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Saquon Barkley is chasing a coveted NFL record while Sam Darnold is chasing top spot in the NFC [Getty Images]
Sam Darnold’s astonishing resurgence with the Minnesota Vikings continued and Saquon Barkley hit a notable landmark on the penultimate Sunday of the NFL regular season.
Darnold’s Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers to set up a huge final week showdown with the Detroit Lions for the crucial top spot in the NFC.
Barkley eclipsed the 2,000-yard rushing mark as the Philadelphia Eagles hammered the Dallas Cowboys to win the NFC East – and he is now within reach of a huge NFL record.
Josh Allen helped the Buffalo Bills clinch the AFC second seed and maybe the MVP award as they battered the New York Jets in another miserable day at the office for Aaron Rodgers.
The Indianapolis Colts fluffed their lines as they crashed out of play-off contention with an upset loss at the lowly New York Giants, while rookie Jayden Daniels produced another epic finish to drive the Washington Commanders into the post-season.
Vikings hero Darnold sets up Lions showdown
Sam Darnold has been one of the big stories of the NFL season [Getty Images]
Sam Darnold was signed by the Vikings as a one-year fill-in for injured rookie quarterback JJ McCarthy but he’s exceeded all expectations after engineering a 27-25 victory against the Packers to take Minnesota to 14-2.
The Vikings will face the Detroit Lions next week in a winner-takes-all battle for top spot in the NFC, a first-round bye and home advantage in the play-offs.
After six uninspiring seasons on three teams, Darnold has had a remarkable transformation in Minnesota, with a career-best 377 yards against Green Bay and three touchdown passes taking him to 35 for the season.
Minnesota have played second fiddle to the likes of the Lions and Eagles this season but they could well end up top of the NFC pile.
Eagles’ Barkley hits rushing landmark
Saquon Barkley needs 101 yards in his final game to set a new NFL rushing record [Getty Images]
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Author : BBC
Publish date : 2024-12-30 07:32:00
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