This will be similar to a previous thread, so I apologize for that, but I also made this a poll.
Now, any QB with a pulse should make us sufficiently nervous. But I was thinking today of QBs I absolutely do NOT want to see in the playoffs (sans Super Bowl, so keep it to NFC).
But either way, here’s the QB I want to see the LEAST:
Matthew Stafford: I know. He’s a statue in the pocket these days. But he threw a few missiles against the Seahawks. With Kupp and Nacua, and his history in Detroit, I would genuinely fear Matt the most. Remember, he sucked 60,000 souls out of Raymond James Stadium a few years ago, at the same time he ended Tom Brady’s career.
And if we play them, it would also mean they finish the season strong.
If Rams don’t make it: Dobbs: Now, do I fear Dobbs? No. Not really. But if the Vikings get into the playoffs with Dobbs, they are playing with house money. We would likely be the ones with the expectations surrounding us, so Dobbs and Co. can just let it rip. Prescott and Hurts would probably be considered a favorite over the Lions, while I think we could beat Brock Purdy. Smith and Carr worry me, but I don’t fear them.
If you went to the QB machine and programmed it for the QB who would be the absolute worst matchup for our defense, it would spit out Jalen Hurts. The offense would go in knowing that they need to put at least 40 on the board for the Lions to have a chance.
I’d hate losing to Stafford most, especially since if the Rams make it they’ll probably have barely snuck in (unless they pretty much win out). The old G beating the new G in Detroit in the playoffs would be pretty painful.
But Hurts and the Eagles for sure in terms of toughest matchup.
Wouldn’t and won’t take any of them for granted, though - guaran-damn-tee you that.
As an added caveat, I don’t want to see any of those QBs in their stadium. They will all be tough enough at Ford Field. Alas, a lot of work yet to do for the Lions and need some damn help from the teams playing the Eagles because if they keep playing like they are, they are going to finish the season 16-1 and none of this will matter.
