Sam Darnold Sets Career Highs with Five Touchdowns, Leads Vikings to 42-21 Win Over Falcons

Sam Darnold set a career high with five touchdown passes in the Vikings’ 42-21 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, connecting with Jordan Addison for three touchdowns and Justin Jefferson for two. Darnold also established new career records for passing yards (347) and passer rating (157.9). While the maximum NFL passer rating is 158.3, Darnold’s performance was nearly flawless.

He completed 22 of 28 attempts and took seven hits, including four sacks, while enduring consistent pressure from the Falcons (6-7).

Addison finished with 133 yards and three touchdowns on eight receptions, adding a 47-yard pass interference penalty drawn in the first half. Jefferson had 132 yards and two touchdowns — his first two scores since Week 7 — as the Vikings improved to 11-2 on the season.