Sam Darnold, Playoffs and Los Angeles Rams

What Vikings' game vs. Rams means for Sam Darnold's offseason
Sam Darnold: Playoffs are where legacies are made
Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold completely changed his career trajectory this season by leading the team to 14 wins and a spot in the playoffs, which is why PFT made him our most improved player of the year.
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Vikings confident heading into playoff matchup with Rams
Sam Darnold went from bust to backup to Pro Bowl quarterback. Can Zach Wilson follow a similar road?
Like Wilson, Darnold struggled during his first few seasons in the NFL after being picked in the first round by the New York Jets.
PFT's 2024 NFL most improved player: Sam Darnold
As soon as next year, the official AP/NFL awards will include a separate category for most improved player. We decided to start it now. And for 2024, the clear choice is Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold.
Why did Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield fail with the Carolina Panthers? An inside look
Since leaving Carolina following their unsuccessful tenures in Charlotte, Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield both revived their careers. At Minnesota, Darnold became a Pro Bowler and went 14-3 in 2024. At Tampa Bay,
Sam Darnold’s season and Vikings’ playoff hopes rely on unwavering process and support
Aaron Glenn may have done Vikings a huge Sam Darnold favor in regular-season finale
Sam Darnold was on an unbelievable run with the Minnesota Vikings this season. He led them to a 14-2 record going into the final NFL regular season game and even stirred up conversations about the Vikings keeping him long term and trading J.J. McCarthy to a quarterback-hungry team.
Vikings QB Sam Darnold, RB Aaron Jones talk playoffs
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Sam Darnold found out an old NFL adage is more than true in Vikings’ tough loss to Lions
Surprisingly, the Lions played zone coverage with a wall on the goal line, which stifled the play from the start. Darnold threw the ball away, but it was just the beginning of the
NFL Week 18 best and worst coaching decisions: Lions’ Aaron Glenn flusters Sam Darnold
Also, Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo had one last brilliant game plan for Cincinnati before being fired Monday.
Sam Darnold's Red Zone Struggles vs. Lions Left NFL Fans Perplexed
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.
NFL playoff narratives for all 14 postseason teams: Sam Darnold not playoff tested? Lions too banged up?
The NFL playoffs are set, as the bracket is finally complete for the league's annual postseason tournament. The league had two teams enter the postseason on the final day (Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Denver Broncos) while the seeding for each team was finally set in stone.
2025 NFL Mock Draft: Sam Darnold signs with team in top 5; Giants still land QB despite falling to No. 4 pick
Week 17 of the NFL regular season brought substantial shakeup to the 2025 NFL Draft order. The Giants, Jaguars and Raiders all won. Each of those three teams had been in position
Can 49ers’ Josh Dobbs take the Sam Darnold route to NFL stardom?
Darnold signed a one-year, $10 million contract as a place holder for first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy and is now in line for a megadeal with the Vikings or someone else. On Thursday, he was named to the NFC Pro Bowl roster after throwing 35 touchdown passes for a 14-2 team.
Minnesota Vikings @ LA Rams: Sam Darnold's fairy-tale story faces defining day with team's future potentially on line
Sam Darnold has defied expectations to lead the Minnesota Vikings to 14 wins and a surprise playoff berth; watch the Vikings face the Los Angeles Rams in the Wild Card round of the NFL postseason, liv