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Good morning, Winners! Welcome again to the Morning Win! Thanks a lot for studying immediately.
If you recognize an Eagles fan, hug an Eagles fan immediately. Coincidentally, I’m an Eagles fan. Please hug me.
In all seriousness, what a sport final evening. As a impartial observer, I’m certain it was completely pleasant for many of you all to look at. And, Falcons followers, I’m certain you’re over the moon about all of it. What a last drive from Kirk Cousins.
Often, it’s the Falcons who’re on the opposite finish of essentially the most embarrassing moments in NFL historical past. I don’t even want to elucidate that — it’s already understood. 28-3. the vibes. the historical past.
Plus, with Kirk’s “I hate Monday Night time Soccer” Cousins on their aspect, no person may blame you for considering that the sport was over after the two-minute warning. All it took was some shrewd playcalling and stable clock administration to seal issues away.
Fortuitously for the Falcons, Nick Sirianni determined to out-Falcons them on Monday.
It solely took the Falcons 65 seconds to drive 70 yards up the sphere to win the sport in Philadelphia, 22-21. Atlanta solely had a 0.7 % likelihood of profitable, per ESPN’s Stats and Data, with slightly below two minutes left. Watching it was unreal.
Cousins would drop again and stand there like a statue till somebody acquired open, taking chunk after chunk after chunk out of the protection. It appeared like they had been working 7-on-7 drills on the market.
However the sport was misplaced even earlier than then.
It was over when Saquon Barkley dropped that ball on Third-and-3. Heck, it was most likely over when Sirianni determined to not run the ball once more. And it was actually over when he determined to kick the dreaded “let’s push the result in 6” discipline purpose. By no means kick a discipline a discipline purpose to push the result in six. It’s a demise sentence, people. Particularly when your cross rush doesn’t exist.
I do know the Eagles supposedly shook off the late-season demons that plagued the crew final yr, but it surely looks as if they’ve latched themselves onto one thing and caught round.
That is the kind of sport that makes you surprise if that one thing is the coach.
Poor Bryce Younger
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I can’t fathom what Bryce Younger goes via immediately. Getting benched lower than 24 hours after your head coach seemingly gave you a vote of confidence must be a intestine punch. It’s acquired to be a shock.
However it’s additionally most likely the suitable resolution for the Panthers, Robert Zeglinski writes.
“The most important drawback for Younger, although, was how little he possessed in his toolbag. At worst, an above-average NFL beginning quarterback should be an issue solver. Not each play will likely be run to perfection because it was drawn up. Information flash: the opposite aspect of the ball will get paid, too. Quarterbacks must be able to improvise, they usually must possess sufficient expertise and adaptableness to run one thing else if their snug bread and butter isn’t working.
When requested to improvise or stray out of his consolation zone, Younger appeared like a helpless deer in headlights. His diminutive 5-foot-10, 204-pound body meant he usually couldn’t see immediately over the road of scrimmage, limiting him to a shotgun-based offense that grew to become rote. He didn’t have a robust arm, making it simpler to remove lay-up reads and progressions that might’ve helped him set up a wholesome rhythm. He wasn’t a terrific athlete, that means the Panthers couldn’t shift their offensive philosophy to implementing extra RPOs that utilized Younger’s legs. That’s not his sport, and it by no means will likely be. Younger was a pocket passer and a tiny creator to a fault.”
Andy Dalton isn’t good, however he offers them their finest shot at profitable. Younger was too inflexible and inflexible doesn’t work at quarterback within the NFL lately. (Except you’re taking part in the Eagles, who gained’t contact you). (Sorry).
Extra on Younger’s benching:
— Christian D’Andrea has extra on the development of groups bailing on first-round QBs with out hesitation. What a captivating development.
— Listed here are 5 doable touchdown spots for Younger transferring ahead. His profession isn’t over simply but.
— That is actually all David Tepper’s fault.
Excellent news for the Mets
Obligatory Credit score: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports activities
The Mets try to carry on to a Wild Card playoff slot within the Nationwide League playoff race. So when information of Francisco Lindor needed to exit early in an eventual loss to the Phillies, the alarm bells started to ring in New York. He left due to a nagging again harm that’s been bothering him for some time.
However, because it seems, it will not be as severe because it sounds. Lindor might be again within the lineup throughout the subsequent few days, he advised reporters.
“I nonetheless have just a little little bit of ache, however we had excellent news. All the things looks as if it’s good. It might be three to 5 days, or it might be two to a few. It is dependent upon how my again reacts,” he stated.
He’ll must handle his ache, however the star shortstop ought to be able to play quickly.
That’s incredible information for the Mets. There are solely two weeks left within the season and New York has to do every little thing it might probably to carry on to that last Wild Card slot with Atlanta respiration down its necks.
The hunt for October remains to be on in New York.
Fast hits: NFL Energy Rankings … CFB Winners and Losers … and extra
— Right here’s Robert Zeglinski and Christian D’Andrea with our weekly NFL Energy Rankings the place the Saints are surging.
— Right here’s Tyler Netunno with the Week 3 Winners and Losers from the CFB weekend. Huge shouts to Wazzu.
— Right here’s Charles Curtis on whether or not Quentin Johnson’s fantasy increase is for actual.
— Taylor Swift followers suppose the Bengals’ landing celebration is why they misplaced to the Chiefs. Caroline Darney has extra.
—Right here’s Cory Woodroof on why Kirk Cousins’ MNF win was so particular.
— The Dream trolling Tina Charles is superb. Right here’s Meg Corridor with extra.
That’s a wrap, people. Thanks a lot for rocking with us immediately. We respect you. Have a incredible day. Peace.
-Sykes ✌️
