As the stars seemed to be aligning for Sam Darnold, the quarterback and his new team are now holding their breath as they await the results of an MRI. Darnold, who has finally found his groove in his seventh NFL season with the Vikings, will have his knee scanned today.
“It’s good, and that’s as much as I’m gonna say about that,” Darnold shared with PFT over the phone after Sunday’s impressive 34-7 victory over the Texans, referring to his knee. Initially, things looked bleak. Darnold appeared to be concerned about the worst-case scenario and was pushing through with sheer determination.
Despite the initial scare, Darnold quickly returned to the field after missing just one play. He showcased a stellar performance, throwing four touchdown passes with no interceptions for the day. Darnold persevered until Nick Mullens re-entered the game and took a knee on the final play.
While there is no indication that the Vikings are bracing for bad news, the uncertainty surrounding Darnold’s knee lingers. The team allowed him to conduct his post-game press conference and even made him available for phone interviews post-game. However, the MRI will be the ultimate determinant of his status.
The Vikings have already experienced a setback this season with rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy sidelined for the remainder of the year due to a meniscus tear. Given this context, it is entirely reasonable for the team and its fans to anxiously await the results of Darnold’s MRI. The outcome of the scan will provide clarity on the quarterback’s future and determine the next steps for the team as they navigate this critical juncture in the season.
