Signed by the Vikings in March on a one-year, $10 million deal, Darnold — starting over injured rookie J.J. McCarthy, who underwent surgery for his meniscus during preseason — helped lead Minnesota to a 14-3 regular season record that boasted a nine-game win streak.

It’s “dog-house” season for Minnesota Vikings quarterback, Sam Darnold, who after an almost flawless first 17 weeks of the regular season, crumbled during the team’s Week 18 finale against the Detroit Lions,

Darnold turned back into the player he was during failed stints with the New York Jets and Carolina Panthers for the biggest contests of the campaign.