02-27-2023, 01:40 AM
(This post was last modified: 02-27-2023, 01:44 AM by UptownCord. Edited 2 times in total.)
My favorite play of the week was Portland's first defensive play during their close game against Minnesota. Perhaps I am a little biased as it involves my player, but I feel that it really set the tone for Portland's wrecking ball of a front seven. After Portland's offense stalled out on the first possession, Charlie Brown kicked a beauteous 48 yard punt that was downed at the Minnesota seven yard line. On the next play, Minnesota's Blaine Falco dropped back to pass, but was quickly sacked by John Stark VIII and Minnesota was pinned at their own one yard line, setting up second and fifteen. As expected, Minnesota went three and out, being forced to punt the ball back to Portland, who reached the end zone on the very next drive. Over the course of the game, Portland was dominant on both sides of the line of scrimmage, tallying a DSFL leading six sacks while allowing a tied for the DSFL lead zero sacks. I am sure that the excellent start inspired Portland's front seven to keep up their excellent level of play, with each member desperate to get a sack of their own.