Podcast: Vikings’ 14-win season ends with another dud from quarterback Sam Darnold

In this episode of the Access Vikings podcast, Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Jim Souhan discuss Darnold’s meltdown and what that could mean for their outlook together this offseason.

The Minnesota Star Tribune
January 14, 2025 at 7:30AM

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Jim Souhan recap the Vikings’ 27-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC’s wild-card round on Monday night, when quarterback Sam Darnold didn’t give them much of a chance in another big game. How does this affect the Vikings’ outlook at quarterback this offseason? How far away is this team from being a real contender? What do we make of an aging secondary that could be retooled? And what about that O-line?

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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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