Hockenson brought in all five targets for 64 yards and a touchdown in the Vikings ' 27-9 wild-card loss to the Rams on Monday night. He finished the regular season with 41 receptions for 455 yards on 62 targets over 10 games.

The Minnesota Vikings’ Wild Card loss last Monday night was one of the most astonishing cases of Bright Light Syndrome in recent memory. Sam Darnold

(AP) — Sam Darnold did nearly everything right in a renaissance season ... Darnold managed to overcome some badly missed throws in the third quarter to find T.J. Hockenson on a 26-yard touchdown pass. The Vikings’ 2-point attempt failed, leaving ...

Co-host Luke Inman noted that while Darnold's trade value was arguably in the range of a first-round pick heading into the final game of the regular season, his last two performances against the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams, respectively, tanked that value to a significant degree.

Yes, the same Sam Darnold who completed 33 of 43 passes for 377 yards ... so they could keep Darnold from getting hit. Tight ends T.J. Hockenson and Johnny Mundt would block until they were sure the rush was handled and then release.

The potential terms of Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell's contract extension are expected to align with J.J. McCarthy's development plan.

Aaron Rodgers faces an uncertain future, but a potential landing spot could leave him on a collision course with the Packers.

A reader asked RandBall for clarification on quarterback Sam Darnold and what it would mean for the Vikings to put the franchise tag on him. Trying to explain how it works reinforces how strange it really is.

Should the Vikings pay Darnold after his (mostly) excellent season? Or should they go with McCarthy and spend that money at other positions?

Sam Darnold's future as the Minnesota Vikings quarterback is a major question mark heading into the offseason. Has the former USC Trojan earned the right to be the starter next season, or will the Pro Bowler be on the move?

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold is projected to sign a massive contract worth nearly $125 million this offseason.

Can Minnesota and its fan base forget the quarterback's back-to-back clunkers for a 2025 reunion? Or is it J.J. McCarthy time?