Sam Darnold , not C.J. Stroud , dominated at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, throwing four touchdowns to help the Minnesota Vikings rout the Houston Texans , 34-7. The veteran quarterback didn’t escape Week 3’s big win unscathed, however, as he’s set to undergo an MRI for a knee injury, according to NBC Sports .
Darnold was sidelined for a single play late in Sunday’s victory after former Vikings pass rusher Danielle Hunter wrapped up his legs on a sack attempt. Hunter was flagged for roughing the passer, and Darnold initially tried to walk off under his own power before sitting down in pain. He ultimately did make his way to the sidelines on his own, then returned to finish the game after backup Nick Mullens took one snap under center.
“It’s good,” Darnold told Mike Florio of his knee Sunday night, “and that’s as much as I’m gonna say about that.”…