Can Minnesota Vikings offense win in a shootout against Detriot Lions?

[@takeshiaiza3374]

Darnold is throwing for 400 yards and 5 TD’s to finish with 40 on the season!

[@chriserickson7559]

LOL. If Sam Darnold wins the Super Bowl this year, it is Game Over for me. I can die happy! I've been waiting 50 years for a SB. If it happens, I don't really care what the Vikings do next year. The Goal has finally been reached.

[@jiordone8563]

screw that, win one and then go for back to back!!!

[@justintimeolson]

We going for that 3 peat!!

[@m.overland6976]

@@chriserickson7559 I have some bad news for you about that Vikings Super Bowl victory...

[@chriserickson7559]

@@m.overland6976 I don't know what your point is? Do you have a point?

[@m.overland6976]

@ lol yeah just teasin ya. I am a sad Vikings fan too. But I appreciate your optimism!

[@fantasygurulegend]

The way I see it is their defense won't be able to stop our offense while our defense will come up with a couple key stops.

[@ShaunBowm]

Esp after watching the Lions 49ers game...49ers receivers were often, so wide open

[@monsterpeanutsparkle5624]

are the 2024 Lions the same as the 1998 Vikings? juggernaut offense, suspect defense?

[@roryolson61]

And the Lions have used their trick plays just to beat the 9ers and the Bears. I'm sure Bflo is coaching his group on this!

[@farrider8470]

​@roryolson61 we have The hitmann, he does not get fooled often.

[@jimbo92107]

After a blackboard jammed with complex calculations, I got... = Yup.

[@cameronherk7872]

Thor's, Thorisms and football insights are the best! I always look forward to Thursdays. Keep up the great work Purple Daily. Come up with a Thorsday merch cap.

[@lifeisabouttheodds]

Gotta hand it Thor. He is improving all the time and is now a must watch with the most information of any of the weekly guests by a mile.

[@hansleypluviose8135]

Agreed

[@newdaddio5629]

I do not agree.

[@baddadjoke2197]

@@newdaddio5629 Try getting some sleep and see how you feel.

[@realistNFL]

Thor should watch JJ McCarthy college tapes if he thinks he's ready for the NFL next year. JJM needed a clean pocket to throw the football which he won't get on this team

[@TopBobsCasinoSecrets777]

"The K.O. Car Wash" is the funniest description of his QB school

[@ricklong3260]

Thank you I thought that also.❤

[@franknorth164]

Thor is going to cry when the Vikes trade JJ and go with Sam. And I am here for it.

[@clintonreisig]

💜💛💜 SKOL !

[@kameronerdman5870]

Thor you seriously need to start entertaining the idea of the franchise tag, I would be shocked if that's not the move kwesi goes with this offseason

[@brittanynfanning]

This Darnold contract is the reason I'm sick of Kwesis one-year contracts! If you rejuvenate one of these busts careers, you're just letting them walk!? At least 2 years with 1 yr guarantees in case you need to cut them. Why would you just do one year if you're hoping to fix them? (Tillery, Darnold, etc.)

[@kameronerdman5870]

@ because they also drafted a QB in the top 10 dumbass 😂

[@rosssivertson6339]

1st things first. If anyone here got excited the same way for Case Keenum and had they same views then as you do now then please disqualify yourself from the debate.

[@vikwillwin]

Darnold will be franchised next season and Play for Vikings !!!!!!!

[@eheroneos56]

🔨 T H O R S D A Y 🔨

[@theBrentBrown]

Thor, you’re the man on this whole QB talk. Finally someone who agrees with me. JJ is our QB for the future. Thank you Sam D. for a good year but after this year we need to move on.

[@BillDunkel-h9e]

I agree. JJ is our future. Don’t waste the cap space.

[@jiordone8563]

@@BillDunkel-h9e and what if JJ turns out to be mediocre? (and there's a good chance at that happening)

[@RaymondMcFarland-hv6vw]

Yeah JJ turns into Ryan Leaf and Sam Darnold becomes Joe Montana. It's like this guy has a Chrystal ball and knows JJ won't be a bust???

[@realistNFL]

I watched JJ's national championship game against Washington. You should too. He's not ready to lead this team

[@petemacinnes]

I remember the crowd noise rule

[@norcalviking8992]

I think we need long sustained drives that end with TD's - keep Lions O off the field. Quick Offensive scores are not going to win the game - Though we may need that in the end. But Time of Poss. is going to be everything this game.

[@garrettjankord1718]

I can already see it. Benny Boi calls up the hook and ladder. The lateral goes to Jameson, but Harry is waiting for it. Harry comes around the edge and lights up Jamo. We recover the fumble snd the Lions are scarred.

[@jaredpribyl]

They better hope Gink isn’t near the play too lol 😈

[@BloodySoup74]

I was actually thinking the same thing. Or if Sewel goes out for a pass and the Ginkster pick 6 for 99 yards

[@roryolson61]

Harry causes the fumble and Bynum takes it to the HOUSE!

[@flyz456]

Thor is way too stubborn to have a realistic view on what to do with Darnold. You can’t dismiss franchising him. The future is definitely determined by how far we go this year. This just feels different.

[@CrudPig12]

The only way I'd franchise tag him is to trade him. And I'd only do that if Darnold was cool with it and essentially got to pick his destination.

[@smarleyjoe3569]

yea would like to hear his Sam D thoughts if JJ M was not on the team.

[@brittanynfanning]

​@CrudPig12 i love darnold, but I'd say tough luck bud. We saved your career and you'll make 40mil. The least you can do is get us a pick back 😂

[@CrudPig12]

@@brittanynfanning its more for keeping the team culture and less about Darnold in my eyes. Might set a precedent other players aren't thrilled with.

[@RM-ru3fk]

I honestly think he would be disappointed if we won a sb with Darnold this year

[@Score1more]

Love purple daily

[@drewlovs]

If Sam Darnold wins the Super Bowl for us this year, but that makes him too expensive for Thor… Then in three years, if JJ McCarthy is as good as he thinks he is, I want to hear Thor argue to trade JJ McCarthy away for two first round picks so that we have All that salary cap and picks. After all, you can’t have it both ways. Something tells me his tune will change at that moment, though.

[@StevenHall-ul4fo]

The argument isn't don't pay quarterbacks It's don't pay quarterbacks that need to have a perfect supporting cast to succeed, but pay quarterbacks that can carry a supporting cast Darnold has shown he can play great with the right weapons, but be terrible if the weapons are terribel

[@AdamWheeler59]

If McCarthy has a top ten pick sitting behind him ready to take over, that argument might make sense.

[@Genniboi]

The team should be established by the time it's time to pay JJ

[@realistNFL]

@@StevenHall-ul4fo Sam Darnold has 1 Pro Bowler on offense. Goff has like 5 and Purdy last year had even more. How is Darnold's supporting cast "perfect" exactly?

[@realistNFL]

@@StevenHall-ul4fo Sam Darnold was literally a top 5 EPA QB in 2022 with the Panthers with just DJ Moore

[@JoshuaMiller-nm3th]

Where is write that down?

[@davidgraves1876]

This was hard to listen too. Thor acts like he’s so much smarter than everyone else. It was 2 months ago Thor said it was a mistake to trade for Cam Robinson because Vikings didn’t have a chance to win the superbowl. For as much as he acts like he’s superior than people who want to keep Darnold. He’s so close minded he won’t allow any scenario where JJ isn’t the Qb. Hell he can’t even give any credit to Darnold when it comes to the MVP race. It’s all because of Jefferson…

[@JamesSeay-tn8fo]

He's so stubborn, don't know how these guys deal with this egomaniac

[@BenDolan-i2i]

If you don’t like it no one says you have to watch him. But just saying there are reasons NFL executives ask him for advice and he’s one of the few people on this planet who gets paid to talk about the NFL.

[@davidgraves1876]

@@BenDolan-i2i I don’t have to agree with something 100% to watch it. Ya and he talks down to people who were paid far more money and had far more success when it comes to talent evaluating. Again just 2 months ago he was saying trading a 4th round pick for Cam Robinson because the Vikings didn’t have a chance at the superbowl this year.

[@CrudPig12]

Darnold has played good, but I don't think he should be the MVP. They've won a few games this year despite Darnold's play.

[@rosssivertson6339]

Ask yourself this question. Does Darnold replicate this season on any other NFL team this year? There have been QBs in the past and present that would be "that guy" wherever they played. I think Darnold is in a great situation but guys in great situations don't get MVP votes

[@Score1more]

Slot corner blitz would be huge in this game

[@robbslamz]

Samuel the Slayer has been stellar! I'm pumped and I want the Vikings to win it all BID this season.... but I hope the Vikings $tick with the plan (stick with the process).

[@fwippel1705]

Mark Moseley was the kicker the for the Washington Redskins, Judd. The last full-time conventional straight-ahead place kicker.

[@roryolson61]

Ah Gary Anderson played in 98.

[@fwippel1705]

@roryolson61 Gary Anderson was a soccer stlye kicker.

[@edward_kenway532gaming3]

I'm excited to see Thor throw a fit when they bring Darnold back. Dude says he's top 5 in the MVP and he doesn't even want him being brought back being a serious discussion. That's genuinely a laughable take.

[@RM-ru3fk]

He’s invested his own self worth into his JJM take 15 minutes of fame, which is honestly pretty sad

[@edward_kenway532gaming3]

@RM-ru3fk Even the biggest McCarthy supporters looking at it realistically think at least tagging and trading him is a good idea.

[@clintonreisig]

Cap hit. I do not understand why some people do not see the value in preserving the ability to pay other players

[@edward_kenway532gaming3]

@clintonreisig They have the most dead cap in the league this season. You can pay him and still bring other guys in. If Darnold keeps playing the way he has he's worth the investment.

[@niczaiser2341]

saw a stat that 4 teams in history have made super bowl with 3 road games. 26/50 of the #1 seeds in the last 25 years have made the super bowl. It is literally 8% chance vs 52% chance to make super bowl if you lose or win this game

[@rosssivertson6339]

Alot of people aren't bringing up the fact that if you beat the lions in this game you are likely to have to play them a third time in the playoffs

[@montgomerywilliams1582]

Sam’s in the top five for the MVP voting. And you actually believe that JJ McCarthy is going to start next year?

[@Floorguy1985]

He is his baby.

[@cvogt12345678]

Yeah I cannot take this dude seriously. Absolute clown take.

[@lanah2979]

Yeah, he's doubling and tripling down to no avail. Sam will be back.

[@rowtheskol]

Thor is so scared that Darnold has played JJ out of the starting QB job 😂 it’s going to be okay Thor, if Sam wins us a Super Bowl, I could care less if they fuck the financials up for a couple years. The whole point is to get one before we die. Gotta get 1 before we can be a dynasty

[@RM-ru3fk]

I genuinely think he would be sad if we won the sb this year. He’s really made me lose respect for him the way he attacks people on twitter and acts holier.

[@rosssivertson6339]

He's thinking longterm which is fine. Our fanbase tends to have knee-jerk reactions that they latch onto and run with.

[@Flint92]

I would be curious as to what Tampa Bay with Todd Bowles did to limit Detroit to 16 Points in the Lions home los in week 2 or 3.

[@Thorsrock]

@Flint92 ,,,,Best helmet logo in team history. Thats the Vikings emblem I loved.

[@shadyrebob5999]

Just need a solid game in all phases. Good ball control offense, solid defense with some key stops, and mistake free special teams. Do this and we win comfortable. Lions are paper champions.

[@TomJarmusz-bb5yy]

Skol from chicago go vikes! Fan since 76 been through a lot as a viking fan!!

[@johnrock6480]

I think the key is the Flores defense. He needs to throw something new at the Lions offense early in the game,and then make an adjustment or two off that throughout the game. Get some stops on 4th down and go home with the win.

[@Evolution10X]

Agreed. They need to walk the safeties up and force them to beat you deep if anything. You cannot let Goff just go over the middle for easy throws whenever he wants. Take away what they do best and go from there.

[@apollo6139]

Thor’s easily the best guest on PD, but 2:06 is cringeworthy, referring to yourself in third person is wild.

[@samchase2460]

Did Phil get fired

[@iamdebirdie]

😂 He's traveling

[@jasonpleau9016]

I wish

[@theorizer8899]

How about if PFF would have a receiver category like a Decoy Assist performance credit. Every time a receiver is double covered he is essentially a decoy. They give assists on defensive plays. I bet Jefferson would lead the league.

[@MikeF-r1h]

This dude has completely lost touch with reality, the goal here is to win the super bowl if Sam Darnold wins us a super bowl without question you resign him and try to win it again next year

[@fwippel1705]

I think Kwesi will offer Darnold a decent deal, similar to the one he offered Kirk last year, one that won't break the team's plans going forward. My guess is Darnold will get and take a better offer from another team.

[@shawneg4412]

Well than that’s not optimal. Vikings don’t want no stinking potential 2026 3rd rd pick. It’s gonna be tag/trade or tag/sign team friendly structure (no 2026 tag, no trade clause)

[@jiordone8563]

Darnold won't just chase money, he'd stay with just a decent offer.

[@bkm23]

What's a jagwire?

[@johnlusth193]

I prefer jag-you-arrh

[@SeekJesus27]

This is the video I've been looking forward to all morning!

[@forrestasp3047]

I agree that the Vikings shouldn’t offer Sam a ridiculous contract, but Sam is playing like a top 6 quarterback, and I think it would be malpractice to not at least come up with a number to offer Darnold. The dude has won 14 games. The goal is to win a Super Bowl, not create a bunch of cap space. Are we sure there is a team that will give Sam 50 million a year, or even 40? Why not just offer Sam 35 million a year and if he refuses just tag and trade him.

[@gregoryjackson3155]

My only push back against Thor is that Darnold, unlike Kirk, was supposed to be a highly sought talent coming out of college. So there is the potential he could just be a Top 5-10 quarterback in the league. I mean, Declan wasn't wrong about him being the best quarterback in the NFC this year.

[@CrudPig12]

Darnold certainly didn't win those 14 games on his own. He's played good, but a few wins were despite his performance.

[@jiordone8563]

@@CrudPig12 did Mahomes win those 15 games by himself? Did Goff win those 14 games by himself? Bad take, Darnold has been great this year.

[@Evolution10X]

@@CrudPig12agreed. He has the luxury of a really good defense - and yet we still have a ton of one score games. The Darnold type is too much at times. He’s gotten better though I will admit that. I still think JJ has higher upside long term but nobody knows for sure. Darnold isn’t perfect but he has been better than we all thought.

[@CrudPig12]

@@jiordone8563 No, but Mahomes has a lot less to work with on offense than Darnold. And Detroit is stacked and scores more on the regular than the Vikings. If I didn't watch the games and just read comments about Darnold, I'd think they were regularly putting 40+ points up a game with the way y'all talk about him.

[@jaypeterson7637]

Sam, (the Ginger Jesus) Darnold will have a MONSTER 5 td game Sunday!! SKOL!!!🏈

[@o1GAUGES1o]

To me the path to victory is less turnovers/better discipline and/or our defense having the few key stops needed to seal the deal.

[@richardsmith3772]

MVP for Darnold if you clean Lion clock this Sunday. MVP is not Individual records without winning records. MVP's candidates should elevate the entire team. Burough is not leading a team that keep opposing offenses off the field. The 1, 2 and 3 MVP candidates are Josh, Sam, and Sequon . All others have poor records thus could not elevate teams to win.

[@T_mag]

We don't have great luck with bye weeks. If we do beat the Lions, certainly I hope they rest and prepare properly for the divisional round.

[@erickellogg505]

Why does nobody understand that the only way keeping Darnold makes sense is IF we retain Flores?

[@lloydpearson2138]

Where is Blake Cashman and Jordan Addison for Pro Bowl???

[@RobertNelson-i5y]

Did you forget cashman was out the first time these teams met and it was a close game with him playing I think he’s the difference in the vikes winning vs the lions

[@caesaraugustus784]

Build around JJ, 100% agree with Thor.

[@Ratbiker48]

Hey Thor... How bout them Buckeyes 😂😂😂

[@Lipripper1047]

I feel like this is a must win game.

[@ricklong3260]

Yes for sure .thank you

[@OliverPantsoff]

it sure would help to get the 1 seed and play at home

[@dw2367]

The collateral damage of a loss this week probably translates to a loss at the Rams or Buccaneers in the wild card weekend. Not because either team is better, but more the deflations factor, and we play a distracted, uneven game. Good call.

[@rbeberman5296]

@@dw2367and then dealing with the criticisms from fans from rival teams after we got 14-3, then one and done, that would be a pain.

[@OliverPantsoff]

@@rbeberman5296 only if you're weak

[@snowrs1]

I look at it this way if we can get Jeanty for either QB do we go for it? You can then add a CB, DI or G with the other 1st and another in FA. If you Keep JJ you can add premium at those 3 needed positions, if Sam they are role fillers mid tier guys.

[@kevinmontgomery29]

I love how he answers his own questions🤣🤣. And gets upset🤣🤣🤣And thinks he is the GM.🤣🤣🤣

[@jaredmaciej7315]

You sure darnold isn’t a top 6 qb? You keep top 6 qbs. Of course in thors mind, McCarthy is a top 5 qb so you can’t change his mind

[@CrudPig12]

Darnold is still indecisive at times, holds onto the ball too long at times, and he seemingly has zero touch on his throws. Everything thrown is a rocket. And he's getting better, but he tends to hold out for the deep ball way too often instead of hitting underneath guys. Ive enjoyed the season, but I'm not ready to throw the bag at the guy.

[@bluj1143]

Darnold is a top 6 QB because of this team. We don't have to pay him because he needs us more than we need him.

[@realistNFL]

@@CrudPig12 He holds the ball because he's waiting for the play to develop. KOC is fine with sacks but with more explosive plays

[@realistNFL]

@@bluj1143 Darnold could go to any playoff team right now without a top 6 QB and make them Super Bowl contenders. The Vikings will not be Super Bowl contenders with the 5th drafted rookie in his class coming off a season ending injury and who has yet to develop touch on his passes

[@thomasjerry652]

The lions don't care how many yards JJ and Hock gets in between the 20's. What matters is keeping the Vikes out of the end zone. It's a win for the lions if JJ gets 300 yards but the Vikes are kicking field goals. Bend but don't break.

[@rileymanderscheid9805]

Judd, I couldn't disagree with you more. Your point of view--is exactly why the Vikes BACK into the playoffs and then an early exit!! This game is SO IMPORTANT for the Vikes!! Think about it mentally a) if we lose here. Here we go again. We cant finish anything off. We suck. b) We win b1) we deserve to be here!! b2) we had the toughest last 2 games and we proved ourselves. We can go all the way!! Mentally this game is absolutely the most important game for the Vikes!!! It ends 2 ways. Either 1) i know we'd choke, we suck and 1 and done in playoffs or 2) We are the new Vikes! The curse is off. We earned the right to kick butt Let's go!! This game is HUGE for the franchise!! Bigger than '98 bigger than the SB losses The Lions KNOW we are the only team that can beat them. Only 2pts separated us last game and we should have won. They are nervous about us. We keep the pressure on- they will make mistakes

[@rosssivertson6339]

@@rileymanderscheid9805 I want so badly to be wrong but I have us losing in the divisional round whether we get the 1 seed or 5 seed

[@LamontTheBookworm]

What an awesome program. "in your dreams" "quantum level" ...Passion about quarterback pay. Thanks, Thor

[@coreycarter1419]

No Dex we MUST play a clean game. No turnovers

[@Score1more]

I totally agree with Thors line of thought.

[@olumideadebayo6110]

I live for Thor Thursdays!!!

[@Travis_lee]

How can when he has never been right he is the same guy who said drafting Jordan was dumb

[@justintimeolson]

​@Travis_lee thor is a literal clown show. Talks way too much. Says alot of words, but it's all bias crappy takes. And if what he says doesn't come true he just blames it on other things lol

[@ShaunBowm]

Dont underestimate the defense of Vikings because a key player in Cashman playing.....hes like the kingpin of the slot area

[@Digits-nf9fo]

When the Yankees were inthe Red Sox way in 2004, after knockingthe Red Sox outin 2003, they were then down 3-0 in 2004. That was our first Ortiz victory year. I remember thinking I was glad we were facing the Yankee demon on the way to the WS Championship. I donot fear any team this year. I welcome another Packer game, Lions game, Chiefs game....Philly (battery throwing nuts game....bring it all on.

[@InvestingwithDana]

I'm coming at Thor. Phil is a Kirk hater now Thor is a Sam hater.

[@butterdragonfirefly]

Same discussion every week with Thor unable to consider another viewpoint or argument for 5 minutes. These segments are pointless to listen to every week because it's the same thing every week.

[@rosssivertson6339]

It's hard to take our fanbase seriously when they lock onto something so quickly with seemingly little thought. I seem to recall people freaking out immediately over Dobbs last year as well.

[@saleen367]

Thor is on point about what the Vikings plans should be with Sam.

[@DMJ160]

I think the Lions are going to play more risky on defense. In the hopes they create a turnover or two. Think about it... allow the potential for the big play but increase the chances of turnover through it? That's all the Lions feel they will need because they, believe they will continue to score when they have the ball. Instead of playing it safe and just allowing the Vikings to chunk way down the field and a lower risk of turnover. I fully expect to see a higher blitz rate from the Lions.

[@1175drh]

Thor nailed it. Darnold has been a nice story to this year, but... KOC , Jetta, and the supporting cast also plays a role. Sam is a top 5 QB this year, but would he be if he went back to Carolina? That is why I AGREE with Thor!! Stick to the PLAN!

[@jiordone8563]

No QB would be a top 5 QB if they were with Carolina, bad take. The best QB's need good talent/coaching around them to succeed.

[@newdaddio5629]

This is an awful argument. Mayfield and Darnold failed at the same time on the same team, tied to the same ownership. Go listen to Jordan Palmer talk about Darnold and learn from a real QB talent developer. He works with Burrow, Allen, Lawrence.

[@realistNFL]

LOL. Darnold was literally a top 5 QB in EPA/db in 2022 with the Panthers. Check the elo charts

[@rndmlttrs]

There is exactly a 0% chance that Darnold was getting pulled at that point in the season. If KOC is the type of coach that gets skittish about his QB after an iffy game that results in a win, then God Help Us.

[@Worlds_Biggest...]

The "metamorphosis" of Darnold that Thor describes is exactly why the Vikes need to go with McCarthy next year. McCarthy will go through that as well and then will have a long, long career ahead, maybe as much as 15 years.

[@BobbyArrow]

Vikings fans are going to struggle with the Darnold vs. JJ McCarthy debate. We have craved a long-term answer at QB since Tommy Kramer. Since 1987, there has been a parade of mediocrity combined with short-term fill-ins. Even the ones which were good (Moon, Cunningham, Favre) didn't last more than a couple seasons. Culpepper only lasted 4-5 seasons before his career ended. Teddy only had 2 years. That's why so many people loved Kirk, not because he was great, but because he was stable and above average. Now, people see Darnold, who is 10 years younger than Kirk, and playing better than Kirk ever played, and they want to keep him for a decade, and I can't blame them for thinking that way. They very well might be right. However, I think the big lesson of the last 3 years is that the coaching is more important than the QB. Like Judd says, it doesn't mean that anyone can play QB--O'Connell could only go so far with Josh Dobbs. However, if O'Connell says they can stick to the plan with JJM next year, I am good. Build a monster roster around him and roll. Also, write this down: The Vikings first pick of the 2025 draft will be a running back.

[@bkm23]

Yes, you pay the quarterback and sign him to a contract that gets you to the Bowl. Thor is insane. So you never sign a quarterback to big money if they're good? Just keep drafting rookies? WTF? His man crush on McCarthy is weird.

[@TylerHollywoodJB]

I think all money/contract talk should be tabled until after the season. Jumping the gun is not the answer. Especially during this honeymoon phase.

[@CrudPig12]

I'm curious, if the Vikings were 10-7 or 11-6, but Darnold had his same stats, would you want them to re-sign him? I just feel like the team record, which multiple games early on were won without much help from Darnold, are what's driving everyone's obsession with re-signing him.

[@waveparticle23]

​@@CrudPig12 first 5 TD game in TWENTY years for a Vikings qb. Most wins ever for a Vikings QB. He has clearly won over the team. He's tough as they come.

[@waveparticle23]

And you can basically say "other elements of the team were bigger for some wins" about any QB or team

[@marklormirliani8895]

Thor knows nothing about Darnold. He’s just paying attention to him now. No one looks good playing for Jets or Carolina, especially back then. Vikings picks in past few years haven’t been great so you may not have any Ferrari in the garage. Shouldn’t take lightly what these free agents have brought to this team. It’s not a problem paying the right guys

[@rosssivertson6339]

Alot of these free agents will be gone and it will be more if Darnold gets a payday to stay. I doubt we'd be able to keep Gink,Grennard,and Cashman not to mention others. You'd lose a few

[@XElPhantom]

People keep talking about the Lions' injuries on defense. Their offense can still put up points. The Vikings need to come prepared. No punts - all four downs, just like our foe. Can't allow the Lions defense to get momentum. Get the crowd out of it. 😅 I'm just rambling.... man, I'd love to see the Vikings pull this off. And take it all the way to the bowl! 😅

[@kingomar7860]

I agree with Thor to a certain extent. If they win the SB, I'd be less likely to bring Sam back. At that point, Kwesi and KOC will be made men! Go with JJ and the cap space and try to win one with him too!

[@brettkaye484]

I didn't used to be a fan of Thor. Not like "dislike", but more just "meh". He's gradually gotten to be one of my favorites, and this episode was great.

[@willisread]

The Lions are completely fine with letting Jetters get his. AG will go man for the most part with 1-1 to JJ like we always do.

[@ShaunBowm]

You keep the plan ,maybe tweak it up slightly, but you have cap considerations.... If Darnold regardless of winning the SB , we need to add these players to make us more solid, we can only afford this for you, you are worth more Darnold may or may not take considerable less to stay If he does like the situation, ( even with JJM in the wings) and really likes putting a better team around the QB than maybe he takes the offered deal

[@CrudPig12]

I could see him taking less than market value to stay with the Vikes, but I don't think he would take a drastic cut. I keep seeing fans say he should take $25-$30 mil a year. If he is offered $40+ mil a year from a team, he'll take it.

[@cm8989]

Apparently not.

[@jayscott7847]

Thor is delusional to think If this team wins a Super Bowl with Sam, they’re letting him walk for what he said “a top ten prospect” Key work PROSPECT. Unproven rookie

[@Score1more]

If Sam completes the 3rd and 4 in the first meeting, this game wouldn’t matter.

[@JarellWhitehead]

I’m with Thor we have to build around McCarthy let Sammy boy walk regardless of what happens

[@raymondhoagland4976]

Always look forward to Thorsdays 👍🤞🍀 !

[@RobVoto]

Me too!!

[@BobHunskor-ud6ux]

Everyone needs to find someone who loves them as much as PD loves Joe Burrow.

[@berry2444]

Almost count them as assists for JJ when the Defense is collapsing around him

[@roryolson61]

A new category! Like hockey!

[@PurplePurgatory17]

Thor absolutely cooked, COOKED, during that JJ McCarthy segment 💪

[@m.overland6976]

LOL OMG yes, I was cracking UP during that rant. #1 BEST GUEST on Purple Daily

[@LprogressivesANDliberals]

Yeah can darnold make 50 million a year and lead us to greatness without a supporting cast..? I don’t think so and I agree. It’ll be Kirk 2.0. Stick with the jj plan and young qb contract

[@Yamchas-corpse]

@@LprogressivesANDliberals You sound like another PD lemming. The Vikings are on track to win 15 games with Darnold and are arguably the best team in the NFL right now. We’re in a “win now” window, not just for this year but likely the next couple years. Why on earth would we waste that window starting a rookie QB who still has to learn how to play in the NFL, has lower potential, no proven track record, and could easily turn out to be a total bust?

[@SLCNorseman]

Amen. 💯%

[@realistNFL]

JJ McCarthy never averaged over 200 yards per season in college. Sam Darnold averaged 300 yards in college. Darnold was also younger and wasn't coached by a former NFL QB and coaching guru. This fanbase thinks JJM will just step in and replicate Darnold which is delusional

[@joeortiz9972]

Was there no write that down this week?

[@OliverPantsoff]

nope...what do you have for us since you like writing things down

[@steevee4658]

cover the backs, tight ends and St Brown.... SKOL

[@jimbo92107]

The Lions have a simple, elegant solution to the chaos of D-Flo's stunting, tricky D: Five big men forming a stout half-circle in front of their quarterback. It is very difficult to trick your way through a solid wall. They also have a couple tight ends to block blitzes from the sides, and Goff knows just when to get rid of the ball. He operates with no fear, and if somebody does get through, he's willing to take a sack or throw away the ball. Pretty much what KOC is trying to teach Darnold. In the Vikings' favor, Darnold is more talented than Goff, and Darnold has a more talented group of receivers. If he really spreads the ball around, he could out-score the Lions. Skol.

[@CrudPig12]

What basis is Darnold more talented than Goff?

[@JamesSeay-tn8fo]

C'mon Thor, if we win the Super Bowl with Darnold I would pay him whatever...he would deserve it.

[@CrudPig12]

How'd that work out for the Ravens with Flacco?

[@brucejaskulke1231]

Where is Mackey?

[@24vrussell]

We gonna miss two write that down Wednesdays in a row?? 😢

[@jtns2128]

I was thinking the same thing! By far, my favorite segment

[@SaintsCheat]

21:50 what?!? Nailor TD should have been JJ? JJ ran a 10 yard route and you can see him waving his arms as the ball sailed over his head to Nailor. Dude even watch the game rofl 😂

[@lanah2979]

Thor would have crashed the KC Chiefs by tossing out Mahomes after his rookie contract expired.

[@CrudPig12]

Y'all would have had KC re-sign Alex Smith and either keep Mahomes on the bench or trade him.

[@JarellWhitehead]

This finally will be the Hockenson game!!! There will be major attention on Jefferson and Addison I believe … take the dink and dunks to Hockenson I can see 2 tds from hock

[@JarellWhitehead]

He’s due !!!!

[@jjstraka1982]

If he wins the Super Bowl I honestly don't care what they do in any future year. Keep him or don't, the goal would have been achieved.

[@o1GAUGES1o]

Niners proved you can easily beat this depleted secondary over the top. This will hopefully open up Akers/Jones to a very effective run game

[@JD-lw1gq]

I wanna hear what Thor thinks JJ McCarthy’s career and skill comparison. I’m interested to hear it because I’ve never seen anyone fights for a QB as hard as Thor does. Pls make it happen and I know it will be Mahomes 🔥🔥🔥

[@Izthefaithful]

Idc what they do if they finally won a SB Sign Darnold to a 20 year 11 billion contract 😂

[@jrstading]

“Zoolgod” will now forever be how I pronounce Judd’s last name. Actually, I might just call him Jeff Zoolgod. 😂

[@anthonyleydens]

Top three guests. 1.boone/sirles 2. Randy 69 3. Thor

[@JamesSeay-tn8fo]

Randy is #1

[@OliverPantsoff]

shots of rumpy for everybody

[@CrudPig12]

How do people like Randy? He's just an annoying drunk.

[@anthonyleydens]

@CrudPig12 they should have let him go through the whole team. I don't like randy. I straight up love him, can't stop laughing for the whole segment. The great takes, the scuze mes.

[@OliverPantsoff]

@@anthonyleydens and he's gone