SAM DARNOLD NEWS

Chiefs or Vikings? Niners still a title contender? Right time to start Drake Maye?

As Week 6 kicks off, we tackle five burning topics, including the NFL's best team, the 49ers' fate and if Drake Maye is ready for action.

OCTOBER 10

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels’ historic rookie run puts him in MVP conversation

Sparking a 4-1 start, Jayden Daniels is the first NFL player ever to eclipse 1,000 passing and 250 rushing yards in his first five games.

OCTOBER 9

Kevin O'Connell Recaps Dominant Defense, Sam Darnold's Rally vs. Jets Minnesota Vikings Latest News

OCTOBER 8 • VIKINGS.COM

Caleb Williams, Sam Darnold give USC football positive news in 2024 Sam Darnold is 5-0 with the Vikings. Caleb Williams is getting better with the Bears. USC’s star quarterbacks are sources of hope for their...

OCTOBER 8 • USATODAY.COM

Kings of the North: Why the 5-0 Vikings are the NFL's best team

It's Week 6 of the 2024 season and the Minnesota Vikings — not the Kansas City Chiefs — are the best team in the NFL. Here's why.

OCTOBER 8

The Vikings remained undefeated by offsetting some offensive struggles with more fierce defense

The Minnesota Vikings experienced their most pronounced struggles of the season offensively against the New York Jets in London

OCTOBER 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blowout loss to Bears another reminder of just badly the Panthers botched 2023 trade for Bryce Young

Sunday's game served as yet another unneeded reminder for the Carolina Panthers of just how badly they botched the trade for Bryce Young in 2023 — and how far back it has set the f...

OCTOBER 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sam Darnold, Vikings' offense have much to clean up after poor showing Darnold showed cracks and the Vikings couldn't get much of anything going without Aaron Jones.

OCTOBER 6 • SI.COM

Shaky in victory Darnold completed 14 of 31 passes for 179 yards, no touchdowns and one interception in Sunday's 23-17 win over the Jets.

Impact Darnold showed significant struggles for the first time this season, as he combined to complete only nine of his 22 passes to Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. There were several potential explanations for the down performance, as the Jets are a tough defensive matchup and Darnold also suffered an apparent chest injury midway through the first quarter that caused him to miss one play. In addition, the Vikings jumped ahead early, causing the offense to limit its aggressiveness for much of the game. Darnold will have a chance to rest from any lingering soreness as Minnesota will head into a Week 6 bye.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Shaky in victory Darnold completed 14 of 31 passes for 179 yards, no touchdowns and one interception in Sunday's 23-17 win over the Jets. He also rushed five times for 11 yards and lost a fumble.

Impact Darnold experienced significant struggles for the first time this season, as he combined to complete only nine of his 22 passes to Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. There were several potential explanations for the down performance, as the Jets are a tough defensive matchup and Darnold also suffered an apparent chest injury midway through the first quarter that caused him to miss one play. In addition, the Vikings jumped ahead early, causing the offense to limit its aggressiveness for much of the game. Darnold will have a chance to rest from any lingering soreness as Minnesota will head into a Week 6 bye.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Highlight | Brandin Echols Snags a Diving Interception Against Sam Darnold Watch the Jets cornerback make a diving catch and intercept Vikings QB Sam Darnold.

OCTOBER 6 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Highlight | Leonard Taylor III Gets His First Career Sack on Sam Darnold Defensive tackle Leonard Taylor III leads the charge for Jets' fourth sack and his first career sack on Vikings QB Sam Darnold.

OCTOBER 6 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Highlight | Micheal Clemons Sacks Sam Darnold to End the First Half Watch the Jets defensive lineman drop the Vikings quarterback to end the opening half.

OCTOBER 6 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Highlight | Isaiah Oliver Sacks Sam Darnold Watch the Jets safety drop the Vikings quarterback for a loss.

OCTOBER 6 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Highlight | Will McDonald Sacks Sam Darnold on Third Down Watch the Jets defensive end tally his sixth sack of the season, dropping QB Sam Darnold for a loss on third down.

OCTOBER 6 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Vikings' Sam Darnold Predicted to Bolt for $160 Million Contract Amid Undefeated Start Minnesota’s surprising quarterback has taken a star turn, and will be rewarded in free agency.

OCTOBER 6 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Vikings Coach Kevin O'Connell Reveals Surprising Catalyst For Sam Darnold's Comeback Season The Vikings quarterback has become an early season MVP candidate in large part thanks to one key reason.

OCTOBER 6 • SACBEE.COM

Vikings' 4-0 record 'means nothing' vs. Jets in London, says Kevin O'Connell

The Vikings arrived in London on Friday and will try to improve on their perfect record when they face the Jets on Sunday.

OCTOBER 4

Inside the Numbers | Sam Darnold, Aaron Rodgers Seek Record-Book Entries in London In Their Last 20 Seasons, the Jets Have Fared Decently vs. Opponents With 4-0 or Better Records

OCTOBER 4 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

2024 NFL odds: Vikings' Sam Darnold emerges as intriguing MVP wager

Will Hill says it's not too late to take a flier on the Minnesota QB for MVP, as he's reincarnated his career over the first part of the sea...

OCTOBER 4