Sam Darnold has inspired confidence in his coach and teammates throughout this career-changing season. With the Vikings facing another late deficit, they had no doubt he'd deliver.
Sometimes, the grass isn't greener. K.J. Osborn departing the Minnesota Vikings as a free agent this offseason and joined the Patriots on a 1-year deal.
No one wanted to leave Sunday from U.S. Bank Stadium. A crowd of 67,008 stood cheering wildly as the clock wound down. Video of Minnesota Vikings receivers Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison appeared on the big screen as they celebrated a rare level of combined production. The camera then panned to Sam Darnold.
Jordan Addison has been dealing with some health concerns leading into the beginning of the regular season, and the Vikings have now updated his status ahead of Sunday's season opener.