MINNEAPOLIS — There was a thick fog surrounding U.S. Bank Stadium throughout Sunday, an endless cloud that skewed visibility outside the gargantuan windows of the Minnesota Vikings’ downtown palace. It could’ve been a foreboding sign for the visiting Green Bay Packers, who would soon fall into a deep hole against their rivals for the second… Continue reading It’s time to pay attention: Sam Darnold and the Vikings, winners of nine straight, could be Super Bowl-worthy
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Vikings’ Sam Darnold finds Jalen Nailor for 31-yard TD pass
Kevin Seifert, ESPN Staff WriterDec 29, 2024, 05:17 PM ET Close Kevin Seifert is a staff writer who covers the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL at ESPN. Kevin has covered the NFL for over 20 years, joining ESPN in 2008. He was previously a beat reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and Washington Times. He… Continue reading Vikings’ Sam Darnold finds Jalen Nailor for 31-yard TD pass
NFC Coaching Rumors: Ben Johnson, Sam Darnold, Bears, Saints, Vikings
Bears SI.com’s Albert Breer named the following candidates for the Bears HC opening: Browns consultant Mike Vrabel, Lions DC Aaron Glenn, Commanders OC Kliff Kingsbury, Vikings DC Brian Flores and former Seahawks HC Pete Carroll. NFL Media adds Lions OC Ben Johnson is expected to have some interest in the position as well after being… Continue reading NFC Coaching Rumors: Ben Johnson, Sam Darnold, Bears, Saints, Vikings
Darnold Shreds Green Bay in Divisional Rivalry
Sam Darnold has completely resurrected his career in Minnesota, and we expect the former top pick to continue his strong play in Sunday’s NFC North showdown. Dec 28, 2024 • 18:40 ET • 4 min read Photo By – Imagn Images. Pictured: Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold looks to pass. The marquee matchup of the… Continue reading Darnold Shreds Green Bay in Divisional Rivalry
QB Sam Darnold and Vikings face Packers in massive NFC North game
Darnold gets to add to his new legacy this week as he prepares for the 129th meeting between the Vikings and Packers. It won’t be just another chapter in the storied rivalry. This is one of the more consequential late-season meetings in Vikings-Packers history. There have been a few in past seasons. On Jan. 2,… Continue reading QB Sam Darnold and Vikings face Packers in massive NFC North game
Russini’s what I’m hearing: Vikings want Darnold back in 2025, Watson’s new deal, Brady’s big role
Anyone else losing track of what day it is? Between NFL on Wednesdays and Saturdays, endless food and end-of-year chaos, it’s a complete blur (and somehow I’m also already out of AA batteries for my toddler boys’ new toys). The holidays really do come with a time warp; add in all the unsolicited life advice… Continue reading Russini’s what I’m hearing: Vikings want Darnold back in 2025, Watson’s new deal, Brady’s big role
Minnesota Vikings Make Head-Turning Sam Darnold Announcement Before Green Bay Packers Game
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold has become one of the most surprising players in the 2024 NFL season. He became an afterthought after mediocre years with the New York Jets and the Carolina Panthers. He also had a forgettable stint with the San Francisco 49ers. But this season, Darnold is proving himself as a very… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings Make Head-Turning Sam Darnold Announcement Before Green Bay Packers Game
Analyst Sends Tennessee Titans Sam Darnold Warning
The Tennessee Titans are going to need to make a quarterback move this offseason. It’s clear that Will Levis is not ready to be a starter and Mason Rudolph isn’t a starting caliber quarterback either. With that being said, many have been urging the Titans to make a move for Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold.… Continue reading Analyst Sends Tennessee Titans Sam Darnold Warning
Vikings’ Sam Darnold Issues 5-Word Message on Packers Defense
Getty Quarterback Sam Darnold of the Minnesota Vikings. Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold has done a heck of a job not making ripples off the field this season, despite roiling proverbial tidal waves on it. While Darnold is just a first-year starter in Minnesota, the former No. 3 overall pick is a seven-year veteran of… Continue reading Vikings’ Sam Darnold Issues 5-Word Message on Packers Defense
NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Dan Campbell, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Lions Lions HC Dan Campbell said there would be no resting of players despite the team’s injury woes in Week 17 against the 49ers. “Yeah, I’ll make this easy for everybody that way all the critics can jump out and start attacking, but that way you don’t have to debate them anymore,” Campbell said via… Continue reading NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Dan Campbell, Lions, Packers, Vikings