The Seahawks are in Super Bowl LX because the former Vikings quarterback proved he’s capable of performing in the clutch.
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The coach’s late-game strategy before Malcolm Butler’s interception of Russell Wilson led to New England’s fourth title.
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RandBall: Sam Darnold in the Super Bowl is peak Vikings
What’s next? Sam Darnold shouting, “Anything is possible!” after a championship in two weeks?
AuthoredMichael Rand
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Sam Darnold and Seahawks advance to Super Bowl with thrilling 31-27 win over Rams in NFC title game
Sam Darnold was cast aside by the New York Jets, who drafted him No. 3 overall in 2018. The Vikings didn’t bring him back after he led them to a 14-3 season but flopped in the playoffs.
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Super Bowl 60 is set and it’s a rematch from 11 years ago: Patriots vs. Seahawks
Drake Maye vs. Sam Darnold. Two stingy defenses. A second-year head coach vs. a veteran coach in his second act.
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Patriots punch ticket to 12th Super Bowl with gritty 10-7 win over Broncos in snowy Denver
Drake Maye handled the sloppy, snowy conditions better than the home team and he scored New England's only touchdown on a 6-yard keeper, propelling the Patriots to their 12th Super Bowl with a 10-7 win over the Denver Broncos in the AFC championship game Sunday.
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Steelers and Mike McCarthy have reached a verbal agreement for McCarthy to coach his hometown team
Mike McCarthy is coming home.
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Souhan: Who’s better positioned with Wilfs, Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell or Kwesi Adofo-Mensah?
The new NFL trend this offseason involves famous coaches leaving and anonymous GMs staying.AuthoredJim Souhan
AuthoredJim SouhanJanuary 24, 2026
NFL championship game picks: Final four showcases the four ways to solve a QB conundrum
Matthew Stafford, Sam Darnold, Drake Maye and Jarrett Stidham have all taken different paths to the AFC and NFC title games.
AuthoredMark Craig
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RandBall: The Vikings are one step closer to keeping Brian Flores
The Ravens are hiring Jesse Minter as their new head coach, taking one head coaching destination off the board.AuthoredMichael Rand
AuthoredMichael RandJanuary 23, 2026
Souhan: Brian Flores extension a credit to Vikings owners Zygi, Mark Wilf
Vikings ownership has shown it will do what it takes to build a winner. Wild fans can say the same thing about Craig Leipold. Twins fans have far more questions with the Pohlads.AuthoredJim Souhan
AuthoredJim SouhanJanuary 23, 2026
RandBall: On offensive line, Vikings open to second-guessing
Is it drafting, player development or patience that has kept the Vikings from getting better in the trenches?AuthoredMichael Rand
AuthoredMichael RandJanuary 22, 2026
Podcast: Our reporters answer your Vikings questions
Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker of the Minnesota Star Tribune open the mailbag to discuss the team’s draft needs, possible roster cuts and the NFL playoffs.
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