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Vikings enjoy 97-yard Darnold-to-Jefferson TD pass for early spark in win vs. 49ers
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sam Darnold strong-armed his former team in his home debut for the Minnesota Vikings — with a 97-yard touchdown pass to superstar Justin Jefferson. The San Francisco 49ers weren't surprised by his success in the 23-17 victory by the Vikings on Sunday, but they...
Sam Darnold and an attacking defense drive the undefeated Vikings in a 23-17 win over the 49ers
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The struggles Sam Darnold endured through his first five years in the NFL relegated him to backup duty last season with San Francisco, yet another prospect failing to perform like a premium draft pick. He's been quickly regaining his status in Minnesota. ...
Darnold's home debut with Vikings comes vs. 49ers team he was enlightened with last year as a backup
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sam Darnold enjoyed a valuable reset last season of a sputtering NFL career painted by the unfulfilled expectations of a quarterback from a prestigious college program drafted third overall. It was a burden-free year with the San Francisco 49ers to be the backup...
The 49ers put tumultuous training camp aside in an overpowering win in the opener
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers wasted little time showing that the tumultuous training camp filled with contract disputes and talk of Super Bowl hangovers would have little impact on their success this season. The 49ers put together an overpowering performance...
Brock Purdy could be the next man up for a mega payday from the 49ers
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The 49ers' arduous summer of contract negotiations ended with San Francisco handing out megadeals to stars Trent Williams and Brandon Aiyuk in time for them to be ready to be on the field for the start of the season. Next up could be Brock Purdy, who will...
Jermaine Johnson insists the Jets' pass rush will 'do some damage' even without Haason Reddick
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Jermaine Johnson and the New York Jets know Haason Reddick could boost their pass rush in a big way. When, or if, he ever shows up. Some outside the facility are focused on how the holdout's absence will affect the defensive line Monday...
No. 2 pick Jayden Daniels helps Commanders launch new era against Baker Mayfield-led Buccaneers
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Jayden Daniels isn’t making any bold predictions about his NFL debut. The 2023 Heisman Trophy winner and No. 2 overall pick in this year’s draft faces the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the road Sunday as part of a much-anticipated fresh start for the Washington...
Aaron Rodgers and the Jets open the season against the defending NFC champion 49ers
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The Super Bowl hopes for the New York Jets last season essentially ended after just four plays when prized offseason addition Aaron Rodgers went down with a season-ending Achilles tendon injury. The heartbreak for the San Francisco 49ers came on the final...
Vikings-Giants pits Darnold vs. Jones to open another prove-it season for once-heralded QBs
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones were swiftly dumped into the deep end of NFL debuts, shouldering heavy pressure as young quarterback in the country's largest media market. As is often the case in this sink-or-swim league for players at the sport's most demanding...
Brandon Aiyuk returns to 49ers practice with a new contract after making the process 'difficult'
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brandon Aiyuk's first choice during his lengthy contract dispute with the 49ers that featured social media outbursts, a trade request and an awkward “hold in” was to remain in San Francisco. The 49ers never wanted to part ways with their star...
