Durant went on to praise Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold, who’s been able to revive his career in Minnesota. Through four games, Darnold has thrown for 932 yards, a league-leading 11 touchdown passes and just three interceptions while completing 69% of his passes this season while leading the Vikings to a 4-0 start to the season.

As Darnold has begun resurrecting his career to emerge as a (very) early MVP candidate (+1300, per ESPN BET), he has attempted 11 passes that have traveled at least 20 yards in th

Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold is garnering buzz for the NFL's MVP award, but it's receiver Justin Jefferson who is deserving. The post Sam Darnold’s Fast Start Overshadows Vikings’ Real MVP, Analyst Says appeared first on Heavy.

Sam Darnold is getting some MVP buzz during the Vikings' 4-0 start, ranking among the top five favorites for the award by betting odds through the season's first month. ESPN's Dan Orlovsky thinks the league MVP is a different player on Minnesota's offense.