Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) is sacked by Detroit Lions defensive end Za'Darius Smith (99) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) looks to as he is pressured by Detroit Lions defensive end Josh Paschal (93) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold talks to the media following an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell talks to the media following an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson watches from the sidelines during the final minutes of the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) can't make a catch against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) is sacked by Detroit Lions linebacker Al-Quadin Muhammad (69) and defensive end Josh Paschal (93) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)