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
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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
A superpower for Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold? His ability to bounce back
As quarterback Sam Darnold returned to the sideline on Sunday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium, his teammates realized that he seemed rather undeterred by the interception he had thrown. Though it proved costly for the Vikings as the Green Bay Packers immediately turned it into points, Darnold refused to let that play send him into… Continue reading A superpower for Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold? His ability to bounce back
Sam Darnold Might Win Comeback Player of the Year After All
Sam Darnold, despite what he’s done for the Minnesota Vikings, likely won’t get so much as a vote in the NFL Most Valuable Player balloting for this year. However, it’s now possible that he could end up winning an award that it was previously thought he was ineligible for. Today, the Associated Press (as reported… Continue reading Sam Darnold Might Win Comeback Player of the Year After All
A different Sam Darnold? Vikings’ rematch with Lions has quarterback playing at the top of game
“Last year was a huge part for that for me, just being able to figure out my routine and figure out what the best study habits are,” Darnold said. “Being a backup quarterback, that’s the best way to learn what the best way is to study. … [Bringing] those study habits to what we do… Continue reading A different Sam Darnold? Vikings’ rematch with Lions has quarterback playing at the top of game
Sam Darnold Could Win CPOY After All
Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images The Associated Press put out stipulations that altered the criteria for Comeback Player of the Year. Joe Flacco won in 2023 for leaving his couch. A more deserving result was the desire. The Minnesota Vikings Sam Darnold might challenge that. Insider says Minnesota Vikings Darnold will be considered The intention of… Continue reading Sam Darnold Could Win CPOY After All
Sam Darnold Among 2024 MVP Candidates
Well, then, it would be an error to overlook the scope of his impact. Krawczynski wrote the following in this article: During the Vikings nine-game winning streak, Darnold has completed 68 percent of his passes for 2,543 yards with 21 touchdowns and seven interceptions. If you narrow the focus to just the last seven games,… Continue reading Sam Darnold Among 2024 MVP Candidates
Colin Cowherd believes Vikings have ‘MVP-level quarterback’ in Sam Darnold
Sam Darnold has been nothing but consistent for the Minnesota Vikings. He’s delivered wins in each of the last nine weeks. His completion percentage is top 10 in the NFL. And Darnold is top five in both yards and touchdown passes. Most recently, Darnold completed 33-of-43 passes for 377 yards, three touchdowns and one interception… Continue reading Colin Cowherd believes Vikings have ‘MVP-level quarterback’ in Sam Darnold
NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Vikings, Lions, Packers
Lions Lions WR Jameson Williams is nearing 1,000 yards for the first time in his career after taking a little time to hit his stride in the league. Detroit OC Ben Johnson raved about Williams’ potential and talked about how they knew he would break out once he got more reps with QB Jared Goff. … Continue reading NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Vikings, Lions, Packers
It’s time to pay attention: Sam Darnold and the Vikings, winners of nine straight, could be Super Bowl-worthy
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