NFL Week 18 Games

[Jackie Lee]

2 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

I think I'd take my chances with the local dive bar bartender.

I bartend twice a week and concur. 

[LinvilleGorge]

Oh no, John Kasay'd the kickoff now they're probably gonna end up giving up a last second FG. LOL 

[Jackie Lee]

I can't believe our defense plays in the same league as these defenses

[LinvilleGorge]

2 minutes ago, Jackie Lee said:

I can't believe our defense plays in the same league as these defenses

I'm surprised. The Lions' D has looked pretty trash lately. They've given up 30+ in three of the last four (the Bears being the lone exception).

But they did carry the team to a win earlier this year in a game where Goff threw 5 INTs. You don't see that stat line very often. QB threw 5 INTs in a win. LOL 

[kungfoodude]

17 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

He's decently mobile he just really struggles when you force him to think. He freezes up and then starts to panic. When he gets into "rabbit brain" mode even when he sees it he usually sails it high. It feels like the pick six is coming...

This is why he will never be a successful long term starter. It's all between his ears. Always has been.

[frankw]

As of right now it's looking like O'Connell has hidden the real Darnold amidst a stacked roster like Shanahan managed to do with Purdy for a time. But it all comes to the forefront in the playoffs.

[Jackie Lee]

4 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

I'm surprised. The Lions' D has looked pretty trash lately. They've given up 30+ in three of the last four (the Bears being the lone exception).

But they did carry the team to a win earlier this year in a game where Goff threw 5 INTs. You don't see that stat line very often. QB threw 5 INTs in a win. LOL 

And they lost Hutchinson pretty early in the year I believe. That kinda thing throws a bunch of game plans out the window

[LinvilleGorge]

1 minute ago, Jackie Lee said:

And they lost Hutchinson pretty early in the year I believe. That kinda thing throws a bunch of game plans out the window

Yeah, I forgot about that. That dude is a baller. Looks like one of the emerging best defensive players in the league.

[Jackie Lee]

1 minute ago, frankw said:

As of right now it's looking like O'Connell has hidden the real Darnold amidst a stacked roster like Shanahan managed to do with Purdy for a time. But it all comes to the forefront in the playoffs.

I haven't looked back at the Vikings level of competition over the season but the Lions definitely watched tape on bad Darnold habits and how to channel them

[Jackie Lee]

Oh look a running play!

[LinvilleGorge]

Third time the Vikings have been inside the 10. Feels like they HAVE to find a way to find paydirt this time.

[Jackie Lee]

And after a nice run is where you do play action usually. I'm just a fan though

[Jackie Lee]

Darnold really doesn't have any time or anyone open on a lot of these. Missing the open ones early could be the difference later on

[LinvilleGorge]

Vikings come up empty twice near the goal line. Hindsight is 20/20 but kick two FGs instead and you're leading.

Darnold is cooked. He had two different guys open early and just didn't let the ball go.