This was a bad look for Xavier McKinney
If you missed yesterday’s piece on Hunter Bryant check it out here.
The Iron Bowl is rarely dull and Alabama and Auburn played out a 48-45 classic today. It’s unfortunate the end came down to a missed kick and an illegal substitution to decide it. The game, which swung back and forth throughout, deserved a better finish. It’s strange that Alabama won’t be in the playoffs too. This feels like a three-horse race. LSU, Ohio State and Clemson are the challengers. One other team will be in the playoffs simply to make up the numbers.
Auburn did very little on defense. They struggled to contain Alabama’s talented receivers and Najee Harris had one of his best games. Yet Derrick Brown still looked like the best defender on the field. He consistently created pressure, provided none-stop effort to chase down ball carriers and looked like a clear top-10 talent.
His physicality is incredible. Very few defensive tackles are capable of dominating the POA and providing stoutness and toughness while also being that quick athlete able to penetrate and create pressure. Brown was a highly-touted recruit, he’s deadly serious and all-football. He could’ve declared a year ago and been a high pick. He returned this year, won the Iron Bowl and was the defensive player of the game.
Aside from him most of the other draft highlights came from Alabama’s offense.
Jaylen Waddle would’ve been the MVP had Alabama won through. He had four total touchdowns including a brilliant 98 yard kick return and a wonderfully high-pointed reception in the end zone. Waddle will almost certainly be a high pick in 2021 with his range, speed and ability to make plays in a variety of ways.
Henry Ruggs was healthy again and it showed with six catches for 99 yards and a touchdown. His speed and dynamism are clear. His ability to provide a deep threat opened up multiple back-shoulder opportunities for backup QB Mac Jones. He reportedly runs in the 4.2’s. With his catching technique, electric speed and production — it’s impossible to imagine him not being a high pick.
DeVonta Smith had another big game with five catches for 80 yards. He remains incredibly underrated. He had a big reception on a key third down in the third quarter — running a great crossing route to create easy separation.
Jerry Jeudy had another quiet game with five catches for 26 yards. Sometimes there’s just too many mouths to feed in this offense. Jeudy is very talented. Yet he’s had some rough games in 2019. In this one he had a bad drop in the third quarter. He’s had too many concentration drops this season and it’s something to consider.
Najee Harris was his usual hurdling self with 146 yards on 27 carries and a touchdown. He also had 26 yards on four catches. Harris is extremely talented. He has everything. You just want to see some consistency in terms of the physicality. Today was his best effort. He was smashing into defenders, stiff-arming one literally out of the game with a devastating forearm blow. When he plays like this he looks like a guy you can build around. There’s just something that gives you pause for thought with Harris. He’ll go relatively early in the draft (first three rounds) and he can be a lead-back. If he can find a level of consistency he could be really good. There are very few limitations.
I’m struggling to buy into the early round talk for Alabama’s Xavier McKinney. He got absolutely battered trying to defend a fourth quarter TD (see the image at the top of the piece). He struggles to contain against the run and he’s at his best simply blitzing into the backfield. He was fortunate to be credited with a forced fumble today on what was essentially a lucky play on a whiffed tackle.
— Not a lot went right for Michigan in another chastening defeat to rival Ohio State (56-27) yet Cesar Ruiz was a highlight. The more I’ve watched of him, the better he looks. He was controlling blocks all afternoon, showed great feet to pull to the right to help out against Chase Young and absolutely looks the part of a top pro-center. He opened up a huge lane for Hassan Haskins on a 33 yard run. I paired him with the Seahawks in my updated mock this week but I’m starting to wonder if they’d be lucky to have a shot at Ruiz. He’s the best center in this draft and looks like a first round talent. He did have one wayward snap which led to a fumble by the QB — but really Shea Patterson should’ve still handled it.
J.K. Dobbins had a huge day for Ohio State and equally deserves a lot more early-round talk than he’s getting. He’s highly explosive, fast, patient to allow runs to develop and he’s the type of runner the league favours these days.
His second touchdown was a great example of his athleticism and patience. He took the hand-off in the gun and assessed the blocking. No gaps were created up the middle so he bounced the play outside with fluidity and no wasted motion. As soon as the cut-back lane opened up he stuck his foot in the ground and exploded into the end zone.
On the first play of the third quarter he found the edge and sprinted away from numerous defenders for a huge gain. His fourth touchdown was very similar. If he gets to the edge in space he’s incredibly difficult to stop. On one huge play he was a little bit fortunate to fumble the ball, have it bounce right back into his hands and basically allow him to continue running in stride.
He finished with 211 yards on 31 carries and four touchdowns, plus 49 receiving yards on two catches. He’s not a physical, pounding runner who will get the tough yards and grind down an opponent. For a creative offense willing to scheme plays to put him in a position to get the ball in space — he can be a massive weapon as a receiver and runner.
Chase Young was kept relatively quiet with no sacks and only two QB hurries. I want to refer back to my post last week. Destroying Will Fries at Penn State is fair enough. He’s not going to be facing many players like Will Fries in the NFL though.
— D’Andre Swift was injured in a 52-7 win against Georgia Tech. He seemed concerned and emotional on the sideline, with team mates saying prayers with him. Yet after the game Kirby Smart said it was a mere shoulder contusion and that he should be fine. Hopefully that is the case. Swift had 73 yards on 10 carries in the game. He also fumbled twice. Georgia’s two book-end tackles are just incredible. Everyone talks up Andrew Thomas and rightly so. It’s time more people talked up Isaiah Wilson. For me he’s a top-15 talent. He does everything well and was terrific again in this game as both a pass and run blocker.
— Penn State are nowhere near TCU’s level when it comes to a bad passing game. Jalen Reagor has been dealing with a horrendous QB situation for weeks — hammering his potential to put up big yardage and really bolster his draft stock. K.J. Hamler still doesn’t get much help from Penn State. He was under-thrown on a potential big play in a mediocre 27-6 win over Rutgers. The other receivers on the team struggle to make plays. Hamler finished with only five catches for 22 yards and one run on an end-around for six yards today. He did have a 34 yard kick return and a 24 yard punt return. Yetur Gross-Matos didn’t play in the game and was stood on the sidelines with his arm in a sling.
— Wisconsin hammered Minnesota 38-17 to earn the opportunity to lose to Ohio State in the BIG-10 title game next week. Jonathan Taylor had 76 yards on 18 carries and two rushing touchdowns. Jake Ferguson had yet another quiet game with only one catch for 20 yards. For Minnesota, Reshad Bateman was again excellent with 147 receiving yards on six catches and a touchdown. He looks the part of a high pick in 2021. Tyler Johnson had eight catches for 89 yards and a score.
— It’s going to be really hard to project Justin Herbert to the next level. The Oregon offense doesn’t do him any favours. He’s a big-armed, improvising force who can make improbable throws and the modern NFL will love that. Yet Oregon plays everything so conservatively. The offense doesn’t suit him and isn’t allowing him to flourish. At the same time — an ultra-conservative offense should enable a QB to master things fairly comfortably. Has he ever reached a high level? Or at least the level you’d expect from a top-10 pick? Oregon were largely unimpressive in a 24-10 win against Oregon State that was close until the end. Herbert finished 18/30 for 174 yards and a touchdown. It’ll only take one team to buy into the size, arm and playmaking for him to go early. Yet his stock-range is really difficult to gauge.
— Clemson’s Isaiah Simmons had 10 tackles, a sack and two TFL’s in a 38-3 win against South Carolina. Tee Higgins had two touchdowns to go with three catches for 101 yards. Travis Etienne also had two touchdowns, 51 rushing yards on 15 carries and 37 yards on three receptions. He also had 50 yards on two kick returns.
— Another quarterback who will be difficult to project is Jordan Love. He similarly has the arm, the improv skills and the size. Going into today’s game against Nevada he’d thrown more picks than touchdowns though (14/15). In a 38-25 win he threw three touchdowns and one pick to get back into the black (172 passing yards). The best thing for his stock might be to grad-transfer to a team like Oklahoma. If that’s not an option and he turns pro, it’ll be interesting to see if teams buy into the upside after a poor final year in college (just as Buffalo and others did with Josh Allen at Wyoming).
— Joe Burrow continued his march to the Heisman and the #1 pick in the draft in a 50-7 win against Texas A&M. He finished 23/32 passing for 352 yards and three touchdowns. Burrow has been the real deal this season and kudos to him for taking a big step forward and elevating LSU. Clyde Edwards-Helaire had 87 yards on 18 carries and a touchdown while adding 49 receiving yards on four catches. Grant Delpit had a straight forward interception in the game.
— Utah clobbered Colorado 45-15 to stay in playoff contention. Laviska Shenault had 43 receiving yards on four catches plus an extra 25 yards as a runner. Keep an eye on Nate Landman the linebacker who had 10 tackles and a TFL in the game. He’s extremely talented and flying under the radar.
— Ceedee Lamb mysteriously took himself out of the Baylor game recently and it seems to have impacted his season. Against Oklahoma State he had only four catches for 36 yards and a further eight yards on two runs. He’s lost some momentum. Oklahoma won 34-16 and will meet Baylor again in the Big-12 Championship game.
— There are serious questions about the athletic potential of Jon Greenard at Florida and that will significantly impact his stock. He has produced at a high level this season though. Against Florida State he had three sacks in a 40-17 win.
— Arizona State has two very intriguing skill players. In a 24-14 win against Arizona, Eno Benjamin ran for 168 yards on 34 carries and scored twice. He also had three catches for 14 yards. Brandon Aiyuk had five receptions for 67 yards and ran once for eight yards. Both players are worth monitoring during the draft season.
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Nice write up for this exciting weekend to end college football’s regular season. With one caveat…
“It’s unfortunate the end came down to a missed kick and an illegal substitution to decide it.”
Maybe for you, but not for me. LOL Just to see the look on Nick Saban’s face when those two things happened made my Thanksgiving weekend. There is a God.
What do you think of LSU LG Adrian Magee? He’s been dominating tonight’s game vs. Texas A&M. He’s a senior this year and his physical profile seems to fit Solari’s powerful guard mold – 6’3” 340lbs. Have you done any scouting of him in the LSU games you’ve watched?
I haven’t — but I’ll check him out prior to the Senior Bowl if he’s invited.
I actually think Tyler Johnson is a bit overrated in terms of being a huge factor at the next level. Also I think Najee Harris ever since I’ve been watching him will be one of the steals of the draft if he goes later than the mid-second round.
If Tua had played that game, Alabama would have won in all probability. As Rob has oftentimes mentioned, they had an embarrassment of riches in targets to throw to.
Hey Rob, are Chase Young and Derrick Brown the only sure fire elite DL prospects in the 2020 draft now? If not, who are the others? I know you may have answered this before, but asking again.
Yes those two plus Javon Kinlaw and Raekwon Davis.
Thanks.
If Ruiz is indeed the best interior OL prospect or at least top C prospect, he should go top 25 picks. He has many traits that the NFL would love to have as a foundation piece on the OL. I’m not sure he will make it past pick #32… and with several teams with multiple picks in the first round, he might get snapped up before Seattle can even make a selection.
It would be a very “unsexy” pick, but would probably be one of the better 1st round picks they have had in a very long time. Plenty of upside and shoring up the interior of the OL long-term.
I could easily see an OL of Haynes, Jones and Ruiz being a strength for Seattle in the next 3 years. Brown and a resigned Ifedi anchoring the LT/RT could lead to really great things. Somehow hold onto Pocic and Fant…. now you have nice depth and experience throughout the OL group.
Looks like SEC title is LSU vs Georgia, Pac is Utah vs Oregon. If LSU beats Georgia handing them their second loss, and Utah beats oregon and only has one loss (to 8-4 USC), do you think Utah could sneak into the playoff? Or would a one less Oklahoma team get in instead?
No doubt, LSU, Ohio State, and Clemson tower over everybody else. Alabama is perhaps right with them talent wise, but (boo-hoo) they came up short. It’s all about the 4th spot now.
What an embarrassment of riches they have at WR.
It’s really amazing. I’m trying to come up with an equivalent. Haven’t yet.
An 8 team playoff can’t come soon enough. College football is the only sport where if you win your conference you’re not automatically in the playoff. That’s effing ridiculous. The idea that men sitting in a room decide if you’re in the CFP playoff when you’ve won a power 5 conference? Insane. Totally insane.
I totally agree with an 8 team playoff. Have the winner of each of the power five conferences then the next best three from the power five or the rare instance that a non power five is so good. Simple as that. In the NFL if you win your division you’re in, why not the same in CFB?
Because the talent gap in the NFL is razor thin. Not so in CFB.
As fun as it would be to see a UCF in the CFB playoff, those 7 and 8 seeds aren’t gonna beat an ’08 USC team for example.
Why not?
I mean, hell. The 08 Trojans lost to the beavers in Corvallis.
8 teams would be asinine in college football. How are you going to leave Alabama out? Is anyone seriously going to argue that Alabama isn’t one of the 8 best teams? Check any set of power ratings and see where they stand, even after the loss to Auburn.
But they don’t deserve to be in, after losing their two showdown games. And there have been numerous other examples. Michigan would have been within 8 teams last season despite likewise failing in the meaningful contests.
8 would not allow deserved teams in. It would create an unnecessary larger window that trivialized the regular season and provided mulligans to certain teams while setting up blowouts in other games. As Rob mentioned, minus Alabama the difficulty is identifying the fourth team. Anyone who has ever studied the power ratings in college football knows how unbalanced it gets after a handful of teams, completely unlike the bunched NFL.
You’re not paying attention. Alabama would still have a chance to make the playoff, as would any runner-up from a power 5 conference if they were selected by the committee as one of the 2-3 wild card teams. If any runner-up team doesn’t make it in, is not selected by the committee, well the boo-hoo. If they wanted to be assured of getting in, they had a chance to by winning their conference.
Lol. The 2021 TE class is gonna be such a loaded position group.
Penn St TE Pat Frieirmuth and ND TE Cole Kmet returning to school.
Outside of the 1st two rounds, an UDFA and probably a random day 3 pick, Seattle’s draft class is gonna be primarily made up of ST’ers. Or their rookies should be filling/helping out that unit. That’s good coaching and development.
So, who are some CFB prospects that can be slotted in on teams or who are some standout teams guys?
Louisiana Tech CB Amik Robertson. Biggest playmaker in CFB that no one talks about. Think he’ll be a stud special teamer and nickel back at the next level.
Jeezuz. 21 passes defended (16 PBU & 5 INTs)?!?
Did you see he has had 5, 4, 5 INTS in 3 years??
He is 5’9″ 185 pounds, so he is pretty small. What kind of speed does he have? He should be a burner (and have nice agility) being that light!
Not sure on his speed, but I expect his agility and vertical will test well. Dude also hits like a sledge hammer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ty9LEUx1BJ8
Currently, after 12 games; Both of these players are under the radar and their stats aren’t yet being acknowledged or recognized.
Luqman Barcoo from SDSU is #1 in passes defended with 24-total PD’s, including 8-INT
CB-Amik Roberson from La Tech is #2 in passes defended with 21, including 5-INT.
CB(slot)-Amik Robertson, La. Tech(FCS), 5-9/183, projected 4.47/40, #2 in FCS passes defended. 2019: 12-games, 54-tkls, 38-solo, 7.0-TFL, 1.0-sack, 16-PBU, 5-INT, 1-QBH, 1-FF. Currently unranked @ drafttech.com
CB-Luqman Barcoo, SDSU, 6-1/175, projected 4.51/40, #1 in FBS in passes defended.
2019: 12-games, 8-INT, 16-PBU, 5-TFL, .5-sacks, Currently #202-overall @ draftteck.com
Either CB could be a potential Seahawk target in the later rounds/UDFA area with Robertson limited to the slot & Barcoo needing to fill out his frame and adding muscle, so both would likely be developmental players for the future. Both would seem to have great ball skills.
OL (OG) could be a surprise that sticks in later rounds.
They also like their developmental CBs, so maybe one gem slips into their hands as well.
RB (or FB) could be a major contributor, no matter what round as well.
But you are correct sir, the majority will be bottom of the roster guys or ST only players year #1.
Colorado LBs Davion Taylor (LB/S hybrid) & Nate Landman (jr) could garner some interest from the Hawks as teamers.
Did Seattle attend any Buffs games this year?
Not sure on a game. They did have a couple scouts attend one of their practices though.
I actually added a tab to my scouting notes database this year: “ST studs”. Always compete here on SDB as well!
So here are a couple names for ya:
Florida WR Tyrie Cleveland
Michigan LB Jordan Glasgow
I posted last week on a Dolphins site that Justin Herbert would be better served in a specialty league that doesn’t allow passes behind the line of scrimmage, kind of like that basketball league that didn’t allow anyone taller than 6-4.
Otherwise I have no idea what you do with him. There are so many Oregon play designs that don’t translate 1% to the NFL, and Herbert defaults to those plays in key situations.
LOB Bowl today.
Pretty cool to see Sherman and Thomas contributing on the 2 hottest teams in the league. I’m happy for them.
Very interested in this Ravens/49ers game. It’s looking like Lamar Jackson is going to be the MVP if the Ravens keep winning. As Rob mentioned before, once the narrative momentum starts gaining steam and traction in matters like this, it starts taking on an aura of inevitability.
I’m a Ravens and Lamar Jackson fan today.
Balty v Santa Clara and Pitt v Cleveland some decent morning games 👌
Cancel the game. Too much rain. Gotta think about the player safety (even though the player themselves don’t). If they won’t eho else will ya know?
Stay woke.
DEEBO!
Love the aggressive call
Think Indy needs some help at WR? Their 4 wideouts today wouldn’t even get a snap for ‘Bama.
Zach Pascal
Chester Rogers
Marcus Johnson
Ashton Dulin
That group of 4 Bama receivers is as good as a unit as most NFL foursomes.
Niners don’t have chance in stopping them.
Hopefully Lake finds himself an innovative OC to pair up with.
Good grief, Earl. Nice “attempt” at a tackle.
With it looking like the Dallas Cowboy and USC head coaching jobs opening up, the Urban Meyer rumor mill is going to be going crazy now.
Urban Meyer in the Pac-12 would be a huge boost for the conference. When USC and Oregon are elite, the conference is seen in a much better light nationally then when a UW or Utah are elite. It’s unfortunate that it’s that way, but it’s that way.
As a Husky fan, I don’t give a crap about USC or Oregon and how we’re better perceived nationally as a conference when they’re seen to be elite. What matters to me as a Husky fan is that…
1) The PAC 12 champion gets an automatic berth in the CFP (coming eventually, hopefully soon)
2) Our commissioner quits letting our games get scheduled in horrible time slots
3) That we improve our officiating
4) That we drive harder bargains with the networks and the NCAA
5) A few other things
Thank heaven that our commissioner at least ended our conference championship being played in Santa Clara. What a bust of an idea that was. It will now be played in the new stadium in Las Vegas and draw many more fans and interest.
They should only play 8 conference games, then schedule another cupcake, like “certain other power 5 conferences”. I didn’t even know about this until a few years back and it is complete garbage that schools are not even close to playing on the same schedule playing field.
My rebuttal:
1) You are only going to get that if USC is a contender. Otherwise the Pac 12 is on the outside looking in. I get the appeal of an 8 team playoff but it will be an absolute mess. 4 has it’s downfalls but it’s better than a watered down 8.
2) Again, a better USC gets prime time games nationally. They will make the competitor in the North look that much better on paper, which helps tv.
3) Officiating is a problem across the board. Doesn’t matter the conference. Heck, the NFL is atrocious too.
4) You can only drive harder bargains when you have leverage. USC is a big leverage chip to have when they are doing well.
Unfortunately, USC, at the moment, is the only Pac 12 program that can drive changes with their success. Every other program is regional, even UW and Oregon.
My rebuttal…
1) Going to an 8 team playoff with all power 5 conference winners going to the CFP is already baked into the cake. It’s just how fast it’s going to happen. It’s been trending in that direction since the BCS. It’s not going to stop. Outside of the fact that it makes perfect sense, there’s just too much money to be made.
2) Our commissioner just completely effed up all our deals with the networks and the NCAA. This is pretty common knowledge in hindsight. Case in point: UW game not being shown when it started because of a contract commitment with a network to get to the end of a truck racing event. LOL
3) No, the PAC 12 is NOTORIOUS for poor officiating. Our standards are below other conferences. Why even last year we had the league guy butt in and overturn a replay call during a game. Ridiculous.
4) The commissioner represents the whole PAC 12, not just USC. I will openly acknowledge USC’s more national legacy appeal, but the conference will do well when the whole conference is doing better.
Correction it’s when USC is elite. No one gives two sh*ts nationally about Oregon being good
Totally agree. You need USC to be elite/great. Oregon…they have some flash for 18 year old recruits but nationally speaking it’s just another Pac 12 Program.
Everybody in the Pac 12 should want USC to be great. The conference is slowly sliding into oblivion and needs a national jolt. USC is the only school that has that power.
**Yes, fellow UW fans – I love the Huskies but they will never have that type of pull unless they pull a Clemson and routinely make the Playoffs.
Ravens can’t stop the Niners either.
Come on Ravens. Do the 12’s a solid today.
THANK YOU RAVENS!!!
Thank you Llama man. This makes Monday a very interesting game.
Totally looked like a typical Seahawks game….
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Big game tomorrow.
Playing for the division lead and the #2 seed tomorrow night on MNF. Don’t think the players don;t know this. We just got some major hype for this game. It’s going to be fun, and the Clink will be rocking. What a year this is turning out to be.
Gardner’s back!
Running through the playoff calculator if our only loss the rest of the way was to san fran in the final game of the year and if san fran lost to new orleans next week then Hawks win the division. So many playoff scenerio’s right now. Hope we just win out… will be at the game on Monday night.
Not really a surprise, but I’ll take it.
Hi Rob- I’m a big fan of the blog. A quick question, how many spots do you think the Seahawks could move up in the 1st round if they traded one of their 2nd round picks?
Maybe ten or so.
This is actually the one year I don’t want to see them trade up at all. I don’t see anybody that really warrants that type of potential move.
In fact, I’m actually ok with a slide trade back (for once) and go hard at R2 and R3.
No idea if he’ll declare this year, but UCLA TE Devin Asiasi (rJR) is one to watch. Bigger than most TEs at 6’5″ 280lbs he moves well and has decent hands. He was one of the bright spots for UCLA at the Rose Bowl vs Cal last night (8 recs for 99 yards).
Tom Brady is old and shows, it’s going to be interesting to see what happens after the seasons over
Yeah, he’s older and slower, no doubt. But the real problem is that their receivers are not getting separation, not getting open. He simply doesn’t have targets to throw to. He can still do that.
Do what? Looks to me like Brady can’t make the throws he used to and is now blaming his receivers. Not a good look on the sidelines.
+1 look at the way he has to step into simple sideline throws.
He looks as agile as he’s ever been, but that arm might be toast.
Hum, Patriots looking bad.
Excellent.
Bad? Nah. Beatable? Yes
The AFC finally has a host of young QBs to challenge Brady for the right to represent. Jackson, Mahomes & Watson make an exciting trio. Sooner or later the guard is going to change.
I guess it’s not how you start but how you finish. Now, it’s finish time.
Hey guys. Did yoy notice that Jacob Martin had a nice game against the Patriots. Martin had 1.5 sacks. Three tackles.
Yes I noticed. I’m thrilled we got Clowney but I wish they hadn’t traded Martin. He was one of the more promising situational players on the roster.
Much better fit for 3-4 though.
I’m glad he is getting a chance to shine. He is playing almost full time it looks like, unlike in Seattle where he was getting limited snaps. Ironically, it looks like they are trying to play Griffin in his old spot as a pass rusher. I would keep tabs on a guy of similar size and speed in the upcoming draft, because they love that explosive speed and ability to close of the QB… even if the guy is “tiny”.
Just for the record, I have a feeling that we will win tonight, and it don’t think it will even be close. GO HAWKS!
Let’s f’ing go!!!!!
23-17 Hawks
34-17
Defense keeps rolling with pressure and turnovers, 4 sacks + 3 interceptions.
*gulp*
I think I’m going with 27-24 Seattle
I’m conflicted. My gut is saying it will be the usual excruciating game, decided in the 4th quarter. My optimistic side is saying maybe this is the game where all 3 phases click at once…in that case, look out.
Very well could be. We wont be “playing down” to the vikings surely, if we can stop the run and force TOs it might be a blow out or another Philly game.
Meyers misses a Pat and a 51 yard field full. A improbable hawk loss looks imminent…until Quinton Patterson strips the ball away from cook. Meyers kicks the game winner. Hawks 20-vikes 17
Patterson?
Jefferson
Edge Seahawks tonight. I do think, however, that our passing game is going to have to get back on track tonight for us to win. If there’s been a weakness to the Vikings on offense and defense it’s been their secondary. I think we’re going to need a strong performance by RW to win it, and that means decent pass protection, holding onto passes, Tyler Lockett reemerging, and possibly some more Josh Gordon.
Anything can happen. I do like our chances at home tonight on national TV, though.
2 words.
Russell Wilson. December.
One more word:
Primetime
Action green
Peterson moving into an “athletics advisory role” with Huskies. Jimmy Lake will be named HC.
WOW
Whoa.
Lake is an excellent recruiter.
https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/chris-petersen-steps-down-jimmy-lake-named-uw-huskies-head-football-coach/
Petersen says he needs to step back and recharge
Sounds like he’s spent.
Not surprised. Coached like he was in pain.
I had a feeling that he’d step down soon. He looked really tired this season. The only way Jimmy Lake was going to stay here was as the coach. His time as a coordinator was only going to last so long. Now get Meyer at USC and the Pac-12 might be relevant again nationally.
All coaches eventually resign, move on, get fired, or die. But this still STUNNED me as a Husky fan when I heard the news. Yeah, this was a disappointing year, but UW is not like Alabama or OSU or Clemson now who merely reload every year. We still have off years/gap years where the talent has to catch up to expectations/hopes for success. In other words, we’re like most good programs below the elite.
But Coach Pete did look especially tired, frustrated, and annoyed this year. There was this quote by Fox analyst, former Husky QB, and forever Dawg Brock Huard that seemed fitting…
“Doing this job that I do and getting to see the shortcuts others take
and the amount of rampant cheating in college football…to have a guy
that I full confidence that doesn’t play in that gray area and really
is willing to live in the black and white, even if it’s costly to some
of the recruiting battles, it’s very, very commendable and something
worthy to be very, very proud of,” said FOX analyst and former UW
quarterback Brock Huard. “But I do think that eventually–and I don’t
mind this being on the record–that takes a toll. If that’s the
direction (college football) is going over the long term, I just don’t
think he was willing and wanting to play the game.”
Anyway…
My guy! Turns out I’ve got an eye for talent after all… 😉
Sheeeit (in best Clay Davis voice).
ICYMI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HWsa3HdNnM
Nice.
Mizzou DT Jordan Elliott (6’4, 315 lbs.) also decalred for the draft.
He’s a dude. Can flat out play. Long DT, high effort, nice combo of power/quickness. Think he’s a top 100 type.
Jordan Elliott vs S. Carolina (2019):
https://youtu.be/23gLDMcwZrA
Will definitely give him a look.
Also, don’t miss out on the two ST gems I gave you up above in answer to your question! Other than those two, maybe Ashtyn Davis? I have a feeling he might get over-drafted though.
But do the Hawks really draft guys JUST for ST, or do they draft good ST players that they believe can develop at other positions?
Will for sure give them a look.
I would say the latter.
Ohhhhh. Right in the Seahawks wheelhouse for grabbing players in the 3rd/4th round. Definitely worth keeping tabs on him… leading up to the draft. 😀
Reagor declares. His dad won a SB with the Colts? Cool.
https://mobile.twitter.com/TheJalenReagor/status/1201576816718299137
Back to back 1st round picks from TCU? I certainly would not mind seeing him in a Hawks uni.
Hate to do it, but I can’t pull this one tonight; gotta work tomorrow. But I’ll catch the replay as soon as I get home, no spoilers.
Sending all good vibes Jason Myers’ way like the past two weeks before I sign off.
Oh, and final score: Seahawks 27, Vikings 20.
I gotta work at 4 am. Ima try to tough it out haha
Anyone had a chance to take a detailed look at Trey Smith (Vols) as Guard prospect. He has had serious medical issues with blood clots but when he has lined up as a Guard in the SEC he has dominated. Definitely a Guard not a Tackle but depending on his medicals he is a guy I would like the Hawks to take a close look at.
I think he’s overrated due to the recruiting hype. It also bothers me that he looks for his name on Twitter and seems to focus on criticism. I suspect he will last into the draft and maybe based on the upside he could be developed. But I’m not going to hope the Seahawks are the ones taking that chance.
Thanks for the feedback. I was curious because what I have seen of him looked dominant. Didn’t know about the social media stuff.
Just curious, why does that bother you?
Idk anything more about it than what you said, but maybe hes using it as a chip on his shoulder?
It does make him seem a little selfish, though. (Selfish isnt the right word). Kinda makes me think he might be one of the guys who changes a lot after he gets paid.
As things stand now I would love to see the Hawks focus on DL in free agency and offense early in the draft.
-Resign Clowney
-Option #1 Free Agent Chris Jones / Option #2 Dante Fowler.
-Let Reed and Ifedi test the market and only extend on team friendly deals
-Cut Britt or restructure
Draft
RD #1 WR (Smith or Raegor)
Rd #2 Traded to TB for OJ Howard
Rd #2 Neville Gilmore (DT / Oklahoma)
Rd #3 Nick Harris (Center / Washington) may have to take Harris in Rd #2 but I hope he slides a little because he is undersized.
-Resigning Clowney is good
-Just not sure on Jones as I see Reed as the same guy and would rather keep my own player. Fowler could be a good option but I still believe that Greene will be a big part next year. Personally I would rather draft an edge guy who can get mixed in.
-I am also for letting these guys test Free Agency. I think I would rather let Ifedi go (if he gets huge dollars) and sign Fant and let him and Jones battle it out for RT
-Britt is a tricky one as you dont want a bunch of turnover there. If we lose Lupati, Ifedi, and Britt thats 60% and there goes your continuity so I would like to keep Britt some way.
Draft
I like your draft picks maybe RD2 some kind of speed edge rusher.
I could talk about this stuff all day long.
A couple of hours until sexy time
The weather will be brisk/cold, but no wind or rain predicted.
Should be a good game, similar to the 49er/Ravens game this last weekend.
Some smash mouth /hard hitting football between two very good teams.
Thank God for the Seahawks after a bad day at work. Time to kick some arse!!!
I’m expecting to give up some chunk plays in the passing game, at the price of slowing Dalvin Cook down.
This should come down to offense. Who can slow down the other offense more?
Seattle is a better O, even before Thielen was out. They might be able to stay more balanced but after halftime, I’m confident that we can outscore them plentifully.
It’s almost party time. Hopefully next time I check into this site it’s in Rob’s “instant reaction” thread after a Seahawk victory to take first place.
Go Hawks!
Go Hawks!
Y’all ready for some football?!?
Go Hawks!
Tonight is, well, the rest of the season. Win and take the top spot in the NFCw and 2nd seed in the NFC. Lose and drop behind MIN for the 2nd WC spot.
Here’s to the Seahawks playing to their potential.
Go Hawks
(Baby Yoda Russ is killing me rn)
Still want to trade Penny?
Looks like it might be Penny’s time…
Totally blown tackle by KJ
KJ you need to wrap up!!!!
Where’s the tackling tonight?
Awful start.
That was the ‘hot knife through butter’ defense we saw in the first nine games.
2nd half adjustments will be crucial.
Going to need some first half adjustments based on that first defensive effort.
We did everything right on that play but secure the tackle on Ham.
Flukey in my opinion. I still think we can force them to punt in this game.
Well, doing everything except tackle the ball carrier allowing a massive run after the catch isn’t insignificant 🙂
Looked like it was going to go the other way when Clowney shot the gap and had Cook deep in the backfield — except it wasn’t a handoff to Cook.
Shoddy tackling…
So you’re saying it might have been too soon to get excited about this defense and that we’d had two ok performances in three weeks and a playoff caliber opponent might be able to exploit our inconsistency.
Yeah pretty much 🙂
Now where have I heard that before 😂
Its all good. A lot of time left.
Start & Win a Super Bowl against Tom Brady
Pass for 7 TDs in a game
Benched for Gardner Minshew
Which of these things would you have thought most likely to occur in Nick Foles’ career?
That sack was all on Wilson
Hello Flash!
Penny is so unconvincing lowering the shoulder.
Backs getting hit not hitting the D this far
Nice catch by DK!
Lovely design on that TD run for Carson.
Great block by Fant to seal the defender outside at the LOS and give Carson the crease off Brown’s shoulder
14 play, 8 minute drive is impressive.
We got ourselves a ball game
Hey where are my dogs at?
Let’s GOOOOOOO
RUN THAT ROCK YOOOO
Yes! Kenny my man! That’s what I’m talkin’ bout!
Wilson called his shot, great answer.
Looks like Metcalf’s been working the JUGS Machine with Volume12.
It works.
A couple more catches like that from him and he’ll have his confidence back.
Truth. Sounds like he’s been putting in the work.
Teams have got to start planning for this 2 header monster we have at RB. Keep them fresh for the playoffs Pete!
Dalvin Cook is really good.
Loved him coming out and bummed when he got hurt. Happy for him.
Nice play by Rasheem Green
Do not like how they motioned Stefon Diggs so easily to get a matchup vs KJ there.
Love when our LBs are covering their #1 WR.
Recipe for success
McDougald is off to a great start tonight. Couple of near sacks and now this stop on 3rd down
Credit to Minnesota… they’re covering extremely well here. Passing game a chore so far, every completion earned.
Very good football from both squads and staffs thus far, very pleasing on the eye. My kind of ball
Agreed. Smashmouth.
2 excellent coaches who’ve forgotten more about this game than most can ever learn.
Seems like Umadi is always downfield on punt coverage in the returner’s face. Nice punt by Dickson. Wish they could’ve moved the ball a little more to flip the field but that punt kinda makes up for not.
This MNF crew talks waaaaaaay too much.
NOT a fan of Booger McFarland
Booger and Charles Davis from last night both talk way to much
Joe Tessitore is as much a problem for me. Shouts constantly, even when he’s talking about the NFC West standings between plays. The broadcast never breathes with these two.
Good challenge
I’m sure we win it but with the way they can run is it worth it this early?
LOL. Some performance anxiety on that challenge, Pete?
Oh no. A PC challenge. Should be interesting.
Diggs!
Delecious
Diggs laying the wood!
BAMF
Fantastic stop on 3rd down!
D A M N.
I’d like to see them take a deep shot, here, on 1st. Suspect Schotty is setting them up.
Or that.
Carson is holding the ball differently on some runs. Sounds cliche, but high & tight
Why did Russ do that?!?
What is Russell doing there???
I have no idea, that was a terrible decision
That’s exactly the type of bonehead nonsense that happened in the Saints & Ravens games. Cheap points conceded yet again in a big home game.
That was so unlucky tbf, if only he was a prototype 6’4 he could have got over that ball…
Brain fart..you bat down like pulling it down ..
Bollocks
Lamar Jackson: Is this your MVP?
Great play call on 3rd & short.
Nice play by Penny, but he is not the guy to run through a mf
Not a finisher, but they got a hammer in Carson.
Thunder + Lightning is overrated
I’ll double down on thunder all day. Scat backs are a package thing unless it’s a legit franchise back talent.
Our backfield is Confusing af
Hollister continues to step up
He’s been tremendous.
Hope they keep him. Has become a security blanket for Russ.
That’s the kind of pick 6 Hawks needed to make Cousins panic. Such a bad break and free points for Vikes.
OL is having a nice game
Good shout. Was thinking that in the first
Both offensive lines are controlling LOS.
Well, tonight could be the end of the Wilson MVP campaign.
At this rate, he won’t even get a vote. He is very much off.
Not a fan of throwing it 3 in a row from the 11 or 12.
Hope Meyer drills it through middle.. he is giving heartache in a close game
Why are we not good at home? Might be a blessing to lose and have to go on the road.
What an uninspiring effort. Team looks like a 1 and done in the playoffs…again
That pick six is an absolute back breaker in a game like this. They’re going to spend the second half chasing those seven points now — just like they had to do with the turnovers vs New Orleans & Baltimore.
This is a really weird season. So many turnovers and terrible at home yet somehow 9 wins so far and unbeaten on the road.
Feels like reality is finally catching up to the Hawks. Maybe we really are a 9 win team that simply got lucky. Don’t know, but this is just ugly. RW looks just average going on almost a month now.
Kirk Cousins is a much improved QB
Everything is so managed tonight though and our defense just can’t do anything. It’s screens, runs, easy throws, so conservative. And it’s methodically working because on the other side they’re making us earn every yard and they have the ridiculous pick six.
I was more thinking about the Kirk Cousins of seasons past. This one is better than before. They may be managing him a lot, but he’s doing well in it.
Ultra conservative..
We’re a 2nd half team. We will outscore them 17-7 in the 2nd half
27-24 Seattle
And that was why they shouldn’t have abandoned the run. Especially from the 10 f***n’ 10 yard line.
That fumble was ours… Refs were kind to review and rule everything in Vikes favor
On a side note.
Really happy to see Derrius Guice finally starting to get healthy. 10 carries, and 113 yds after contact yesterday.
It’d be nice to see a pass rush in the 2nd half
Still not sold on this defense. I just don’t see much physicality besides Diggs.
Wagz is MIA.
We need to sack Cousins if we need picks and fumbles. pressure wasn’t good enough to force bad Kirk show up
Yall act like this isnt our M.O. We always do this exact game nearly every week. Give free points dropped opportunities. Blame coaching, lack of concentration or just flukiness. This will end in a 1 score game. It is the Pete Carroll way.
Classic Pete Carroll football
Like rob said.
Enjoy the ride.
You can never have enough PRs, Shaq, Clowney & Ansah together again.
Vikings secondary playing brilliantly tonight.
No false start? Alrighty.
Have seen it a number of times tonight. Thought I was seeing things.
Definitely not one of Russ’s better games.
I hate those out of bounds flags.
So cheap, even when they benefit us.
I think it’s a good thing to penalize.
It is when it favours us. But when a player initiates contact in bounds and then completes the process out of bounds and gets flagged — it’s so undeserved. For any team. And it’s asking the players in the most physical game in the world to consider where they are when ‘finishing’ tackles to avoid flags, which is unrealistic.
That’s a well deserved flag. He can seriously hurt Carson on the sideline if he is thrown like that in to equipment / folks.
Carson big run… checks out of the game on 1st and goal. Come on man.
Absolutely love our red zone run-designs so far though.
Nice block by DK
Penny is hot and they want to show/see what he can do. Decision to make on Carson soon.
They won’t let Carson leave unless his other problems continue.
This 1-2 punch at RB is heating up.
Great series for the running game. Penny is really stepping up
Looks like Penny turned corner. He is confident, strong and decisive.
MNF stop bloody jinxing us with all these ‘Wilson unbeaten vs the Vikings’ and ‘Cousins has never won on MNF’ graphics.
They are hoping Cousins gets the message and caves in.
YES! McDougald with the fumble recovery!
Great play by Green to punch it loose
What a great effort by both Green and McDougal! We needed that momentum!
We’re cooking now!
Rasheem the puppy is becoming a big dawg!
Huuuuuge!
There’s our guy — McDougald. Yes we’re taking ownership of him now after weeks of highlighting how AWESOME he’s playing.
Rasheem Green turning into ‘big play Rasheem’ too.
Finally.. get those 7 and be ahead.
David Moore has to make that catch IMO
Trying to work out what the plan was there. Lot’s of motion for not an obvious plan.
Ridiculous.. went to 3 pass plays yet again and failed yet again. Rushing is working just great.
Bloody hell this is becoming a war of attrition.
Feels like the next team to make a big defensive play will win.
Any penalties for Seattle yet? Dont think so
Where’s our QB?
Minnesota’s defense covering superbly.
But, given his MVP credentials so far this year, they need him to provide some magic for sure.
Russ is not fully settled for some reason. Rushing throws at times.
Booger McFarland says Wilson was just a little bit off on that throw to Moore. Not even close. Wilson put that pass right where it should be. It was Moore who blew the reception. I don’t enjoy listening to Booger
Looked like Moore took his eye off it or lost the ball somehow. Was a perfect throw.
This passing game misses Lockett badly.
WR is a major need. Moore can’t play. Lockett is clearly hurt…nearly non-existent. Critical need.
Lockett is the most alarming short-term. Without him at 100% the offense is severely weakened.
Just shows how fragile the unit is. 1 player away from dysfunction. Locketts leg really worries me long term.
You’re absolutely right they need an insurance policy and this is the draft to do it. So much speed & talent at receiver.
Consider me WR in R1, all the way. They need a guy that can contribute right now. Maybe Nick Harris in R2?
The only problem could be the top WR’s fly off the board. If they run as well as expected at the combine, it’s extremely likely they will all rise.
If that’s the case, they need to be aggressive to get a guy
I don’t agree there. If it’s a few spots, maybe. But I suspect Reagor, Ruggs and Hamler are going to go a lot earlier than people realise.
What about Smith? He’s about even with Reagor in terms of desirability for me.
Screens… 😐
Why cant we do an all black uniform w green trim or something. Can’t get over these duds
Not feeling ’em either my man. 🤮
They fit the decade. I’m also hoping for change, hopefully the 2020s will bring the 80s unis back
Like Oregon
Fre$h 🤑
This is a WAY tougher team than we gave them credit for the first month+ of the season.
Another Wilson stat: 8 straight years trying to be cool. Ain’t happening.
😉
Had to marry Future’s girl
Lamar Jackson, however is very undeniably cool imo
Coolest mofo in the NFL. His own man.
Heard us talking shit
LOL. Will take a cut.
Carson’s so hot he’s getting Gatorade down his back
Honestly seems like Penny is the better bet to get yards in some situations.
PLAYMAKER
I’ll forgive more for that drop!
WTF happened to Xavier Rhodes this year?
Yeah, that stat line ain’t pretty.
Whatever it is, it’s in his head. You can just see his lack of confidence on the sideline
Without a doubt. His body language and facial expressions suggest a player who has absolutely lost every ounce of confidence. He’s grasping to find out what’s going on himself.
Now that was cool.
Has no rhythm. Like, zero.
Lookin’ like Eileen from ‘Seinfeld.’
Someone left his a** outta dance rehearsal this week
The coolest.
Wow Moore was all alone. Just blew past his defender. Great pass by Wilson.
That TD celebration took some choreography. I wonder when they get together to practice 😂
Now that’s a third quarter! 17-0
Fantastic
Come on D… hold tight fella’s. No big plays. No soft coverage to concede easy yards either if possible please.
Being down by 10 helps the D. Should allow our pass rushers to really pin their ears and go for it without worrying too much about defending the run.
Cousins is going to press, commit 2 turnovers.
Welp half way there mishima
Looks like they took Rhodes helmet from him. No more Rhodes?
WHAT A PLAY BY TRE!!!!!
BEAST
OMG Flowers with the circus INT!
Game!
Beautifully blocked
THIS IS LOVELY
I thought Penny was a bust?
Fans who stress that Duane Brown is getting too old should watch replays of that last play where he gets outside and downfield to block for Penny. Dude’s moving well for an old guy 😉
Penny & Carson show!
SO happy they’re feeding Penny (and happy he’s eating it up). There was talk of trading him a couple of weeks ago?
The evolution of the secondary has been so fun to watch. Tre + Shaq coming into their own, McDougald’s all-around game, the addition of Diggs’ thump, Blair and Amadi as depth. Great story and testament to Pete’s genius with DBs.
(OK, not that.)
Penalty against the Seahawks, yet?
What was that???
That’s so cheap and sloppy and typical really. Why can’t anything ever be easy?
Blown assignment somewhere between Griffin and McD. Really ugly. Also the MIN RB screen is just gashing us. They’ve managed a few key 3rd down conversions on that screen.
Fans can’t have enough heartaches.. defense took it easy…that’s gonna haunt McD and Griffin
Can’t win the game in the third quarter.
Such a clean game by both teams outside of a few freak plays and blown assignments. Every one has been game changing
McDougald gets caught cheating.
flowers and Griffin are developing into one of the best young pair of CB in the league. If
Amadi can step up at the Nickel spot next year or they add someone this secondary is going to be really solid.
It’s hard to communicate with the noise level so high. BMac missed that with Shaq.
Great lesson about not doing your job. That’ll be highlighted tomorrow in review.
There is so much time left .. gawd. Last thing we wanted is giving up clock saving easy points
BIG BALLS PETE
Homer: ‘I aint going out of bounds’
Travis Homer sighting!!!
What a ballsy call! I love it.
LOVE this call!
Inject that directly into my veins!
Big balls Pete!
Keep pounding the life out of the Vikes defense and Zimmer.. luv it
Fire Brian Schneider
So I can marry him
No idea why we’re taking deep shots having run all day and needing to kill time.
Me either.
Keep defense honest. If they rush 3 times and fail we gonna call it taking foot of gas.
We’ve been running all day for 180 yards.
Was gonna say before that fake punt, and I mean no disrespect to Russ, but an MVP makes that pass to Carson, even on the run with a defender in his face. We’ve seen him make plays like that so it’s not a criticism of his ability but rather his consistency. Gotta convert those plays, especially when you have the physical tools to do it.
WTF is with Metcalf in clutch situations….
For crying out loud how many fumbles!?!?!
Oh DK cmon man
Wow an incomplete pass that’s a huge call
Yeah that might b tough to overturn.
How the hell have they not called that a fumble. Clear fumble. They will win this challenge.
Turn upfield a football move?
No time to tuck ball
If they don’t overturn this the game’s gone.
On replay clear clear fumble
@ rookie wr touches
DK and Carson need to challenge each other… DK hardly gets 4 or 5 touches a game and he is
Making a mess consistently.
D.K. is a fun, exciting player.
But my word there are SO many issues to work on. Ball security, high-pointing, box-out. These are not minor issues.
Rob we knew this. His highs translate so much better than I expected and his mentality is maybe his best trait or amazing PR job to color him as the 2nd hardest working guy in the locker room. Maybe a bit of both
When can I worry about DK ability to drop everything. For a beast of a player, he has really soft grips.
Trying to do too much. Just take the yards.
No one cares about fighting for needlessly extra yards up 10.
And why is Lockett out there anyways? He ain’t 100%
My friends laughed at me for saying that lol
He had the 1st. Why try to prove anything?
Busted coverage and a fumble turnover.
This is why we can’t have nice easy finishes.
HOW was that completed???
Pass rush needs to get to Cousins on this play
Now a huge PI.
Good grief what’s going on???
Why are we throwing this away?
Diggs totally created that PI
Refs blew the whistle too early again
Vintage Clowney
Oh come on lads.
This is unbelievable.
It’s not over till its over…. we know that all to well as Seahawks fans. Let’s hope that Russell has one last drive for the night
Well a FG will be huge for us now thanks to that shank
Big missed PAT
Lol.
Lmao.
Big boy football now
Shoulda been that on the last drive
Unbelievable shit
Seahawk s**t
They capture lightning in a bottle and somehow let it out.
K.J. looks uncoordinated and like a drowning kid in a swimming pool when he’s in coverage.
A clock eating drive to end the game is what we need. This offense has done a couple in this game already so they can do it
3 big mistakes and game is on line
Russ .. hate it man.
With Lockett being hurt, DKs issues, Moore and his constant drops and Jaron “the ghost” Brown I wonder what’s keeping them from feeding Gordon. I imagine it’s the chemistry and lack of knowing the plays, but I’d like him to get some opportunities along with Turner.
Then Wilson does that. Drive over
Oh come on Russell. WHAT ARE THEY DOING????
OL massive tonight regardless of outcome.
JFC Wilson that’s just inexcusable
Definitely not MVP play
Pathetically inexcusable decision there. Just get rid of it.
Typically too cute.
This day the MVP is lost by Wilson.
Quite remarkable and discouraging to watch Seattle trying to piss this win away. Poor execution, poor concentration, poor clock management.
Russ can’t take a sack like that in that spot.
Russ must have taken a big hit in 49ers game or the one before.
What a massive letdown to a game we had won.
I hate the passing game.. wasting so much clock looking for those big plays yet again and a fumble to boot.
This is almost too painful to watch
4 down territory here.. is defense going to hold up
Don’t get me wrong it drains me, but I love this stuff.
IR for Ansah.
Huge stand!
Hold the celebration they still have 3 TO
A couple of first downs wins the game
Shoulda been feeding Carson 7 minutes ago. IMO anyways
9 away from another 1,000 yd season.
Yeah..
Simmer must be feeling it.. rush down the throat the way he wants to do.
YES!
Maybe they play a complete game on Sunday.
Love Iupati’s example and leadership. Great addition to the OL.
20secs
Unreal
Yes sir!
Cousins likes it (inside)… he is not the one to lose this one.
Better be able to play STs as a position playet if you want to stick on Seattle’s 53. Why I suspect Jennings didn’t.
Homer was huge tonight
Played like smashed dog shit but a Win is Win.
Win is a Win*
This years team baffles me
It is the most clutch, big play team while simultaneously being the most frustrating careless team. It just baffles me how the tide changes so abruptly each game. Like a boxer who just throws wild haymakers while leaving himself open for shots all game.
Only penalty was the savvy play to get PI by Diggs
That was super clever.
Tyler Lockett silenced
Yet put up 37 with mostly rushing on a top 10 rushing D.
This team deserves more credit. They’re ballers and gritty.
I love the mix of grit, savvy and playmaking we have. Perfect mix.
He reportedly had the flu, so I don’t think we should be too worried