Few would've said Sam Darnold with strong conviction. Even the most optimistic Vikings fans, see, had little trouble treading lightly with Darnold hype going into the season. Signed to a very modest one-year contract,

It takes strong resolve from these young quarterbacks to persevere, and it, too, takes the right fit for them to finally make it. Darnold and Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell appear to be a good fit. Having star receiver Justin Jefferson to throw to doesn’t hurt, either.

Danielle Hunter, who played eight seasons in Minnesota before signing with Houston last offseason, was called for roughing the passer against his former team.

Jonathan Greenard had three of the four sacks of Stroud, his former teammate, as the Vikings (3-0) intercepted the 2023 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year twice while rattling the Texans (2-1) with their aggressive and unpredictable scheme — and the crowd noise that cranked up with each stop.

Jonathan Greenard had three of the four sacks of Stroud, his former teammate, as the Vikings (3-0) intercepted the 2023 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year twice while rattling the Texans (2-1) with their aggressive and unpredictable scheme — and the crowd noise that cranked up with each stop.

The Vikings have provided a platform unlike any Sam Darnold had before, and the former Jets draft pick is thriving.

When Sam Darnold stepped up to replace first-round pick J.J. McCarthy as Vikings starting quarterback, Minnesota probably didn't expect any potential for a future QB controversy. But through three games,

Quarterback Sam Darnold received MVP chants from the Minnesota Vikings crowd on Sunday afternoon when he returned from a knee injury. He isn't the only one saying that Darnold should be the National Football League's Most Valuable Player.

Sam Darnold is thriving with the Minnesota Vikings. These three teams should regret not going all-in to sign him this past offseason.