Positive thoughts may not help you, but negative thoughts will crush your spirit. “Even though we were able to make some plays, there were some plays that could have changed the rhythm and the momentum of that game, especially in that kind of environment,” O’Connell said. “If you can make one or two or three… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell, Sam Darnold and the Vikings must regroup for the Rams
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Sam Darnold turned into a pumpkin on Sunday. But he can still be Cinderella | Minnesota Vikings
If you were waiting this season for Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold to fail – not in an evil schadenfreude sense, but more in an “Oh, there’s the Sam Darnold of old” sense – then Darnold’s Sunday night performance against Detroit in a 31-9 Lions win gave you a lot of ballast for that position.… Continue reading Sam Darnold turned into a pumpkin on Sunday. But he can still be Cinderella | Minnesota Vikings
How can Minnesota Vikings trust Sam Darnold again?
DETROIT – Whoever told Sam Darnold to aim high should have chosen their words more carefully. In one of the most dramatic disintegrations in the wretched big-game history of a seemingly cursed sports market, Darnold, on Sunday night, choked. In the biggest game of his career, and perhaps the biggest game of the NFL season,… Continue reading How can Minnesota Vikings trust Sam Darnold again?
Sam Darnold or J.J. McCarthy? Why not both?
One of the biggest questions of the looming offseason is already being asked and analyzed, ad nauseum. Should the Vikings keep quarterback Sam Darnold and trade J.J. McCarthy? Or should they keep McCarthy and tag and trade Darnold? The best answer could be the most obvious one: Both. Veteran quarterback contracts usually carry two fully… Continue reading Sam Darnold or J.J. McCarthy? Why not both?
Sam Darnold surges to comeback player of the year favorite
Earlier this week, Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was the betting favorite to win comeback player of the year. Now, he’s not. Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold has overtaken Burrow at most sports books. At DraftKings, for instance, Darnold has moved to -135, with Burrow at +135. As of Wednesday, Burrow was the favorite at -200. Darnold’s… Continue reading Sam Darnold surges to comeback player of the year favorite
Lions-Vikings preview: Sam Darnold led Vikings to unlikely season
Last year, it was the Lions who emerged as a surprise team to go on a late-season run and make the playoffs in the NFC. Now, the Lions are having the successful season that many expected them to have in 2024. And it’s the Vikings who are having the surprise season. Minnesota is 14-2 on… Continue reading Lions-Vikings preview: Sam Darnold led Vikings to unlikely season
NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Bears, Packers, Vikings
Bears ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler expects the Bears to be interested in interviewing Vikings DC Brian Flores and Commanders OC Kliff Kingsbury. Fowler highlights Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy as a candidate to watch for the Bears, as he could have interest in leaving Dallas with his contract expiring and returning to the NFC North. Fowler explains… Continue reading NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Bears, Packers, Vikings
Fantasy football and reality align. Vikings should sign Sam Darnold, trade J.J. McCarthy
Sam Darnold was the QB8 in fantasy football 2024, leading the Vikings to 14 wins heading into their NFC North Division and No. 1 seed showdown on Sunday night against the Detroit Lions. More importantly, he helped produce the No. 4 and No. 20 wide receivers in PPR points per game, one of just four… Continue reading Fantasy football and reality align. Vikings should sign Sam Darnold, trade J.J. McCarthy
With Sam Darnold’s rise, star ex-Michigan QB has unclear Vikings future
The Minnesota Vikings drafted J.J. McCarthy 10th overall last year with the belief that the star Michigan quarterback would be the team’s signal-caller of the future. But McCarthy suffered a season-ending torn ACL in the preseason, and free agent signing Sam Darnold has led the Vikings to a surprising 14-2 record with a chance to… Continue reading With Sam Darnold’s rise, star ex-Michigan QB has unclear Vikings future
Mics Caught Kevin O’Connell’s Mid-Game Heartfelt Message for Vikings QB Sam Darnold
Sam Darnold is having a remarkable season that has turned around his career. No one seems to be enjoying it more than his coach. During the Minnesota Vikings’ 27–25 win over the Green Bay Packers in Week 17, coach Kevin O’Connell stopped to give Darnold a word of encouragement. Before relaying a play to his… Continue reading Mics Caught Kevin O’Connell’s Mid-Game Heartfelt Message for Vikings QB Sam Darnold