Sam Darnold implodes as Rams tie NFL playoff sack record in wild-card rout of Vikings

Sam Darnold implodes as Rams tie NFL playoff sack record in wild-card rout of Vikings

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Matthew Stafford threw two touchdown pᴀsses and the Los Angeles Rams overwhelmed the Minnesota Vikings, sacking Sam Darnold an NFL playoff record-tying nine times…

Sam Darnold’s playoff debut gets off to disastrous start with two Vikings turnovers

Sam Darnold’s playoff debut gets off to disastrous start with two Vikings turnovers

Maybe the ghosts of MetLife traveled to State Farm Stadium. Sam Darnold’s first half of playoff football quickly turned disastrous, with the Vikings quarterback — and Jets…

Which NFL playoff teams are feeling the heat, and which are just happy to be there?

Which NFL playoff teams are feeling the heat, and which are just happy to be there?

The Chiefs aren’t just chasing the first-ever Super Bowl three-peat. If Kansas City lifts another Lombardi Trophy next month, it would mark the first major American professional…

Daniel Jones could be elevated to Vikings’ QB2 for playoff game vs. Rams

Daniel Jones could be elevated to Vikings’ QB2 for playoff game vs. Rams

Daniel Jones could be in line to step in for Sam Darnold if the Vikings quarterback gets injured or has another rough performance when the postseason begins…

What traits Giants players are seeking from their next quarterback

What traits Giants players are seeking from their next quarterback

Forget, for one second, about projecting who should be the next Giants quarterback. Think instead about what the next Giants quarterback should be. Many of the to-be-decided…

Sam Darnold picked the worst moment to turn back the clock

Sam Darnold picked the worst moment to turn back the clock

The ghosts made an appearance at Ford Field Sunday night. Sam Darnold looked like the Jets version of himself instead of the potential franchise quarterback he’s resembled…

Increasingly popular bridge QBs offer immense intrigue despite mixed results

Increasingly popular bridge QBs offer immense intrigue despite mixed results

Every couple of years, new in-vogue terms come alive in the NFL.  One of the more recent ones is the “bridge’’ quarterback.  The “bridge’’ quarterback is a…

Vikings will ‘100 percent’ be getting trade calls on J.J. McCarthy after Sam Darnold breakout

Vikings will ‘100 percent’ be getting trade calls on J.J. McCarthy after Sam Darnold breakout

Consider the question begged. The phone is practically already ringing.  The ghosts have been dispensed, the Vikings are playoff-bound — with a chance to secure a first…

Playoff spots. Draft positions. Award races. Week 18 in the NFL has it all

Playoff spots. Draft positions. Award races. Week 18 in the NFL has it all

Week 18 is meaningless for several teams. After locking up the No. 1 seed in the AFC, Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce will have two-plus weeks of…

Why making Justin Fields the next QB makes too much sense for the Jets not to consider

Why making Justin Fields the next QB makes too much sense for the Jets not to consider

The Jets have some big decisions coming up at quarterback. Does Aaron Rodgers stay or go? If the new general manager and head coach decide it is…