The Minnesota Vikings’ $10 million signing of Sam Darnold is being hailed as a major free agency steal. The team has started the NFL season with an impressive 3-0 record, including a dominant 34-7 win over the Houston Texans. Darnold was instrumental, tying his career high with four touchdown passes and leading the league with eight touchdowns so far. His return from a minor knee injury was met with enthusiastic applause
from fans. Wide receiver Justin Jefferson also performed well, recording sixcatches for 81 yards and a touchdown, despite a minor finger injury. The departure of Kirk Cousins last summer opened the door for Darnold, who has proven to be a valuable stop-gap option after rookie JJ McCarthy suffered a season-ending knee injury. In a Bleacher Report analysis by David Kenyon, Darnold was highlighted as a significant free-agent bargain. As the Vikings prepare for their Week 4 clash with the Green Bay Packers, Darnold emphasized the team’s need to keep improving, signaling they are a team to watch as the season progresses.
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