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3 days ago · The only time Sam Darnold has hit/surpassed a 60% completion rate was back in 2019 (thirteen games, thirteen starts) and then in 2023 (ten games, one start). For his career, Darnold completes 59.7% of his passes. In Minnesota, that’s an untenably-low number for the Kevin O’Connell offense.
2 days ago · McCarthy is currently in a battle for that top spot with veteran QB Sam Darnold, and the early reports suggest that Darnold is currently the favorite to start the season.
5 days ago · Darnold has managed to stay in the league for seven seasons after being selected third overall, but he’s never stayed healthy in any of those campaigns. The Vikings, even with rookie J.J....
5 days ago · It all boils down to quarterback efficiency and which man — Sam Darnold or J.J. McCarthy — can protect the football while throwing some touchdowns. Minnesota is prepared for a transformational season, eyeing a 7-10 or 8-9 campaign if Darnold starts the entire time.
5 days ago · One former NFL quarterback believes that Darnold will perform this season, including being better than the first overall pick in Caleb Williams.
5 days ago · Darnold became a Vikings in March 2024 after Kirk Cousins left for the Atlanta Falcons. It’s worth noting that Darnold has never thrown more than 3,024 passing yards in a season — that was five years ago.
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5 days ago · Fans should consider Darnold the QB1. Yet, because the position is so high-profile and McCarthy was selected as the highest-drafted quarterback in Vikings’ history, the QB battle will be all-consuming, at least in terms of interest. Predicted Battle Winner: Sam Darnold
