It has only been three games, but already Darnold is leading the NFL with 8 TD passes and has a completion rate pushing 70%. Forget for a moment that noted offensive guru and QB whisperer Kevin O'Connell is his head coach -- Darnold's stock is at an all-time high since the New York Jets drafted him No. 3 overall back in 2018.

JJ McCarthy looked set to start for the Minnesota Vikings before a season-ending knee injury meant that Sam Darnold had taken his place, with the veteran leading the team to a perfect start

While the quarterback's job is to throw the ball, Vikings rookie J.J. McCarthy was loving his alma mater Michigan's run-heavy approach Saturday. And he used it as an opportunity to troll a teammate. McCarthy's Wolverines,