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Vikings news: Sam Darnold sends powerful message ahead of NFL playoffs after poor play vs Lions
Sam Darnold doesn't want to pass up the chance to make a deep run in the playoffs and sent a strong message for the Minnesota Vikings, putting the poor performance against the Detroit Lions in Week 18 of the 2024 NFL season behind them.
Ranking all 14 offenses in 2025 NFL playoffs: Where do Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings land?
Who has the best offense heading into the 2025 NFL playoffs? We rank all 14 units before this weekend's Wild Card games.
Sam Darnold's Red Zone Struggles vs. Lions Left NFL Fans Perplexed
In Sunday night's huge matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions, Darnold struggled mightily in the first two-plus quarters, specifically in the red zone.
NFL playoff narratives for all 14 postseason teams: Sam Darnold not playoff tested? Lions too banged up?
The NFL playoffs are set, as the bracket is finally complete for the league's annual postseason tournament. The league had two teams enter the postseason on the final day (Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Denver Broncos) while the seeding for each team was finally set in stone.
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.
Sam Darnold found out an old NFL adage is more than true in Vikings’ tough loss to Lions
Surprisingly, the Lions played zone coverage with a wall on the goal line, which stifled the play from the start. Darnold threw the ball away, but it was just the beginning of the
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.
Sam Darnold went from bust to backup to Pro Bowl quarterback. Can Zach Wilson follow a similar road?
Like Wilson, Darnold struggled during his first few seasons in the NFL after being picked in the first round by the New York ...
What Vikings' game vs. Rams means for Sam Darnold's offseason
Sam Darnold put forth a career performance for the Minnesota Vikings this season, ranking among the NFL's top 10 quarterbacks ...
PFT's 2024 NFL most improved player: Sam Darnold
As soon as next year, the official AP/NFL awards will include a separate category for most improved player. We decided to ...
Vikings Must Ignore J.J. McCarthy Trade Talk, Keep QB of the Future amid NFL Rumors
The Minnesota Vikings have a dilemma at the quarterback position. With Sam Darnold, signed last offseason as a bridge option, blossoming into a ...
Why did Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield fail with the Carolina Panthers? An inside look
Since leaving Carolina following their unsuccessful tenures in Charlotte, Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield both revived their ...
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 ...
Sam Darnold has full practice despite a quad injury
Sam Darnold popped up on the Vikings’ first practice report of the week. The team lists him as a full participant Thursday with a quad injury. It’s the first time Darnold has been on the injury report ...