Sam Darnold Wild Card Preview vs. the Rams

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold will face a mediocre pass defense in the NFC Wild Card Round (Monday at 8:00 PM ET), versus the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams were ranked 20th in the regular season in terms of passing yards allowed, at 223.1 per game.

Through the air this year, Darnold has recorded 4,319 passing yards (254.1 per game), completing 361 of 545 attempts (66.2%) for 35 TD throws and 12 picks. With 212 yards on 67 attempts and one TD, Darnold also has contributed via the run.

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Darnold vs. the Rams

• Darnold vs the Rams (since 2021): 3 GP / 212 PASS YPG / PASS TD
• Los Angeles has given up 300 or more passing yards to a total of three opposing players this year.
• The Rams have allowed 15 players to throw one or more TDs in a game this season.
• Eight opposing quarterbacks have thrown for at least two TDs in a game against Los Angeles in 2024.
• The Rams have allowed five opposing players to throw for at least three TD passes in an outing this season.
• Darnold will square off against the NFL's 20th-ranked pass defense this week. The Rams allow 223.1 passing yards per game.
• The Rams' defense is ranked 26th in the NFL with 29 passing TDs allowed so far this season.

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Darnold Passing Insights

• Darnold has bettered his passing yards prop total in seven games this year, or 41.2%.
• The Vikings, who are ninth in NFL play in points scored, have passed 54.5% of the time while running 45.5%.
• Darnold's 7.9 yards per attempt rank sixth in the NFL.
• In 14 of 17 games this year, Darnold completed a touchdown pass -- including multiple TDs 12 times.
• He has 81.8% of his team's 44 offensive touchdowns this season (36).
• Darnold accounts for 58.1% of his team's red zone plays, with 93 of his total 545 passing attempts inside the opponent's 20-yard line.

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Darnold's Recent Performance