7 months ago

What we learned from Vikings’ rout of Giants: Sam Darnold shines, N.Y. offense sputters and more

NFL Week 1 scores and live updates: Schedule, news, analysis, inactives, observations from Sunday’s games For the first time since 2017, Kirk Cousins was not the Minnesota Vikings’ starting quarterback to open the season. Darnold’s strong Minnesota debut — highlighted by a touchdown connection with star receiver Justin Jefferson — vastly outplayed the Giants’ Daniel Jones, who was stifled by the Vikings’ stout defense to the tune of five sacks and two interceptions, prompting questions — one game in — about whether New York would consider a change at the position. GO DEEPER Sam Darnold, Vikings defense come together to overpower Giants in season opener How Darnold picked New York apart Darnold provided exactly what the Vikings hoped he would in his debut. — Alec Lewis, Vikings beat writer Vikings’ defense will face tougher tests Brian Flores’s defense became Minnesota’s identity in 2023. Jones threw two interceptions, including one to Vikings edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel who read Jones’ eyes and returned the screen attempt for a touchdown.

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