Sam Darnold could be the most intriguing story of NFL free agency. Where might the Vikings QB land after a breakout season?

Rookie Jared Verse returned a fumble for a 57-yard score for the Rams, who looked comfortable in their adopted home of State Farm Stadium from the first snap.

A pending free agent, Vikings QB Sam Darnold's chances to land with the Raiders may have gotten a boost with the hiring of Pete Carroll.

Darnold stepped in and had a season to remember. He led the Vikings to a 14-3 record but the team was ultimately eliminated in the Wild Card round. He finished fifth in the NFL for passing yards with 4,319 and fifth in total touchdowns with 35.

The Rams outplay the Vikings in very facet of the game and easily advance to the divisional round to face Philadelphia.

(AP) — Sam Darnold did nearly everything right in ... that was moved to Arizona because of devastating wildfires in Southern California. Another dismal day doomed Darnold — and the Vikings ...

The Vikings general manager told reporters Thursday that Darnold is among the “good options” the Vikings have at quarterback while adding that J.J. McCarthy has returned to on-field training.

Despite those triumphs, Darnold faltered in the two biggest games of the season. The Week 18 showdown against the Detroit Lions, which was for the No. 1 seed, NFC North crown, and franchise record ...

The Vikings added a seventh Pro Bowler on Monday as right tackle Brian O’Neill was named to the Pro Bowl Games. O’Neill replaces Lane Johnson of the Eagles, whose team will be playing in the Super Bowl.

The Detroit Lions are reportedly zeroing in on longtime NFL offensive assistant John Morton as their next offensive coordinator.

The Minnesota Vikings and coach Kevin O'Connell agreed to terms on a multiyear contract extension on Tuesday, following a 14-3 regular season that defied external widespread preseason projections of at least a losing record if not a last-place finish in the NFC North.

Barkley continued his terrific first year on the Eagles with 205 yards and two long TDs to defeat L.A. in snowy Philadelphia.