Following the season, the decision looms for the Vikings: should they capitalize on Darnold's strong performance or invest in the potential of rookie McCarthy?
Despite a stellar record, Darnold's subpar playoff performances raise questions about his consistency as a reliable starter for Minnesota moving forward.
The Vikings were dominant in the regular season but faltered in the playoffs; this dichotomy complicates their assessment of Darnold versus McCarthy's future.
With injuries sidelining McCarthy before the season began, Darnold was thrust into the starter role, achieving a career-best record—but at a significant playoff cost.
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