One of the surprise teams in 2024 has been the Minnesota Vikings. They continued to deliver for coach Kevin O’Connell on Sunday against the previously unbeaten Houston Texans.
Sam Darnold had thrown three touchdown passes through early in the third quarter and the Vikings were up 21-0 over the Texans.
Three touchdown passes for Sam Darnold 🔥
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Darnold found Justin Jefferson with six passes. The elite wideout had a TD catch and 81 receiving yards.