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, the football gods have decided to be all about Sam Darnold.

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

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.