Power Play Of The Week: Cobb For 80 Yards And A Touchdown

by Brandon on Nov 16, 2011 7:00 PM CST

It was an up-and-down game for Green Bay Packers WR Randall Cobb. His muffed punt return gave the Vikings their best field position of the night, and set up their lone touchdown run by Adrian Peterson. He did respond well on the ensuing kickoff return by returning it to the 50 yard line, and pasted Vikings CB Asher Allen with a stiff arm for the highlight reel.

Obviously I've haven't yet written about Cobb's best play of the game: an 80 yard punt return early in the first quarter that he returned for a touchdown. While the score only put them up by 7-0 and it didn't make the game seem out of reach, the Packers clearly grabbed the momentum. The Vikings best chance of winning was to use their ground game to control the clock, and falling behind early was a clear sign that they were going to have to spend the game playing catch-up through the air.

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Thank you Based Cobb

I am too drunk to taste this chicken.

by ThroughBeingCool on Nov 16, 2011 7:51 PM CST reply actions

Randall's response

I loved the stiff arm. I liked that he quickly made up for a mistake the best he could.

"It's 4th and inches and the Giants are going for it. You gotta love sports!"

by BSells12 on Nov 16, 2011 7:58 PM CST reply actions 2 recs

Same thing I said

With my last breath, I curse Zoidberg!

by RaY210 on Nov 16, 2011 8:58 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

Yes, I like that when he had a negative play he was upset

But rather than getting down on himself or doing something stupid he was fired up and disciplined and drive that frustration into an immediate positive play

"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"

by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Nov 16, 2011 9:02 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

I just hope that when he gets pissed he's able to make good decisions with the ball.

Wait, I just want him to make good decisions overall.

I already told you! I deal with the god damn receivers so the linebackers don’t have to! I have coverage skills; I’m good at covering people! Can’t you understand that? What the hell is wrong with you people?!

by msc32887 on Nov 17, 2011 9:37 AM CST up reply actions

I'd like to see that too

It’s about time we have a decent threat on returns and hopefully Cobbs gets over his jitters and stops making rookie mistakes, which he doesn’t have a lot which is good.

When life gives ya lemons, shut up and eat your damn lemons.
Brett Favre will lead the Vikings to a Victory in Super Bowl XLVI, Guaranteed! - REVENGE4FAVRE

by P-Townfan on Nov 17, 2011 10:27 AM CST up reply actions

Its nice to see someone actually get pissed and do something, not just acting like they are pissed.

by Celticnation on Nov 16, 2011 9:49 PM CST reply actions

just think

As he gets more experience returning punts and calms his rookie jitters, he should be able to cut down on the drops. He’ll become an even greater weapon.

by doldham on Nov 17, 2011 8:52 AM CST reply actions

Don't forget

rookies had no off-season training or prep-work support.
This is the same kid who wanted to hook-up with Rodgers right after the draft.
Based upon what he has shown, the kid will become more and more special as he gets his hard-earned experience.
F-ing Thompson; genius.

Here’s to hoping Neal brings some of that genius-manifestation back to the D-line, down the home-stretch. It is a bit of a letdown that Raji is not more of a bad-ass beast, as some of us expected.

by docg on Nov 17, 2011 11:12 AM CST reply actions