BarcaDeac
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One thing that is unmistakable is this D is legit. Heads and shoulders above every other D in yards allowed, pts. scored, and sacks. Granted we are playing lesser offenses to start the season, but still our stats are eye popping good even against weaker teams. Losing Horn will hurt, but guessing others will fill the gap admirably and as long as we can keep bringing the type of pressure we brought last night we should be in every game. Also had no idea we picked up Fox as that guy is a beast. We are stout up front and with some serious speed and depth on the edges coupled with really solid LB core and stud DBs. If you can play top notch D you will win a good # of games especially if Darnold can continue to manage games well and avoid silly TOs. I like our chances to win 12 IF we can find a reliable RB to keep Ds honest. Chuba started to show something late, but would like to see how Royce does starting and getting more carries as Chuba was a non factor for the 1st half.
the Jets and Texans have middling offenses, but the Saints seemingly still have a decent one, at least what they showed against the Packers. Now, that may prove to be an aberration, but we absolutely did shutdown one of the best RBs in the league in Kamara.