Vikings, Sam Darnold

Sam Darnold’s season and Vikings’ playoff hopes rely on unwavering process and support
Kevin O'Connell, the QB coaches and backups have Darnold playing at a high level. Can he bounce back from the Week 18 debacle in Detroit?
Sam Darnold 2024 season with Vikings isn't done, but will always be remembered
During the first few seasons of his NFL career, former USC QB Sam Darnold went viral for all of the wrong reasons. There was his first ever NFL pass being a pick six. There was the graphic of him being out with mononucleosis.
Aaron Glenn may have done Vikings a huge Sam Darnold favor in regular-season finale
Sam Darnold was on an unbelievable run with the Minnesota Vikings this season. He led them to a 14-2 record going into the final NFL regular season game and even stirred up conversations about the Vikings keeping him long term and trading J.J. McCarthy to a quarterback-hungry team.
Sam Darnold's great season came crashing down with a stinker in Detroit
Darnold was deservedly named to the Pro Bowl earlier this week. He's been one of the coolest success stories in the NFL this season, resurrecting his career with an incredible year that few expected. He's a major reason why Minnesota was 14-2 coming into this highly-anticipated rivalry showdown with enormous stakes.
RandBall: Sam Darnold’s clunker vs. the Lions has shaken prognosticators' faith in Vikings
The Vikings opened this season predicted by both data and actual humans to finish with around seven victories. Even the more optimistic prognosticators looked at their roster and figured a 10-win year was about the ceiling of this team.
Sam Darnold's girlfriend posts 5-word message after Vikings lose to Lions
Sam Darnold may have faced criticism for his performance against the Detroit Lions, but his girlfriend is heavily supporting him and the Minnesota Vikings.
Why did Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield fail with the Carolina Panthers? An inside look
Since leaving Carolina following their unsuccessful tenures in Charlotte, Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield both revived their ...
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Sam Darnold found out an old NFL adage is more than true in Vikings’ tough loss to Lions
Surprisingly, the Lions played zone coverage with a wall on the goal line, which stifled the play from the start. Darnold ...
NFL playoff narratives for all 14 postseason teams: Sam Darnold not playoff tested? Lions too banged up?
The NFL playoffs are set, as the bracket is finally complete for the league's annual postseason tournament. The league had ...
Kevin O'Connell leaves door open for Daniel Jones to back up Sam Darnold vs. Rams
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell speaks on Sam Darnold backup Daniel Jones' availability for Vikings' playoff game against Rams ...
Sam Darnold's Red Zone Struggles vs. Lions Left NFL Fans Perplexed
Sam Darnold is not having a good night. In Sunday night's huge matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions, ...
Daniel Jones Could Serve as Vikings' QB2 over Mullens for NFL Playoff Game vs. Rams
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell did not rule out the possibility of Daniel Jones serving as the primary backup ...
2025 NFL Mock Draft: Sam Darnold signs with team in top 5; Giants still land QB despite falling to No. 4 pick
Week 17 of the NFL regular season brought substantial shakeup to the 2025 NFL Draft order. The Giants, Jaguars and Raiders ...
Los Angeles Rams Insider Podcast: Stopping Sam Darnold
In today's episode of the Los Angeles Rams Insider Podcast, we discuss the different defensive tactics Chris Shula and company could use to stop Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold in their Monday night ...
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NFL Week 18 Best and Worst Coaching Decisions: Lions’ Aaron Glenn Flusters Sam Darnold
NFL Week 18 showcased brilliant coaching strategies as Lions’ Aaron Glenn stifled Sam Darnold and the Vikings, while Bengals’ ...