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The Future of Sam Darnold and the Vikings

As the NFL season winds down, the performance of quarterbacks is under scrutiny, particularly that of Sam Darnold with the Minnesota Vikings. After a promising season, the final two games ended on a disappointing note for Darnold, raising questions about his future with the franchise.

In those last two contests, Darnold managed only one touchdown pass, faced relentless pressure leading to nine sacks, and ended the games with an interception and a fumble. This abysmal performance prompted Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell to address the situation, emphasizing the importance of viewing Darnold's season from two angles: football execution and the overall achievements of the quarterback during the year.