Josh Robinson called it the most consistent and confidently-played game of his three-year NFL career. But, no, the Vikings' No. 3 cornerback won't be looking to see how Pro Football Focus graded his performance in Sunday's 34-6 season-opening victory at St. Louis.
"No interest," he said. "None whatsoever. I do not care."
Instead, the frequent target of PFF will settle for knowing that he made the pivotal play on a day when the Vikings gave up the second-fewest points in a season opener and went from worst to first in the league in points allowed.
The Vikings led 6-0 when the Rams had the ball at their 19-yard line with 1 minute, 13 seconds left in the first half. Robinson considered driving up on a shorter route, but dropped late and deeper to cover tight end Jared Cook near the sideline instead.
Rams quarterback Shaun Hill must have been fooled because he threw into double coverage, allowing Robinson to leap in front of the taller tight end, grab the ball and get his toes down just in bounds. The play was upheld upon replay review and the Vikings scored a touchdown 48 seconds later.
Hill left the game for good at that point because of a thigh injury and, well, the Rams were pretty much done with No. 2 QB Austin Davis making his NFL debut.
Robinson's pick wasn't the first game-changing play he made. Tight coverage allowed him to stop receiver Brian Quick a yard short of the first down on third-and-8.
Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein missed a 50-yard field goal on the next snap. That switched the field position and led to Blair Walsh making his second field goal for a 6-0 lead.