Detroit dominated in the most important game of the regular season, and the difference was a quarterback who looks ready for the challenges ahead.

Dave Helman sits down with Greg Auman to talk about the Detroit Lions' impressive victory over the Minnesota Vikings! Within the segment, the duo react to the Lions shutting down Sam Darnold and talk about how impressive Jahmyr Gibbs was in the win.

(AP Photo/Rey Del Rio) Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff, left, and Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold, right, greet at midfield following their NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio) Minnesota Vikings ...

Quarterback Jared Goff led Detroit Lions to a remarkable turnaround, culminating in a 15-2 season, NFC's No. 1 seed, silencing many of his critics.

GLENDALE, ARIZONA – JANUARY 13: Sam Darnold #14 of the Minnesota Vikings throws a pass during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Rams during the NFC Wild Card Playoff at State Farm Stadium on January 13, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

Sam Darnold’s renaissance pushed Minnesota to one of the NFL’s best records, offering the hope of a deep playoff run. A disappointing night in the desert rammed Darnold and the Vikings right out of the postseason.

MINNEAPOLIS – Believe it or not, the Minnesota Vikings had concerns about the Green Bay Packers getting to quarterback Sam Darnold. Yes, the same Sam Darnold who completed 33 of 43 passes for ...

The Rams are hoping that the Darnold from Week 18 shows up and not the one from the first couple of months of the season. Their defensive front is the reason Los Angeles has survi