Sam Darnold, the quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings, has fully participated in practice after being limited due to a foot injury earlier in the week. His performance since the Vikings' Week 6 bye has been impressive, leading the team to a strong record. There are also discussions about Darnold potentially signing a bridge deal with the Vikings in the offseason, especially with their rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy sidelined for the season.
- Darnold's full practice indicates he is likely to play in the upcoming game against Chicago.
- His performance since the bye week has been strong, with a high completion percentage and solid yardage.