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It’s well-known that an internal clock plays a critical role for quarterbacks, dictating how quickly they must progress through their reads and deliver the ball. In this matchup, it appeared that Darnold’s clock sped up when he was within striking distance. Unable to find his initial targets led him off-platform, resulting in inaccuracies. The Lions’ defensive scheme effectively disrupted his timing, forcing him into hasty throws that ultimately missed the mark.