The Minnesota Vikings are slowly having a quarterback controversy brewing on their hands. The emergence of Sam Darnold is m

Should the Vikings re-sign Darnold long term after his career year, or should they let him go and look to the future with J.J. McCarthy?

When will Sam Darnold turn back into Sam Darnold? Just admit it, you've asked yourself that question this season as the Minnesota Vikings, led by the resurgence of Darnold, have surged to an 11-2 record to establish themselves as legitimate Super Bowl contenders.

The Vikings took down the Atlanta Falcons this past Sunday, 42-21. It was quarterback Sam Darnold who propelled the victory. The former No. 3 overall pick was named the NFC Player of the Week for his efforts in the win.

It's a tough spot for the Vikings. They can't throw in the towel on McCarthy. They shouldn't go forward without a proven veteran behind McCarthy. There might be a way to have it both ways, proceeding into 2025 with Darnold and McCarthy and seeing what happens.

Darnold outplays Kirk Cousins, throwing for 347 yards and five touchdowns in Vikings' 42-21 dismantling of Falcons.

The stats spoke for themselves over the weekend as Darnold completed 22 of 28 pass attempts for 347 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold's career-defining game against the Falcons​ on Sunday was enough to get a big nod from the NFL.