Top Landing Spots for Sam Darnold in NFL Free Agency After Vikings Elimination | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

Adam Bettcher/Getty Images This is the least likely landing spot listed here—and potentially the best-case scenario for Darnold. It’s unlikely because the San Francisco 49ers have given no indication that the team has any long-term plans that don’t include Brock Purdy under center. Head coach Kyle Shanahan didn’t mince words when discussing how he envisions… Continue reading Top Landing Spots for Sam Darnold in NFL Free Agency After Vikings Elimination | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

2025 NFL Mock Draft: Broncos, Chargers, Vikings upgrade offense after playoff exits

The first round of the NFL playoffs is over, which means six more slots are locked in the 2025 NFL draft order. That means it’s time for a new round of projections, as a handful of teams have changed their spot based on this past weekend’s postseason action. Here’s an updated look at how the… Continue reading 2025 NFL Mock Draft: Broncos, Chargers, Vikings upgrade offense after playoff exits

NFL play-offs: Los Angeles Rams beat Minnesota Vikings after fires force game to be relocated

The Los Angeles Rams paid tribute to the city’s firefighters and first responders as they beat the Minnesota Vikings to clinch the last spot in week two of the NFL play-offs. The Rams earned home advantage for the final game of Wildcard Weekend but Monday’s game had to be relocated to State Farm Stadium, home… Continue reading NFL play-offs: Los Angeles Rams beat Minnesota Vikings after fires force game to be relocated

Vikings continue to struggle with Rams version of Matthew Stafford

GLENDALE, ARIZ. – Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has had no problem with the Vikings since being traded out of the NFC North. Stafford, 36, didn’t look anything like an old, aging passer when he ripped off two throws for 50 yards to start the game. His 124 yards in the first quarter are… Continue reading Vikings continue to struggle with Rams version of Matthew Stafford

Sam Darnold’s career-best season with Vikings sputters to close

Kevin Seifert, ESPN Staff WriterJan 14, 2025, 02:16 AM 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 Sam Darnold’s career-best season with Vikings sputters to close

2025 NFL playoffs overreactions: Vikings to move on from Sam Darnold? Eagles to rush for 200 yards vs. Rams?

Wild Card Weekend in the NFL playoffs certainly had its moments, starting with the Washington Commanders’ thrilling upset victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Washington was the lone road team to win this weekend, setting up a showdown with the Detroit Lions next week.  The Philadelphia Eagles and Buffalo Bills took care of business at… Continue reading 2025 NFL playoffs overreactions: Vikings to move on from Sam Darnold? Eagles to rush for 200 yards vs. Rams?

Time to give Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell a playoff-caliber roster and see what happens – InForum

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has been criticized nationally since Pittsburgh dropped a fifth straight game to close its season with a wild card-round loss to rival Baltimore on Saturday. It was same old, same old for the Steelers, who have been in the playoffs in four of the past five seasons but fallen in the… Continue reading Time to give Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell a playoff-caliber roster and see what happens – InForum

Sam Darnold’s Vikings playoff debut off to disastrous start

Maybe the ghosts of MetLife traveled to State Farm Stadium. Sam Darnold’s first half of playoff football quickly turned disastrous, with the Vikings quarterback — and Jets castoff — turning the ball over twice and taking six sacks as the Rams jumped out to a double-digit lead in the NFC wild-card round. Sam Darnold reacts… Continue reading Sam Darnold’s Vikings playoff debut off to disastrous start

Matthew Stafford non-fumble, explained: Why Vikings defensive touchdown vs. Rams was overturned on controversial call

In the Rams-Vikings wild-card game on Monday night, Minnesota caught a bad break at a key moment early in the game. The Rams jumped out to a 10-point lead, but the Vikings were chipping away. First, Minnesota got on the board with a field goal; then, the Minnesota defense seemed to make a splash play… Continue reading Matthew Stafford non-fumble, explained: Why Vikings defensive touchdown vs. Rams was overturned on controversial call