They’re the better team as things stand today.
Once again, the offense didn’t get going until it was too late.
The defense did not limit big plays nor sustain any sort of consistent pass rush on Sam Darnold.
It was ugly from the jump.
What a snag by Akers on 3rd.
Some other ways to spin this positively?
The winner gets the NFC North division title as well as the overall number one seed throughout the playoffs.
The loser goes on the road during round one in January.
This is basically a playoff game on its own.
The Texans without Nico?
The Niners without anybody?
Is Thanksgiving night in the cold against Tua their best win?
In Seattle with Geno missing plenty of the game?
Not exactly the strongest resume to make you feel like they can hang with the league’s best.
Twice Minnesota out-classed them.
They played well in Brazil against Philly, but again not well enough to win.
Maybe they’re saving it all for the playoffs?
