Vikings, Sam Darnold

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.
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.
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.
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
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 ...
How the Vikings Cashed In With Defensive Free Agents
This season didn’t begin for the Minnesota Vikings in September. It began in January.  Last January. At a children’s playdate ...
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How the Rams beat the Vikings in Week 8 and the path to replicating that success on Wild Card Weekend
The Rams are one of two teams that Minnesota has lost to this season. This is how they can replicate the success that led to a 30-20 victory against the Vikings earlier this year.
Rams' Sean McVay revels the challenge of playing the Vikings
When the Los Angeles Rams decided to t ake their foot off the proverbial gas in Week 18 to rest their starters ahead of the ...
If Brian Flores is going to leave the Vikings, it needs to be the right situation
As the Vikings prepare for a playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night in Inglewood, Calif., their defensive ...
Vikings appreciate Cam Akers as a backup running back so much they traded for him twice
The Minnesota Vikings have a strong sense of appreciation for Cam Akers. Coach Kevin O'Connell's fondness runs deep, back to ...