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
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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
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