On Sunday afternoon, the Minnesota Vikings knocked off the Seattle Seahawks, to move to 13-2 on the season. Next up, the Vikings will host the Green Bay Packers, before finishing 2024-25 vs the Detroit Lions,
Darnold's late go-ahead touchdown pass to Justin Jefferson was another special play in a special season for the QB and this Vikings team.
In crunch time, Darnold got the ball back with 4 minutes, 21 seconds left, trailing and needing to go the length of the field.
Sam Darnold threw three touchdown passes, including two to Justin Jefferson, as the Minnesota Vikings topped the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, 27-24.
"This is going to continue to become an interesting storyline. To date the Vikings and Sam Darnold haven't had any discussions aimed at a long-term contract extension," ESPN's Adam Schefter said Monday on The Pat McAfee Show, reiterating a point he made earlier in December about a lack of talks between the sides.
Late in the fourth quarter, the Vikings trailed the Seahawks 24-20. Darnold had just gotten his facemask illegally grabbed and his ankle rolled up on. And with his team's hopes of being the NFC's No. 1 seed on the line, he casually stepped up in the pocket and threw a dime to Justin Jefferson for a dramatic go-ahead touchdown.
Most executives believe that the Minnesota Vikings will retain Sam Darnold in some way this upcoming offseason.
(AP Photo/Stephen Brashear) Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) is sacked by Seattle Seahawks linebacker Boye Mafe (53) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear) Seattle ...
The Minnesota Vikings have won 13 of their 15 games this season, which is a historic number for both quarterback Sam Darnold and head coach Kevin O’Connell.
Justin Jefferson had another magnificent game on Sunday as Sam Darnold continued to find his elite Minnesota Vikings wide receiver. Hobbling on a bum ankle after taking a hit, Darnold somehow connected with Jefferson behind two Seattle Seahawk defenders to give the
Justin Jefferson connection was at its best for the Minnesota Vikings in a 27-24 victory over the Seattle Seahawks that stretched their winning streak to eight.
When Darnold hit Justin Jefferson for the winning points against Seattle, he put himself and his team in position for big things.