Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold showcased tremendous arm strength to hit Justin Jefferson for an incredible 97-yard touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers.
Sam Darnold is coming off arguably his best career game in the NFL last week in his Minnesota Vikings' debut against the New York Giants, and he brought that confidence to the team's home opener against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. After his defense came up with a big fourth-down stop, Darnold was back on his own 3-yard line when head coach Kevin O'Connell decided to call a risky play with star receiver Justin Jefferson streaking downfield.
The score was the longest for the Vikings as a team since 2008, when Bernard Berrian scored a 99-yard touchdown from Gus Frerotte. Darnold was named the starter for the Vikings after rookie J.J. McCarthy suffered a torn meniscus that will have him out the remainder of the season, and O’Connell trusted the veteran journeyman with his offense full of weapons.
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