In today’s game, Sam Darnold got the Vikings off to the best possible start. The dude was incredible, racking up three touchdowns in a short period. Even JJ McCarthy lauded him on X, saying how outstanding the quarterback is on the field. Although everything was going perfectly for the Vikings, it appears that their luck had run out.
Sam Darnold received a nasty tackle from behind, followed by a terrible tumble. The quarterback’s ankle was entirely twisted, and he was unable to stand thereafter. He went off the field, and rumors of injuries began to circulate. The Vikings’ backup quarterback, Nick Mullens, joined the team for the game, but no details regarding the injury were provided.
Darnold was replaced by Mullens.
Awful hit from behind.pic.twitter.com/yLVcOtQHXH https://t.co/3kMM943Ywo
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) September 22, 2024
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Another update appeared shortly after, which was wonderful news for Vikings fans. Sam Darnold was sent inside the medical tent, which emerged later. The young quarterback looked terrific and was warming up on the sideline, indicating that he was ready to join the field at any moment.
Sam Darnold eventually returned to the field, and gosh, what a moment it was. Everyone applauded the quarterback for fighting out with things like this. The tackle that caused him to go out was quite harsh. And, it is safe to argue that only a player like Darnold is capable of recovering from something like this. After the game, Darnold was even asked about the insights about what happened on which the QB revealed some important updates. The young QB revealed that he is good but an MRI will happen for his knee to check if everything really is good to go.
Sam Darnold’s comeback may have added mental pressure on the Texans.
Being a quarterback is really difficult because you must either absorb a lot of pressure or become the pressure for your opponents. The same is true for Darnold, whose return to the field gave more momentum in favor of the Vikings. Not only that, but the man’s performance did not change at all even after visiting the medical camp.
The QB did another touchdown after returning, and oh my, this made the supporters even more enthusiastic. Everything seemed to be on fire, as the Vikings dominated the game and might destroy the Texans as the end draws near. Sam Darnold’s four touchdowns have put the team well ahead of their opponents, and only a miracle can rescue the Texans in this game.
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