14:09) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short left to N.Harris to PIT 20 for 4 yards (A.Watts). PENALTY on MIN-D.Wonnum, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced at PIT 16 - No Play.5 yds+0.44 EPA
  24. Minnesota Vikings: Turnover on downs6 plays · 60 yds · 3:27 · Started Q3 13:16 at MIN 16Score after the drive: 0–23
    1. Q3 13:39Took over(13:39) (Shotgun) PENALTY on PIT-T.Turner, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at PIT 21 - No Play.
    2. Q3 13:163rd & 6 at MIN 16(13:16) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 8 for -8 yards (S.Richardson).-8 yds−0.82 EPA
    3. Q3 12:384th & 14 at MIN 8(12:38) P.Harvin punts 41 yards to PIT 49, Center-C.Kuntz. D.Westbrook to PIT 34 for 15 yards (D.Watt).15 yds+4.69 EPA
    4. Q3 12:251st & 10 at PIT 34(12:25) K.Cousins pass short right to T.Conklin to PIT 33 for 1 yard (M.Killebrew).1 yd−0.39 EPA
    5. Q3 11:532nd & 9 at PIT 33(11:53) D.Cook left end to PIT 25 for 8 yards (D.Bush).8 yds+0.88 EPA
    6. Q3 11:133rd & 1 at PIT 25(11:13) B.Brandel reported in as eligible. A.Mattison right guard to PIT 20 for 5 yards (Te.Edmunds).5 yds+0.43 EPA
    7. Q3 10:321st & 10 at PIT 20(10:32) J.Jefferson left end to PIT 24 for -4 yards (A.Highsmith, C.Heyward).-4 yds−5.34 EPA
  25. Pittsburgh Steelers: Missed field goal1 play · 0 yds · 0:09 · Started Q3 9:45 at MIN 24Score after the drive: 0–23
    1. Q3 9:49Took over(9:49) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass incomplete short left to D.Cook.
    2. Q3 9:453rd & 14 at PIT 42(9:45) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass incomplete short middle to K.Osborn.−3.77 EPA
  26. Minnesota Vikings: Field goal0 plays · 41 yds · 0:00 · Started Q3 9:36 at MIN 35Score after the drive: 0–26
    1. Q3 9:36Took overGreg Joseph 42 Yd Field Goal PIT 0, MIN 26
  27. Pittsburgh Steelers: Turnover on downs1 play · 4 yds · 0:28 · Started Q3 9:31 at PIT 15Score after the drive: 0–26
    1. Q3 9:36Took overG.Joseph kicks 67 yards from MIN 35 to PIT -2. R.McCloud to PIT 15 for 17 yards (K.Boyd, C.Dantzler).
    2. Q3 9:311st & 10 at PIT 15(9:31) (Shotgun) N.Harris up the middle to PIT 19 for 4 yards (A.Barr; D.Wonnum).4 yds−2.80 EPA
  28. Minnesota Vikings: Field goal8 plays · 51 yds · 2:17 · Started Q3 8:32 at MIN 42Score after the drive: 0–29
    1. Q3 9:03Took over(9:03) (No Huddle, Shotgun) N.Harris right tackle pushed ob at PIT 42 for 23 yards (B.Breeland).
    2. Q3 8:321st & 10 at MIN 42(8:32) (No Huddle, Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short right intended for D.Johnson INTERCEPTED by B.Breeland at PIT 48. B.Breeland ran ob at PIT 30 for 18 yards (N.Harris).18 yds+1.86 EPA
    3. Q3 8:221st & 10 at PIT 30(8:22) B.Brandel reported in as eligible. D.Cook right end to PIT 23 for 7 yards (I.Loudermilk, M.Fitzpatrick).7 yds+0.48 EPA
    4. Q3 7:442nd & 3 at PIT 23(7:44) (Shotgun) D.Cook up the middle ran ob at PIT 9 for 14 yards (J.Schobert).14 yds+0.67 EPA
    5. Q3 7:071st & Goal at PIT 9(7:07) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass incomplete short middle to K.Osborn (A.Witherspoon). PENALTY on PIT-M.Fitzpatrick, Unnecessary Roughness, 5 yards, enforced at PIT 9 - No Play.5 yds+0.81 EPA
    6. Q3 7:021st & Goal at PIT 4(7:02) D.Cook up the middle to PIT 7 for -3 yards (M.Adams).-3 yds−1.04 EPA
    7. Q3 6:262nd & Goal at PIT 7(6:26) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass incomplete short right to J.Jefferson.−4.20 EPA
    8. Q3 6:223rd & 7 at MIN 35(6:22) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass incomplete short right to J.Jefferson (A.Witherspoon) [T.Charlton].+3.48 EPA
    9. Q3 6:154th & Goal at PIT 7Greg Joseph 25 Yd Field Goal PIT 0, MIN 29−1.21 EPA
  29. Pittsburgh Steelers: Turnover on downs9 plays · 72 yds · 3:55 · Started Q3 6:15 at PIT 25Score after the drive: 0–29
    1. Q3 6:15Took overG.Joseph kicks 65 yards from MIN 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q3 6:151st & 10 at PIT 36(6:15) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete short left to R.McCloud (D.Wonnum).−1.16 EPA
    3. Q3 6:122nd & 10 at PIT 25(6:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) N.Harris right tackle to PIT 33 for 8 yards (E.Kendricks).8 yds+0.57 EPA
    4. Q3 5:463rd & 2 at PIT 33(5:46) (No Huddle, Shotgun) N.Harris right guard to PIT 36 for 3 yards (X.Woods, P.Peterson).3 yds+0.59 EPA
    5. Q3 5:111st & 10 at PIT 36(5:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to J.Washington to MIN 35 for 29 yards (K.Boyd).29 yds+1.76 EPA
    6. Q3 4:261st & 10 at MIN 35(4:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short right to R.McCloud to MIN 30 for 5 yards (E.Kendricks; M.Alexander).5 yds+0.30 EPA
    7. Q3 4:032nd & 5 at MIN 30(4:04) (No Huddle, Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short right to R.McCloud pushed ob at MIN 18 for 12 yards (X.Woods). PENALTY on PIT-J.Leglue, Ineligible Downfield Pass, 5 yards, enforced at MIN 30 - No Play.-5 yds−0.84 EPA
    8. Q3 3:442nd & 10 at MIN 35(3:44) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short left to J.Washington to MIN 37 for -2 yards (K.Boyd). PENALTY on MIN-K.Boyd, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced at MIN 37.13 yds+1.44 EPA
    9. Q3 3:211st & 10 at MIN 22(3:22) (Shotgun) N.Harris right end pushed ob at MIN 11 for 11 yards (X.Woods).11 yds+0.47 EPA
    10. Q3 2:571st & 10 at MIN 11(2:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short left to J.Washington to MIN 3 for 8 yards (C.Dantzler; H.Smith).8 yds+2.07 EPA
  30. Minnesota Vikings: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:09 · Started Q3 2:20 at PIT 3Score after the drive: 0–29
    1. Q3 2:20Took over(2:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete short right to D.Johnson.
  31. Pittsburgh Steelers: Touchdown10 plays · 0 yds · 2:22 · Started Q3 2:11 at MIN 15Score after the drive: 14–29
    1. Q3 2:11Took overNajee Harris Pass From Ben Roethlisberger for 3 Yrds C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-C.Kuntz, Holder-P.Harvin.PIT 7, MIN 29
    2. Q3 2:11C.Boswell kicks 65 yards from PIT 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    3. Q3 2:111st & 10 at PIT 25(2:11) K.Cousins pass deep right intended for J.Jefferson INTERCEPTED by A.Witherspoon (D.Bush) [C.Wormley] at MIN 46. A.Witherspoon to MIN 42 for 4 yards (K.Osborn).4 yds+1.81 EPA
    4. Q3 2:031st & 10 at MIN 42(2:03) (Shotgun) N.Harris left guard to MIN 29 for 13 yards (X.Woods; M.Alexander).13 yds+1.08 EPA
    5. Q3 1:341st & 10 at MIN 29(1:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) N.Harris left guard to MIN 28 for 1 yard (J.Lynch, E.Kendricks).1 yd+0.56 EPA
    6. Q3 0:572nd & Goal at MIN 9(:57) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete short middle to C.Claypool (C.Dantzler).−1.64 EPA
    7. Q3 0:523rd & 9 at MIN 28(:52) (Shotgun) PENALTY on MIN-M.Alexander, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced at MIN 28 - No Play.5 yds+0.70 EPA
    8. Q3 0:523rd & 4 at MIN 23(:52) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short right to C.Claypool to MIN 9 for 14 yards (P.Peterson).14 yds+1.48 EPA
    9. Q3 0:181st & Goal at MIN 9(:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short right to R.McCloud pushed ob at MIN 8 for 1 yard (P.Peterson).1 yd−4.10 EPA
    10. Q4 15:002nd & 8 at PIT 31(15:00) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete short right to D.Johnson.+3.06 EPA
    11. Q4 14:553rd & Goal at MIN 8(14:55) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete short left to D.Johnson. PENALTY on MIN-C.Dantzler, Defensive Pass Interference, 7 yards, enforced at MIN 8 - No Play.7 yds+2.62 EPA
    12. Q4 14:491st & Goal at MIN 1Najee Harris 1 Yard Rush C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-C.Kuntz, Holder-P.Harvin.PIT 14, MIN 29+0.26 EPA
  32. Minnesota Vikings: Turnover on downs2 plays · 3 yds · 1:14 · Started Q4 14:49 at MIN 25Score after the drive: 14–29
    1. Q4 14:49Took overC.Boswell kicks 65 yards from PIT 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q4 14:491st & 10 at MIN 25(14:49) B.Brandel reported in as eligible. D.Cook left end to MIN 30 for 5 yards (T.Charlton).5 yds+0.07 EPA
    3. Q4 14:132nd & 5 at MIN 30(14:13) D.Cook right tackle to MIN 28 for -2 yards (C.Heyward).-2 yds−1.51 EPA
  33. Pittsburgh Steelers: Turnover on downs1 play · 3 yds · 0:12 · Started Q4 13:28 at PIT 28Score after the drive: 14–29
    1. Q4 13:35Took over(13:35) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass incomplete deep left to J.Jefferson (M.Fitzpatrick) [M.Adams].
    2. Q4 13:284th & 7 at PIT 28(13:28) J.Berry punts 49 yards to PIT 23, Center-A.DePaola. R.McCloud to PIT 31 for 8 yards (T.Dye).8 yds−1.45 EPA
  34. Minnesota Vikings: Turnover on downs1 play · 37 yds · 0:34 · Started Q4 12:45 at MIN 33Score after the drive: 14–29
    1. Q4 13:16Took over(13:17) (Shotgun) N.Harris right end pushed ob at PIT 33 for 2 yards (K.Boyd, X.Woods).
    2. Q4 12:452nd & 8 at MIN 33(12:45) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to D.Johnson to MIN 30 for 37 yards (K.Boyd). Penalty on MIN-K.Boyd, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.37 yds−7.20 EPA
  35. Pittsburgh Steelers: Touchdown0 plays · 0 yds · 0:00 · Started Q4 12:11 at MIN 15Score after the drive: 20–29
    1. Q4 12:11Took overJames Washington Pass From Ben Roethlisberger for 30 Yrds (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT FAILS.PIT 20, MIN 29
  36. Minnesota Vikings: Touchdown3 plays · 60 yds · 1:20 · Started Q4 12:11 at MIN 25Score after the drive: 20–36
    1. Q4 12:11Took overC.Boswell kicks 65 yards from PIT 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q4 12:111st & 10 at MIN 25(12:11) D.Cook left end to MIN 33 for 8 yards (M.Fitzpatrick).8 yds+0.70 EPA
    3. Q4 11:312nd & 2 at MIN 33(11:31) (Shotgun) D.Cook right guard to MIN 38 for 5 yards (C.Heyward, T.Charlton).5 yds+0.05 EPA
    4. Q4 10:511st & 10 at MIN 38K.J. Osborn Pass From Kirk Cousins for 62 Yrds G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-A.DePaola, Holder-J.Berry.PIT 20, MIN 36+5.07 EPA
  37. Pittsburgh Steelers: Turnover on downs1 play · 3 yds · 0:32 · Started Q4 10:51 at PIT 25Score after the drive: 20–36
    1. Q4 10:51Took overG.Joseph kicks 65 yards from MIN 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q4 10:511st & 10 at PIT 25(10:51) (Shotgun) N.Harris left tackle to PIT 28 for 3 yards (D.Wonnum; A.Watts).3 yds−2.71 EPA
  38. Minnesota Vikings: Turnover on downs4 plays · 9 yds · 1:39 · Started Q4 9:50 at MIN 34Score after the drive: 20–36
    1. Q4 10:19Took over(10:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) N.Harris left guard to PIT 34 for 6 yards (E.Kendricks, A.Watts).
    2. Q4 9:503rd & 1 at MIN 34(9:50) (No Huddle) N.Harris left end to PIT 32 for -2 yards (S.Richardson, J.Lynch).-2 yds−0.70 EPA
    3. Q4 9:034th & 3 at MIN 32(9:03) (Shotgun) PENALTY on PIT, Delay of Game, 5 yards, enforced at PIT 32 - No Play.5 yds−0.67 EPA
    4. Q4 9:024th & 8 at MIN 27(9:02) P.Harvin punts 34 yards to MIN 39, Center-C.Kuntz, out of bounds.+1.85 EPA
    5. Q4 8:561st & 10 at MIN 39(8:56) D.Cook right guard to MIN 43 for 4 yards (D.Bush; T.Charlton).4 yds+0.82 EPA
  39. Pittsburgh Steelers: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:45 · Started Q4 8:11 at PIT 44Score after the drive: 20–36
    1. Q4 8:11Took over(8:11) D.Cook right tackle to MIN 44 for 1 yard (C.Heyward; M.Adams).
  40. Minnesota Vikings: Turnover on downs1 play · 2 yds · 0:45 · Started Q4 6:37 at PIT 45Score after the drive: 20–36
    1. Q4 7:26Took over(7:26) (Shotgun) K.Cousins scrambles left tackle to PIT 45 for 11 yards (T.Charlton).
    2. Q4 6:371st & 10 at PIT 45(6:37) D.Cook up the middle to PIT 43 for 2 yards (D.Tuszka; C.Heyward).2 yds−5.31 EPA
  41. Pittsburgh Steelers: Turnover on downs1 play · 18 yds · 0:10 · Started Q4 5:08 at MIN 39Score after the drive: 20–36
    1. Q4 5:52Took over(5:52) (Shotgun) D.Cook left tackle to PIT 39 for 4 yards (H.Mondeaux).
    2. Q4 5:083rd & 4 at MIN 39(5:08) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short right intended for K.Osborn INTERCEPTED by A.Witherspoon at PIT 38. A.Witherspoon to MIN 21 for 41 yards (D.Westbrook).41 yds+5.52 EPA
  42. Minnesota Vikings: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:44 · Started Q4 4:58 at PIT 15Score after the drive: 20–36
    1. Q4 4:58Took over(4:58) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to R.McCloud to MIN 15 for 6 yards (A.Barr).
  43. Pittsburgh Steelers: Touchdown0 plays · 0 yds · 0:00 · Started Q4 4:14 at MIN 15Score after the drive: 28–36
    1. Q4 4:14Took overPat Freiermuth Pass From Ben Roethlisberger for 15 Yrds (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.PIT 28, MIN 36
  44. Minnesota Vikings: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:00 · Started Q4 4:14 at MIN 25Score after the drive: 28–36
    1. Q4 4:14Took overC.Boswell kicks 65 yards from PIT 35 to end zone, Touchback.
  45. Pittsburgh Steelers: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:35 · Started Q4 4:14 at PIT 24Score after the drive: 28–36
    1. Q4 4:14Took over(4:14) D.Cook right tackle to MIN 24 for -1 yards (M.Killebrew, Te.Edmunds).
  46. Minnesota Vikings: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:04 · Started Q4 3:39 at MIN 14Score after the drive: 28–36
    1. Q4 3:39Took over(3:39) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short left to K.Osborn to MIN 32 for 8 yards (D.Bush) [T.Charlton]. PENALTY on MIN-O.Udoh, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at MIN 24 - No Play.
  47. Pittsburgh Steelers: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:44 · Started Q4 3:35 at PIT 26Score after the drive: 28–36
    1. Q4 3:35Took over(3:35) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short middle to J.Jefferson to MIN 26 for 12 yards (A.Maulet).
  48. Minnesota Vikings: Turnover on downs1 play · 0 yds · 0:04 · Started Q4 2:38 at MIN 43Score after the drive: 28–36
    1. Q4 2:51Took over(2:51) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short middle to D.Cook to MIN 43 for 17 yards (Te.Edmunds).
    2. Q4 2:381st & 10 at MIN 43(2:38) A.Mattison up the middle to MIN 43 for no gain (J.Schobert).−1.41 EPA
  49. Pittsburgh Steelers: End of game14 plays · 43 yds · 2:27 · Started Q4 2:30 at PIT 45Score after the drive: 28–36
    1. Q4 2:34Took over(2:34) A.Mattison right tackle to MIN 45 for 2 yards (A.Witherspoon).
    2. Q4 2:303rd & 8 at PIT 4(2:30) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass incomplete short left to K.Osborn.+1.97 EPA
    3. Q4 2:264th & 8 at PIT 45(2:26) J.Berry punts 51 yards to PIT 4, Center-A.DePaola, downed by MIN-T.Dye.−0.89 EPA
    4. Q4 2:161st & 10 at PIT 4(2:16) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short left to N.Harris pushed ob at PIT 10 for 6 yards (H.Smith).6 yds0.00 EPA
    5. Q4 2:112nd & 4 at PIT 10(2:11) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to C.Claypool to PIT 48 for 38 yards (B.Breeland). Penalty on MIN-B.Breeland, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.38 yds+2.16 EPA
    6. Q4 2:051st & 10 at PIT 48(2:05) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short left to C.Claypool to MIN 43 for 9 yards (E.Kendricks; P.Peterson). PENALTY on PIT-J.Leglue, Illegal Block Above the Waist, 10 yards, enforced at 50.-8 yds−0.70 EPA
    7. Q4 2:001st & 18 at PIT 40(2:00) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short right to N.Harris to PIT 41 for 1 yard (K.Willekes).1 yd−0.65 EPA
    8. Q4 1:342nd & 17 at PIT 41(1:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short right to C.Claypool to MIN 46 for 13 yards (B.Breeland).13 yds+0.55 EPA
    9. Q4 1:073rd & 4 at MIN 46(1:07) (No Huddle, Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short left to R.McCloud to MIN 43 for 3 yards (M.Alexander; A.Barr).3 yds+0.28 EPA
    10. Q4 0:424th & 1 at MIN 43(:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short right to C.Claypool to MIN 34 for 9 yards (B.Breeland).9 yds+1.91 EPA
    11. Q4 0:241st & 10 at MIN 12(:25) (No Huddle) B.Roethlisberger spiked the ball to stop the clock.−1.58 EPA
    12. Q4 0:242nd & 10 at MIN 34(:24) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short left to R.McCloud pushed ob at MIN 24 for 10 yards (P.Peterson).10 yds+1.49 EPA
    13. Q4 0:161st & 10 at MIN 12(:16) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete deep right to J.Washington (X.Woods).−1.01 EPA
    14. Q4 0:112nd & 10 at MIN 24(:11) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to D.Johnson ran ob at MIN 12 for 12 yards.12 yds+0.87 EPA
    15. Q4 0:031st & 10 at MIN 12(:03) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete short middle to P.Freiermuth (H.Smith) [A.Watts].−3.60 EPA

Box score

Pittsburgh Steelers: Passing
Ben RoethlisbergerQB28/40308315107.1
Minnesota Vikings: Passing
Kirk CousinsQB14/3121622063.4
Pittsburgh Steelers: Rushing
Ben RoethlisbergerQB155.005
Najee HarrisInactiveRB20944.7123
Chase ClaypoolWR122.002
Diontae JohnsonWR177.007
Benny Snell Jr.RB1-2-2.00-2
Minnesota Vikings: Rushing
Kirk CousinsQB2147.0011
Dalvin CookRB272057.6230
Justin JeffersonOutWR1-4-4.00-4
Alexander MattisonRB6274.5014
Pittsburgh Steelers: Receiving
Najee HarrisInactiveRB331016
Chase ClaypoolWR8993038
Ray-Ray McCloud IIIWR6832010
Diontae JohnsonWR51076037
James WashingtonWR4665130
Pat FreiermuthTE2332117
Minnesota Vikings: Receiving
Dalvin CookRB1317017
Justin JeffersonOutWR71579122
Alexander MattisonRB01000
K.J. OsbornWR3983162
Tyler ConklinInactiveTE2220019
Chris HerndonTE1117017
Pittsburgh Steelers: Defense
Najee HarrisInactiveRB110000
Devin BushLB830002
Joe SchobertLB740000
Cameron HeywardDT630100
Minkah FitzpatrickQuestionableS630001
Terrell EdmundsS540001
Ahkello WitherspoonCB440023
Cameron SuttonCB440001
Taco CharltonDE420000
Miles KillebrewQuestionableS220100
Chris WormleyDT210000
Montravius AdamsDT210100
Isaiahh LoudermilkDT210000
Derrek TuszkaLB200000
Alex HighsmithLB110100
T.J. WattLB100000
Buddy JohnsonLB110000
Arthur MauletCB110000
Derek WattFB110000
Justin LayneCB100000
Marcus AllenLB100000
Ulysees GilbertLB110000
Henry MondeauxDE110000
Tre NorwoodCB110000
Minnesota Vikings: Defense
Eric KendricksLB1151200
Anthony BarrLB940100
Xavier WoodsQuestionableS860101
Bashaud BreelandCB870011
Harrison SmithS541101
Kris BoydCB550000
Patrick PetersonCB530000
Mackensie AlexanderCB510000
K.J. OsbornWR110000
Michael PierceDT321000
Armon WattsDT311100
Sheldon RichardsonDT331201
DJ WonnumQuestionableLB200002
James LynchDT210000
Dalvin TomlinsonOutDT210000
Troy DyeLB220000
Cameron Dantzler Sr.CB200001
Patrick Jones IIQuestionableLB110000
Nick VigilLB100000
Dede WestbrookWR110000
Kenny WillekesDE110000
Pittsburgh Steelers: Kicking
Chris BoswellPK0/102
Minnesota Vikings: Kicking
Greg JosephKR3/4423