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Sam Darnold, not C.J. Stroud, dominated at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, throwing four touchdowns to help the Minnesota Vikings rout the Houston Texans, 34-7. The veteran quarterback didn’t escape Week 3’s big win unscathed, however, as he underwent an MRI for a knee injury Monday, according to NBC Sports.
The good news: All appears well with the knee, as an MRI revealed Darnold is dealing with a bone bruise and no structural damage, according to CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones. That means Darnold should be good to go when the Vikings visit the Green Bay Packers in Week 4.
Darnold was sidelined for a single play late in Sunday’s victory after former Vikings pass rusher Danielle Hunter wrapped up his legs on a sack attempt. Hunter was flagged for roughing the passer, and Darnold initially tried to walk off under his own power before sitting down in pain. He ultimately did make his way to the…
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Author : Cody Benjamin
Publish date : 2024-09-23 19:04:07
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