Minnesota Vikings

Vikings stay undefeated with 34-7 dismantling of Texans behind fierce defense, Darnold's 4 TDs
Sam Darnold matched his career high with four touchdown passes, and the undefeated Minnesota Vikings used another dominant performance on defense to trounce C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans 34-7 on Sunday.
The unbeaten Vikings and Texans have each been bringing the quarterback pressure
Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold is fifth in the league in passer rating in a strong start to his reset season in a career that sent him to four teams in seven years since he was the third overall pick in the 2018 draft.
The revamped and revitalized Vikings are thriving behind a much deeper defense
The Vikings are undefeated behind their carefully revamped defense and a revitalized quarterback in Sam Darnold. They beat the defending NFC champion San Francisco 49ers 23-17 with six sacks, an interception and a fumble recovery.
Sam Darnold and an attacking defense drive the undefeated Vikings in a 23-17 win over the 49ers
Sam Darnold passed for 268 yards and two touchdowns against his former team, including a 97-yard strike in the second quarter to Justin Jefferson, and an attacking defense again fueled the Minnesota Vikings in a 23-17 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.
Minnesota Vikings easily top New York Giants 28-6
Sam Darnold threw two touchdowns in a highly efficient performance and linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel scored on a spectacular one-handed 10-yard interception return to lead the Minnesota Vikings to an easy 28-6 victory over the New York Giants.
Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants to meet in NFL opener Sunday
The Minnesota Vikings and the New York Giants both made the playoffs in 2022 before struggling a year ago. They face off Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on the NFL's opening weekend.
Vikings-Giants pits Darnold vs. Jones to open another prove-it season for once-heralded QBs
Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones will square off in the season opener when the Vikings visit the Giants. This could well be the last year for two premium draft picks who have struggled in high-pressure situations to convince the league they can still be capable starters.