Sam Darnold, Vikings pummel Texans en route to 3-0 start

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MINNEAPOLIS -- The roar began just as Sam Darnold walked out of the Vikings' medical tent, his injured left knee healthy enough to continue playing. As he walked back onto the field, having missed one play of the third quarter in Minnesota's 34-7 victory over the Houston Texans, the crowd at U.S. Bank Stadium erupted in an ovation normally reserved for the team's best and most popular players.

Now in his seventh NFL season, Darnold has found a fan base that is overjoyed to see him play.

"The fans' reaction meant everything to me," Darnold said after tying a career high with four touchdown passes. He leads the NFL with eight scoring throws this season and has…