Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold started trending during Super Bowl 59, but not for the reasons he might have hoped. As the Philadelphia Eagles exposed Patrick Mahomes in a shocking performance, fans couldn’t help but draw parallels to Darnold’s late-season struggles.
Mahomes was sacked a career-high six times, ran for his life against the Eagles’ relentless pass rush, and threw two interceptions. This performance led to a flood of jokes, with many Vikings fans comparing Mahomes’ struggles to Darnold’s collapse in the final games of the season.
On Vikings Reddit, one top post read: “My wife on Mahomes: ‘He’s Darnolding!'” Fans quickly jumped in, commenting, “Damn, those last two games were so bad that he’s become a verb.” Another said, “I feel like we’re watching us vs. the Lions or Rams.
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Vikings fans, who’ve witnessed their team’s failures in critical moments countless times, saw a familiar sight in Mahomes’ struggles. “They’re pulling a Vikings in big games impression,” one commenter quipped. “Absolutely getting demolished.”
Despite the humor at his expense, Darnold is in line for a major contract after a standout season. He made his first Pro Bowl, throwing for 4,319 yards and 35 touchdowns, and is expected to be the top quarterback on the market in free agency.
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