SAM DARNOLD NEWS

49ers News: 49ers DC Nick Sorensen highlights both the talent and shortcomings of QB Sam Darnold With Darnold’s strengths on display, Sorensen points to key areas needing improvement.

SEPTEMBER 13 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

49ers News: Kyle Shanahan Addresses Concerns Over Sam Darnold's Understanding of 49ers' System Kyle Shanahan says Sam Darnold’s familiarity with 49ers’ strategies isn’t a concern for Sunday’s game.

SEPTEMBER 13 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

49ers News: Kyle Shanahan hoped Sam Darnold would return to 49ers as backup Sam Darnold’s successful debut with the Vikings sets the stage for an exciting clash against the 49ers in Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 13 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Darnold's home debut with Vikings comes vs. 49ers team he was enlightened with last year as a backup

Sam Darnold had a burden-free season with the San Francisco 49ers last year as the backup to Brock Purdy while continuing to learn the league, his position and himself

SEPTEMBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings host 49ers after decisive opening wins for each team, carrying 7-game home win streak vs. SF

The Minnesota Vikings host the San Francisco 49ers after decisive opening wins for each team

SEPTEMBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers News: Inside The 49ers Preparation for Showdown with Vikings QB Sam Darnold Sam Darnold looks to build on a strong debut as he faces the 49ers’ tough defense in Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 12 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Sam Darnold: Buying or selling? Kirk Cousins on the clock? Bengals, Browns in trouble?

As Week 2 kicks off, FOX Sports' NFL experts tackle five burning questions, including the fate of Sam Darnold, Kirk Cousins and the Browns.

SEPTEMBER 12

Vikings QB Sam Darnold Reveals Secret Weapon to Best 49ers in Week 2 Sam Darnold Spent Last Season as 49ers Backup, Played in 10 Games.

SEPTEMBER 11 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold, Cooper Beebe, Zach Baun Among Week 1's Secret Superstars Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold, Cooper Beebe, Alec Pierce, and Zach Baun were among the hidden and underrated gems in Week 1 of the 2024 NFL se...

SEPTEMBER 10 • SUNHERALD.COM

Souhan: For Darnold's next challenge, it's about sustaining success Sam Darnold has always had success in his first start — it’s what comes next that has caused the journeyman quarterback trouble. In possibly...

SEPTEMBER 10 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Sam Darnold's revival season starts strong, while other QBs struggle to find footing

While Sam Darnold had a big debut for the Vikings, these four other QBs in need of a career resurgence struggled in Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 9

Souhan: Quarterback Sam Darnold is 'big time' in his Vikings debut New Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold gets a fresh start to his career playing at his old stadium.

SEPTEMBER 9 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Week 1 NFL Takeaways: Sam Darnold Exorcized Some Demons in Return to MetLife The former No. 3 pick in the draft by the Jets shines in Vikings’ big road win against the Giants. Plus more on the Chiefs, Ravens, and the...

SEPTEMBER 8 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Sam Darnold throws 2 TD passes in Vikings' 28-6 win over the Giants Darnold completed his first 12 passes and had touchdown passes of 3 yards to Justin Jefferson and 21 to Jalen Nailor in making an impressive...

SEPTEMBER 8 • SUNTIMES.COM

Sam Darnold & Aaron Jones, Sr., Smooth in 1st Vikings Starts Minnesota Vikings Latest News

SEPTEMBER 8 • VIKINGS.COM

Nearly perfect in team debut Darnold completed 19 of 24 passes for 208 yards with two touchdowns and one interception in the Vikings' 28-6 win over the Giants on Sunday. He also rushed three times for three ya...

Impact Returning to a MetLife Stadium field that was often a proverbial house of horrors for him during a difficult early-career stint with the Jets, Darnold looked like a quarterback out for redemption over the course of a stellar Vikings debut. The veteran signal-caller connected with Justin Jefferson (three yards) and Jalen Nailor (21 yards) for his two touchdown passes, and his 12 consecutive completions to open the game tied franchise legend Fran Tarkenton's record in that category. Darnold had the perfect game environment to ease into his new role thanks in part to a dominant defensive performance by Minnesota, but the going figures to be a lot tougher in a Week 2 home showdown against the 49ers.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Darnold shines in Vikings debut as Giants fall flat Sam Darnold completed 19 of 24 passes for 208 yards, two touchdowns and one interception, and the Minnesota Vikings pulled away for a 28-6 s...

SEPTEMBER 8 • SUNHERALD.COM

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

Sam Darnold threw two touchdowns in a highly efficient performance and linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel scored on a spectacular one-handed 10-yard interception return to lead the Minne...

SEPTEMBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Darius Muasau grabs INT off Sam Darnold in NFL debut | Giants vs. Vikings Highlights Rookie linebacker Darius Muasau comes up with an interception off Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold.

SEPTEMBER 8 • GIANTS.COM

NFL Fans Bewildered by Vikings QB Sam Darnold in Season-Opener Sam Darnold was on fire in the first half!

SEPTEMBER 8 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

As Sam Darnold returns to MetLife Stadium, Vikings hope he takes off like he never did with Jets Coaches and teammates have praised Darnold’s work and play in practice.

SEPTEMBER 6 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM