What Vikings' game vs. Rams means for Sam Darnold's offseason

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EAGAN, Minn. -- Sam Darnold put forth a career performance for the Minnesota Vikings this season, ranking among the NFL's top 10 quarterbacks in passing yardage, touchdown throws, passer rating and winning percentage. Yet it's not impossible to imagine that his future trajectory could be determined by what happens Monday night and beyond.

Teams weighing the possibility of signing him in 2025, including the Vikings, will want to answer an important question: Can Darnold lead his team on a postseason run, starting with Monday night's wild-card game against the Los Angeles Rams (8:00 p.m. ET, ESPN/ABC)? Or will his undeniable development fall short at the most important part…