AUGUST 14 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
SAM DARNOLD #14 - QUARTERBACK - MINNESOTA VIKINGS
2387 YDS •
19 TD •
10 INT
2387 YDS
19 TD
10 INT
Sam Darnold Fantasy Outlook Makes Him a Deep Sleeper Following J.J. McCarthy Injury Update Should you draft Sam Darnold in fantasy football now that J.J. McCarthy is set to undergo surgery on his injured knee?
J.J. McCarthy injury shifts Sam Darnold MVP, Comeback Player of the Year odds
J.J. McCarthy's injury news has caused a seismic shift on the betting boards. Find out how Sam Darnold's MVP and Comeback Player of the Year...AUGUST 14
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (meniscus) out for season after surgery
J.J. McCarthy will miss the entirety of his rookie season after undergoing a complete repair of his meniscus.AUGUST 14
Vikings rookie QB J.J. McCarthy to miss season following right knee surgery to repair torn meniscus
Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback JAUGUST 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Positioned as starter for 2024 Darnold will open Week 1 under center and for Minnesota and could start the entire 2024 season with 10th overall pick J.J. McCarthy (knee) having undergone season-ending surgery W...
Impact Darnold figures to dominate the remainder of first-team reps in training camp and preseason action for the Vikings, while Nick Mullens shifts to the No. 2 role. The team will doubtless explore adding further options to the quarterback room with McCarthy done for the year, but if Darnold is able to competently command the offense, he now has a clear path to a season-long starting gig. There's no guarantee that Darnold -- who has never suited up for more than 13 games in a season in his seven-year career -- can accomplish that task, but he is arguably in the best environment he's seen in the NFL. No. 1 wide receiver Justin Jefferson may be the most reliable target in the league, Jordan Addison appears primed to build upon a productive rookie campaign, and T.J. Hockenson (knee) is a premier tight end option, when healthy. There could be downside if Addision ends up facing a suspension for his offseason arrest, or if Hockenson's recovery from an ACL tear stretches into the later portion of the regular season, but in fantasy leagues that allow for multiple starting quarterbacks Darnold now looks like an intriguing late-round flier.
AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE
Positioned as starter for 2024 Darnold will open Week 1 under center and for Minnesota and could start the entire 2024 season with 10th overall pick J.J. McCarthy (knee) having undergone season-ending surgery W...
Impact Darnold figures to dominate the remainder of first-team reps in training camp and preseason action for the Vikings, while Nick Mullens shifts to the No. 2 role. The team will doubtless explore adding further options to the quarterback room with McCarthy done for the year, but if Darnold is able to competently command the offense, he now has a clear path to a season-long starting gig. There's no guarantee that Darnold -- who has never suited up for more than 13 games in a season in his seven-year career -- can accomplish that task, but he is arguably in the best environment he's seen in the NFL. No. 1 wide receiver Justin Jefferson may be the most reliable target in the league, Jordan Addison appears primed to build upon a productive rookie campaign, and T.J. Hockenson (knee) is a premier tight end option, when healthy. There could be downside if Addision ends up facing a suspension for his offseason arrest, or if Hockenson's recovery from an ACL tear stretches into the later portion of the regular season, but in fantasy leagues that allow for multiple starting quarterbacks Darnold now looks like an intriguing late-round flier.
AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE
J.J. McCarthy Injury Makes Sam Darnold a Deep Fantasy Sleeper Should you draft Sam Darnold in fantasy football now that J.J. McCarthy is set to undergo surgery on his injured knee?
AUGUST 13 • THESTATE.COM
JJ McCarthy knee injury positions Sam Darnold as Week 1 starter | Sporting News Absolutely brutal news for the Minnesota Vikings as first-round pick J.J. McCarthy has suffered a torn meniscus and will be forced to have s...
AUGUST 13 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Locked in as Week 1 starter Darnold is in line to open the regular season as Minnesota's starting quarterback with J.J. McCarthy (knee) set to undergo surgery to address a meniscus tear, Adam Schefter of ESPN...
Impact Darnold has been handling the majority of first-team reps throughout training camp, and he played just one series on offense in Saturday's preseason win over the Raiders, but the plan had reportedly been for McCarthy's involvement to grow leading up to Week 1. Now, with McCarthy slated to miss anywhere between 4-to-6 weeks or multiple months, depending on whether he requires a meniscus trim or repair, Darnold has a clear path to the starting gig to open the regular season, and potentially the foreseeable future. In his lone preseason series thus far, Darnold completed four of eight pass attempts for 59 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions. Given the quality of Darnold's pass-catching corps, headlined by wideouts Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, plus Aaron Jones out of the backfield, the veteran journeyman could be in the mix as an under-the-radar fantasy option in deeper leagues when Minnesota faces the Giants on the road Week 1.
AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE
Locked in as Week 1 starter Darnold is in line to open the regular season as Minnesota's starting quarterback with J.J. McCarthy (knee) set to undergo surgery to address a meniscus tear, Adam Schefter of ESPN...
Impact The former Jet, Panthers and 49er has already been handling the majority of first-team reps in training camp, and with McCarthy slated to miss anywhere from a few weeks to multiple months depending on what form of surgery he needs, Darnold has a clear path to the starting gig to open the regular season. In his lone preseason series thus far, he completed four of eight pass attempts for 59 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions. Given the quality of Darnold's pass-catching corps to begin the season, headlined by wideouts Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, the journeyman QB could be in the mix as a fantasy option in deeper leagues when Minnesota faces the Giants on the road in Week 1.
AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings QB McCarthy held out of practice with soreness in right knee after promising preseason debut
Minnesota Vikings quarterback JAUGUST 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vikings' Sam Darnold labeled a 'free agency steal' by NFL analyst The Minnesota Vikings were caught between a rock and a hard place this off-season. It was clear to most people that former starting quarterb...
AUGUST 12 • USATODAY.COM
NFL Training Camp Takeaways: Vikings Setting Up J.J. McCarthy, Sam Darnold for Success Minnesota’s coach thinks both guys can play, and now it’s about picking one that’ll translate when the games count. Plus much more on the ot...
AUGUST 12 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Plays one series in Vikings debut Darnold started at quarter back but played just one series on offense in Saturday's preseason win over Las Vegas. He was 4-of-8 passing for 59 yards with no touchdowns or intercept...
Impact Darnold essentially led the Vikings on a scoring drive, but his pass to Jalen Nailor on fourth and goal fell incomplete. Darnold only playing one series is likely a sign he's the favorite to begin the season as the starting quarterback. Rookie J.J. McCarthy played most of the game after Darnold left and had a strong performance with two touchdown passes, albeit largely against the second- and third-string defense.
AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE
J.J. McCarthy Debuts with 2 TD Passes, Sam Darnold Connects on Opening Drive Minnesota Vikings Latest News
AUGUST 11 • VIKINGS.COM
Sam Darnold Highlights From His Preseason Debut vs. Raiders Watch highlights from QB Sam Darnold's Vikings preseason debut which came against the Raiders at U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday.
AUGUST 11 • VIKINGS.COM
Vikings' McCarthy throws interception, 2 TDs in preseason debut for 24-23 win over Raiders
Minnesota rookie JAUGUST 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Five things to watch in Vikings' preseason opener: J.J. McCarthy, Sam Darnold, kickoffs and more The Vikings’ preseason opener against the Raiders at U.S. Bank Stadium will usher in new quarterbacks, continued roster battles and evolved...
AUGUST 10 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Vikings Training Camp Takeaways: Sam Darnold Is Honing in on Starting QB Job The former first-round pick and NFL journeyman looks like a new player so far with Minnesota, and could buy time for rookie J.J. McCarthy to...
AUGUST 9 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Vikings will start Darnold at QB, then give rookie McCarthy his debut in preseason opener
The Minnesota Vikings will start Sam Darnold at quarterback in their exhibition opener before giving rookie JAUGUST 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vikings' Sam Darnold to start preseason opener vs. Raiders Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold will start Saturday’s preseason opener against the Las Vegas Raiders before turning the keys over...
AUGUST 8 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Vikings will start Sam Darnold at quarterback in Saturday's preseason opener Head coach Kevin O’Connell said Sam Darnold will start, followed by rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy for a “significant” amount of playing t...
AUGUST 8 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Set for Saturday start Coach Kevin O'Connell said Thursday that Darnold will start Saturday's preseason game against the Raiders, and that rookie first-round pick J.J. McCarthy will also get "a signific...
Impact Darnold is listed atop Minnesota's initial preseason depth chart, and he's taken the majority of first-team reps to this point in training camp, though McCarthy is expected to be increasingly worked in with the starting unit as things progress. As long as he can turn in some solid preseason showings, though, Darnold still seems in solid position to win the starting gig for Week 1's regular-season opener against the Giants.
AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE
Garrett Bradbury details what has impressed him most about QB Sam Darnold Minnesota Vikings center Garrett Bradbury shares what has impressed him most about quarterback Sam Darnold.
AUGUST 7 • NFL.COM
Garrett Bradbury Joins Stacy Dales To Talk What's Best Most Impressive About Sam Darnold and More Minnesota Vikings center Garrett Bradbury shares what has impressed him most about quarterback Sam Darnold.
AUGUST 7 • VIKINGS.COM
