Sam Darnold looked like the Jets version of himself instead of the potential franchise quarterback he’s resembled for most of the season during an awful performance in the Vikings’ 31-9 loss to the Lions in the battle for the NFC’s No. 1 seed and the NFC North crown on “Sunday Night Football.”

Should the Vikings pay Darnold after his (mostly) excellent season? Or should they go with McCarthy and spend that money at other positions?

The futures of Kevin O'Connell and Sam Darnold are among the many things Minnesota must work out after its first-round playoff exit.

In the Minnesota Vikings' 31–9 loss to the Detroit Lions, wide receiver Jordan Addison finished the game with just one reception for zero yards. Addison's dad, Rolando Addison Sr., was displeased with the Vikings' performance against the Lions, and expressed his displeasure on X, going in on the play of his son's team.

The Minnesota Vikings laid a dud performance on Ford Field vs the Detroit Lions and Jordan Addison's dad was not happy about it.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison‘s dad felt the same ... The Vikings pass catchers may have had a bad night, but Sam Darnold also did them no favors. Darnold completed just 18 ...