It's only five games but Sam Darnold has become one of the best storylines in the NFL this season. Spotrac has included Darnold in their latest free agent projections and believes the 26-year-old could land a four-year contract worth $126.

One of the better stories from the NFL season has been the emergence of quarterback Sam Darnold for the Minnesota Vikings. The former No. 3 overall pick of the New York Jets has looked like the player that many believed he could be when he was drafted into the league.

The Minnesota Vikings have an MVP candidate in Sam Darnold, but NFL insider Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk is already contemplating whether the team should explore a trade for a new quarterback.

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell's aggressive playcalling with Sam Darnold has proven reckless after two nail-biting finishes before the bye.

After signing with the Minnesota Vikings for what everyone expected to be a bridge deal, Sam Darnold finds himself among the best in the NFL. It may be just one month’s worth of games, but

"As good as the Vikings have been in their undefeated start to the season, Darnold still only ranks 14th (58.7)," Walder wrote. "Don't get me wrong, he has been much more productive than I expected, and I imagine this bold prediction will flop.