Vikings QB Sam Darnold shows rare emotion after 5-TD performance

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MINNEAPOLIS -- No one wanted to leave Sunday from U.S. Bank Stadium. A crowd of 67,008 stood cheering wildly as the clock wound down. Video of Minnesota Vikings receivers Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison appeared on the big screen as they celebrated a rare level of combined production. The camera then panned to Sam Darnold.

The decibel level rose for a quarterback who had just thrown for 347 yards and five touchdowns, and was awaiting the final whistle of the Vikings' 42-21 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. A few "MVP" chants could be heard.

Finally, Darnold couldn't resist. Normally quiet and reserved, he grabbed a towel and began waving it emphatically…