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Sam Darnold leads game-winning drive in OT and Vikings beat Bears 30-27 after blowing late lead
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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Vikings Overcome Colts in Thrilling Comeback Victory
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Vikings Overcome Colts in Thrilling Comeback Victory

Associated Press  

The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Indianapolis Colts 21-13 in a thrilling comeback performance. Sam Darnold threw three touchdown passes, including a game-sealing score with 2:05 left, and the Vikings' defense stifled Flacco's return to the starting role. The Vikings improved to 6-2 on the season, while the Colts remain winless in their first game of the season.

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Lions Dominate Vikings in Thrilling Thriller, Secure NFC North Crown
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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On Football: Plenty of parity in the NFL through 3 weeks
2 months, 4 weeks ago

On Football: Plenty of parity in the NFL through 3 weeks

Associated Press  

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. But there are no guarantees in the NFL and that’s been quite evident over the first three weeks. The Carolina Panthers, a 5 1/2-point underdog, defeated the Raiders 36-22 behind a stellar performance from Andy Dalton in his first start replacing Bryce Young. Darnold’s resurgence Six years …

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Vikings stay undefeated with 34-7 dismantling of Texans behind fierce defense, Darnold’s 4 TDs
3 months ago

Vikings stay undefeated with 34-7 dismantling of Texans behind fierce defense, Darnold’s 4 TDs

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — With the Minnesota Vikings savoring the unfamiliar vibe of being in full control in the fourth quarter, Justin Jefferson climbed on the bench to repeatedly wave his arms in encouragement of the home crowd to roar even louder for a defense that had the Houston Texans on their heels all afternoon. Defense is definitely the number one reason.” …

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Darnold throws 2 TD passes and Van Ginkel scores on a 1-handed INT as Vikings easily top Giants 28-6
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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Rams-49ers matchups: How to watch, start time and prediction
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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49ers, QB Sam Darnold agree to 1-year deal, per sources: How he fits with San Francisco
1 year, 9 months ago

49ers, QB Sam Darnold agree to 1-year deal, per sources: How he fits with San Francisco

New York Times  

By Matt Barrows, David Lombardi and Jeff Howe The San Francisco 49ers and quarterback Sam Darnold have agreed to terms on a one-year deal, team and league sources confirmed to The Athletic. At the very least Darnold’s addition bolsters the 49ers’ depth at their most important position, a major issue last season when they literally ran out of healthy quarterbacks …

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Panthers mailbag, Part 2: Matt Rhule/Michigan rumors, coaching staff update and tight end talk
2 years, 11 months ago

Panthers mailbag, Part 2: Matt Rhule/Michigan rumors, coaching staff update and tight end talk

New York Times  

After a strong response to last week’s Panthers’ mailbag, it seemed like a good idea to re-open it for a quick follow-up. Plus, there were a couple of developments since it posted Friday morning: the hiring of Ben McAdoo as offensive coordinator and a report by CBS’ Jason La Canfora indicating Matt Rhule would be interested in the Michigan job …

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Cousins throws TD pass in OT; Vikings beat Panthers 34-28
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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Elliott, Cowboys run over top defense, beat Panthers 36-28
3 years, 2 months ago

Elliott, Cowboys run over top defense, beat Panthers 36-28

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Ezekiel Elliott and the Dallas Cowboys ran over the NFL’s No. Elliott carried 20 times for 143 yards in the two-time rushing champion’s first triple-digit game of the season, Dak Prescott threw four touchdown passes and the Cowboys beat the Panthers 36-28 on Sunday. They haven’t seen an offense like us this year.” Leading the Panthers in …

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