Sam Darnold Reveals Shocking Truth Behind Vikings’ Season Collapse

Here’s a little something that’s been rattling around my mind since that chilly January night in Glendale: how does a team that defies expectations all season long somehow manage to completely fizzle out when it matters most? The Minnesota Vikings came roaring through 2024 with one of the top NFC records—way better than anyone’s preseason guess—propelled largely by Sam Darnold’s personal best stats and a stalwart offensive line. Yet, there they were, flat on their faces against the Rams in the Wild Card round, a playoff exit that left fans scratching their heads and feeling downright let down. Watching Darnold’s pained admission—that “we laid an egg”—hit me like a gut punch. It’s raw, real, and a brutal reminder that sometimes, the brightest regular-season spark can burn out too quickly. So, the big question now: with a new QB at the helm and expectations simmering, can the Vikings actually turn the tide in 2025, or is history doomed to repeat itself once again?

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