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Where will Sam Darnold play next? A Kirk Cousins trade? Setting stage for 2025 QB carousel

There aren’t many ideal times to be desperate for a franchise quarterback, but the upcoming offseason is shaping up to be trickier than most in that regard. 1 pick in 2015 gave the Cleveland Browns a desperately needed jolt of positivity during another lost season with Deshaun Watson, although Winston’s standing is more tenuous after getting benched for Dorian Thompson-Robinson. …

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2 weeks ago

The Vikings and their in-gear offense will be a tough team to outscore moving forward

Associated Press

EAGAN, Minn. — Sam Darnold pinballed around his collapsed pocket to dodge a sack on third-and-8, before slicing through a skinny opening to sprint right in search of more space as Justin Jefferson’s hand shot up downfield. With O’Connell directing the quarterback development program and calling the plays and Jefferson leading a dangerous and diverse group of pass-catchers, Darnold has …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Five quick hits — Aussie punter cops massive spray from coach, NFL owner asked to 'fix this dumpster fire'

ABC

The New Orleans Saints got the win, but Australian punter Matthew Hayball drew the ire of his coach. Giants fan flies over stadium with a message to the owner A small plane circled the New York Giants stadium roughly 90 minutes before New York was to play host to the New Orleans Saints, asking Giants co-owner John Mara to overhaul …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Vikings-Cardinals preview, predictions: Can Minnesota keep pace in the NFC North?

New York Times

Only four NFL teams have a better point differential than the Minnesota Vikings, and two of them are NFC North foes. Live: Coach Kevin O'Connell Press Conference https://t.co/pXpojimzEr — Minnesota Vikings November 29, 2024 What I’m watching Lewis: Sam Darnold. Sunday might require Darnold’s best as a post-snap processor, which will serve as another fascinating data point to the Vikings’ …

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4 weeks ago

How Justin Jefferson played a huge role beyond the box score in Vikings’ win over Bears

New York Times

EAGAN, Minn. — If you were a defensive coordinator, how would you defend yourself? “It’s either let everybody else go off or let Justin go off,” the Minnesota Vikings’ superstar receiver said. Even when elite cornerback Jaylon Johnson manned Jefferson on the line of scrimmage, Chicago’s linebackers and safeties shaded toward Jefferson and seemed attentive to his every move. Jefferson …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Sam Darnold leads game-winning drive in OT and Vikings beat Bears 30-27 after blowing late lead

Associated Press

CHICAGO — Sam Darnold figured the Vikings would recover the Bears’ onside kick near the end of regulation and he would only need to kneel. “So your mindset you’ve got to get ready to go back out there and execute at a high level and I feel like our offense did a really good job of that, obviously, in overtime.” …

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1 month ago

Sam Darnold leads Vikings to 3rd straight win, beating Titans 23-13

Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Sam Darnold lost a fumble on the Minnesota Vikings’ third offensive play. and then also overcome some things around him to make some plays, which was critical for us,” Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said of Darnold. Harrison Smith clinched the win with an interception with 1:50 left, giving the Vikings’ fans that turned this into a near …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Sam Darnold, Vikings win third straight game as penalties crush Titans: Key takeaways

New York Times

By Alec Lewis, Joe Rexrode and Chris Licata The Minnesota Vikings, led by a Sam Darnold bounce-back effort and a ferocious pass rush, put the clamps on the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, winning 23-13 to improve their record to 8-2. Swept the AFC South 🧹 pic.twitter.com/MyuiIbjzLa — Minnesota Vikings November 17, 2024 Darnold stepped up, avoided tons of pressure The …

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1 month, 1 week ago

NFL QB stock report, Week 11: Caleb Williams’ flaws have followed him from college

New York Times

The Chicago Bears’ midseason offensive regression has raised concerns over Caleb Williams’ long-term viability as a franchise quarterback. Williams’ 15 sacks over the past two games are more than three teams have allowed all season — the most obvious sign of diminished confidence. “It’s really tough, probably one of the most difficult things to do especially with a guy like …

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2 months ago

Lions Dominate Vikings in Thrilling Thriller, Secure NFC North Crown

Associated Press

The Detroit Lions secured their first division title in 30 years with a thrilling 31-29 victory against the Minnesota Vikings. Jake Bates's field goal with seconds left secured the win for the Lions, who dominated the game despite trailing for most of the contest. Jahmyr Gibbs led the Lions with 116 yards and two touchdowns, while Jared Goff threw for …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

The Jaguars overestimated themselves. Did they overestimate Trevor Lawrence, too?

New York Times

The NFL’s biggest surprise teams through Week 4 reside at opposite ends of the standings. GO DEEPER Assessing 4-0 teams, from Vikings’ shocking start to Chiefs’ WR setback: Sando’s Pick Six The Jacksonville Jaguars are 0-4 less than four months after rewarding their quarterback, Trevor Lawrence, with a $275 million extension. Darnold and Lawrence, first 54 starts QB Darnold Lawrence …

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3 months ago

Vikings are relieved Darnold has just a knee bruise and no damage after a late hit

Associated Press

EAGAN, Minn. — Minnesota quarterback Sam Darnold has a bruised left knee from a late and low hit that sidelined him for one play, a relief to the undefeated Vikings after an MRI exam revealed no structure damage. Darnold was hurt when Houston defensive end Danielle Hunter took him to the turf after a completion late in the third quarter …

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3 months ago

Vikings, Packers coaches make the NFC North the NFL’s best division: Sando’s Pick Six

New York Times

The Minnesota Vikings look like the best team in the NFL’s best division, unless Sam Darnold’s MRI says otherwise. Kevin O’Connell proved last year he can do better than expected with some of those guys, but when you are down to quarterback three, you are in trouble.” GO DEEPER Sam Darnold's performance — and health scare — cements role in …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Darnold throws 2 TD passes and Van Ginkel scores on a 1-handed INT as Vikings easily top Giants 28-6

Associated Press

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Sam Darnold had one of those super performances at MetLife Stadium that New York Jets fans hoped to see weekly after he was drafted No. Darnold threw two touchdown passes in a highly efficient performance and Andrew Van Ginkel scored on a spectacular one-handed 10-yard interception return to lead the Vikings to an easy 28-6 victory …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings with the most to gain in preseason opener vs. Raiders

New York Times

EAGAN, Minn. — And so it begins. Head Coach Kevin O'Connell says Sam Darnold will start at QB before J.J. McCarthy gets a significant amount of work in the preseason opener on Saturday. That’s what the Vikings have done with Rodriguez, and he has garnered enough respect for defensive coordinator Brian Flores to occasionally toss him in with the first-stringers. …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Vikings stick to process with McCarthy, as Darnold’s presence keeps pressure off rookie QB

Associated Press

EAGAN, Minn. — The expectations and scrutiny that hound NFL quarterbacks drafted at the top of the first round is mere background noise for J.J. McCarthy in his first training camp with the Minnesota Vikings. “But also, it’s about the quality and the volume of those reps throughout camp to really continue to holistically attack this quarterback development program and …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Former USC star Sam Darnold has backup plan with the 49ers ahead of Super Bowl LVIII

LA Times

During the San Francisco 49ers’ run to Super Bowl LVIII, Sam Darnold’s one-play-away mentality as a backup quarterback came to life. Darnold, 26, has high praise for Purdy — the last player selected in the 2022 draft — his teammates and coaches, and the entire 49ers’ organization. “It’s awesome to be able to work with a guy like Brock, and …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Rams-49ers matchups: How to watch, start time and prediction

LA Times

Fans in Los Angeles will be seeing a familiar face when former USC star Sam Darnold starts for the 49ers against the Rams. Quarterback Brock Purdy and star running back Christian McCaffrey will not play as the top-seeded 49ers prepare for the playoffs. Coach Kyle Shanahan might hold out other star players such as Deebo Samuel, who has scored 12 …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

49ers QB Brock Purdy will get Week 18 off. Sam Darnold to start against the Rams

Associated Press

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Quarterback Brock Purdy will sit out the San Francisco 49ers’ regular-season finale after the team already wrapped up the No. Coach Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday that Sam Darnold will start in place of Purdy on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams with nothing at stake for San Francisco in the game. I want Brock to get …

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1 year, 3 months ago

49ers trade quarterback Trey Lance to Cowboys for 4th round pick

Associated Press

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers have traded quarterback Trey Lance to the Dallas Cowboys for a fourth-round pick less than three years after trading three first-round picks to draft him third overall. “We feel he’ll be better for it, and I think we will, too.” The move is a remarkable backtrack following the hefty investment the Niners …

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3 years ago

Newton set to start, Darnold will also play at QB vs. Bucs

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule said Cam Newton will start Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and have a “major role” in the game, while Sam Darnold also is set to get playing time at quarterback. The Panthers have lost their past four games with Newton as their starting quarterback, and the 2015 league MVP has lost …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Cousins throws TD pass in OT; Vikings beat Panthers 34-28

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — So much for the Minnesota Vikings’ second-half scoring woes. “It’s an absolute grind and it takes everything you got.” The Vikings had not scored a second-half touchdown in their previous four games, but Cook broke the streak with a 16-yard touchdown run to give the Vikings the lead and Cousins added a 5-yard touchdown pass to Thielen …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Panthers contact free agent CB Richard Sherman as possible fill-in for Jaycee Horn; what’s up with Robby Anderson?

New York Times

The Panthers have a couple of veteran cornerbacks on the roster to turn to in the wake of Jaycee Horn’s foot injury, which is expected to sideline Horn for two to three months and could be season-ending. “I’ve got a decade worth of resumé that should stand more firmly than a momentary lapse in judgment,” Sherman said in his interview …

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3 years, 4 months ago

Panthers what we learned: Sam Darnold not going deep much. Is that a good thing? Jaycee Horn itching to play

New York Times

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — There was a different vibe at the Panthers’ first joint practice with the Ravens on Wednesday compared to their two practices with the Colts last week. “He’s super-fast, so he’s always someone who’s gonna take the top off,” Darnold said. “Every day he comes out here and doesn’t turn the ball over or … throw a silly, …

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Where will Sam Darnold play next? A Kirk Cousins trade? Setting stage for 2025 QB carousel

The Vikings and their in-gear offense will be a tough team to outscore moving forward

Five quick hits — Aussie punter cops massive spray from coach, NFL owner asked to 'fix this dumpster fire'

Vikings-Cardinals preview, predictions: Can Minnesota keep pace in the NFC North?

How Justin Jefferson played a huge role beyond the box score in Vikings’ win over Bears

Sam Darnold leads game-winning drive in OT and Vikings beat Bears 30-27 after blowing late lead

Sam Darnold leads Vikings to 3rd straight win, beating Titans 23-13

Sam Darnold, Vikings win third straight game as penalties crush Titans: Key takeaways

NFL QB stock report, Week 11: Caleb Williams’ flaws have followed him from college

Lions Dominate Vikings in Thrilling Thriller, Secure NFC North Crown

The Jaguars overestimated themselves. Did they overestimate Trevor Lawrence, too?

Vikings are relieved Darnold has just a knee bruise and no damage after a late hit

Vikings, Packers coaches make the NFC North the NFL’s best division: Sando’s Pick Six

Darnold throws 2 TD passes and Van Ginkel scores on a 1-handed INT as Vikings easily top Giants 28-6

J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings with the most to gain in preseason opener vs. Raiders

Vikings stick to process with McCarthy, as Darnold’s presence keeps pressure off rookie QB

Former USC star Sam Darnold has backup plan with the 49ers ahead of Super Bowl LVIII

Rams-49ers matchups: How to watch, start time and prediction

49ers QB Brock Purdy will get Week 18 off. Sam Darnold to start against the Rams

49ers trade quarterback Trey Lance to Cowboys for 4th round pick

Newton set to start, Darnold will also play at QB vs. Bucs

Cousins throws TD pass in OT; Vikings beat Panthers 34-28

Panthers contact free agent CB Richard Sherman as possible fill-in for Jaycee Horn; what’s up with Robby Anderson?

Panthers what we learned: Sam Darnold not going deep much. Is that a good thing? Jaycee Horn itching to play