Vikings, Atlanta Falcons and Sam Darnold

Kirk Cousins’ fate with Falcons tells Vikings exactly what to do with Sam Darnold
The Atlanta Falcons signed Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract just this past offseason. Cousins chose Atlanta over Minnesota in part because the
Minnesota Vikings' Sam Darnold Breaks Franchise Record In Win Over Atlanta Falcons
The Minnesota Vikings improved to 11-2 on the season after an impressive 42-21 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. The game was back and forth until the fourth qu
Sam Darnold steals show as Vikings run away with 42-21 win over Falcons
With so much hype surrounding Kirk Cousins in his return, Sam Darnold completely stole the show while leading the Vikings to a 42-21 win over the Atlanta Falcons.
Vikings QB Sam Darnold’s ‘special’ performance vs. Falcons thrusts him into MVP discussion
Darnold outplays Kirk Cousins, throwing for 347 yards and five touchdowns in Vikings' 42-21 dismantling of Falcons.
Atlanta Falcons' Kirk Cousins decision compared to Sam Darnold form speaks volumes
Kirk Cousins endured a horrible return to Minnesota as the Vikings bludgeoned the Falcons with his replacement Sam Darnold throwing five touchdowns in a 42-21 victory
Vikings vs. Falcons takeaways: Sam Darnold throws five TDs, Kirk Cousins picked twice as Minnesota rolls
Kirk Cousins started hot in his return to U.S. Bank Stadium, helping the Atlanta Falcons score first in Sunday's anticipated matchup with the Minnesota Vikings, who employed the big-money quarterback for more than a half-decade.
Sam Darnold’s 5 TDs push Vikings past Falcons in Kirk Cousins’ return: Key takeaways
Darnold is the first Vikings QB to throw for more than 300 yards and five touchdowns in a game since Daunte Culpepper in 2004.
Sam Darnold’s Vikings future up in the air despite career resurrection
Darnold was named the Vikings’ starting quarterback after rookie J.J. McCarthy underwent season-ending surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee in August. Minnesota selected the former Michigan quarterback 10th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Sam Darnold delivers for the Minnesota Vikings to beat Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons 42-21
Sam Darnold threw for 347 yards and five touchdowns and the Minnesota Vikings pulled away from Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons 42-21.
Vikings beat Bears, Should Minnesota stick with Sam Darnold? | The Herd
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Chicago Bears 30-12, and have clinched a playoff spot at 12-2. Colin Cowherd discusses Sam Darnold’s looming free agency and if the Vikings should stick with him at QB.
Wild Stat Underscores Just How Much Sam Darnold, QBs Have Thrived With Vikings
After long-time starter Kirk Cousins walked away in free agency this offseason to sign with Atlanta, the Vikings
Sam Darnold Stat Line Gets Huge Boost From Falcons’ DB’s Consistency Losing Receivers
Kirk Cousins threw two interceptions and zero touchdown passes in his return to Minnesota while Sam Darnold, the quarterback ...
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Darnold delivers for Vikings with career-high 347 yards and 5 TDs to beat Falcons, Cousins 42-21
Sam Darnold threw for 347 yards and five touchdowns, both career highs, and the Minnesota Vikings pulled away from Kirk ...
Vikings' Sam Darnold named NFC Offensive Player of the Week
The Vikings took down the Atlanta Falcons this past Sunday, 42-21. It was quarterback Sam Darnold who propelled the victory.