8 HOURS AGO • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Vikings' chemistry test for Justin Jefferson and Sam Darnold getting off to a slow start J.J. McCarthy’s season-ending injury means that Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson’s fifth NFL season will be spent entirely alongside q...
Sam Darnold's Progression Through Kevin O'Connell's Offense Helped by Vikings-Browns Practices Minnesota Vikings Latest News
10 HOURS AGO • VIKINGS.COM
Analysis: J.J. McCarthy's injury will have minimal impact this year if Sam Darnold performs well
J11 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NFL Comeback Player of the Year odds: Aaron Rodgers favored; Sam Darnold surges
Aaron Rodgers is the favorite in the NFL to win Comeback Player of the Year. However, a quarterback from the Vikings has surged up the board...13 HOURS AGO
Vikings No. 2 WR Jordan Addison avoids major injury, but will miss time after hurting ankle
The Vikings dodged a second significant injury loss in two days15 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sam Darnold Fantasy Outlook Makes Him a Deep Sleeper Following J.J. McCarthy Injury Update Should you draft Sam Darnold in fantasy football now that J.J. McCarthy is set to undergo surgery on his injured knee?
1 DAY AGO • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
J.J. McCarthy injury shifts Sam Darnold MVP, Comeback Player of the Year odds
J.J. McCarthy's injury news has caused a seismic shift on the betting boards. Find out how Sam Darnold's MVP and Comeback Player of the Year...1 DAY AGO
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (meniscus) out for season after surgery
J.J. McCarthy will miss the entirety of his rookie season after undergoing a complete repair of his meniscus.1 DAY AGO
Vikings rookie QB J.J. McCarthy to miss season following right knee surgery to repair torn meniscus
Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Positioned as starter for 2024 Darnold will open Week 1 under center and for Minnesota and could start the entire 2024 season with 10th overall pick J.J. McCarthy (knee) having undergone season-ending surgery W...
Impact Darnold figures to dominate the remainder of first-team reps in training camp and preseason action for the Vikings, while Nick Mullens shifts to the No. 2 role. The team will doubtless explore adding further options to the quarterback room with McCarthy done for the year, but if Darnold is able to competently command the offense, he now has a clear path to a season-long starting gig. There's no guarantee that Darnold -- who has never suited up for more than 13 games in a season in his seven-year career -- can accomplish that task, but he is arguably in the best environment he's seen in the NFL. No. 1 wide receiver Justin Jefferson may be the most reliable target in the league, Jordan Addison appears primed to build upon a productive rookie campaign, and T.J. Hockenson (knee) is a premier tight end option, when healthy. There could be downside if Addision ends up facing a suspension for his offseason arrest, or if Hockenson's recovery from an ACL tear stretches into the later portion of the regular season, but in fantasy leagues that allow for multiple starting quarterbacks Darnold now looks like an intriguing late-round flier.
1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE
Positioned as starter for 2024 Darnold will open Week 1 under center and for Minnesota and could start the entire 2024 season with 10th overall pick J.J. McCarthy (knee) having undergone season-ending surgery W...
Impact Darnold figures to dominate the remainder of first-team reps in training camp and preseason action for the Vikings, while Nick Mullens shifts to the No. 2 role. The team will doubtless explore adding further options to the quarterback room with McCarthy done for the year, but if Darnold is able to competently command the offense, he now has a clear path to a season-long starting gig. There's no guarantee that Darnold -- who has never suited up for more than 13 games in a season in his seven-year career -- can accomplish that task, but he is arguably in the best environment he's seen in the NFL. No. 1 wide receiver Justin Jefferson may be the most reliable target in the league, Jordan Addison appears primed to build upon a productive rookie campaign, and T.J. Hockenson (knee) is a premier tight end option, when healthy. There could be downside if Addision ends up facing a suspension for his offseason arrest, or if Hockenson's recovery from an ACL tear stretches into the later portion of the regular season, but in fantasy leagues that allow for multiple starting quarterbacks Darnold now looks like an intriguing late-round flier.
1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE
J.J. McCarthy Injury Makes Sam Darnold a Deep Fantasy Sleeper Should you draft Sam Darnold in fantasy football now that J.J. McCarthy is set to undergo surgery on his injured knee?
2 DAYS AGO • THESTATE.COM
JJ McCarthy knee injury positions Sam Darnold as Week 1 starter | Sporting News Absolutely brutal news for the Minnesota Vikings as first-round pick J.J. McCarthy has suffered a torn meniscus and will be forced to have s...
2 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Locked in as Week 1 starter Darnold is in line to open the regular season as Minnesota's starting quarterback with J.J. McCarthy (knee) set to undergo surgery to address a meniscus tear, Adam Schefter of ESPN...
Impact Darnold has been handling the majority of first-team reps throughout training camp, and he played just one series on offense in Saturday's preseason win over the Raiders, but the plan had reportedly been for McCarthy's involvement to grow leading up to Week 1. Now, with McCarthy slated to miss anywhere between 4-to-6 weeks or multiple months, depending on whether he requires a meniscus trim or repair, Darnold has a clear path to the starting gig to open the regular season, and potentially the foreseeable future. In his lone preseason series thus far, Darnold completed four of eight pass attempts for 59 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions. Given the quality of Darnold's pass-catching corps, headlined by wideouts Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, plus Aaron Jones out of the backfield, the veteran journeyman could be in the mix as an under-the-radar fantasy option in deeper leagues when Minnesota faces the Giants on the road Week 1.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Locked in as Week 1 starter Darnold is in line to open the regular season as Minnesota's starting quarterback with J.J. McCarthy (knee) set to undergo surgery to address a meniscus tear, Adam Schefter of ESPN...
Impact The former Jet, Panthers and 49er has already been handling the majority of first-team reps in training camp, and with McCarthy slated to miss anywhere from a few weeks to multiple months depending on what form of surgery he needs, Darnold has a clear path to the starting gig to open the regular season. In his lone preseason series thus far, he completed four of eight pass attempts for 59 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions. Given the quality of Darnold's pass-catching corps to begin the season, headlined by wideouts Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, the journeyman QB could be in the mix as a fantasy option in deeper leagues when Minnesota faces the Giants on the road in Week 1.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Vikings QB McCarthy held out of practice with soreness in right knee after promising preseason debut
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vikings' Sam Darnold labeled a 'free agency steal' by NFL analyst The Minnesota Vikings were caught between a rock and a hard place this off-season. It was clear to most people that former starting quarterb...
3 DAYS AGO • USATODAY.COM
NFL Training Camp Takeaways: Vikings Setting Up J.J. McCarthy, Sam Darnold for Success Minnesota’s coach thinks both guys can play, and now it’s about picking one that’ll translate when the games count. Plus much more on the ot...
3 DAYS AGO • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Plays one series in Vikings debut Darnold started at quarter back but played just one series on offense in Saturday's preseason win over Las Vegas. He was 4-of-8 passing for 59 yards with no touchdowns or intercept...
Impact Darnold essentially led the Vikings on a scoring drive, but his pass to Jalen Nailor on fourth and goal fell incomplete. Darnold only playing one series is likely a sign he's the favorite to begin the season as the starting quarterback. Rookie J.J. McCarthy played most of the game after Darnold left and had a strong performance with two touchdown passes, albeit largely against the second- and third-string defense.
5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
J.J. McCarthy Debuts with 2 TD Passes, Sam Darnold Connects on Opening Drive Minnesota Vikings Latest News
5 DAYS AGO • VIKINGS.COM
Sam Darnold Highlights From His Preseason Debut vs. Raiders Watch highlights from QB Sam Darnold's Vikings preseason debut which came against the Raiders at U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday.
5 DAYS AGO • VIKINGS.COM
Vikings' McCarthy throws interception, 2 TDs in preseason debut for 24-23 win over Raiders
Minnesota rookie J5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Five things to watch in Vikings' preseason opener: J.J. McCarthy, Sam Darnold, kickoffs and more The Vikings’ preseason opener against the Raiders at U.S. Bank Stadium will usher in new quarterbacks, continued roster battles and evolved...
6 DAYS AGO • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Vikings Training Camp Takeaways: Sam Darnold Is Honing in on Starting QB Job The former first-round pick and NFL journeyman looks like a new player so far with Minnesota, and could buy time for rookie J.J. McCarthy to...
AUGUST 9 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Vikings will start Darnold at QB, then give rookie McCarthy his debut in preseason opener
The Minnesota Vikings will start Sam Darnold at quarterback in their exhibition opener before giving rookie JAUGUST 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
