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His arrival came on the heels of head coach Kevin O’Connell bringing in Sam Darnold from free agency after letting Kirk Cousins go. Darnold was given a clean slate – a fresh start to revive his career following struggles with previous teams, including the Jets and Panthers. O’Connell assured Darnold that he would have the opportunity to lead a team that was poised for a playoff run, despite the setbacks of the previous year.

Sam Darnold’s Incredible Comeback

Fast forward to Week 16, and the Vikings find themselves with a 12-2 record, benefiting significantly from Darnold's performance. Darnold managed to rally his team after a brief losing streak, leading them to a stunning seven-game win streak, marking their best record since the legendary 1998 season.