Darnold had the game of his life on Sunday in Minnesota's sixth consecutive win.
The massive video boards at U.S. Bank Stadium displayed the numbers, with Sam Darnold sitting atop the list of Week 14's NFL passing leaders: 22 of 28, 347 yards, 5 touchdowns, 0 INTs, 157.9 rating. Then the screen showed the man himself. The clock was ticking down on the best game of Darnold's career, and he couldn't help but show the fans some emotion. So he waved a towel over his head and yelled some words of celebration.
Darnold landed in the perfect situation in Minnesota, from the coaching staff and organizational culture to the players around him. He got some early MVP buzz when he threw 11 touchdowns in the first four games of the season. Then came some adversity: 6 TDs and 7 INTs over a five-game span that included a couple losses. The low point was a three-pick game in a narrow win over the Jaguars.
"I just felt the buzz," Darnold said. "That was pure passion, pure joy. The way that we were able to finish that game out. Even our defense there at the end, getting that huge stop. It was a fun game to be a part of."
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