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Vikings' Sam Darnold Impresses J.J. McCarthy, NFL Fans with 4 TDs in Win vs. Texans

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The Minnesota Vikings remained undefeated after another outstanding performance from quarterback Sam Darnold on Sunday.

The offseason addition posted 181 passing yards and four touchdowns as Minnesota downed the Houston Texans, a team many believe is capable of competing deep into the postseason this year.

Darnold has not been a regular starter since the 2022 season when he was with the Carolina Panthers, but was called upon to lead the Vikings after Kirk Cousins departed in free agency and first-round pick J.J. McCarthy suffered a season-ending injury before the start of the year.