Sam Darnold’s story with Vikings isn’t over

Scoggins: Vikings’ Sam Darnold sounds confident ahead of NFC playoff game vs. Rams. Will he seem that way Monday?
Seven days separated two visuals that could not have been more in contrast if you hung a portrait of Quasimodo next to the Mona Lisa. There was Sam Darnold, after defeating the Packers, hoisted atop teammates' shoulders,
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?
Darnold and Vikings will look for answers instead of getting a playoff bye
The next time Minnesota stopped the Lions came with 27 seconds to play. Darnold took a knee, ending the game and sending the Vikings to face old rival Matthew Stafford on Monday night. They are the NFL’s first 14-win wild-card team.
Podcast: Both the Vikings and Sam Darnold could use a playoff win right about now
On this episode of the Access Vikings podcast, Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand preview Monday night’s playoff game between the Vikings and the Rams.
Vikings QB Sam Darnold Predicted to Sign $196 Million Contract
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold is in line for a significant raise after his Pro Bowl-caliber season.
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.
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.
Did Vikings’ struggles against Lions show a blueprint for how to slow down Sam Darnold?
Detroit’s defense sent a ton of six- or seven-man pressures and played mostly man coverage. Can the Rams replicate that in the playoffs?
Aaron Glenn may have done Vikings a huge Sam Darnold favor in regular-season finale
Sam Darnold was on an unbelievable run with the Minnesota Vikings this season. He led them to a 14-2 record going into the final NFL regular season game and even stirred up conversations about the Vikings keeping him long term and trading J.
RandBall: Sam Darnold’s clunker vs. the Lions has shaken prognosticators' faith in Vikings
Taking a spin around the national media, we find a lot of folks picking the Rams to win Monday. But maybe that plays right ...
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Draft expert: Vikings could receive haul for QB J.J. McCarthy
Although Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy hasn't taken a snap, he continues to be the subject of trade rumors.
PFT’s 2024 NFL most improved player: Sam Darnold
Lions receiver Jameson Williams finally began to reach his potential in 2024. Slowed by ACL recovery in 2022 and a gambling-policy suspension in 2023, Williams had 395 career receiving yards entering ...
Vikings film review: Why Sam Darnold couldn’t throw a touchdown in Detroit
The Vikings won 14 games often through Sam Darnold’s arm this season. Yet on the biggest stage so far, Darnold’s arm fell ...
ESPN host likes the idea of the Vikings trading J.J. McCarthy
The Minnesota Vikings benefited from having veteran QB Sam Darnold exceed expectations by a wide margin in 2024. The former ...
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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.