The best game of the season, to date, was played at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday.

Detroit took this heavyweight brawl vs. Minnesota, 31-29. Jared Goff was nearly perfect. Jahmyr Gibbs continues to prove Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell right. The Lions had a handle of Brian Flores’ wacky pressures. And with so many pass rushers out, the Lions relied on pickle-lid tight coverage in the secondary. It was an impressive afternoon for a roste besieged by injury.

Here on the Ty & Bob Pod with Hall of Fame sports writer Bob McGinn, we dissect the game in full.

Maybe the Vikings lost, but they proved they’re also ready to contend.

Sam Darnold was damn good in his own right. Jonathan Greenard is worth every penny, too.

Around the one hour-mark, we shift our conversation to the Green Bay Packers’ 24-22 win over the Houston Texans. A healthy Packers team is taking care of business.

The Jordan Love Experience was in full effect at Lambeau Field. We prefer the quarterback willing to take chances ‘round here.

Meanwhile, Jeff Hafley is off to one of the best starts McGinn has seen out of a first-year Packers defensive coordinator.

Finally, the McGinn Memory is another classic. Once upon a time, high school teams played at Lambeau Field. Before the pros took the field, they’d tear the hallowed field up.

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