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.
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‘You Can Completely Rewrite Your Legacy’ – Ex-NFL LB Implores Sam Darnold To Take Vikings Deep Into Playoffs With $120,000,000 on the Line
Minnesota Vikings fans had lost any hope from this season after their pick J.J. McCarthy got injured and was sidelined for the entire season. Now, they are in the playoffs and gunning for the top prize.

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Sam Darnold found out an old NFL adage is more than true in Vikings’ tough loss to Lions
NFL playoff narratives for all 14 postseason teams: Sam Darnold not playoff tested? Lions too banged up?
Sam Darnold's Red Zone Struggles vs. Lions Left NFL Fans Perplexed
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.
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
Kevin O'Connell leaves door open for Daniel Jones to back up Sam Darnold vs. Rams
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell speaks on Sam Darnold backup Daniel Jones' availability for Vikings' playoff game against Rams
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
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How Sam Darnold can make Vikings franchise history vs. Lions on Sunday Night Football
Minnesota's breakout starting quarterback has a 20-year-old franchise record in his sights entering Week 18 at Detroit.
Bettors don't believe in massive underdog Steelers against the Ravens to open NFL playoffs
LAS VEGAS — The Ravens opened as substantial favorites over the Steelers in the wild-card round playoffs, a little surprising given postseason point spreads tend be tighter and these AFC North rivals usually play intense games that go down to the final minutes.