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In a panel discussion involving notable sports commentators such as Shannon Sharpe, Stephen A. Smith, and Dan Orlovsky, opinions about Darnold's performance varied. Sharpe suggested that Darnold's poor showing over the last two weeks exposed a façade that had concealed the quarterback's limitations throughout the season. Despite the team holding a commendable record of 14-2 before the playoffs, the sudden drop in performance left many questioning the Vikings’ readiness for postseason play.