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Following the Minnesota Vikings’ 21-13 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday night time, followers criticized veteran quarterback Joe Flacco and the Colts for his or her lack of offensive manufacturing.
After going scoreless within the first half, the Vikings pulled off a comeback, scoring 14 unanswered factors to safe the win and enhance to 6-2 on the season, whereas the Colts fell to 4-5 after back-to-back losses.
Minnesota Vikings @Vikings
.@byronmurphy with the big-time INT!!
Flacco earned his third begin of the season on Sunday over 22-year-old Anthony Richardson and accomplished 16-of-27 passes for 179 yards, with one interception and one fumble.
On the opposite aspect of the sphere, Sam Darnold accomplished 28-of-34 passes for 290 yards, with three touchdowns and two interceptions. Large receiver Justin Jefferson contributed with seven receptions for 137 yards.
NFL @NFL
Justin. Jefferson. Good. At. Soccer.
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Jefferson additionally helped put the sport away for the Vikings after securing a near-perfect onside kick from the Colts.
Some on social media imagine that Flacco, who turns 40 in January, wasn’t the most suitable choice to safe a win for the Colts on Sunday.
Following Sunday’s loss to the Vikings, followers are calling for head coach Shane Steichen to bench the 18-year veteran and return to second-year participant Richardson.
Zig Fracassi @ZigSportsVoice
Flacco misses one other within the flat move to Sermon…goes for the riskier play…fail on 4th down…get what you deserve…#ForTheShoe
Matt Zemek @MattZemek
Joe Flacco had a straightforward checkdown on third and a pair of, and he selected to chuck the ball 20 yards down the sphere as an alternative.
Phrases fail.
Colts Fan Steven @ocean_sandz
Joe Flacco is barely 39. He’ll study from this one. He would possibly even compete for a Tremendous Bowl 12 years in the past.
Colts Protection @Colts_Coverage
It is a respectable joke at this level. Get Joe Flacco off my display!!!!
Noah Compton @nerlens_
Bear in mind of us, the Anthony Richardson benching has nothing to do together with his play off, it is as a result of Joe Flacco offers this workforce ‘the most effective probability to win.’
Head Coach Shane Steichen’s phrases, not mine.
Subsequent Sunday, the Colts will search redemption as they face the problem of the 7-2 Buffalo Payments at residence.
