The biggest question for the Vikings coming into the season was whether quarterback Sam Darnold would be able to revive his career in Minnesota after lackluster stints with the New York Jets and Carolina Panthers. Three weeks in, Darnold is doing more than just reviving his career, he's thriving.

Led by a resurgent Sam Darnold, the Vikings pummeled the Texans 34-7 on Sunday to move to an unexpected 3-0 and up their margin of victory through three games to +55, second best in franchise history.

Heading into the 2024 NFL season, the Minnesota Vikings made a drastic change by letting veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins walk in NFL free agency, where the longtime starter chose to sign with the Atlanta Falcons to be their new star under center.

Jonathan Greenard had three of the four sacks of Stroud, his former teammate, as the Vikings (3-0) intercepted the 2023 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year twice while rattling the Texans (2-1) with their aggressive and unpredictable scheme — and the crowd noise that cranked up with each stop.

The Vikings have provided a platform unlike any Sam Darnold had before, and the former Jets draft pick is thriving.

When Sam Darnold stepped up to replace first-round pick J.J. McCarthy as Vikings starting quarterback, Minnesota probably didn't expect any potential for a future QB controversy. But through three games,

Quarterback Sam Darnold received MVP chants from the Minnesota Vikings crowd on Sunday afternoon when he returned from a knee injury. He isn't the only one saying that Darnold should be the National Football League's Most Valuable Player.