Vikings QB Sam Darnold can complete remarkable season with an impressive NFL record
Has there been a better story in the National Football League than Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold? It's been a remarkable run for Darnold and the offense. He's vaulted the Vikings to a 12-2 record and put himself in discussions for Most Valuable Player. A lot of credit deserves to go to head coach Kevin […]
Has there been a better story in the National Football League than Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold?
It's been a remarkable run for Darnold and the offense. He's vaulted the Vikings to a 12-2 record and put himself in discussions for Most Valuable Player. A lot of credit deserves to go to head coach Kevin O'Connell but Darnold has been remarkable.
There are three more games for Darnold to continue making his mark and it gives him a chance to potentially set more records.
Sam Darnold is primed to break Peyton Manning's record
Anytime you are mentioned in the same breath as a quarterback like Peyton Manning, it's an impressive feat. Darnold has a chance to break Manning's record. According to Next Gen Stats, Darnold can tie the most wins in the first season with their new team at 13, a record held by Manning (2012 with Denver Broncos) and Steve McNair (2006 with Baltimore Ravens) with a win on Sunday afternoon against the Seattle Seahawks.
Darnold's performance has been impressive on many levels, and he's set career highs in multiple metrics.
- Wins: 12
- Completion percentage: 67.6%
- Yards: 3,530
- Touchdowns: 29
- Passer rating: 104.9
- EPA/play: 0.154
- Success rate: 51.6%
It won't be an easy game against the Seahawks, especially with the defensive front they have. Led by Leonard Williams, Seattle's front has been a dominant force this season, impacting both the running and passing games.
Darnold has been really crafty in the pocket this season, including attacking down the field against pressure. It will be a good chess match heading into Sunday afternoon, one that Darnold and the Vikings have aa really good chance to win.
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