4 things Vikings can learn from Chiefs vs. 49ers

Quarterback play still rules in the National Football League and overtime was a perfect example of the difference. Brock Purdy was really good throughout the game. He made solid decisions and attacked down the field when it was necessary. The difference was how he handled pressure when it mattered. The final offensive play of the game had Purdy panicking with the Chiefs’ zero blitz. He missed two open receivers and the 49ers kicked a field goal.

Mahomes ended up being the difference and his final drive, where he was calm and made smart decisions ended up being the difference. A younger Mahomes would have thrown the ball deep instead of checking it down to Isiah Pacheco and that likely gets intercepted. Instead, that level of decision-making was the biggest factor in securing the win.

I get it, you can’t go into the NFL draft expecting to land Patrick Mahomes, but the Chiefs likely didn’t think they were drafting the (soon to be) greatest quarterback of all-time when they traded up to 10th overall to select him in 2017. You can, however, strike gold by taking the chance and being correct with your evaluation.

Moral of the story: you’ll never land the next great quarterback if you never try.