While the current situation isn't as bad as it was a few years ago, Cousins' team-high $40 million cap hit has severely ...

The Minnesota Vikings knocked off the Atlanta Falcons 42-21 behind Sam Darnold’s first five-touchdown game. The win was the sixth in a row for Kevin O’Connell’s club, which improved to 11-2 ...

The Falcons are banking on first-round rookies Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. to fix one of the NFL’s worst pass rushes ...

Atlanta's defense started strong, but it breaks badly on a deep shot from Sam Darnold, with Jordan Addison finding space downfield and hauling in a 49-yard heave for a score.

Former USC Trojan quarterback Sam Darnold broke a franchise record in the 42-21 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Darnold has the most games with a 100 or better passer rating in a single season ...

The Vikings improved to 11-2 behind five touchdown passes from quarterback Sam Darnold, an NFL journeyman who’s with his fourth team. The Falcons, who have lost four in a row, dropped to 6-7 on ...

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Atlanta Falcons 42-21 in Week 14. Kirk Cousins threw two interceptions and zero touchdown passes in his return to Minnesota while Sam Darnold, the quarterback who ...

Dec 8, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) celebrates his touchdown pass to wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) against the Atlanta Falcons during the ...

Kirk Cousins' return to U.S. Bank Stadium wasn't ceremonious, as Sam Darnold, his replacement as the Minnesota Vikings' quarterback, threw 5 touchdowns to wreck the Atlanta Falcons.

The Minnesota Vikings have what general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah would call a “champagne problem” with Sam Darnold following a statement victory over Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons ...

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) warms up before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con. He is slated to become a free agent in 2025.

MINNEAPOLIS — Sam Darnold threw for 347 yards and five touchdowns, both career highs, and the Minnesota Vikings pulled away from Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons 42-21 on Sunday for their ...