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EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings built a system that allowed former castaway Sam Darnold to set an NFL starting quarterback record with 14 wins in his debut season. They used a carefully selected infusion of free agents to revitalize the defense. Harmony can only help to a point. The final two games proved that the Vikings still have improvements to make to be firmly in the mix for that elusive Super Bowl. Coach Kevin O'Connell said after their wild-card round loss to the Los Angeles Rams that upgrading the interior pass protection will be a must.
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Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Neville Gallimore (92) sacks Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. - AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin
