MMQB Week 10: Vikings’ Hidden Plays, Christian Watson’s Breakout

Welcome to Week 10 of the NFL season here at The MMQB. We are trying things a little differently with Albert Breer’s Monday-morning column, publishing items as separate stories throughout the morning. Below are links to everything Albert wrote about Week 10, plus more from our staff.

In the Vikings’ Win in Buffalo, There Were the Plays You Saw and the One You Didn’t

Dalvin Cook breaks a long run against the Bills in Week 10.

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Albert Breer talks to coach Kevin O’Connell about some of the highlight-reel plays that everyone has seen. But you’ll never guess the one play he liked the most.

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Three Deep: Inside Christian Watson’s Big Day Against the Cowboys

Watson catches one of his three touchdowns against the Cowboys.

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Albert Breer speaks to the rookie receiver about his breakout day, playing with Aaron Rodgers and more. Plus, Jonathan Taylor talks about how the Colts got through a pivotal week, and why many coaches are rooting against Jeff Saturday.

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Ten Takeaways: Tannehill Rescues Titans; Watch Out for the Buccaneers

Tannehill is back and the Titans are once again on top of the AFC South.

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Albert Breer talks to Ryan Tannehill about returning from injury, shaking the rust off and beating the Broncos. Plus, the seats are getting warm under Nathaniel Hackett and Josh McDaniels, the Bills’ sloppiness isn’t isolated, Cardinals-49ers on tap next week in Mexico City and much more.

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Six From Saturday: UNC Freshman QB Drake Maye Is Earning Attention for the 2024 NFL Draft

Maye is not eligible for this coming draft, but of course that never stops scouts and executives from taking a look.

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Plus more notes on Week 11 of the college football season, including thoughts on the transfer portal and the feel-good story of Ohio State wide receiver Kam Babb.

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More From The MMQB Staff

Philadelphia is falling for its third-year quarterback Jalen Hurts.

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John Gonzalez: The Fresh Prince: Jalen Hurts Is Philadelphia’s Newest Hero

Conor Orr: Dear Bears: Sorry About Saying Justin Fields Should Demand a Trade

Conor Orr: It Is Unforgivable That Josh McDaniels’s Raiders Lost to Jeff Saturday’s Colts

Conor Orr: Don’t Forget About Justin Jefferson, Tyreek Hill in the MVP Race

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