Former USC Trojans and current Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold has been on a tear in his first season as the starter for the Vikings. Darnold is one of the betting favorites NFL's Comeback Player of the Year award according to latest odds.

Despite having the obstacle of the Rams’ home field advantage removed in tragic fashion, given the tragic and horrific fires in Los Angeles, the Minnesota Vikings will undoubtedly be feeling the need for a team bounce-back after a 31-9 drubbing at the Detroit Lions last Sunday,

A short memory is needed in this game against the Rams that has been moved because of the Los Angeles wildfires to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. SoFi Stadium is not an intimidating home field compared to Ford Field in Detroit or Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, but this move should work out in the Vikings’ favor.

Sam Darnold put forth a career performance for the Minnesota Vikings this season, ranking among the NFL's top 10 quarterbacks in passing yardage, touchdown throws, passer rating and winning percentage.

Kevin O'Connell, the QB coaches and backups have Darnold playing at a high level. Can he bounce back from the Week 18 debacle in Detroit?

Kevin O’Connell and the Minnesota Vikings got an unanticipated wake-up call after the embarrassing loss to the Detroit Lions to end the NFL’s regular season. Sam Darnold had looked like a quarterback ready to be a franchise cornerstone for most of the season — but on the biggest stage with the brightest lights,

Detroit’s defense sent a ton of six- or seven-man pressures and played mostly man coverage. Can the Rams replicate that in the playoffs?

Sam Darnold is on track to reach free agency in March and understands what's at stake regarding his short- and long-term futures.