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NFL Rumors: Vikings 'Optimistic' Sam Darnold Will Play vs. Packers Amid Knee Injury

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Minnesota Vikings fans can breathe a sigh of relief.

Jay Glazer of Fox Sports reported that quarterback Sam Darnold had an MRI on Monday for his knee and the results showed that he had "avoided anything structural" and that the team is "optimistic" that he will be available for Week 4.

Jay Glazer @JayGlazer

Good news Vikings scoopage, round of tests and exams on <a href="https://twitter.com/samdarnold?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@samdarnold</a> knee showed he avoided anything structural, he's sore but they are optimistic he plays against Green Bay <a href="https://twitter.com/NFLonFOX?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nflonfox</a> has learned

Tom Pelissero of NFL Network added that Darnold's injury was a "knee bruise.