Sam Darnold
2024 Player Outlook
Darnold has seemingly found himself in a position to be in competition for the Vikings starting QB role in 2024 even as Minnesota went and drafted J.J. McCarthy in the first round of the NFL Draft. We know that Kevin O'Connell's offense is very QB friendly, hell, we got some strong games out of Josh Dobbs last year and then Nick Mullens stepped in and was productive as well so why can't Sam Darnold step into this offense and have success throwing the football to Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison? The answer is that he might but that doesn't mean Darnold is a fantasy viable option outside of leagues where you have to start two QB's.
Player News
Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah declined to comment on Sam Darnold and his future with the Vikings.
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler writes that teams he spoken to recently “forecasted” Sam Darnold in the “Geno Smith/Baker Mayfield weight class of contracts.”
Sam Darnold completed 25-of-40 passes for 245 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in the Vkings’ 27-9, Wildcard loss to the Rams, adding 19 yards on four carries and losing a fumble.
Sam Darnold completed 18-of-41 passes for 166 yards in the Vikings’ 31-9, Week 18 loss to the Lions, adding 10 yards on three carries.
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