Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold finally got a facemask call vs the Seahawks, but DL Byron Murphy is denying it ever happened.
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.
During training camp, nobody expected the Vikings to be this good, especially when No. 10 overall pick J.J. McCarthy was ruled out for the season with a torn meniscus. However, veteran Sam Darnold has stepped in to lead the Vikings toward one of the best records in the league.
Sam Darnold threw three touchdown passes, including two to Justin Jefferson, as the Minnesota Vikings topped the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, 27-24.
Geno Smith and Sam Darnold shared a wholesome moment after their two teams squared off on Sunday. Darnold's Minnesota Vikings outlasted Smith's Seattle
Sam Darnold has been proving his doubters wrong all season long. The Vikings' Sunday win over the Seahawks presented another fascinating example.
Sam Darnold connected with a well-covered Justin Jefferson with 3:51 left for his third TD pass of the game, and the Minnesota Vikings outlasted Geno Smith and the Seattle Seahawks 27-24 to keep pace
Beyond 2025, the Seahawks should be on the lookout for a future signal caller, but the franchise has bigger fish to fry after missing the playoffs.
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 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.
SEATTLESam Darnold has inspired confidence in his ... and Minnesota outlasted Geno Smith and the Seattle Seahawks 27-24 on Sunday to keep pace with Detroit for the top spot in the NFC.