Darnold Does the Bounceback
 after the 17-23 win against New York Jets at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Shaun Brooks-Imagn Images.</p>
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<p>There is no other way to put it short of calling Sam Darnold’s performance against the <a href=)
Jacksonville Jaguars absolutely horrible. His decision-making left plenty to be desired, and the three interceptions were mind-numbingly frustrating. Thankfully, he put all that behind him on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans.
Darnold Does the Bounceback
Kevin O’Connell was taking his Minnesota Vikings on the road for a second straight week. Despite the ugly win against the Jaguars, sportsbooks still had Minnesota as more than a touchdown favorite against the Titans. At times, it didn’t look pretty, but Darnold did more than get the job done.
 warms up before a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images.</p>
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<p>Minnesota’s quarterback went 20-of-32 for 246 yards and a pair of touchdowns. He hit Jordan Addison on a wonderful deep ball for a touchdown. He continuously put the football in the right spots and wasn’t trying to force the action anywhere. Unlike the week before, it was a game of good decision-making for Darnold.</p>
<p>There was also an exceptional level of pocket presence. On multiple occasions, Tennessee pass rushers found themselves with an opportunity to put their hands on the Vikings signal caller. He did take a pair of sacks, but he evaded the pressure on more than one occasion and generated 18 yards rushing on the ground as well.</p>
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Ted Schwerzler is a blogger from the Twin Cities that is focused on all things Minnesota Twins and Minnesota Vikings. He’s active on Twitter and writes daily for Minnesota Sports Fan. As a former college athlete and avid sports fan, covering our pro teams with a passion has always seemed like such a natural outlet.
