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20 RANDOM OPENING DAY WIN THOUGHTS POST #1 TOPIC AUTHOR CRAMSFLY LIKED THIS POST
1. Great way to start the year!
2. Matthew Stafford was great. He was calm, decisive and made the right throws. And when there were opportunities for big plays, he didn't miss. Every bit as good as advertised.
3. Amazing to think that Stafford will likely get even more comfortable in this offense, and McVay will probably dig deeper and deeper into his playbook.
4. The threat of big plays has returned, and that's HUGE.
5. Overall, I'd give the offensive line a solid B grade. Stafford consistently had time to throw, and the running game - nonexistent early - showed up when we needed to kill the clock in the fourth quarter.
6. Brian Allen had two noticeable bad plays - a sack allowed and a holding penalty - but he did okay for his first live action since 2019.
7. Cooper Kupp was outstanding.
8. Tyler Higbee will be a favorite target all year.
9. The defense was frustrating at times, as it allowed the Bears to move the ball on the ground and with the short passing game. It showed up, however, at key points with an INT in the end zone and several fourth down stops.
10. Its fun to watch Jalen Ramsey playing like a strong safety against the run.
11. Justin Hollins had a nice game with two sacks and a forced fumble.
12. The combination of David Long and Robert Rochelle held up well at the nickel CB spot.
13. So, the NFC West is going to be tough this year...
14. The Seahawks handled a Colts team that might not be as good as I thought.
15. The Cardinals rout of Tennessee on the road was the biggest surprise of the day.
16. The 49ers blew out the Lions, as expected... for three quarters, before allowing the game to get close and surviving a scare in the end.
17. SoFi looked and sounded great with fans. Seems like its a pretty loud stadium.
18. Chris Collinsworth is insufferable. I can't believe anyone enjoys listening to his pointless ramblings.
19. Pretty low stress game watching experience tonight. I don't mind that one bit.
20. Great to have REAL football back!
