Vikings, Packers coaches make the NFC North the NFL’s best division: Sando’s Pick Six
New York TimesThe Minnesota Vikings look like the best team in the NFL’s best division, unless Sam Darnold’s MRI says otherwise. Kevin O’Connell proved last year he can do better than expected with some of those guys, but when you are down to quarterback three, you are in trouble.” GO DEEPER Sam Darnold's performance — and health scare — cements role in Vikings' stellar start • Packers: Green Bay acquired Willis less than one month ago. 49ers percent of team snaps played, 2023-24 Season 2023 2024 George Kittle 89% 56% Christian McCaffrey 80% 0% Brandon Aiyuk 78% 75% Deebo Samuel 71% 57% Totals 79% 47% San Francisco’s big four skill players — tight end George Kittle, running back Christian McCaffrey, receiver Brandon Aiyuk and receiver Deebo Samuel — combined to start 61 games last season before the team rested some starters in Week 18. Streaks of negative offensive EPA Team Start Thru Games Arizona Cardinals 2017 Wk 7 2019 Wk 1 27 New York Jets 2022 Wk 13 2024 Wk 1 24 Los Angeles Rams 2010 Wk 13 2012 Wk 1 22 Arizona Cardinals 2011 Wk 16 2012 Wk 17 18 Jacksonville Jaguars 2012 Wk 13 2013 Wk 12 16 Beyond the numbers, which included Rodgers producing more pass EPA than he had in all but five of his 134 starts over the past decade, this game showcased some of the flair that has long distinguished his game. Will Levis big EPA losers Wk-Opp Play Type EPA Team Lost By 1-CHI Pick six -7.6 7 1-CHI Fumble -4.9 7 2-NYJ Fumble -4.6 7 3-GB Fumble -5.8 16 3-GB Pick six -8.4 16 • The Denver Broncos had to enjoy seeing rookie quarterback Bo Nix play a turnover-free game for the first time in three starts, while completing nearly 70 percent of his passes and rushing effectively, including for a touchdown.
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