Sam Darnold, Vikings, hyped by NFL fans in Win Over Love, Packers in playoff race | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors
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Sam Darnold, Vikings, hyped by NFL fans in Win Over Love, Packers in playoff race | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors

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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – DECEMBER 29: Sam Darnold #14 of the Minnesota Vikings throws a pass in the third quarter of a game against the Green Bay Packers at US Bank Stadium on December 29, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Getty Images)

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The Minnesota Vikings celebrated their ninth straight win on Sunday as they staved off a comeback against their NFC North rival Green Bay Packers to win 27-25.

The Vikings got another outstanding game from quarterback Sam Darnold, who completed 33 of 43 passes for a career-high 377 yards and three touchdowns. He expected a plethora of receivers with four different players throwing at least five receivers for 60 or more yards. Justin Jefferson led the group as he picked up 92 yards on eight receptions. Jalen Nailor, Jordan Addison and Cam Akers all found the end zone through the air.

The Packers managed to get back into the game thanks to two late touchdowns, but the Vikings ultimately had enough to hold them off and improve to 14-2.

After the win, fans praised Darnold and the Vikings for continuing their outstanding season.

Colin Cowherd @colincowherd

Sam Darnold has a damn heater. Yes, the weapons are strong, but it’s his turn.

Richard Sherman @RSherman_25

Man, that boy, Sam Darnold, is playing!!!!! Kevin O’Connell can do it!!!

Sam Dekker @dekker

Darnold is a stallion! Just one A+ throw after the other.

Spotrac @spotrac

If we strip Sam Darnold away from the “small sample size” or “mid-tier” designations this offseason and evaluate him as just a top franchise prospect QB, the math right now is:
4 years, $229M ($57.3M/year)

Matthew Coller @Matthew Coller

Sam Darnold has an incredible ability to remain unfazed

Phil Mackey 🎙 @PhilMackey

Sam Darnold is an insane man

Nick @Chimmerr

I’m convinced, bro, the Vikings are headed straight to the Super Bowl with Sam Darnold at QB

Landin Jeffrey @Landin_Jeffrey5

Sam Darnold and the Vikings represent the NFC in the Super Bowl. #Vikings #NFL

When Kirk Cousins ​​left Minnesota this offseason, leaving the Vikings with a former backup and a rookie as quarterback options, making the playoffs seemed like a long shot. Now Darnold has Minnesota on the verge of securing the NFC North and first place in the conference.

After the victory over the Packers, only one challenge – albeit a difficult one – stands in the way of the Vikings reaching number 1. Next week they face the Detroit Lions in their final game of the season, and a win would mean the top seed and a first-round bye.

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