Tue Dec 10 04:50:00 UTC 2024: ## Vikings QB Sam Darnold’s MVP Snub Sparks Debate
**MINNEAPOLIS, MN** – Following Sam Darnold’s impressive five-touchdown performance for the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, questions are being raised about the quarterback’s surprising absence from serious MVP discussions. While Jared Goff’s MVP odds are currently around 10-1, Darnold’s are significantly longer at 50-1, despite comparable statistics.
Darnold currently sits sixth in the league in passing yards (3,299) and fourth in passing touchdowns (28), only slightly behind Goff’s 3,265 yards and 25 touchdowns. Their passer ratings are remarkably close, with Goff boasting a 109.1 and Darnold a 108.1.
With the Vikings holding an impressive 11-2 record and still vying for the NFC’s top seed, many argue Darnold’s MVP candidacy is undeniable. While Josh Allen and Saquon Barkley are currently frontrunners, the disparity in odds between Darnold and Goff, who are statistically similar, is fueling the debate. Darnold’s recent five-touchdown game—the first by a Vikings quarterback since Daunte Culpepper in 2004—further underscores the argument for his inclusion in the MVP conversation. The question remains: is Darnold being unfairly overlooked?
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