Vikings, Sam Darnold and Minnesota

Sam Darnold’s future as Minnesota Vikings QB could hinge on playoff success
The best way for Darnold to obtain stability and build a legacy in Minnesota immediately is to have playoff success. If Darnold has an uneven playoff performance and it coincides with a Vikings early exit, it’s fair to presume he’ll venture on a new journey this offseason.
Minnesota Vikings' Sam Darnold Favored To Win Comeback Player Of The Year? Betting Odds
Former USC Trojans and current Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold has been on a tear in his first season as the starter for the Vikings. Darnold is one of the betting favorites NFL's Comeback Player of the Year award according to latest odds.
Vikings Predicted To Ditch Sam Darnold for $160 Million Quarterback If Struggles Persist
Despite having the obstacle of the Rams’ home field advantage removed in tragic fashion, given the tragic and horrific fires in Los Angeles, the Minnesota Vikings will undoubtedly be feeling the need for a team bounce-back after a 31-9 drubbing at the Detroit Lions last Sunday,
Did Vikings’ struggles against Lions show a blueprint for how to slow down Sam Darnold?
Detroit’s defense sent a ton of six- or seven-man pressures and played mostly man coverage. Can the Rams replicate that in the playoffs?
Sam Darnold, Vikings OL Must Bounce Back Vs. Rams In Wild Card Game
A short memory is needed in this game against the Rams that has been moved because of the Los Angeles wildfires to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. SoFi Stadium is not an intimidating home field compared to Ford Field in Detroit or Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, but this move should work out in the Vikings’ favor.
Vikings’ Sam Darnold Set for Eye-Popping New Contract
Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold's market value in 2025 free agency could garner him a top-five contract at his position.
Sam Darnold’s season and Vikings’ playoff hopes rely on unwavering process and support
Kevin O'Connell, the QB coaches and backups have Darnold playing at a high level. Can he bounce back from the Week 18 debacle in Detroit?
From scrapheap to playoffs: Why Vikings' Sam Darnold, Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield made it
The Vikings' Sam Darnold and Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield have had struggles finding solid ground in the NFL, and quarterbacks explain why they rose from ashes.
Sam Darnold’s playoff debut will not be an LA homecoming
After a strong regular season that saw him make his first career Pro Bowl, former USC quarterback Sam Darnold will make his NFL playoff debut this Monday night. As the NFC’s No. 5 seed, Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings will take on the No.
Sam Darnold 2024 season with Vikings isn't done, but will always be remembered
After leading the Minnesota Vikings to a 27-25 win over the Green Bay Packers last week, Darnold was mobbed in the locker room by his teammates and lifted up onto their shoulders. The clip quickly went viral on social media as a sign of the support that Minneosta’s players have for their quarterback.
If Sam Darnold struggles, could Vikings turn to Daniel Jones?
After the Giants cut starting quarterback Daniel Jones, he joined Minnesota's practice squad. It was a wise move, aimed at getting him on a team while maintaining the flexibility to sign with another team's active roster,
Rick Spielman would do 'whatever it takes' to keep Sam Darnold
The Vikings are about to compete in a playoff game but the Sam Darnold-J.J. McCarthy debate continues to rage on.
Sam Darnold went from bust to backup to Pro Bowl quarterback. Can Zach Wilson follow a similar road?
Like Wilson, Darnold struggled during his first few seasons in the NFL after being picked in the first round by the New York ...
Vikings news: Sam Darnold sends powerful message ahead of NFL playoffs after poor play vs Lions
Sam Darnold doesn't want to pass up the chance to make a deep run in the playoffs and sent a strong message for the Minnesota ...
NFL Draft expert speculates on J.J. McCarthy's future with the Minnesota Vikings
It could be an interesting offseason for the Minnesota Vikings and former Michigan quarterback, J.J. McCarthy. The Vikings ...
Vikings film review: Why Sam Darnold couldn’t throw a touchdown in Detroit
On the biggest stage of his career so far, Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold fell flat. What does the film show about where it ...