Darnold became the first quarterback in NFL history to record 14 wins in his first season with a team. It’s a feat that Brett Favre couldn’t accomplish in 2009 with the Vikings. Or Peyton Manning in 2012 with the Broncos. Or even Tom Brady in 2020 with the Buccaneers.

The Vikings used max protection to keep the Packers from sacking quarterback Sam Darnold and it worked in Minnesota’s 27-25 Week 17 victory.

The Vikings' QB dazzled in a big Week 17 win over the Packers, while Baker Mayfield closed in on history and the Colts fell apart.

Sam Darnold got quite the reception in the locker room following the Minnesota Vikings' 27-25 win over the Green Bay Packers. He was welcomed into the locker room by a shower of water bottles. Teammates then hoisted him on their shoulders and began singing.

The Packers defense has done a good job of not giving up explosive plays this season. Vikings QB Sam Darnold got the best of the unit this game.

A nice 4-1 against-the-spread week for us in Week 17. The favorites in prime time came through for us. Joe Burrow defeated Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos and then the Buffalo Bills blew out the New York Jets.

Vikings at Lions on “Sunday Night Football.” The last game of the NFL regular season. Winner earns the NFC North title and gets the No. 1 seed, a first-round bye and home-field advantage in the playoffs.

The historic game between the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings prompted a warning from head coach Dan Campbell to quarterback Sam Darnold's team. Winning is the only thing that matters in this 2024 NFL regular season finale.

Lions vs. Vikings will determine the NFC North champion, the top NFC seed, and a 1st round playoff bye. The 5 seed is a very difficult path this year.