On the biggest stage of his career so far, Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold fell flat. What does the film show about where it went wrong?

Detroit’s defense sent a ton of six- or seven-man pressures and played mostly man coverage. Can the Rams replicate that in the playoffs?

How to buy Kings of the North posterStart the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. The secondary celebrated after a defining performance helped lift the Lions to a 31-9 win over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 18 to clinch the NFC's No.

Hoofnagle, who has been dating Darnold since at least June 2023, shared a post from fellow Vikings WAG (wives and girlfriends) Keely Grugier-Hill, who is the better half of Minnesota veteran linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill.

Sam Darnold was on an unbelievable run with the Minnesota Vikings this season. He led them to a 14-2 record going into the final NFL regular season game and even stirred up conversations about the Vikings keeping him long term and trading J.J. McCarthy to a quarterback-hungry team.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold is in line for a significant raise after his Pro Bowl-caliber season.

Host Michael Rand was joined by Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse for a look back at the weekend in Minnesota sports, which of course started with the Vikings’ disappointing 31-9 loss in Detroit.

Dave Helman and Henry McKenna sit down to Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings' expectations going into the NFL playoffs with a tough matchup against the Los Angeles Rams!

As Kiper and host Evan Canty were discussing the Vikings' potential plans with Sam Darnold, the long-time draft expert suggested McCarthy would be on the trade block. Asked whether the Giants should trade the No. 3 pick to Minnesota for McCarthy, Kiper gave an emphatic yes.

The Tennessee Titans have been named the top landing spot for this Pro Bowl quarterback heading into the NFL offseason.

Which teams are in line to play for it all? Our writers and editors fill out their brackets and pick a champion, a final score and an MVP for the big game.