Podcast: Sam Darnold outduels Kirk Cousins for Vikings’ 11th win of season

On this episode of the Access Vikings podcast, Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Jim Souhan recap the Vikings’ 42-21 win over Atlanta, Darnold’s ongoing success, and how the home crowd received Cousins’ return.

The Minnesota Star Tribune
December 8, 2024 at 11:21PM

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Jim Souhan recap the Vikings’ 42-21 win over the Atlanta Falcons and quarterback Kirk Cousins on Sunday. There was no question who the better quarterback was at U.S. Bank Stadium, where Sam Darnold threw for a career-high 347 yards and a career-high five touchdown passes. What does this win say about Kevin O’Connell’s system? About Sam Darnold? Or about the Vikings' chances in chasing the NFC North title?

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Andrew Krammer

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Andrew Krammer covers the Vikings for the Minnesota Star Tribune, entering his sixth NFL season. From the Metrodome to U.S. Bank Stadium, he's reported on everything from Case Keenum's Minneapolis Miracle, the offensive line's kangaroo court to Adrian Peterson's suspension.

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