How did Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield go from NFL castoffs to the playoffs?
The Vikings' Sam Darnold and Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield have had struggles finding solid ground in the NFL, and quarterbacks explain how they came back.
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.
What Vikings' game vs. Rams means for Sam Darnold's offseason
Sam Darnold put forth a career performance for the Minnesota Vikings this season, ranking among the NFL's top 10 quarterbacks in passing yardage, touchdown throws, passer rating and winning percentage.
GMF speculates what is on the line for Sam Darnold against the Rams
Good Morning Football has become a staple for viewing both for NFL fans and teams within their facilities. What that means is their analysis and opinions carry weight within the football world, so
Darnold and Vikings will look for answers instead of getting a playoff bye
The next time Minnesota stopped the Lions came with 27 seconds to play. Darnold took a knee, ending the game and sending the Vikings to face old rival Matthew Stafford on Monday night. They are the NFL’s first 14-win wild-card team.
Scoggins: Vikings’ Sam Darnold sounds confident ahead of NFC playoff game vs. Rams. Will he seem that way Monday?
Seven days separated two visuals that could not have been more in contrast if you hung a portrait of Quasimodo next to the Mona Lisa. There was Sam Darnold, after defeating the Packers, hoisted atop teammates' shoulders,
Vikings' Sam Darnold talks making first playoff start amid future uncertainty
Sam Darnold is on track to reach free agency in March and understands what's at stake regarding his short- and long-term futures.
Vikings news: Sam Darnold sends powerful message ahead of NFL playoffs after poor play vs Lions
Sam Darnold doesn't want to pass up the chance to make a deep run in the playoffs and sent a strong message for the Minnesota Vikings, putting the poor performance against the Detroit Lions in Week 18 of the 2024 NFL season behind them.
RandBall: Sam Darnold’s clunker vs. the Lions has shaken prognosticators' faith in Vikings
The Vikings opened this season predicted by both data and actual humans to finish with around seven victories. Even the more optimistic prognosticators looked at their roster and figured a 10-win year was about the ceiling of this team.
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 ...
Sam Darnold, Vikings OL Must Bounce Back Vs. Rams In Wild Card Game
A short memory is needed in this game against the Rams that has been moved because of the Los Angeles wildfires to State Farm ...
Deshaun Watson injury: Here are Browns' top quarterback options for 2025, from Aaron Rodgers to Sam Darnold
If there's one team that's definitely going to be in the market to add a quarterback this offseason, it's the Cleveland ...
Sam Darnold picked the worst moment to turn back the clock
Sam Darnold looked like the Jets version of himself instead of the potential franchise quarterback he’s resembled for most of ...
Sam Darnold’s season and Vikings’ playoff hopes rely on unwavering process and support
Kevin O'Connell, the QB coaches and backups have Darnold playing at a high level. Can he bounce back from the Week 18 debacle ...
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 ...
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 ...
Sam Darnold, fantasy star? Revealing 2024's biggest fantasy football surprises
In fantasy football, we've learned to expect the unexpected. Our staff lists their biggest surprises, good or bad, from the ...