LinvilleGorge

Baker is a gamer. Always has been. Darnold is a very physically talented panicker. Always has been. You have to protect Darnold from himself and the Vikings' OC failed miserably at that tonight. They ran the ball very effectively in the rare occasion they did run it but he just kept putting everything on Darnold's shoulders like he had a 1st ballot HOFer at QB. It was honestly baffling to watch.

I mean, they're both playing a LOT better away from Carolina. Kinda like the dude that's been divorced multiple times and his exes are all in happy long-term relationships. Like bro, I don't think it's a them problem...

They seem to have the Packers' number but other than that they've pretty much lost to her good team they've played.

If that's the matchup I honestly think TB wins it.

The what? Who has called Darnold the MVP?

That would surprise me. Outside of that Bullshit game barn burner a few weeks ago the Rams have basically low key sucked.

When he starts falling apart everything sails high. It's a staple of Sam Darnold. It's a big part of why he throws so many picks.

And in one play Detroit is already on position to make it a three score game and put this thing to bed. Sorry, even on 4th and 16 you couldn't punt there.

Yeah, I get it. 4th and 16 feels hopeless but you're down 15 deep into the 4th. Punting IS hopeless.

I'd be so fuging pissed if I was a Vikings fan. Their OC has really fuged this game up for them.

There's been what, four or five combined dropped INTs in this one? These QB numbers could but uuuglyyyy of these defenders had hands

There's time for him to throw a couple yet. LOL

Seems like everyone watching can see it but the play caller refuses to recognize it. Now they're down two scores in the 4th and forced to pass. It'll be a miracle if Sam doesn't throw a kick in this situation.

Oh lord, the Vikings just dropped a gimme pick six. Just jumped instead of running through it

Yeah, this upcoming WR FA class looks super trash. Take away Higgins and there might not be a legit starter under 30 available.

Imagine averaging 7ypc running the ball and yet you're passing 2:1 with Sam Darnold. 32 passing attempts vs. 16 rushes. Then factor in that there's been a sack and a scramble so it's really 34 called pass plays vs. 15 called running plays. This is criminal level play calling idiocy.

Tonight feels like a classic example of two career JAG QBs who have put up gaudy numbers but the you get reminded that... oh wait, these dudes really are JAGs.

Yeah, Higgins feels like a big risk and it increasingly feels like he won't be available anyway. Burrow is barking for him and he's publicly talking about being willing to take less to stay with the Bengals. I don't think he hits FA. But I do think his agent is gonna tell him to STFU with that willingness to take less talk. LOL

He just seems destined for the tag. If you're the Vikings you definitely don't want to let him walk for a 3rd round comp pick and you haven't seen enough from the guy you just drafted in the 1st to feel comfortable he's your guy either.

*channels Mike Shula* Screen? WTF is THAT??!!!

Run. The. Ball. Why are they approaching this game like Darnold is prime Tom Brady??? This dude is melting out there and they just keep acting as if handing off the ball has been banned in the NFL

Now that's some prime Darnold poo. Panic and damn near throw an AWFUL INT and still get flagged for intentional grounding because there was no receiver in the zip code. LOLOLOL

Goff just went full Darnold. LOL

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.

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