Sam Darnold equaled his career-high by throwing four touchdown passes as the Minnesota Vikings dominated the Houston Texans with a score of 34-7. The Vikings' defense was relentless, intercepting Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud twice and recording four sacks. Darnold's performance included key connections with Justin Jefferson and Aaron Jones, contributing to Minnesota's impressive start to the season.
Despite being pressured, Stroud had a solid completion rate but faced his first interception after an aggressive game from the Vikings’ defense. Minnesota remained undefeated with a complete team effort, showcasing their potential as serious contenders this season.