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Minnesota Vikings' Sam Darnold, Jordan Addison Shock NFL, Dominating Green Bay

Former USC Trojans and current Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold connected with wide receiver Jordan Addison for a 29-yard touchdown to give the Vikings an early lead. After missing two games due to an ankle injury, Addison returned to action against the Green Bay Packers.

Kyron Samuels

Sep 8, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) rolls out to pass against the New York Giants during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
Sep 8, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) rolls out to pass against the New York Giants during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images / John Jones-Imagn Images
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Former USC Trojans quarterback Sam Darnold and wide receiver Jordan Addison are now scoring touchdowns for the Minnesota Vikings. The 3-0 Vikings made the trip to Lambeau to take on division rival, the 2-1 Green Bay Packers. The upstart Vikings are one of the biggest surprises of the young National Football League season so far, and one of the catalysts to the terrific start has been the resurgence of Darnold.

The former USC Trojan quarterback came into the division contest with an NFL leading eight passing touchdowns. The Green Bay Packer defense has been one of the best in the league and is known for their aggressiveness. Shortly before the contest, all-pro Green Bay cornerback Jaire Alexander was announced out with an injury.

The Viking passing game was expected to play a huge factor and it showed up early for the Minnesota offense. Wide receiver Jordan Addison, another former USC Trojan, was the recipient of a 29-yard Darnold strike to take an early 7-0 lead on the road.

Shortly after receiving the touchdown from Darnold, Addison rushed into the end zone for his second score of the day. The Vikings currently lead the Green Bay Packers 28-0 in the first half.

Addison is returning to action for the first time since the season opener against the New York Giants after suffering a lingering ankle injury. The USC duo is looking to hold form and potentially grow into a consistent quarterback and wide receiver duo’s opposite star wide receiver Justin Jefferson. 

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Kyron Samuels
KYRON SAMUELS

Kyron Samuels is a former college and professional football player now a writer, analyst, & digital host. Kyron is a writer for USC Trojans on SI and contributes to Oregon Ducks on SI. A graduate and letterman at Jacksonville State University, Samuels was a three-year starter, two-time all-conference, and won three consecutive conference titles. After a four-year professional stint between the AFL & XFL, Samuels retired from football. In 2022, Samuels was inducted into the Fairhope Athletic Hall of Fame. Post-playing career, Samuels has become a credentialed sports media member covering the NFL, UFL, USFL, & college football. The NFL Combine, Reese’s Senior Bowl, & East-West Shrine Bowl are amongst the events Kyron has covered. As a guest and host, Samuels has been featured on ESPNRadio, FoxSportsRadio, & IHeartRadio. Outside of sports media, Samuels works as a scouting consultant and has experience coaching at the collegiate level.

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