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In a strong performance on Sunday Night Football, Sam Darnold led the Minnesota Vikings to a 21-13 victory over the Indianapolis Colts, throwing for three touchdowns despite two interceptions and a fumble. This marks Darnold's third game this season with at least three touchdown passes, showcasing his growth as a quarterback in Minnesota. With 1,900 passing yards and 17 touchdowns through eight games, Darnold is exceeding expectations in his new role.
- Sam Darnold continues to impress with his performance, throwing three touchdowns in a recent game.
- Despite some turnovers, his overall stats are strong and he is performing well in his new team.
Sam Darnold | QB
Breakout
Week 9
4 carries
14 rush yards
0290 pass yards
3 pass TDs
1 fumbles
2 interceptions
- Completed 28 of 34 pass attempts for 290 yards and three touchdowns.
- Has 1,900 passing yards, 17 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions through eight games this season.
Minnesota Vikings
- Vikings are performing well with a 3-0 record since Darnold took over.
- Darnold's performance is key to their success as they prepare for their next game against the Jaguars.
Indianapolis Colts
- Colts struggled defensively against Darnold's passing attack.
- Need to improve their secondary to compete with high-scoring offenses.