Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell took issue with NFL officials no-calls the past two weeks that have threatened Sam Darnold's safety. The post Vikings Coach Calls Out NFL for Treatment of Sam Darnold appeared first on Heavy.

Though they have lost back-to-back games after their 5-0 start, the Minnesota Vikings still look, on balance, like one of the NFL's best teams. Brian Flores' elite, amoeba-like defense has been the subject of the most intense fascination, but there has also been a great deal of attention devoted to play of Sam Darnold .

If the Vikings get to the post-season and do well, Darnold as a free agent could cost nearly $40 million a year on a new contract.

One of the more public potshots Darnold has had to endure came from Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson, whose 2-7 team will host Minnesota this weekend. Reporters spoke with Pederson during a media session on Thursday, Nov. 7, and asked to what he would attribute Darnold's maturation as a QB.

Sam Darnold has some flaws in his game that might well be with him as long as he’s in the NFL. The Minnesota Vikings are faithfully viewing Darnold as a feature and not a bug in this season of revival for both the quarterback and the team.

Jaguars coach Doug Pederson gave a simple response to Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold's career resurgence ahead of a Week 10 matchup.

A circumstance could cast doubt on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence's presence in the game against Sam Darnold's Minnesota Vikings in Week 10 of the 2024 NFL season.