Sam Darnold’s renaissance offers hope for the quarterback scrapheap

Sam Darnold has been one of the league’s best passers by completion percentage over expectation this season .

The New York Jets quarterback had been a sideshow in the NFL for a few years .

The Vikings head coach and playcaller Kevin O'Connell has turned him loose, letting him hang on to the ball while receivers run their routes and then fire the ball downfield.

With all-world receiver Justin Jefferson at his disposal, the Vikings could well continue to get strong QB play.

Rookie wideout Malik Nabers is the youngest player in NFL history to catch two touchdowns in a game.

Detroit Lions conned Arizona Cardinals with a hook and ladder ruse.

Dallas Cowboys lose 28-25 to Baltimore Ravens in a close game at home.

Miami Dolphins lose starter Tuaua Tagovailoa to a chest injury in Seattle loss to Seattle .

Quarterback Justin Herbert and Pro Bowl left tackle Rashawn Slater were injured in the third quarter .

Denver Broncos rookie Bo Nix got his first win in his third start, beating Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26-7 .