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NFL Rumors: Vikings ‘Optimist’ Sam Darnold Will Play Against Packers Amid Knee Injury | News, scores, highlights, stats and rumours

NFL Rumors: Vikings ‘Optimist’ Sam Darnold Will Play Against Packers Amid Knee Injury | News, scores, highlights, stats and rumours

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 22: Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass during the NFL game between the Houston Texans and the Minnesota Vikings on September 22, 2024 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN. (Photo by John Rivera/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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Minnesota Vikings fans can breathe a sigh of relief.

Jay Glazer of Fox Sports reported that quarterback Sam Darnold had an MRI on his knee on Monday, and the results showed that he “avoided anything structural” and that the team is “optimistic” that he will be available for Week 4.

Jay Glazer @JayGlazer

Good news Scoopage Vikings, round of tests and exams on the knee @samdarnold showed he’s avoided anything structural, it’s hurting him, but they’re optimistic he’s playing against Green Bay @nflonfox found out

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero added that Darnold’s injury was “a bruised knee.”

Tom Pelissero @Tom Pelissero

A sigh of relief for #Vikings and for Sam Darnold, who isn’t expected to miss anytime soon. They face #Packers on Sunday in Green Bay. https://t.co/yq81zaYM7c

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.