Vikings beat Steelers 36-28, deny last-play pass in end zone
At U.S. Bank Stadium
Score by quarter
Team
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Q2
Q3
Q4
T
PIT
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7
21
28
MIN
6
17
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7
36
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.
Play by play
Drive chart
Showing: Pittsburgh Steelers, Q4 2:30 · End of game
GainNo gain or a lossPointsPass (a solid line: run)Line of scrimmageLine to gain
Pittsburgh Steelers: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:00 · Started Q1 15:00 at PIT 25Score after the drive: 0–0›
Q1 15:00Took overC.Boswell kicks 65 yards from PIT 35 to end zone, Touchback.
Minnesota Vikings: Turnover on downs1 play · 5 yds · 0:36 · Started Q1 14:27 at MIN 33Score after the drive: 0–0›
Q1 15:00Took over(15:00) K.Cousins pass short right to J.Jefferson pushed ob at MIN 33 for 8 yards (A.Witherspoon).
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
Pittsburgh Steelers: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:37 · Started Q1 13:51 at MIN 42Score after the drive: 0–0›
Q1 13:51Took over(13:51) D.Cook right guard to PIT 42 for 20 yards (D.Tuszka; M.Fitzpatrick).
Minnesota Vikings: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:39 · Started Q1 13:14 at PIT 38Score after the drive: 0–0›
Q1 13:14Took over(13:14) D.Cook right guard to PIT 38 for 4 yards (T.Watt; D.Bush).
Pittsburgh Steelers: Fumble11 plays · 7 yds · 5:30 · Started Q1 12:28 at MIN 38Score after the drive: 0–0›
Q1 12:35Took over(12:35) K.Cousins pass incomplete deep left to J.Jefferson.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Q1 9:062nd & 19 at MIN 29(9:06) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete short middle to R.McCloud [A.Barr].−2.38 EPA
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
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
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
Minnesota Vikings: Touchdown7 plays · 22 yds · 2:45 · Started Q1 6:16 at PIT 37Score after the drive: 0–6›
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.)
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
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
Q1 5:321st & 10 at PIT 20(5:32) K.Cousins pass incomplete short left to J.Jefferson (C.Sutton).−3.12 EPA
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
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
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
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
Pittsburgh Steelers: Turnover on downs1 play · 7 yds · 0:38 · Started Q1 3:31 at PIT 25Score after the drive: 0–6›
Q1 3:31Took overG.Joseph kicks 65 yards from MIN 35 to end zone, Touchback.
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
Minnesota Vikings: Turnover on downs5 plays · 48 yds · 2:35 · Started Q1 2:35 at MIN 32Score after the drive: 0–6›
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).
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
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
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
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
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
Pittsburgh Steelers: Turnover on downs1 play · 0 yds · 0:05 · Started Q2 14:57 at MIN 20Score after the drive: 0–6›
Q2 15:00Took over(15:00) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass incomplete short middle to A.Mattison (D.Bush).
Q2 14:572nd & 10 at PIT 19(14:57) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass incomplete short right to D.Cook [T.Watt].−3.69 EPA
Minnesota Vikings: Field goal1 play · 0 yds · 0:00 · Started Q2 14:43 at PIT 20Score after the drive: 0–9›
Q2 14:52Took over(14:52) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass incomplete deep middle to J.Jefferson [C.Wormley].
Q2 14:434th & 10 at PIT 20Greg Joseph 38 Yd Field Goal PIT 0, MIN 9−0.35 EPA
Pittsburgh Steelers: Turnover on downs1 play · -9 yds · 0:42 · Started Q2 14:43 at PIT 25Score after the drive: 0–9›
Q2 14:43Took overG.Joseph kicks 65 yards from MIN 35 to end zone, Touchback.
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
Minnesota Vikings: Touchdown8 plays · 66 yds · 3:20 · Started Q2 13:15 at MIN 19Score after the drive: 0–16›
Q2 14:01Took over(14:01) N.Harris left end to PIT 19 for 3 yards (P.Jones).
Q2 13:153rd & 16 at MIN 22(13:15) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete short left to J.Washington.−0.13 EPA
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pittsburgh Steelers: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:09 · Started Q2 9:55 at PIT 19Score after the drive: 0–16›
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.
Minnesota Vikings: Turnover on downs11 plays · 48 yds · 4:46 · Started Q2 9:14 at MIN 24Score after the drive: 0–16›
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).
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
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
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
Q2 7:391st & 10 at MIN 49(7:39) K.Cousins pass incomplete short middle to K.Osborn (Te.Edmunds).−0.97 EPA
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
Q2 6:583rd & 1 at PIT 45(6:58) K.Cousins pass incomplete deep right to J.Jefferson.−0.56 EPA
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
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
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
Q2 5:131st & 10 at PIT 28(5:13) D.Cook left end to PIT 28 for no gain (C.Heyward).−0.54 EPA
Q2 4:342nd & 10 at PIT 28(4:34) K.Cousins pass incomplete deep right to K.Osborn.+3.41 EPA
Pittsburgh Steelers: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:45 · Started Q2 4:28 at MIN 15Score after the drive: 0–16›
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).
Minnesota Vikings: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:38 · Started Q2 3:43 at PIT 14Score after the drive: 0–16›
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).
Pittsburgh Steelers: Turnover on downs0 plays · -58 yds · 0:00 · Started Q2 2:20 at MIN 7Score after the drive: 0–23›
Q2 3:05Took over(3:05) D.Cook left tackle to PIT 7 for 7 yards (J.Schobert).
Q2 2:20G.Joseph kicks 65 yards from MIN 35 to end zone, Touchback.
Minnesota Vikings: Touchdown0 plays · 0 yds · 0:00 · Started Q2 2:20 at PIT 15Score after the drive: 0–23›
Q2 2:20Took overDalvin Cook 7 Yard Rush G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-A.DePaola, Holder-J.Berry.PIT 0, MIN 23
Pittsburgh Steelers: Turnover on downs3 plays · 17 yds · 0:28 · Started Q2 2:20 at PIT 25Score after the drive: 0–23›
Q2 2:20Took overG.Joseph kicks 65 yards from MIN 35 to end zone, Touchback.
Q2 2:20G.Joseph kicks 65 yards from MIN 35 to end zone, Touchback.
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
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
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
Minnesota Vikings: Turnover on downs4 plays · -36 yds · 0:51 · Started Q2 1:48 at MIN 48Score after the drive: 0–23›
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).
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
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
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
Q2 1:012nd & 10 at MIN 35(1:01) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass incomplete short right to K.Osborn [M.Adams].−1.12 EPA
Pittsburgh Steelers: Turnover on downs2 plays · 18 yds · 0:30 · Started Q2 0:51 at PIT 21Score after the drive: 0–23›
Q2 0:57Took over(:57) (Shotgun) D.Cook right guard to MIN 21 for 9 yards (T.Norwood).
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
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
Minnesota Vikings: Turnover on downs1 play · 17 yds · 0:09 · Started Q2 0:09 at MIN 34Score after the drive: 0–23›
Q2 0:21Took over(:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) PENALTY on PIT-C.Okorafor, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at PIT 39 - No Play.
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
Pittsburgh Steelers: Turnover on downs3 plays · 9 yds · 1:14 · Started Q3 14:53 at PIT 12Score after the drive: 0–23›
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.
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
Q3 14:132nd & 6 at PIT 8(14:13) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete short left to D.Johnson (D.Wonnum).−0.30 EPA
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
Minnesota Vikings: Turnover on downs6 plays · 60 yds · 3:27 · Started Q3 13:16 at MIN 16Score after the drive: 0–23›
Q3 13:39Took over(13:39) (Shotgun) PENALTY on PIT-T.Turner, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at PIT 21 - No Play.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pittsburgh Steelers: Missed field goal1 play · 0 yds · 0:09 · Started Q3 9:45 at MIN 24Score after the drive: 0–23›
Q3 9:49Took over(9:49) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass incomplete short left to D.Cook.
Q3 9:453rd & 14 at PIT 42(9:45) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass incomplete short middle to K.Osborn.−3.77 EPA
Minnesota Vikings: Field goal0 plays · 41 yds · 0:00 · Started Q3 9:36 at MIN 35Score after the drive: 0–26›
Q3 9:36Took overGreg Joseph 42 Yd Field Goal PIT 0, MIN 26
Pittsburgh Steelers: Turnover on downs1 play · 4 yds · 0:28 · Started Q3 9:31 at PIT 15Score after the drive: 0–26›
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).
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
Minnesota Vikings: Field goal8 plays · 51 yds · 2:17 · Started Q3 8:32 at MIN 42Score after the drive: 0–29›
Q3 9:03Took over(9:03) (No Huddle, Shotgun) N.Harris right tackle pushed ob at PIT 42 for 23 yards (B.Breeland).
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
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
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
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
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
Q3 6:262nd & Goal at PIT 7(6:26) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass incomplete short right to J.Jefferson.−4.20 EPA
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
Q3 6:154th & Goal at PIT 7Greg Joseph 25 Yd Field Goal PIT 0, MIN 29−1.21 EPA
Pittsburgh Steelers: Turnover on downs9 plays · 72 yds · 3:55 · Started Q3 6:15 at PIT 25Score after the drive: 0–29›
Q3 6:15Took overG.Joseph kicks 65 yards from MIN 35 to end zone, Touchback.
Q3 6:151st & 10 at PIT 36(6:15) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete short left to R.McCloud (D.Wonnum).−1.16 EPA
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Minnesota Vikings: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:09 · Started Q3 2:20 at PIT 3Score after the drive: 0–29›
Q3 2:20Took over(2:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete short right to D.Johnson.
Pittsburgh Steelers: Touchdown10 plays · 0 yds · 2:22 · Started Q3 2:11 at MIN 15Score after the drive: 14–29›
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
Q3 2:11C.Boswell kicks 65 yards from PIT 35 to end zone, Touchback.
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
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
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
Q3 0:572nd & Goal at MIN 9(:57) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete short middle to C.Claypool (C.Dantzler).−1.64 EPA
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
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
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
Q4 15:002nd & 8 at PIT 31(15:00) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete short right to D.Johnson.+3.06 EPA
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
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
Minnesota Vikings: Turnover on downs2 plays · 3 yds · 1:14 · Started Q4 14:49 at MIN 25Score after the drive: 14–29›
Q4 14:49Took overC.Boswell kicks 65 yards from PIT 35 to end zone, Touchback.
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
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
Pittsburgh Steelers: Turnover on downs1 play · 3 yds · 0:12 · Started Q4 13:28 at PIT 28Score after the drive: 14–29›
Q4 13:35Took over(13:35) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass incomplete deep left to J.Jefferson (M.Fitzpatrick) [M.Adams].
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
Minnesota Vikings: Turnover on downs1 play · 37 yds · 0:34 · Started Q4 12:45 at MIN 33Score after the drive: 14–29›
Q4 13:16Took over(13:17) (Shotgun) N.Harris right end pushed ob at PIT 33 for 2 yards (K.Boyd, X.Woods).
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
Pittsburgh Steelers: Touchdown0 plays · 0 yds · 0:00 · Started Q4 12:11 at MIN 15Score after the drive: 20–29›
Q4 12:11Took overJames Washington Pass From Ben Roethlisberger for 30 Yrds (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT FAILS.PIT 20, MIN 29
Minnesota Vikings: Touchdown3 plays · 60 yds · 1:20 · Started Q4 12:11 at MIN 25Score after the drive: 20–36›
Q4 12:11Took overC.Boswell kicks 65 yards from PIT 35 to end zone, Touchback.
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
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
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
Pittsburgh Steelers: Turnover on downs1 play · 3 yds · 0:32 · Started Q4 10:51 at PIT 25Score after the drive: 20–36›
Q4 10:51Took overG.Joseph kicks 65 yards from MIN 35 to end zone, Touchback.
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
Minnesota Vikings: Turnover on downs4 plays · 9 yds · 1:39 · Started Q4 9:50 at MIN 34Score after the drive: 20–36›
Q4 10:19Took over(10:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) N.Harris left guard to PIT 34 for 6 yards (E.Kendricks, A.Watts).
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
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
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
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
Pittsburgh Steelers: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:45 · Started Q4 8:11 at PIT 44Score after the drive: 20–36›
Q4 8:11Took over(8:11) D.Cook right tackle to MIN 44 for 1 yard (C.Heyward; M.Adams).
Minnesota Vikings: Turnover on downs1 play · 2 yds · 0:45 · Started Q4 6:37 at PIT 45Score after the drive: 20–36›
Q4 7:26Took over(7:26) (Shotgun) K.Cousins scrambles left tackle to PIT 45 for 11 yards (T.Charlton).
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
Pittsburgh Steelers: Turnover on downs1 play · 18 yds · 0:10 · Started Q4 5:08 at MIN 39Score after the drive: 20–36›
Q4 5:52Took over(5:52) (Shotgun) D.Cook left tackle to PIT 39 for 4 yards (H.Mondeaux).
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
Minnesota Vikings: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:44 · Started Q4 4:58 at PIT 15Score after the drive: 20–36›
Q4 4:58Took over(4:58) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to R.McCloud to MIN 15 for 6 yards (A.Barr).
Pittsburgh Steelers: Touchdown0 plays · 0 yds · 0:00 · Started Q4 4:14 at MIN 15Score after the drive: 28–36›
Q4 4:14Took overPat Freiermuth Pass From Ben Roethlisberger for 15 Yrds (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.PIT 28, MIN 36
Minnesota Vikings: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:00 · Started Q4 4:14 at MIN 25Score after the drive: 28–36›
Q4 4:14Took overC.Boswell kicks 65 yards from PIT 35 to end zone, Touchback.
Pittsburgh Steelers: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:35 · Started Q4 4:14 at PIT 24Score after the drive: 28–36›
Q4 4:14Took over(4:14) D.Cook right tackle to MIN 24 for -1 yards (M.Killebrew, Te.Edmunds).
Minnesota Vikings: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:04 · Started Q4 3:39 at MIN 14Score after the drive: 28–36›
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.
Pittsburgh Steelers: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:44 · Started Q4 3:35 at PIT 26Score after the drive: 28–36›
Q4 3:35Took over(3:35) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short middle to J.Jefferson to MIN 26 for 12 yards (A.Maulet).
Minnesota Vikings: Turnover on downs1 play · 0 yds · 0:04 · Started Q4 2:38 at MIN 43Score after the drive: 28–36›
Q4 2:51Took over(2:51) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short middle to D.Cook to MIN 43 for 17 yards (Te.Edmunds).
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
Pittsburgh Steelers: End of game14 plays · 43 yds · 2:27 · Started Q4 2:30 at PIT 45Score after the drive: 28–36›
Q4 2:34Took over(2:34) A.Mattison right tackle to MIN 45 for 2 yards (A.Witherspoon).
Q4 2:303rd & 8 at PIT 4(2:30) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass incomplete short left to K.Osborn.+1.97 EPA
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Q4 0:241st & 10 at MIN 12(:25) (No Huddle) B.Roethlisberger spiked the ball to stop the clock.−1.58 EPA
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
Q4 0:161st & 10 at MIN 12(:16) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete deep right to J.Washington (X.Woods).−1.01 EPA
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
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