Sam Darnold has become one of the darlings of the NFL this season with his success for the Minnesota Vikings in coach Kevin O'Connell's system. The plan was for Darnold to be the bridge between Kirk Cousins and J.J. McCarthy. Darnold has played much closer to superstar than mere stopgap.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Minneapolis. Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024 in Atlanta. Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins considers a question during a news conference after an NFL football game Sunday, Nov.
Cousins has a $25 million salary cap hit this season, the 11th-highest among quarterbacks in the league. Even if the Falcons were to move on in 2026 and swallow the dead money for two more years with eighth overall pick Michael Penix Jr. waiting in the wings, Cousins will carry a $40 million charge in 2025.
Though Darnold has had a couple of clunkers this year, the Vikings still won those games and he’s bounced back strong without letting interceptions linger into future decisions. Minnesota’s defense has thrived this season at home, using the fans to enhance the effectiveness of a disguise-based, aggressive scheme that leads the league with 18 interceptions and has also been adept at rushing the passer and stuffing the run.Cousins isn’t the only key figure from the Falcons who’s well-known to Vikings coaches.
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