Sam Darnold Poised to Break 2018 QB Curse with a Shot at Super Bowl Glory—Can He Seize the Moment?
Darnold went to Minnesota and thrived under coach Kevin O’Connell. He had a breakthrough season in 2024, throwing for 4,319 yards and 35 TDs while having a 102.5 passer rating and leading the Vikings to 14 wins.
But Minnesota chose to stick with J.J. McCarthy, whose injury opened the door for Darnold to play and flourish.
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Based off his success with the Vikings, the Seahawks gave Darnold a three-year, $100.5 million contract to replace Geno Smith. He became the first quarterback in NFL history to lead two different teams to 14 wins in consecutive seasons. Tom Brady did it with the Patriots.



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