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.

Quarterback Sam Darnold got off to a great start against the New York Giants in Week 1 of the NFL season. Take a look at the stats from his Minnesota Vikings debut.

In Week 2 of the 2024 season, Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings will meet the San Francisco 49ers at 1:00 PM ET on Sunday. If you're looking for Darnold's stats, here's everything you need to know. Darnold is currently not listed as injured.

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The play started with receiver Justin Jefferson in the backfield, and he later motioned into the flat. With the Giants focused on Jefferson, Darnold faked to him and then found Nailor wide open down the right sideline. In the second quarter, Darnold had thrown a 3-yard touchdown pass to Jefferson on fourth down.

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

The Houston Texans defense will see an unlikely opponent in Sam Darnold when they face the Minnesota Vikings.Darnold is stepping in as the starter after No. 10 overall pick J.J. McCarthy suffered a season-ending knee injury back in training camp.