Vikings, Sam Darnold

RandBall: Sam Darnold’s clunker vs. the Lions has shaken prognosticators' faith in Vikings
The Vikings opened this season predicted by both data and actual humans to finish with around seven victories. Even the more optimistic prognosticators looked at their roster and figured a 10-win year was about the ceiling of this team.
Dane Mizutani: Sam Darnold’s story with the Vikings isn’t over
As the Vikings immediately started the process of turning the page following a 31-9 loss to the Detroit Lions, Kevin O’Connell made his way toward the 50-yard line to shake hands with his counterpart Dan Campbell.
Sam Darnold will have to bounce back quickly for Vikings to have a chance in the playoffs
Darnold played poorly on Sunday night against the Lions. His resilience will determine the Vikings' postseason fate in the coming weeks.
Analysis: Sam Darnold isn’t the only Vikings veteran who needs to step it up vs. the Rams
Pardon us. Coming through. Sorry to interrupt the pitch-fork party’s tarring and feathering of the quarterback y’all loved five days ago when he was 14-2 but … This, believe it or not, is a story about someone other than Sam Darnold who needs to play better against the Rams in the playoffs on Monday night.
GMF speculates what is on the line for Sam Darnold against the Rams
Good Morning Football has become a staple for viewing both for NFL fans and teams within their facilities. What that means is their analysis and opinions carry weight within the football world, so when they discuss a topic,
Sam Darnold’s season and Vikings’ playoff hopes rely on unwavering process and support
Kevin O'Connell, the QB coaches and backups have Darnold playing at a high level. Can he bounce back from the Week 18 debacle in Detroit?
Sam Darnold’s Stock Peaking Despite Tough Week 18 for Minnesota Vikings
Despite his struggles in Week 18, the free agency market for Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold remains highly competitive.
Vikings' Sam Darnold earns major praise from Rams HC Sean McVay
And yet, even after resting their starters to effectively throw away the third seed in Week 18, Sean McVay and the Rams aren't taking their foe for granted, as on Monday, the Super Bowl-winning head coach told reporters just how impressed he's been with Sam Darnold in Kevin O'Connell's offensive scheme.
Vikings' struggles to run the ball in the red zone remain concerning
Getting no yards before contact on nearly three quarters of your rushing attempts in the low red zone is pretty brutal.
The Lions’ historic crown, and fallout for Vikings, Kevin O’Connell: Sando’s Pick Six
While the Lions won the NFL's best division since the merger, the Vikings' road got a whole lot tougher. Should the NFL ...
Two Vikings didn't miss a snap during the the 2024 season
There were two Vikings who played every snap during the 2024 season, joining only seven other players across the league to do ...
Vikings need a hard reset on their passing game for the playoffs after a humbling loss to Lions
The Minnesota Vikings need to reboot their passing attack for the playoffs. Sam Darnold struggled in the ...
Podcast: Patrick Reusse on the Vikings’ flop, Sam Darnold’s future and Anthony Edwards
Host Michael Rand was joined by Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse for a look back at the weekend in Minnesota sports, ...
5 takeaways from the Vikings loss to the Lions in Week 18
The Minnesota Vikings had their worst performance of the season on Sunday night in a 31-9 loss to the Detroit Lions.