Detroit dominated in the most important game of the regular season, and the difference was a quarterback who looks ready for the challenges ahead.

(AP Photo/Rey Del Rio) Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff, left, and Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold, right, greet at midfield following their NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio) Minnesota Vikings ...

Quarterback Jared Goff led Detroit Lions to a remarkable turnaround, culminating in a 15-2 season, NFC's No. 1 seed, silencing many of his critics.

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff throws a 2-yard touchdown pass while being tackled to tight end Sam LaPorta who makes spectacular one-handed snag.

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson pulls out a lateral-to-shovel pass that goes from running back David Montgomery to wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown which results in a 20-yard gain.

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

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold says he hasn't played "good enough" the last two weeks after Monday's Wild Card Weekend loss to the Los Angeles Rams.

Sam Darnold, the Vikings’ unexpected hero of 2024, had his worst performance of the season when something was on the line. Normally steadfast in the pocket, Darnold wasn’t only blitzed out of his shoes by an aggressive Cover 0 defense from Aaron Glenn — but more worrying was the instances where Darnold responded to perceived pressure when it didn’t exist.

Sam Darnold’s shaky finish shouldn’t ruin his impressive season or impact his future. Several NFL teams need a franchise quarterback and Darnold proved he can be that guy in Minnesota, becoming the first quarterback to record 14 wins in his first season with a team.

MINNEAPOLIS – Believe it or not, the Minnesota Vikings had concerns about the Green Bay Packers getting to quarterback Sam Darnold. Yes, the same Sam Darnold who completed 33 of 43 passes for ...

Jared Goff was at the pinnacle of a triumphant and historic season, basking in the roar of a raucous Ford Field crowd after leading the Detroit Lions to their 15th win and the NFC’s No. 1 seed. On Saturday,