Darnold led the Vikings to 14 victories and set career highs in several passing categories in his first season with the team. MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold was named the 2024 NFL Most Improved Player of the Year by the Professional Football Writers of America (PFWA). Darnold led the Vikings to 14 victories… Continue reading Darnold wins ‘Most Improved Player of the Year’
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Vikings QB Sam Darnold named finalist for Comeback Player of the Year
Although his season ended sourly, Sam Darnold had a great season as the Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback. He completed 66.2% of his passes for 4,319 yards and 35 touchdowns, all career-highs. His performance could land him a postseason accolade. The Associated Press announced its finalists for eight awards on Thursday. Darnold is among five finalists for… Continue reading Vikings QB Sam Darnold named finalist for Comeback Player of the Year
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mekhi Blackmon is healthy and eager for Year 3
Murphy, who made a career-high six interceptions, said he wants to return, but the Vikings might have to meet his asking price to retain the versatile cornerback. Gilmore, 34, said he’s considering retirement for the first time in his 13-year NFL career. Griffin, 29, had two picks as the No. 3 option under Flores. New… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mekhi Blackmon is healthy and eager for Year 3
Kevin O’Connell Named PWFA Coach of the Year
The Vikings ranked sixth in passing yards per game (237.8), seventh in passing yards per play (7.38), ninth in points per game (25.4), first in interception rate (3.77 percent), second in rushing yards allowed per game (93.4) and fourth in rushing yards allowed per play (4.05). Wide receiver Justin Jefferson was selected to the PFWA’s… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell Named PWFA Coach of the Year
Vikings’ Jalen Nailor: Puts forth career year
Nailor secured 28 of 42 targets for 414 yards and six touchdowns across 17 regular-season appearances with the Vikings in 2024. He also rushed three times for minus-four yards and lost one fumble. Nailor also secured three of five targets for 33 yards during Minnesota’s wild-card round loss to the Rams. The 2022 sixth-round pick… Continue reading Vikings’ Jalen Nailor: Puts forth career year
Minnesota Vikings News and Links: The Rookie QBs Played Well This Year
The conference championship games are set and the NFC is interesting if Washington beats Philly which they have done once this season. Jayden Daniels success sure does make it hard to not want to see what JJ McCarthy is able to do. It is no wonder there were rumors of Kwesi trying to offer the… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings News and Links: The Rookie QBs Played Well This Year
Vikings’ Blake Cashman: Career year in 2024 with Minnesota
Cashman finished the 2024 season with 112 tackles (68 solo), including 4.5 sacks, eight pass breakups and one fumble recovering across 14 regular-season contests. After starting just eight games from 2019-22 with the Jets and Texans, Cashman started 13 games for the 2023 Texans and set a career high with 106 tackles. He then landed… Continue reading Vikings’ Blake Cashman: Career year in 2024 with Minnesota
Vikings rookie Dallas Turner focused on getting bigger for Year 2
Edge rusher Dallas Turner emerged from a quiet rookie season with gratitude for being able to participate in a 14-win season that doesn’t come around very often. “There was definitely some adversity for sure,” Turner said Tuesday as players cleaned out their lockers at TCO Performance Center in Eagan. “But I definitely feel like everything… Continue reading Vikings rookie Dallas Turner focused on getting bigger for Year 2
Vikings Defender is Overlooked, Says 3-Time Defensive Player of the Year
Aug 9, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) talks with Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) following the game at the Metrodome. The Texans defeated the Vikings 27-13. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports It has been a fun turnaround for Minnesota’s defense. Brian Fores‘ unit is unrecognizable compared… Continue reading Vikings Defender is Overlooked, Says 3-Time Defensive Player of the Year
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