Vikings’ Sam Darnold a challenging test for fantasy football owners

Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. Welcome, Sam Darnold fantasy football manager. I’m Dr. Madman, here to help you with your quarterback’s fantasy schizophrenia. Let’s start by reviewing the notes on your case. It seems… Continue reading Vikings’ Sam Darnold a challenging test for fantasy football owners

Sam Darnold is on the verge of cashing in on his Vikings play

If the Minnesota Vikings go 3-2 with Sam Darnold to close out the regular season, the quarterback will have won as many games in his first season with the Vikings as he did in all three years with the New York Jets. Darnold is fourth in the NFL in touchdown passes (23), seventh in passer… Continue reading Sam Darnold is on the verge of cashing in on his Vikings play

National pundits praise Sam Darnold as ‘clutch’ and the ‘real deal’

Sam Darnold has been clutch when it’s mattered the most this season for the Minnesota Vikings. Over the past two weeks, Darnold has led two game-winning drives to help stretch the Vikings’ winning streak to five games. Now, Darnold appears to have caught the attention of the national media after helping his team improve to… Continue reading National pundits praise Sam Darnold as ‘clutch’ and the ‘real deal’

NFC Notes: Matt Eberflus, Bears, Packers, Vikings, Sam Darnold

Bears Per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Bears decided to fire HC Matt Eberflus after he spoke with the media on Friday because they weren’t completely sure if they were going to let him go at the time of his scheduled press conference and didn’t want to send warning signals.  Adam Jahns and Dianna Russini… Continue reading NFC Notes: Matt Eberflus, Bears, Packers, Vikings, Sam Darnold

Vikings not re-signing Sam Darnold would be ‘big mistake’

The future of Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold has been a major topic of conversation recently. Darnold has the Vikings at 9-2 and was in the top ten among quarterbacks in many statistical categories heading into Sunday’s game against the Cardinals, which makes his status as a pending unrestricted free agent an interesting one. Dating back… Continue reading Vikings not re-signing Sam Darnold would be ‘big mistake’

Vikings QB Sam Darnold Expected To Have Competitive Market, Unlikely To Return To Minnesota

Sam Darnold signed a one-year, $10MM contract with the Vikings this offseason with the understanding that he would operate as a bridge to a rookie quarterback should Minnesota select one early in the draft. After the Vikes drafted J.J. McCarthy with the No. 10 overall pick, it was believed that Darnold’s time atop the depth… Continue reading Vikings QB Sam Darnold Expected To Have Competitive Market, Unlikely To Return To Minnesota

Wrong, about the Vikings, the NFC North and Sam Darnold

Detroit was expected to lead the division after reaching the NFC title game a year ago. The Packers, the youngest team in the league, haven’t disappointed. But the rise of the Vikings, the most surprising team in the league, has made the NFC North the best division in the NFL. Three teams in the division… Continue reading Wrong, about the Vikings, the NFC North and Sam Darnold

McCarthy could get another redshirt year behind Darnold – Twin Cities

If Sam Darnold continues to excel, it could mean even a second redshirt year for J.J. McCarthy, depending on the rookie’s health. That could complicate the Vikings’ quarterback future. Darnold, just 27 years old, has led Minnesota to an unexpected 9-2 start entering Sunday’s game against the 6-5 Cardinals in Minneapolis. McCarthy, 21, the Vikings’… Continue reading McCarthy could get another redshirt year behind Darnold – Twin Cities

All signs point to Sam Darnold leaving Vikings in free agency this spring

Everything is pointing towards this being Sam Darnold’s only season in a Minnesota Vikings uniform. Ever since rookie QB J.J. McCarthy impressed in training camp and then suffered a knee injury that ended his season before it began, the plan was for Darnold to play as well as possible this year and hopefully earn a… Continue reading All signs point to Sam Darnold leaving Vikings in free agency this spring

Vikings Fans Slam Caleb Williams for ‘Backhanded’ Sam Darnold Comment

Getty Quarterback Caleb Williams of the Chicago Bears. Eleven games into the best season of his career, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold is still taking some by surprise — including Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. Following Darnold’s 330-yard, two-touchdown performance that included an 83-yard scoring drive to clinch a 30-27 overtime win at Soldier Field… Continue reading Vikings Fans Slam Caleb Williams for ‘Backhanded’ Sam Darnold Comment