Vikings, Sam Darnold and Lions

RandBall: Sam Darnold’s clunker vs. the Lions has shaken prognosticators' faith in Vikings
The Vikings opened this season predicted by both data and actual humans to finish with around seven victories. Even the more optimistic prognosticators looked at their roster and figured a 10-win year was about the ceiling of this team.
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.
Film review: How the Lions shut down Sam Darnold and Vikings' pass attack
Let's take a deeper look into how the Lions' defense led Detroit to a 31-9 victory against the Vikings on Sunday night.
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.
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?
Sam Darnold's girlfriend posts 5-word message after Vikings lose to Lions
Sam Darnold may have faced criticism for his performance against the Detroit Lions, but his girlfriend is heavily supporting him and the Minnesota Vikings.
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 ...
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How the Rams beat the Vikings in Week 8 and the path to replicating that success on Wild Card Weekend
The Rams are one of two teams that Minnesota has lost to this season. This is how they can replicate the success that led to a 30-20 victory against the Vikings earlier this year.
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 ...
If Brian Flores is going to leave the Vikings, it needs to be the right situation
As the Vikings prepare for a playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night in Inglewood, Calif., their defensive ...
Vikings appreciate Cam Akers as a backup running back so much they traded for him twice
The Minnesota Vikings have a strong sense of appreciation for Cam Akers. Coach Kevin O'Connell's fondness runs deep, back to ...