The Minnesota Vikings are currently 7-2 and are among the best teams in the NFC. They are just one game from the top of the division and have their eyes on more with each passing week.
Despite all their success, the Vikings have a growing problem and it is happening at an important position.
Sam Darnold started the year out with 11 touchdowns and four interceptions heading into their Bye Week after the Jets win in London. Since that game, a game where he looked human again, Darnold has had six touchdowns and six interceptions. Something has finally cracked in Darnold, resulting in him either being figured out by opposing defenses or falling back into who he once was.
When you add in the three lost fumbles to his credit and the 14 turnover-worthy throws PFF has charted, you realize Sam Darnold is still a problem.
Brian Flores and his defense have saved the day the last two weeks, and Kevin O’Connell and his play-calling have kept some stability. Eventually, though, the ground is going to give out on Darnold, and the Vikings season will fall out along with it.