UMFan83

That first INT was shocking to me...mostly because of how rarely Caleb makes a decision that poor. And thats another reason why the 4 INTs don't bother me too much. Every QB is going to make a bad read on occasion. If the 4 INTs were all because Caleb was confused about coverages and made terrible decisions and got picked off, or he was staring down his first read and defenders read him and jumped the route, that would be a completely different level of concerning. Absolutely not dismissing 4 INTs but if 1 was a bad decision, 2 were poor throwaway attempts and 1 was because he was late on a throw causing it to be deflected and picked, I can live with that as just a really poor game, but not a sign of a long term problem.

I think getting this exposed and still winning is huge for the team, especially right before the bye. Show us how you can beat us and then give us 2 weeks to scheme our way around it (your point about few teams being able to pull it off is valid too of course). We might have a glaring weakness up the middle but we can do things to limit how much you can abuse that weakness.

They won’t. Honestly I think they are one of the better 3-6 teams you’ll ever see. 5th overall in DVOA despite starting an undrafted rookie at QB for multiple games. Really don’t consider the Bucs a bad team despite their record

Not sure but something they should definitely be doing after the bye. The left side of the line was pretty bad tonight, particularly Theo (who was playing hurt but still)

Malik Muhammad too and hopefully another deadline acquisition.

I thought the first one he was still in the pocket, I could be wrong though. I figured that’s why he had to throw it in the direction of someone. Obviously should have put more on it though.

Probably the most subdued Good Better Best I’ve seen (understandably). One game ball (Jaylon), no stanky leg, no smiles and celebration during the chant. Again understandable, just interesting to see

I’m happy we won. Yes there was plenty of concerning stuff but I’m not super concerned big picture. It was a Murphy’s law game. The Bucs found a way to shut us down but we have 2 weeks to watch the tape and get healthy. I’m just as confident in the team as I was before.

So up 2 scores inside their 25 on 4th and 4 late in the third in a game where the offense is not moving the ball at all they decide to fake punt it? if they get it they have it at their own 35 still with an offense not moving the ball. If they don’t get it, they pretty much guarantee it becoming a 1 score game. In what world Is that acceptable risk??

That was rough. Sobering even. I do think the 2nd and 3rd INTs were Caleb trying to throw it away and making bad throws. Seems pretty clear the RB room is all sorts of banged up with the way we kept passing over and over and Ahmed getting sizable time on the field.

Harbaugh isn't the Chargers GM and is probably on the hot seat right now. But even still, if that's an issue, even more reason to cut the dead weight that is Kevin Warren.

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I saw it on ESPN's main NFL page

Yeah but I think its a 2028 5th, not 2027 so that lessens the value a little.

I find it hard to call them clear favorites in the North considering they are currently 1.5 games out of 1st and 0-2 in the division. I'm not saying they can't win it, they absolutely can and might be betting favorites, but they are starting from a bit of a deficit so clear favorites is a stretch in my mind (I know, semantics). Are they now the best team in the North regardless of who ultimately wins it? That seems reasonable.