NFL teams understand quarterbacks are their lifeblood ... People think there’s a gap between Sam Darnold and that group. I’m uniquely positioned to have this opinion: There is no gap.” On Sunday, Darnold dropped back from his 3-yard-line, stepped ...

It takes strong resolve from these young quarterbacks to persevere, and it, too, takes the right fit for them to finally make it. Darnold and Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell appear to be a good fit. Having star receiver Justin Jefferson to throw to doesn’t hurt, either.

If you're deducing things as you read along, you've already come to the realization that Jayden Daniels, Will Levis, Deshaun Watson, Daniel Jones, Russell Wilson, Caleb Williams and Jacoby Brissett are all ranked ahead of Darnold. By the numbers, it makes absolutely no sense.

Will Sam Darnold hit paydirt when the Minnesota Vikings and the Houston Texans meet in Week 3 on Sunday at 1:00 PM ET? In the piece below, we dig into his anytime TD player prop, giving you all of the numbers and trends you need to know.

A former NFL quarterback says that the Vikings offense has more potential with Sam Darnold than it ever did with Kirk Cousins.

The Houston Texans defense will see an unlikely opponent in Sam Darnold when they face the Minnesota Vikings.Darnold is stepping in as the starter after No. 10 overall pick J.J. McCarthy suffered a season-ending knee injury back in training camp.