The Minnesota Vikings wrapped their Week 17 with a win over the Green Bay Packers. Although by the end the team wasn’t fully healthy, the hard-fought victory was enough to bring a smile to head coach Kevin O’Connell’s face, especially because of the offense’s efforts. The Vikings ran 70 plays for 441 yards, and this… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell Confirms Demand From Sam Darnold’s Offense Before Announcing Vikings’ Injury Update
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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
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
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
The top five moments of Sam Darnold’s tenure with the Vikings so far
As the Vikings prepare for a big game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium, veteran quarterback Sam Darnold continues to play the position at an extremely high level. He’s been so good that the Vikings might need to start thinking about altering their plans for the future. With Minnesota… Continue reading The top five moments of Sam Darnold’s tenure with the Vikings so far
Jets castoffs Geno Smith and Sam Darnold share wholesome moment
Geno Smith and Sam Darnold seem to be rooting for one another. Few can relate to what they’ve been through, having been drafted by the Jets to be their new quarterback only for them to get swallowed up in Gang Green misery. The two managed to resurrect their careers, and after the Vikings’ win over… Continue reading Jets castoffs Geno Smith and Sam Darnold share wholesome moment