Sam Darnold is finally the NFL quarterback other teams never let him become
The Vikings have provided a platform unlike any Sam Darnold had before, and the former Jets draft pick is thriving.
Sam Darnold’s revival can serve as glimmer of hope for NFL’s struggling young quarterbacks
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.
Dane Mizutani: Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold finally has a support system. That’s all he’s ever needed.
After being run out of town by the Jets and their relentless fan base, Darnold was traded to the Carolina Panthers, where he experienced more dysfunction. He finally found some stability with the San Francisco 49ers and signed with the Vikings this offseason largely because of the pieces already in place.
A Vikings-Broncos trade to get another reclamation project to back up Sam Darnold
McCarthy tore his meniscus in training camp and officially pushed this ideal plan back a full year. Darnold is now the clear starter in Minnesota, and he didn't look bad in Week 1, leading the Vikings to a win over the New York Giants.
Vikings QB Sam Darnold Provides Unique Test for Texans
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.
J.J. McCarthy trolls Sam Darnold after Michigan beats USC
The tradition of trolling hit the Minnesota Vikings locker room on Saturday when J.J. McCarthy's Michigan Wolverines battled ...
Sam Darnold has earned Kevin O’Connell’s trust, and the Vikings are flying high
Minnesota's head coach has put his trust in Darnold, a former first-round pick, and the QB has rewarded him with an excellent ...
Fantasy Football Week 3: Sam Darnold is Legit
In his seventh season, Sam Darnold is finally playing to his full potential for himself and fantasy football managers.
Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold provide hope for Zach Wilson's career
Four years after being selected by the Cleveland Browns with the first overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft, quarterback Baker ...
Sam Darnold and an attacking defense drive the undefeated Vikings in a 23-17 win over the 49ers
Darnold passed for 268 yards and two touchdowns against his former team, including a 97-yard strike in the second quarter to ...
Darnold strikes for 268 yards, 2 TDs; Vikings win
Darnold passed for 268 yards and two touchdowns against his former team, including a 97-yard strike in the second quarter to ...
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Vikings Defensive Team Captain Gets Honest About Sam Darnold
The Minnesota Vikings are one of nine undefeated teams entering Week 3, thanks in large part to the contributions of quarterback Sam Darnold. His journeyman status belies his draft pedigree as ...
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Sam Darnold and an attacking defense drive the undefeated Vikings in a 23-17 win over the 49ers
The struggles Sam Darnold endured through his first five years in the NFL relegated him to backup duty last season with San Francisco, yet another prospect failing to perform like a premium ...
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J.J. McCarthy had the perfect reaction to Vikings’ backup Sam Darnold’s meteoric rise
Sam Darnold wasn’t supposed to be the Minnesota Vikings’ full-time starter in 2024. Instead, he was supposed to be a pricy insurance policy for a young quarterback. Minnesota acquired a pair of ...