As opposed to some other losses, it is hard to get angry with this loss (not saying we should be happy) but given our injury problems and the bad matchup (SF being great at the run) we did keep this a ball game... Cousins what not at his best, but let`s be honest, the officiating seemed extremely one sided as well (not that I think the game result would have been different, but it certainly Could have been).
Hey Sam and Matthew, I listened to your commentary and couldn’t agree more. You did mention how frustrating their four tries at the goal line was (that’s the one where KC picked the wrong butt to get behind right?). I did not hear you mention the play call at 2nd and goal. We knew it was 4 down territory, hopefully the Vikes knew that too. Most of the game, 2nd down was a run. So why run on 2nd and goal? Again a run on 2nd. The defense was ready for it. Perfect time for something creative like a pass to a tackle. As soon as I saw the handoff on 2nd and goal, I sighed and figured the drive was doomed. Thoughts?
By the way, I watched the condensed NFL recast so I don’t think they showed KC picking the wrong center and timeout, they do show penalties and some replays, and I love the 35 minutes games snap to snap, but we miss out on nuances like this and injury updates.
Cousins just wasn’t at his best. He missed throws that seemed quite routine. I’ll never understand the new NFL holding rules which seem to be that you can hold for a little while but not too much.
Great article Sam. They don't have complete control of their own destiny without winning out. This 2021 team is just completely frustrating. Zimmer's they competed all game and I'll have to look at the tape is getting old. Make plays and you usually have a chance to win.
Another heartbreaker, but expected with our injury ridden D. Actually, the D line played better than I expected. Barr seems slower…. Sluggish…. Is he playing injured? A lot of missed tackles. Face it, we’re a middle of the pack team.
As opposed to some other losses, it is hard to get angry with this loss (not saying we should be happy) but given our injury problems and the bad matchup (SF being great at the run) we did keep this a ball game... Cousins what not at his best, but let`s be honest, the officiating seemed extremely one sided as well (not that I think the game result would have been different, but it certainly Could have been).
I would agree. I expected this result. Honestly of the injuries i am most worried seeing Darrisaw go down
Hey Sam and Matthew, I listened to your commentary and couldn’t agree more. You did mention how frustrating their four tries at the goal line was (that’s the one where KC picked the wrong butt to get behind right?). I did not hear you mention the play call at 2nd and goal. We knew it was 4 down territory, hopefully the Vikes knew that too. Most of the game, 2nd down was a run. So why run on 2nd and goal? Again a run on 2nd. The defense was ready for it. Perfect time for something creative like a pass to a tackle. As soon as I saw the handoff on 2nd and goal, I sighed and figured the drive was doomed. Thoughts?
By the way, I watched the condensed NFL recast so I don’t think they showed KC picking the wrong center and timeout, they do show penalties and some replays, and I love the 35 minutes games snap to snap, but we miss out on nuances like this and injury updates.
Snap to whistle I should have said
Cousins just wasn’t at his best. He missed throws that seemed quite routine. I’ll never understand the new NFL holding rules which seem to be that you can hold for a little while but not too much.
Great article Sam. They don't have complete control of their own destiny without winning out. This 2021 team is just completely frustrating. Zimmer's they competed all game and I'll have to look at the tape is getting old. Make plays and you usually have a chance to win.
Another heartbreaker, but expected with our injury ridden D. Actually, the D line played better than I expected. Barr seems slower…. Sluggish…. Is he playing injured? A lot of missed tackles. Face it, we’re a middle of the pack team.