Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) looks to pass as he is pressured by Houston Texans defensive tackle Mario Edwards Jr. (97) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 34-7. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) runs from Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. (51) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass over Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (0) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold sits on the field after getting injured during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) celebrates with teammate offensive tackle Brian O'Neill (75) after throwing a touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)