Sam Darnold

Sam Darnold completed 17-of-28 attempts for 181 yards and four touchdowns in the Vikings’ Week 3 win against the Texans.

That’s eight touchdown passes in three games for Darnold in Minnesota’s well-designed Kevin O’Connell offense, which on Sunday dissected a tough Houston defense. Darnold connected with Justin Jefferson for an early score, and also hit Aaron Jones and Jalen Nailor for touchdowns before connecting with TE Johnny Mundt for the game-sealing score. Darnold was precise throughout, and played through a minor knee injury he picked up in the second half. That injury will be worth monitoring before the Vikings’ Week 4 game against the Packers.