With the No. 1 seed in the NFC on the line, the Minnesota Vikings were dismantled by the Detroit Lions in the Sunday Night Football showdown in Week 18 as Sam Darnold struggled under pressure

One of the most pleasant surprises of the NFL season has been how dominant the Minnesota Vikings have been. Admittedly, I was not high on them, simply because I

The betting odds for Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold to win the Comeback Player of the Year Award have been rising. Can the former USC Trojans leader beat Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow for the honor?

"Prediction: The Vikings apply a $39M+ franchise tag on Sam Darnold, then trade J.J. McCarthy to the Las Vegas Raiders days before the NFL Draft. Darnold and the Vikings agree on a 4 year, $196M extension before the July 15 deadline that includes $110M guaranteed," Ginnitti wrote.

PM ET game Sunday, which airs live on NBC. NFC North opponents meet in Week 18 when Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings (14-2) take the

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold flees the pocket for a 27-yard rope to Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor on the run.

As such, the Vikings know they have a razor-thin margin of error against Detroit in the "Sunday Night Football" showdown at Ford Field. Star quarterback Sam Darnold has been one of the best stories of the 2024 season, but against Detroit, he came out struggling, completing just 10 of his first 25 passes for 96 yards.

Sam Darnold is not having a good night. In Sunday night's huge matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions, Darnold struggled mightily in the first two-plus quarters, specifically in the red zone.

Having significantly increased his value across the NFL this season, Sam Darnold's future with the Minnesota Vikings will be one of the key questions