Snap, play-fake, one, two, three, hitch, hitch, hitch, see-ya!
“It was a great call,” Darnold stated. “For [O’Connell] to be able to call that play and the guys whatever in the booth or the offensive staff to be able to see that and call it, it shows just the trust that they have in me.”
“The 97-yarder was one of the prettiest throws I’ve seen,” O’Connell added. “I think Speedy would have been a long hit as well, depending on who Sam chose, and he chose the right one, launching that thing as pretty of a throw as I’ve seen, especially in those circumstances. And then Speedy’s play-style finish to go get the block to get Justin in the end zone. So many examples of awesome stuff by our guys.”
A 60-minute group effort demonstrated in all three phases.
Nailor sprinting for a touchdown-clinching block and snatching his own for the second straight game; Fullback C.J. Ham getting skinny to block a punt for the first time in his career; Ty Chandler doing his “best of both worlds” impression, running like a scat back – and a power back – for a team-best 82 yards on 10 carries; the offensive line keeping Darnold mostly on his feet and with plenty of time to go 17-for-26 with 268 yards; Scramblin’ Sam ran for 32 yards, the eighth instance in 68 career games rushing for more than 30; the Vikings defense outplaying the guys in scarlet in gold. And the fans.
“Nothing beats it,” Nailor said of the atmosphere. “Nothing beats it.”
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