Vikings, Sam Darnold

NFL experts' faith in the Vikings shaken by Sam Darnold’s clunker
Taking a spin around the national media, we find a lot of folks picking the Rams to win Monday. But maybe that plays right into the Vikings’ season-long narrative of proving skeptics wrong.
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.
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 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’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?
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.
Podcast: La Velle E. Neal III on the Vikings’ chances and Wild players stepping up
Introduction: Host Michael Rand start with three teams that won Wednesday but don’t often get headlines on the podcast. The ...
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 ...
Who gets the No. 1 seed in the NFC and a first-round bye if the Lions and Vikings tie in Week 18?
You couldn't draw up a regular-season game with much more at stake than this one. The winner of the game will be the one seed ...
The Vikings elevate a former starting quarterback to the active roster
According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Daniel Jones has been signed to the Vikings’ active roster. The Vikings waived QB ...
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 ...