I worry that what the Lions did well is more sustainable than what the Vikings have done well. I still think we are an offseason of additions away from being the team we want to be.
The Lions' OL is really good and played well; the Vikings' rushers weren't winning battles, even on blitzes, and that makes it tough to succeed. It's a long way to week 18 (and we'll see if both teams are playing their starters), but hopefully Flo will adjust the gameplan and blitz less.
The second quarter was sub-optimal, to put it mildly, however after front-running for the first five games, it was good to see the team can also fight back. Having to consistently come from behind would be a red flag, but Darnold was impressive when everyone in the building knew he'd have to throw.
Also, a hat tip to M. Daniels--the team was clearly ready for fake punts.
I am guilty of placing too much blame on Darnold. I will be a better fan going forward. He played great and did what was asked of him. With those little mistakes and the hidden yardage is where the team lost. I’m an angry at the fact I know we could’ve beaten the Lions but the team made too many little errors.
I worry that what the Lions did well is more sustainable than what the Vikings have done well. I still think we are an offseason of additions away from being the team we want to be.
The Lions' OL is really good and played well; the Vikings' rushers weren't winning battles, even on blitzes, and that makes it tough to succeed. It's a long way to week 18 (and we'll see if both teams are playing their starters), but hopefully Flo will adjust the gameplan and blitz less.
The second quarter was sub-optimal, to put it mildly, however after front-running for the first five games, it was good to see the team can also fight back. Having to consistently come from behind would be a red flag, but Darnold was impressive when everyone in the building knew he'd have to throw.
Also, a hat tip to M. Daniels--the team was clearly ready for fake punts.
I am guilty of placing too much blame on Darnold. I will be a better fan going forward. He played great and did what was asked of him. With those little mistakes and the hidden yardage is where the team lost. I’m an angry at the fact I know we could’ve beaten the Lions but the team made too many little errors.