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revrew · 04-02-2019, 08:24 AM

Season 5, Week 15: 8-5 Dragons limp into 7-6 Minnesota

Hoping to hang on to a slim division lead, the Dragons (who have been mostly healthy all season) suddenly find themselves injury prone at the worst time of the year, heading into the most important game of the regular season.

The perfect time to play a perfect game.

With so many pieces missing around him, defensive captain MLB Dale Griffin made this his game to shine. Griffin was an absolute animal, leading the team in tackles, slicing through the holes for 2.5 sacks, and holding the Vikings to only ONE first down on the ground.

This put the game on the Viking QB's shoulders and allowed the Dragon pass rush to pin back its ears – to the tune of SEVEN sacks. Under pressure, the Vike QB faltered, allowing Nickel CB Calvin Minnig to snag a pick, and when rookie CB Lee Ross racked up a pick-6 in the 3rd quarter, the Vikes were on the ropes.

Meanwhile, Dragon QB Dakota Corriveau played mistake-free ball and found unlikely targets RB2 Cooper Saucedo and the rookie FB Dwight Stanton for scores.

In a battle of field position, however, we can't forget the Dragons' all-league punter, Rick Clark, who pinned 4 of 7 inside the 20, including a 71-yard bomb of a kick and a 54.4 average on his punts. The Vikings just got buried in this Dragon statement win, 24-8.

And with that victory, having swept the Vikings on the season, the Dragons have guaranteed an NFC North championship and playoff appearance! WORST TO FIRST, baby!

04-02-2019, 08:24 AM	#162
revrew Team Chaplain Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Just outside Des Moines, IA	Season 5, Week 15: 8-5 Dragons limp into 7-6 Minnesota Hoping to hang on to a slim division lead, the Dragons (who have been mostly healthy all season) suddenly find themselves injury prone at the worst time of the year, heading into the most important game of the regular season. The perfect time to play a perfect game. With so many pieces missing around him, defensive captain MLB Dale Griffin made this his game to shine. Griffin was an absolute animal, leading the team in tackles, slicing through the holes for 2.5 sacks, and holding the Vikings to only ONE first down on the ground. This put the game on the Viking QB's shoulders and allowed the Dragon pass rush to pin back its ears – to the tune of SEVEN sacks. Under pressure, the Vike QB faltered, allowing Nickel CB Calvin Minnig to snag a pick, and when rookie CB Lee Ross racked up a pick-6 in the 3rd quarter, the Vikes were on the ropes. Meanwhile, Dragon QB Dakota Corriveau played mistake-free ball and found unlikely targets RB2 Cooper Saucedo and the rookie FB Dwight Stanton for scores. In a battle of field position, however, we can't forget the Dragons' all-league punter, Rick Clark, who pinned 4 of 7 inside the 20, including a 71-yard bomb of a kick and a 54.4 average on his punts. The Vikings just got buried in this Dragon statement win, 24-8. And with that victory, having swept the Vikings on the season, the Dragons have guaranteed an NFC North championship and playoff appearance! WORST TO FIRST, baby! __________________ Winner of 6 FOFC Scribe Awards, including 3 Gold Scribes Founder of the ZFL, 2004 Golden Scribe Dynasty of the Year Now bringing The Des Moines Dragons back to life, and the joke's on YOU, NFL! I came to the Crossroad. I took it. And that has made all the difference.