Houston Texans vs. Minnesota Vikings Game Highlights | NFL 2024 Season Week 3

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[@wblteenjr]

Justin jefferson is so good that every drop counts as a defensive highlight

[@Redisdowntoearth]

he catches 🔥🔥from sam

[@AHMAD-2324]

Best Receiver in the NFL and it's not even close!

[@juqual78]

The only human that can cover Justin, is himself!

[@kambion]

I think the hand injury was a problem.

[@MrHim2121]

😂😂😂😂facts

[@mrvroom188]

As a Niner fan this makes me feel MUCH BETTER about last week. Vikings are for real.

[@Pollito196]

Yall probably just need cmc back and yall will be good

[@TDiggz]

​@@Pollito196Wait until the Vikings get Addison and hockenson back.

[@ajb7990]

49ers were never a bad team. When the Vikings beat them last year they said they were bad too and 9ers went to the SB

[@julianmarker8192]

Respect dawg! Skol!

[@charleswiley6129]

😂 yea ok

[@hughjanus700]

Week 1: "it was just the Giants" Week 2: "they didn't have McCaffrey" Week 3: erm...

[@jarjar2519]

Week 4: 😭

[@edwardgaines6561]

​@@jarjar2519Week 5: 🤯

[@SYLin-rs8ob]

Week 6: superbowl favorites

[@dbza4107]

Week 3 OH THEY CAN ONLY WIN AT HOME

[@SolitariusLupus7]

Week 5 is the benchmark indicator.

[@cbozz7063]

texans fan here.. Giving props to vikings.. and the crowd was a HUGE help! THEY the real deal ! goodluck on the season

[@PurpleChurch]

Yeah we got a good ole fashioned spanking.

[@Agile47509chicken]

Class act, thanks bro

[@stevecarey4740]

If you thought Houston was good then that’s on you. 49ers with Mccaffery I don’t think Vikings have a chance to be honest

[@ddellwo]

Been walking around Tomball all day with my Vikings hat……..🥳

[@trey11317]

@@stevecarey4740we beat 49ers last year with him playing and he only had 55 rush yards on us 😂

[@BarrinJer]

From a Bills fan, THANK YOU VIKINGS! It makes things interesting for the AFC, and I think people need to start taking Minnesota a bit more seriously, that are playing their hearts out!!

[@sainamsailom]

But we like being the underdog Lol

[@AllMediaReviewsPodcast]

a friend of mine who grew up in Buffalo but has been in Minnesota for 45 years, has always dreamed of a Vikings/Bills Superbowl. At least 1 of their franchises would finally win 1.

[@mikesteelheart]

@@AllMediaReviewsPodcast Vikings Bills SB would end in a tie lol...

[@BillyJack85]

​@@mikesteelheartYou're not joking

[@kendallpeters6451]

Sam has finally found his place. He’s got a whole lot of really great players around him on offense. And our defense is getting to the point where they’re scary good. 🍯

[@goodsome8298]

I`m just happy for Sam Darnold

[@edwardgaines6561]

Just like Baker, Darnold had to wander the desert...

[@Severen-z8g]

He's already thrown 8 TD's this season. He's amazing. He woulda had an even better game today had Jefferson not dropped those few in the 2nd half.

[@markc.1816]

I hope he's finally found a home.

[@rockerfarm6445]

at least he took flight after he was traded :)

[@turokmakto9033]

Bro me too, I like him at USC

[@YungTD216]

Darnold no longer sees ghosts, bro has been BALLIN

[@johnselwitz5362]

He no longer feels the pressure, he applies it. If he keeps this up, he’ll be one of the heavy favorites to win NFL MVP

[@YungTD216]

@@johnselwitz5362 I’m happy for him, he’s looking like that top 5 pick from 2018

[@xelabadman5824]

@@johnselwitz5362I doubt they’d ever give it to him. They’d just say he’s a product of KOC and Jefferson

[@elijahtorres1391]

@@johnselwitz5362 he wont

[@Phriedah]

Stroud definitely looked like he had seen a ghost after the game was over

[@GiovannisDaedra]

“We will honor Khyree all season long,” -KOC They really are playing their hearts out this season for the kid

[@FrejLord1]

Vikings to the Super Bowl, wild prediction but they’re gonna have an insane stretch of games in the playoffs than the play the chiefs.

[@dark8prince201]

It's messed up that someone else can take your dreams away

[@TBirum1]

@@dark8prince201 Not Just your Dreams! Your life The Life of your Friends And Something that was not only Your Dream, but Something that you Earned. Millions Dream of Making it to the NFL less than 1% ever Actually Earn a Spot on an NFL Roster!

[@steviechampagne]

@@FrejLord1Super Bowl will be Vikings vs Jets. It will be peak cinema Rodgers vs the Purple People Eaters for the ultimate trophy. Vikings HAVE to break the curse after Green Bay stole the Ed Thorpe trophy

[@spazzfrmdao]

They’re playing hard for a lot of reasons, Harrison might retire this year, might lose more vets, a lot of injuries *more backups playing they’re heart out* we lost a rookie to a car accident, there’s ALOT of reasons Vikings are playing this and we got A BEST OF A DC

[@snowman8520]

As a Texans fan, the vikings are real. Gotta give them that. They controlled from the beginning of the game. They're defense was overwhelming.

[@anthonyrodriguez-t8u]

Now you're a classy fan.

[@courtneybartley74]

Texans hav no defense

[@brandonschmid1531]

@@courtneybartley74last week it was Texans defense was top tier. What is it? Singletary was supposed to lock jettas. Hunter was supposed to get a bunch of sacks.

[@rupturegg8564]

@@brandonschmid1531stingley*

[@88DJ]

Texans fan here too, yeah they really did. Even with Mixon out there's some kinks we need to cover 😅

[@GregoryAlanBaileygamereviews]

Andrew Van Ginkel, Jonathan Greenard, and Blake Cashman blitzing beasts! These guys are insane!

[@jeffphakenewz8556]

Two former Texans. You're welcome.

[@Hippobottomless]

N da legend harry da hitman

[@GooseGumlizzard]

@@jeffphakenewz8556 Former Jet in Cashman

[@dkeane6152]

@@jeffphakenewz8556why you’d let them go is beyond me. Especially cashman. Guy is a stud

[@Matt-hh2ye]

Brian Flores brings it all together

[@karenhardie1132]

Darnold was on a bad jets team and panthers team. Nice to see him get another chance with good players and coaches.

[@edwardgaines6561]

Same as Baker. A change of scene works wonders.

[@karenhardie1132]

@@edwardgaines6561 Absolutely. Carr, Baker and Darnold all had teams that did not want them. They are all playing well. 🙂

[@517sbf]

@@karenhardie1132Carr had a team that wanted him.. you reaching with that one, how long was he in Oakland again? I felt like Oakland gave Carr to much time

[@hovz-zo8lf]

Hopefully Bryce Young gets to get away from the Carolina talent pit.

[@bradyhagen7789]

This is by far the best team he's been on

[@chiefsandwarriorslover1543]

The Vikings looking tuff this year. And Sam Darnold looks pretty good as well. Rooting for them to keep up their recent success.

[@edwardgaines6561]

Bro, is this the same Sam Darnold that languished with the Jets? 😳

[@richardsinclair7661]

@@edwardgaines6561 Jets and Panthers were terrible, terrible teams. I don't think any QB would succeed on either of them.

[@JoshDospapas-d2l]

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[@AMC5274]

​Don't be asinine. Darnold almost led the Panthers to the playoffs in 2022. ​@@richardsinclair7661

[@garybregel1572]

Yeah, the Vikings do look good this year, but it's still early in the season.

[@kdubbss0583]

MIN has now beat two of the best teams based on consensus going into the year. I hope the question of whether or not they can compete with the best is put to bed.

[@Jakob_23]

Yeah but mainstream sports media still won’t give Vikings their props like Stephen A.

[@FrejLord1]

😂 Texans fans were being delusional in the pregame video, stroud can’t read complex defenses

[@shawngbell.2]

Remember, there are no September champs! It’s a long season😉

[@kdubbss0583]

@@shawngbell.2early consensus had The Vikings going either 1-4 or 0-5 going into their bye-week. They’re 3-0, 2-0 against the leagues best.

[@jrsmith5080]

​@@shawngbell.2when you beat 2 of the best teams in the league you're legit

[@CA-iu6vj]

I have been a fan of the Vikings for almost all of their 60+ years in the league. I have seen this act many times before. They tend to play up or down to their competition without fail. Have they started great? Yes. Will they be able to sustain it? That's the question. I'd love to see just one Super Bowl victory before I leave this earth!

[@stephenschroeder6567]

I was three when the team began so I have a lifetime of disappointment with them. Like you, I would like to see them with at least one ring before I am gone.

[@rickeyjones729]

Been a viking fan since 92. I have the same dream please let me not be a cub fan before 2015 or whatever year it was I need to see my Vikes lift that trophy Skol.

[@ElizabethMartinex-j9e]

My vikings 😅 are great good or bad always a fan

[@csnord777]

53 years of heart break. This feels different. Feels like they are playing to win

[@Max-ti5nq]

The Vikings need to change the horns' to face forward, bad fengshui when they face back, those are for the hunted.

[@jefferylofton5343]

Im a Texans fan but shout out to the Viking receivers, they caught some amazing passes, especially with the defense all over them. Vikings ain't no joke.

[@IcebergSnoop]

As a Texans fan, we make everyone look good

[@MrHim2121]

Yall are loyal fans

[@jefferylofton5343]

I'm loyal to the home team. Grew up an Oilers fan, so naturally I ride with the Texans. I just have a love for the game and give credit where it's due.

[@Chimp_Handzee]

​@@IcebergSnoopNope. Vikings made y'all look bad.

[@joey7098]

Vikings best coaching staff in nfl

[@thorkagemob1297]

Best facilities, best stadium, best receiver, best defense, best team.

[@milkypeanutsonafriday]

@@thorkagemob1297 facts

[@81suze]

Are you kidding me ? Chiefs

[@rafaelisslaam1894]

@@thorkagemob1297 ur doing too much buddy.

[@vathao1526]

​​@@81suze😂😂😂 chiefs got one of the worst

[@erhorvik1]

Skol Vikings! What a performance! 😈

[@Smoke_PHAmily357]

Skol

[@JordanFerrell-yk5bz]

​@@Smoke_PHAmily357skol

[@RonDonProductions]

That O-line looks amazing

[@ac7438]

What up kid! Skol

[@Castaliavt]

The Vikings are shutting all the doubters up, they're the real deal.

[@nicolekestner185]

The won 3 games slow down

[@mattt8889]

@@nicolekestner185 Niners and Texans back to back...

[@PeachEditzz]

@@nicolekestner185blowing out the Texans and B Flo turning CJ’s mind to pudding, and then definitively beating the niners, who, last time I checked, were one of the best teams in the league. But okay, cope harder. If we maintain this level of performance, it’ll be tough to stop us.

[@noahlangseth5196]

​@@nicolekestner185Their over/under was 6.5 wins thia season.

[@berniecohens6409]

Wait until the end of the season, professional choke artists 😂😂😂😂

[@pts5217]

Vikings should wear those uniforms full time

[@Seemsayin]

I wished they would, too. 18 straight seasons with gimmicky uniforms. Messing with that horn was a travesty. Put it back, the way it belongs. Could you imagine how the Packers, Cowboys, Chiefs, Steelers, Raiders (and all the other classics) fans would react if anyone EVER messed with their uni's & helmets? I don't understand why the owners are so indifferent about restoring the iconic, original design, despite so many fans wanting it back. It was PERFECT. Hell... I'd be thrilled if they just stuck with the ones they wore yesterday.

[@NewpsBeach22]

Agreed. This is a no-brainer. Vikings, make it happen!

[@carlaaxelson6338]

It’s been years that I don’t wince every time the kicker is up. I like this guy

[@lilykirby4life]

This team is truly legit. Sam Darnold deserves his flowers for his fantastic performance once again. SKOL FOR LIFE! 💛💜

[@edwardgaines6561]

Its about time Darnold got his flowers! Its been a minute!

[@lilykirby4life]

@@edwardgaines6561 Exactly. He was great.

[@MJScoutArchMar]

Vikings are definitely legit!

[@MrQuicky2407]

Been three games, the Chiefs are legit as they've won the last two Superbowls.

[@lilykirby4life]

@@MrQuicky2407 this has nothing to do with the chiefs. Stop hating on the Vikings and do your homework on this team. 😒

[@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly]

*_It’s still very early in the season, but the Vikings are looking like bonafide NFC contenders._*

[@Otrick-7777]

Agreed still early

[@Redisdowntoearth]

staff, players and city all on the same page. this could go all the way

[@MJScoutArchMar]

Vikings have something special going on up there. Head coach is elite, and their defensive coordinator is a mad scientist!

[@tkdmanbb185]

@@MJScoutArchMarHaving a top 10 offensive mind and top 5 defensive mind in the NFL as your coaches sure does wonders.

[@HenryGrudziadzJr]

​@@Redisdowntoearthmight not win another game starts next Sunday

[@scruffd0g193]

Sam Darnold is proof how important the coaching and culture. Him being a backup for the Niners saved his career.

[@ceebee8042]

I am so happy for Darnold. He has a great coach and weapons. Go Darnold .

[@NathanMan2]

Wow I expected it to be closer....the Vikings are actually a threat 😲

[@HenryGrudziadzJr]

No they aint

[@NamelFlyer2042]

​@@HenryGrudziadzJrcan u pls give me 1 good reason why

[@HenryGrudziadzJr]

@@NamelFlyer2042 they can't stop the run

[@NamelFlyer2042]

@@HenryGrudziadzJr if that is ur 1 valid reason which btw it isn't even correct, than u do not have a place in this comment section nor any other Vikings video's comment section

[@thqrfinn1820]

@@HenryGrudziadzJrtexans had 38 rushing yards buddy

[@JMitch556]

ESPN will still call us overrated and fake

[@thetruthbetold86]

Dude you don't beat the 49ers and Texans 2 be called overrated...... This has to be fake news dude.

[@kathymichael2323]

Well, it's scripted and fake, so there's that.

[@stapleman007]

Who still watches ESPN?

[@RrRookiEeE]

@@stapleman007 SAS hilarious to watch

[@SolitariusLupus7]

ESPN who?

[@Itz4real99]

Sam Darnold is looking like an MVP candidate with the way he’s playing and leading this Vikings team rn!

[@RenzaissanceTV]

Nawh if Tyreek gets the praise over Tua the last 2 years, It should be Jettas, But I agree, Darnold is ballin

[@funkster007]

So happy for Darnold. He's finally getting his due. Quite the scare moment in the 4th, but glad he's ok. Can't wait to get Addison and Hock back.

[@johnkalman392]

Darnold looks like Montana in Minnesota.

[@shmoejoedesy9449]

Khyree watching with a smile on his face. ❤

[@cavebabybezerkers]

Peace to him.

[@jollygrapefruit786]

Rest in Peace man

[@mbksteppa]

this comment hit different 😔

[@zyxwvut3397]

He ain't watching he dead. In the ground. Game over

[@mbksteppa]

@@zyxwvut3397 karma will catch up to you.. i promise 😘

[@octaviomarquez1361]

As a Charger, but rooting for Sam Darnold, great dude couldn't have found a better house than Skol Nation!

[@mukudzeimlambo]

Brian Flores had CJ in hell. Vikings are legit

[@kimyona9746]

Brian Flores is gonna be the next Steven Spagnuolo. Not a head coach, but basically a second head coach for his team for a while.

[@HenryGrudziadzJr]

@kimyona9746 he will be humbled next Sunday when the Packers dog walk u

[@kimyona9746]

@@HenryGrudziadzJr I'm not a Vikings fan lol

[@trapt29]

@@HenryGrudziadzJrlol, see you Sunday.

[@xanderroberts16]

If only more defenses did that to CJ

[@Fugazi94]

Still missing Hock and Addison btw.

[@Cam_Natsarim]

And they didn’t even have Pace and Turner this game.

[@HenryGrudziadzJr]

@@Fugazi94 won't have Hockenson this season

[@thorfinsky1427]

@@HenryGrudziadzJr Wrong.

[@Phriedah]

@@HenryGrudziadzJrwhere are you getting off, dude? Hock is slated to return in week 7 after the bye.

[@docholliday6285]

And Pace

[@JJJJYYYLLLL]

Vikings defense is absolutely amazing

[@HenryGrudziadzJr]

@@JJJJYYYLLLL against who

[@user-7I9gdym4j]

Vikings have the #1 defense in the NFL.

[@dredgtones]

Lol wut ​@@HenryGrudziadzJr

[@lissas4152]

​@@HenryGrudziadzJr who have you been watching, troll?

[@kjwdog7453]

@@HenryGrudziadzJreveryone?

[@cadebecker2486]

The Vikings are looking like a top 5 team in the NFL. Skol! 3-0. The defense is looking really good and Sam Darnold is doing his thing.

[@steviechampagne]

We can beat any team in the NFC. If Darnold keeps playing like this… our defense may be the best in the league. 3 straight games of domination. We haven’t seen this in YEARS. 7+ years

[@SteeIe]

Top 3. And they ain’t #3. Wait will they get Addison, Hockenson, Turner and Pace back. This team is DEEP af.

[@juqual78]

Looking? They are. Great win even if at home and even if the Texans had 10231023 penalties, resulting in 1982309129031290 yard. 😆

[@thevillain8512]

Man Vikings are standing on business this Year

[@MegaHeelhook]

The best thing the Vikings did was to get rid of Kirk Cousins lol.

[@stephen1991]

Yup, it freed up the cash to go after the pieces that proved so instrumental in today’s win.

[@haseo8244]

Remember the 0-3 starts?

[@OhSoMomo]

Been saying that we needed to get rid of him after his first 2 years with the vikings.

[@GregoryAlanBaileygamereviews]

@@stephen1991 Van Ginkel and Greenard are a lethal combo.

[@matthewlogan4378]

I guess we needed that money to improve our defense. I guess what they say is true defense wins games.

[@Severen-z8g]

Reichard's 5/5 so far, having a great kicker never hurts! Go Vikings!! 💜💛

[@garyparkinson6198]

Haven't had a kicker I trusted sinnce Longwell. Outside of he who shall not be spoken of rookie season in 2012.

[@Severen-z8g]

@@garyparkinson6198 Don't say the B word!!🤣🤣

[@derekhambleton4746]

Did you know reichard is all time leading scorer in college football?

[@thorfinsky1427]

@@derekhambleton4746 Yes.

[@steveblyth341]

If the Vikings are lucky to stay healthy, the best team they have in a very long time! Stoked for Sam!

[@ronjones2266]

They’re not completely healthy, they’re still missing TJ Hockenson and Addison.

[@HenryGrudziadzJr]

@ronjones2266 and won't be getting Hockenson back though

[@thorfinsky1427]

@@HenryGrudziadzJr Why not? Do have any effing clue what you are talking about????

[@jschang29]

They aren't healthy. Ivan Pace Jr out on defense, Addison, hockenson, Dalton risner at guard.. that's 4 pro bowl caliber starting players missing...

[@TylerHollywoodJB]

That is what the majority of us fans are thinking and hoping. Can this group stay healthy enough? If so? Gawd I sure hope so...😊

[@sports3117]

Sam Darnold has looked better since he came to Minneapolis. It’s seems like he’s been fully rejuvenated in a Vikings uniform

[@Redisdowntoearth]

san is finally getting to play, instead of just surviving. he’s got support and now belief. he could well be the mvp this year. has already secured comeback player imo.

[@jonsnipe5484]

He actually has a team .. he was never a scrub . He just never had a good team.. people forget he was 4-2 on that panthers team

[@hanszimmer1639]

same with baker. If you play for the jets and panthers you dont have any support arround you.

[@robertvasquez1845]

This is all from the stop in San Fran. Believe me. And then shipped him and his talents to Minn

[@Jderushia07]

Through the first 3 weeks, the Vikings are the best team in the NFL 💯

[@Redisdowntoearth]

that’s for sure. chiefs look good but aren’t this hot. buffalo is cool. green bay and san fran will be around. don’t sleep on the cardinals. but other than that, who’s to fear?

[@Hippobottomless]

@@Redisdowntoearthsaints are looking kinda dangerous too

[@sparkdreamers5055]

We've booted them out of the playoffs twice back to back. I can't remember if we've played them since, But I'm not worried about them.​@@Hippobottomless

[@Redisdowntoearth]

@@Hippobottomless the saints have never been a problem for minn. in the playoffs.

[@PeachEditzz]

@@RedisdowntoearthDIGGS. CAUGHT. SIDELINE. TOUCHDOWNNN

[@alexanderarn934]

34-7 crazy win for minesota

[@kiasersouzayxoxo]

I told everyone nailor was better than kj he just needs that shot glad to see him finally get it he’s showing up and showing out

[@cavebabybezerkers]

He caught a tuff 1 in the end zone like it was nothing 👌

[@kiasersouzayxoxo]

@@cavebabybezerkers he missed that td catch in the preseason but has been making up for it all season

[@bobbi1972]

I was at this game today! It was so loud! SKOL 💜💛💜💛

[@Seemsayin]

Ohhh... what I wouldn't have given to be there. Good for you! How did you like those uniforms? I love when they wear them.

[@melvinjohnson2074]

Darnold with 4 TD passes made Stroud look like a chump with his 2 pics.

[@JustLikeYou.]

Should have been 3 picks but a Vikings DB literally dropped one

[@Jp-do9ny]

Stroud is the most overrated player in the NFL.

[@Jn-gx4nq]

@@Jp-do9nyit’s impossible to do anything when you have absolutely no run game and are playing catch up all game. Penalties on offense all game.

[@999triple4]

@@Jn-gx4nq what I’m saying Houston needs to clean up their penalties it’s costing them games

[@jonsnipe5484]

Stroud is no chump

[@diamondthree]

I don't think we've ever seen, in NFL history, two plays in a row be quite as identical as those two sideline fumble recoveries by Powell where he weaved for about 7 yards on each.

[@Redisdowntoearth]

I didn’t see this live. were those actually two different plays?

[@patrickphillips52]

@@Redisdowntoearth no same play

[@jpdemer5]

Nah - I've seen that several times already this season. Only on NFL Game Highlights, for some reason.

[@tjhollen]

Lol

[@ac7438]

Sh it had a glitch

[@ItBeHiggy]

No one could've predicted how hot the Vikings would be by Week 3, but I'm here for it. Skol

[@benjamin1165]

I did lol this coaching staff is amazing

[@Severen-z8g]

It kinda makes sense to me that Darnold is doing so well..he was the back-up QB for the best team in the NFC last year.

[@queitn6287]

Real fans saw this coming

[@danielb1828]

I am one whom wanted J.J. to sit for the year and learn, still think they used his surgery as a reason to do just that. But I have had a bit of faith in Donald due to his time in SF, good QB staff. But I as well did not see this start, two teams who we all see as strong, or stronger than the rest.

[@aic5073]

​@queitn6287 You go fan boy!

[@hg19935]

As a Jets fan I love seeing Sam play like this. Dude was always a class act and I hope he turns it around

[@Redisdowntoearth]

sam is strong in the pocket. great footwork and a sick arm. poised.

[@robertvasquez1845]

One of the strongest arms in the league easily

[@xking5v]

B Flo put CJ's mind in a blender.

[@michaelcooke8989]

Wow masterful performance

[@karenhardie1132]

Did it to Purdy, too.

[@look-at-curry-man2206]

​@@karenhardie1132 CJ Stroud > Brock purdy 🙌🏾

[@bigchungus1848]

@@look-at-curry-man2206 2 ints, 7 points

[@StayTru101]

@@bigchungus1848one game…

[@od2574]

Darnold has been straight up incredible!

[@zzyggys]

The vikings are looking like contenders

[@Unclefo]

Happy and smiling in California been here 9 years and still a Viking! Win or lose…

[@ProfessorQi]

We are all happy for Sam Darnold here in his hometown-San Clemente, Ca.

[@Hippobottomless]

Finally our VIKINGS have a great defense great offense a great kicker great coaching staff n a decent QB. Let’s go! SKOL

[@HenryGrudziadzJr]

@@Hippobottomless u got nothing

[@Happyme5star]

Superbowl 2025skol🔥💜💛

[@alvinhang8721]

Vikings are for real. Two great wins in a row.

[@thorfinsky1427]

3 really, even though it was the Giants it was on the road and a blowout.

[@markjefferson2434]

Yo Darnold and that defense is playing lights out.

[@yeng5202]

I'm a 49ers fan and Sam Darnold is Legit. Ever since he came out of 49ers camp and playing for a new team he's been slinging it.

[@Dennis_Reynolds_Golden_God]

As a Panther fan, we got to see a lot of flashes from Darnold when he actually got opportunities. Dude is balling out. He's a consummate professional and great teammate. I'm really happy for him.

[@matthewwhite4505]

Hell yeah, Vikings move up to 18 in the power rankings!

[@CarkusYT-r5h]

Dunno how they have the best defense in the league and have the most passing touchdowns this season

[@suspiciousactivity4266]

They were 15 but they'll probably just be 12 now

[@look-at-curry-man2206]

Imagine taking power rankings seriously.

[@Redisdowntoearth]

the vikings are a top 5 team in the league without question.

[@juqual78]

😆 They get no respect I tell ya! No respect! 😆

[@billbill5326]

I’m glad to see Sam Darnold having success. Can you say “Player of the Week”?

[@todddanforth8853]

The Vikings are the place for Darnold to shine. Very exciting to see!!! 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻

[@HenryGrudziadzJr]

@@todddanforth8853 till next Sunday when he throws 4 picks

[@dredgtones]

​@HenryGrudziadzJr GB not even in the same league. Easy W

[@todddanforth8853]

@@HenryGrudziadzJr We will see.

[@HenryGrudziadzJr]

@todddanforth8853 no it's a fact Packers will win you're an inferior organization starts with you're headcoach

[@prospect689]

ik it's only week 3, but so far the Vikings appear to be the #1 team in the league

[@seangallagher4331]

As a jet fan, that london game we got coming up with these vikes got me nervous lol happy they doing well love seeing the underdog thrive

[@alfventura6731]

Congratulations Vikings already have their franchise QB for many years, Darnold was finally able to find his team🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Redisdowntoearth]

well deserved

[@edwardgaines6561]

All that suffering he did with the Jets and Panthers finally paid off.

[@kjwdog7453]

Honestly if JJ McCarthy could back him up for a year or 2 before taking the reins that would be perfect, to many young guys have there careers destroyed by being thrown into the fire rookie year

[@metrecarter999]

We won't keep him for too long wouldn't make sense to waste rookie deal w Mccarthy maybe keep him 1 more year

[@alfventura6731]

@@metrecarter999 Perfect👌🏻, then enjoy what Darnold can give you and let's hope your team performs as well when McCarthy is the starter 👍🏻

[@cambell-yi2gh]

Vikings lines are great. Blocking is on point. Perfect spot for Darnold as he needs that extra half second.

[@alexanderboulton2123]

As a Vikings fan, I'm so happy for Cam Akers being able to play meaningful football after everything he's gone through.

[@Zarcon2008]

As a Texans fan I can officially say that our expectations were a little to lofty. 😮

[@owensmith3995]

Take out the penalties and it’d have been a close game

[@siouxperb5570]

No, Houston is still solid. They went up against a very under the radar quality team today. That's all. You got 14 more, this was just a bump in the road.

[@robertvasquez1845]

Bro. You're 2-1 chill out

[@kjwdog7453]

@@owensmith3995bro … 😰

[@vincente4570]

Relax, we can’t win ‘em all sir. Coming from a Texans fan myself😊 By the way, it’s always better to lose early than late because like they say in sports. When you go on a hot streak late. Anything can happen😎

[@rwrae72]

Darnold looks really good. Great footwork.

[@AlexM38382]

Why is nobody talking about how we finally have a kicker!?

[@shanlowry-luther1244]

Superstition. Shhh

[@ac7438]

🐘

[@thorfinsky1427]

If we don't have to talk about the kicker....that's the best compliment to a kicker!

[@KidIndigo1]

@@shanlowry-luther1244 OK, THAT was funny! And... Shhh

[@TylerHollywoodJB]

The idea that we can have a kicker who doesn't make us all collectively hold our breaths on each and every kick is a fantastic one to say the least. 🙂👍🏼 Dude looks legit so far.

[@chuckiesanta3406]

Darnold has to be comeback player of the year.

[@mollyrae2464]

Season is long

[@owensmith3995]

Without the interception and the pass interference he doesn’t get close to the Texans red zone enough to win the game

[@sand0789]

Come back from what though? This is the first he's been good since college. Might just have to be the MVP

[@HenryGrudziadzJr]

@@sand0789 after 3 g a m e s stop

[@siouxperb5570]

@@owensmith3995 So you're saying that without those two aspects, he wouldn't have gotten close enough to exceed the Houston's total of 7 points?

[@1201zj]

Respect to Sam Darnold and the team. Outstanding job.

[@MichaelRucker-ns5po]

No Addison, No TJ, no Ivan Pace jr. this team is scary

[@jawriterdalyricist7752]

And dallas turner was out and starting guard risner

[@MichaelRucker-ns5po]

@@jawriterdalyricist7752 crazy I forgot he didn't play

[@tigerhoods7927]

If you don’t think coaching is everything in the NFL, then you aren’t watching Malik Willis or Sam Darnold or Justin Fields play. (*or a half dozen others too.)

[@JustLikeYou.]

I love how you tried to sneak Justin fields in there lol 508 yards 2 TDs and 1 INT through 3 games isn’t exactly performing well

[@k-2768]

@@JustLikeYou.yeah, he’s a game manager

[@cavebabybezerkers]

​@JustLikeYou. HES 3-0

[@JustLikeYou.]

@@cavebabybezerkers yeah with 2 TDs through 3 games

[@gone4days956]

you stole that from twitter

[@spartan_a1176]

Texans fan here, GGs vikings

[@captainron1975]

Darnold is being a surgeon with the ball this year.

[@BillyJack85]

This Vikings team is giving me 2009 vibes. Top 3 offense and defense is a killer combination. We look better in nearly every facet except for run D and maybe QB. Everything else is upgraded. If we can stay healthy we can definitely make a run with a team like this.

[@kjwdog7453]

Honestly if you ignore pre season expectations, the Vikings have looked like the best team in the nfl, they probably aren’t but they sure look like they are

[@cavebabybezerkers]

They probably are

[@maraewarner3020]

That’s what I’m saying

[@HenryGrudziadzJr]

@@kjwdog7453 no they aint

[@kjwdog7453]

@@HenryGrudziadzJr ok good for you👍🏻

[@thorfinsky1427]

@@kjwdog7453 He's gonna be real butthurt about a week from now.

[@omalley5196]

Jefferson is something special!!! I don't know what but he's special!!! GO BILLS!!!!

[@REneanGIE]

First time since 1998 that I'm so excited about the Vikings. We've never had this team this good for such a long time.

[@the2ndamendment]

I swear the Vikings stadium is one of the nicest in the NFL! It's already almost 10 years old but still looks great. The outside looks pretty cool too

[@puckstopper25]

Well except for the thousands of dead birds they could easily save but refuse to.

[@leoncarlson4537]

​@@puckstopper25thousands of dead birds?

[@jodinovotny1985]

​@@leoncarlson4537they're mad because birds are idiots and fly into the stadium lol

[@kurokaen2854]

Sam Darnold not being on the Jets is the greatest thing ever

[@shawndaleGordon]

Minnesota Vikings had a great game.

[@vanteal]

Vikings Defense is scary this year so far.

[@anthonynoneyabusiness420]

As a packer fan I’m happy to see Aaron jones go off 💚💛💪🏼 excited for next week

[@thorfinsky1427]

Keep that same energy! 👍

[@flyingemu36]

Baker and Darnold post Carolina Panthers are showing how good they really are. Maybe Bryce Young should ask for a trade.

[@robertvasquez1845]

Bryce definitely has PTSD from last year like Darnold did with the Jets. Took Darnold a fair amount of time to put that to bed. Hope Bryce can also in due time

[@SixTenVisuals]

I'm very surprised at Skol...did not see this coming. Darnold fell into the perfect system and ready-made team. NFC N is bangin now!

[@bca_editz]

You know what...maybe Sam Darnold wasn't so bad after all...

[@FrejLord1]

He played on the panthers and jets, not even mahomes would muster more than 5 wins out of that team

[@AutoArtemAuto]

He was a poorly made Jets team with Adam Gase as his head coach. That tells you it more on the organization and less on him.

[@TJ-im7ge]

As a vikes fan i was more excited to see what this defense would do in year 2 of Flo..its even better than i expected

[@icegod4767]

Sam darnold got excellent throwing ability

[@TailicaiCorporation]

Yea media said we’d be last in our conference…

[@look-at-curry-man2206]

Bears are finishing last like usual.

[@clasoria111]

They say that every year

[@tylerrhodes8792]

Where are the Sam Darnold haters at??????? Sam has easily looked like a top 5 QB in the league so far and he is just going to keep getting better and better as the year goe on. Oh by the way he's done this without 2 of his top 3 offensive weapons. So many clowns are crying rn and I'm loving it.

[@aic5073]

What about the passernaut?😅

[@lilp755]

Can't hate a guy that has pocket presence. I definitely didn't like Kirk.

[@lissas4152]

​@@aic5073 yup, they went there.

[@tonyreffo5061]

je suis francais zt cela fait 4 5 ans que je m'interesse a la nfl, quel sport de dingue ,rigueur, tactique,physique ,inteligence,le sport le plus dur du monde!! respect pour ces atletes de fou

[@tonyreffo5061]

meme 11 ans que j(aime la nfl

[@Naturelifeshorts1]

What is your team?

[@tonyreffo5061]

J'aime les vikings du Minnesota ​@@Naturelifeshorts1

[@tonyreffo5061]

​@@Naturelifeshorts1par contre les patriotes me rende indifférent 🤷

[@tvhx]

Old school Vikings jerseys look nice!

[@BigRaji1981]

Man can we give credit to Sam darnold for keeping at it even though he had a reason to quit on himself

[@pjmlegrande]

He knew what he had

[@Seemsayin]

Gee, I don't know. Can we? Nahhh. Not me. He makes a boatload of money, and qb's an NFL team. If he's liable to quit on himself, especially because he thinks he has a reason to... then he certainly doesn't need my vote. No thanks, big brother. But since you seem to be in charge of his mental wellbeing... you go ahead continue cheerleading.

[@BigRaji1981]

@@Seemsayin how to say you have no love for your fellow humans without saying it. Nice job

[@Seemsayin]

​@@BigRaji1981 You rally strangers, for Likes. I don't. I have no love for those looking for attention. That's the difference between you and me. You can spin it any way you want. I'm not the guy begging others on his behalf. Darnold is a grown man. He makes millions, and commands an NFL offense. He doesn't need you to speak for him, regardless of how much of a quitter you might think he could be. He's doing fine without you. I have plenty of love. Just not for anyone with a beggar's cup. Get over yourself.

[@jodinovotny1985]

​@@Seemsayin why are you so desperate to point out your differences with a complete stranger?

[@JoshuaDelgado5]

Happy for Donald and Baker

[@TBirum1]

2 Dropped Catches by Jefferson, he catches both of those and this game could have been 42-7! *ALSO!* Did you see where that Ball on the 58 FG hit the upright!!! That kick would have been good from 65+!

[@cavebabybezerkers]

THAT BOY IS NICE

[@MrHim2121]

Will the Thrill coming Will the Thrill coming

[@EaglesrtsoLosts]

Congrats to the Vikings on their Win. Sam has been doing really good and now the Vikings with another win. Glad Sam is doing good and the team. Fans were really into it. My son is a Vikings fan and was there today. He moved their last year and loving it. Way to go son glad you had a blast. Love Pops.

[@Tkfrmva_]

Wow what a crazy win for the Vikings

[@willhanning-yu9090]

The Vikings are going to be really dangerous when all their players come back healthy I'm pretty sure they're missing a TE & WR