Sam Darnold’s story with Vikings isn’t over

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 2024 season with Vikings isn't done, but will always be remembered
During the first few seasons of his NFL career, former USC QB Sam Darnold went viral for all of the wrong reasons. There was his first ever NFL pass being a pick six. There was the graphic of him being out with mononucleosis.
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.J. McCarthy to a quarterback-hungry team.
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.
NFL rumors: Vikings looking to re-sign Sam Darnold after breakout campaign
Sam Darnold's spectacular 2024 season has complicated the future outlook for JJ McCarthy and the Minnesota Vikings
Sam Darnold Rumors: 'Slight Majority' of NFL Execs Believe QB Will Return to Vikings
Having significantly increased his value across the NFL this season, Sam Darnold's future with the Minnesota Vikings will be one of the key questions
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 NFL Power Rankings: Concern mounts, but confidence is still alive with Sam Darnold
The Vikings had a chance on Sunday night to beat the Lions, but they failed on multiple occasions to get the win in a 31-9 loss. Now that the playoffs are here, it's winner take 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 ...
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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 ...
Saquon Barkley, Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones among former Giants, Jets in 2025 NFL playoffs
Saquon Barkley and Sam Darnold were the driving forces on two NFL playoff teams, while Daniel Jones just joined the active ...
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 ...
Sam Darnold Assigns Blame for Vikings' Embarrassing Loss to Lions
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold throws the ball against the Detroit Lions. After the game, he took accountability ...
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NFL Week 18 Best and Worst Coaching Decisions: Lions’ Aaron Glenn Flusters Sam Darnold
NFL Week 18 showcased brilliant coaching strategies as Lions’ Aaron Glenn stifled Sam Darnold and the Vikings, while Bengals’ ...
2025 NFL Mock Draft: Sam Darnold signs with team in top 5; Giants still land QB despite falling to No. 4 pick
Week 17 of the NFL regular season brought substantial shakeup to the 2025 NFL Draft order. The Giants, Jaguars and Raiders ...
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 ...