Sam Darnold

Sam Darnold completed 19-of-28 passes for 208 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in the Vikings’ 28-6, Week 1 win over the Giants.

Darnold completed his first 10 passes and likely would have had a much bigger day statistically had the Giants been competitive at all. He found each of Justin Jefferson, Josh Oliver and Jalen Nailor for completions of 20-plus yards, and averaged 8.7 yards per attempt despite losing Jordan Addison to an ankle re-injury. That was the only real negative development this afternoon. Darnold’s scores were a fourth down end-zone slant to Jefferson and wide-open 21-yard toss to Nailor. His pick was a dead dove after he was crushed in the pocket. Darnold looked like someone who could be streamer-worthy in plus matchups, but unfortunately the 49ers are anything but for Week 2.