The Los Angeles Rams' defense seemed to be starting practically from scratch when it began this season with a rookie coordinator and without retired superstar Aaron Donald. The Rams knew they would have to endure all of the mistakes and setbacks required to rebuild a once-solid unit.

The Vikings’ 2024 season began with a five-game win streak that left them as the NFC’s last unbeaten team and vaulted them into national conversation as the surprise story of the season, before two losses in five days to the Lions and Rams squelched the delirium.

Could Darnold return on another team-friendly prove-it deal, with first-round rookie J.J. McCarthy still recovering from multiple knee surgeries? It's possible. It's just as, if n

Vikings QB Sam Darnold spoke with reporters after a 27-9 loss to the Rams in the NFC Wild Card Playoffs to end the season 14-4. Darnold was sacked a playoff record nine times.

Sam Darnold's strong 2024 NFL regular season with the Vikings ended with a thud in Monday night's lopsided wild-card playoff loss to the Rams. Here's what it means for his offseason value in 2025.