NFL commentator Colin Cowherd said that Sam Darnold gives the Vikings more upside than Kirk Cousins, but at a cost.

So it would have been reasonable for outside observers to cringe at Sam Darnold's wild flip of the ball toward running back Aaron Jones Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers, not only because it threatened to turn a busted play into a massive turnover,

The Minnesota Vikings have not had to rebuild this roster completely; rather, they have established leaders like Harrison Phillips, who, in turn, lift the whole roster. They really have embraced

Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson was forced out of the game late in the third quarter against San Francisco with a bruised quadriceps, but he has practiced on a limited basis this week and been trending toward being cleared for Sunday. Jefferson said on Thursday he'll play "for sure."

The Texans, fresh off a prime-time win in Houston, head to Minneapolis to face the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Why it matters: The Week 3 matchup features two teams hoping to remain undefeated as the 2024-25 campaign marches on.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud is willing to improvise whenever necessary. "(I like) to stay in the pocket and deliver throws - that's what I want to do," Stroud said.

See who's in and who's out for the Week 3 matchup between the Houston Texans and Minnesota Vikings on September 22, 2024.

Led by veteran journeyman quarterback Sam Darnold (19 for 24, 208 yards, two touchdowns), the Vikings took care of the hapless New York Giants 28-6 on Sunday in New Jersey. Justin Jefferson and Jalen Nailor each scored receiving TDs, while Aaron Jones scored in his Minnesota debut.

Texans 27, Vikings 17. The Vikings have been a nice surprise thus far, but I think their hot start is offering some solid value here. Houston has the far better qua