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.

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.

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.

Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Matt Harmon and NFL analyst Nate Tice debate whether or not they think the Minnesota Vikings will make the playoffs this season and how Sam Darnold will perform with the team.

As Sam Darnold ran back onto the field after an injury scare caused him to miss one play, the crowd at U.S. Bank Stadium roared with approval. Chants of "MVP, MVP, MVP" even broke out for a few seconds.