Two games in, the Minnesota Vikings think it’s a damn fight. First, Kevin O’Connell’s crew clobbered the Giants. Next, they stunned the defending NFC Champions.
Can it last?
Here on the “Ty & Bob Pod” at Go Long — with Hall of Fame scribe Bob McGinn — we take a close look at the Vikes’ 23-17 win over the San Francisco 49ers. Sam Darnold wasn’t perfect, but he’s unafraid to pull the trigger. It’s working. Brian Flores’ defense has been unlocked, too. We’ll learn a lot about this team with Houston and Green Bay on deck.
Lions-Bucs talk begins at the 34:35 mark. Why Dan Campbell’s team lost to Tampa Bay may surprise you. McGinn uncovers everything on film.
Bears-Texans analysis begins at 55:10. How concerned should Bears fans be about Caleb Williams on a scale from 1 to 10? We discuss. The USC quarterback — facing a history of quarterback ineptitude — is off to a rocky rookie season.
Then, around 1:08:50, it’s on to Packers-Colts. This was one of Matt LaFleur’s most impressive wins as head coach. Twenty days after signing, quarterback Malik Willis gets a win. Talk about emasculated. Good grief, the Indianapolis Colts likely flew back home with their tail between their legs. Green Bay ran the ball on 53 of 67 plays.
As always, the episode concludes with a “McGinn Memory.” This one features a player from the 90s who’d answer every single question inside the Packers locker room, win or lose.
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