Sam Darnold, Vikings and Detroit Lions

What Vikings' game vs. Rams means for Sam Darnold's offseason
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Sam Darnold found out an old NFL adage is more than true in Vikings’ tough loss to Lions
Sam Darnold's Red Zone Struggles vs. Lions Left NFL Fans Perplexed
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 Jets.
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 start it now. And for 2024, the clear choice is Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold.
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 careers. At Minnesota, Darnold became a Pro Bowler and went 14-3 in 2024. At Tampa Bay,
NFL Week 18 best and worst coaching decisions: Lions’ Aaron Glenn flusters Sam Darnold
Also, Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo had one last brilliant game plan for Cincinnati before being fired Monday.
NFL playoffs: Key matchups to watch in each NFC wild-card game
NFL playoffs: Vikings on upset alert and other predictions for wild-card weekend
Simply put, I’m nervous for Sam Darnold in his first ever postseason action, especially coming off a dispiriting outing against the Lions in the Vikings’ season finale. And though defensive coordinator Brian Flores can concoct a great game plan, there’s nothing Stafford hasn’t seen.
2025 NFL Wild Card Weekend viewer's guide ranking: Commanders-Buccaneers matchup underrated
The NFL playoffs are finally here, and the road to New Orleans begins with Wild Card Weekend on Saturday. The Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions will get a well-deserved bye week to scout their future opponents,
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's great season came crashing down with a stinker in Detroit
Darnold was deservedly named to the Pro Bowl earlier this week. He's been one of the coolest success stories in the NFL this season, resurrecting his career with an incredible year that few expected. He's a major reason why Minnesota was 14-2 coming into this highly-anticipated rivalry showdown with enormous stakes.
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 all won. Each of those three teams had been in position
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?
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
Can 49ers’ Josh Dobbs take the Sam Darnold route to NFL stardom?
Darnold signed a one-year, $10 million contract as a place holder for first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy and is now in line for a megadeal with the Vikings or someone else. On Thursday, he was named to the NFC Pro Bowl roster after throwing 35 touchdown passes for a 14-2 team.