MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The knee injury that sent Sam Darnold to the sideline late in the third quarter was deemed minor enough by the Minnesota Vikings for him to return to the field after missing just one play, when the U.S. Bank Stadium crowd roared with approval and relief upon the sight of him jogging back to the huddle.

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Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The knee injury that sent Sam Darnold to the sideline late in the third quarter was deemed minor enough by the Minnesota Vikings for him to return to the field after missing just one play, when the U.S. Bank Stadium crowd roared with approval and relief upon the sight of him jogging back to the huddle.

Finding a supportive environment in the NFL sure goes a long way toward success for a quarterback. “The fans’ reaction meant everything to me,” said Darnold, who threw four touchdown passes without a turnover for the Vikings in a 34-7 victory over Houston on Sunday that left them as one of only two unbeaten teams in the NFC. “Just not only that, but my ent.