Vikings Radio Announcers Were Going Through It During Sam Darnold's Dud vs. Rams

Minnesota's charmed season ended with a whimper.

Sam Darnold during the Vikings' 27–9 NFC wild-card loss to the Rams on Jan. 13, 2024. / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Minnesota Vikings fans will never forget quarterback Sam Darnold's performance in the 2024 season for good reasons—and his performance in the playoffs for not-so-good reasons.

Against the Los Angeles Rams in Monday's NFC wild-card game, Darnold struggled mightily in a 27–9 loss. He completed 25 of 40 passes for 245 yards, a touchdown and an interception—and looked nothing like the quarterback that garnered MVP chatter at points this season.

Among those distressed by Darnold's performance were the Vikings' hometown radio announcers, whose exasperation surfaced Monday in the form of two video clips posted by a gleeful Detroit Lions fan.

"He's holding it too long! Throw it, man!" play-by-play announcer Paul Allen yells in one clip.

“HE’S HOLDING IT TOO LONG! THROW IT MAN!” -Paul Allen

Sam Darnold is sacked for the 5th time in 2 quarters

Called by Paul Allen and Pete Bercich for KFXN in Minneapolis: pic.twitter.com/YxtjXFcQ7e

— will: Riley Greene Truther (@wrhiv_72) January 14, 2025

"Just take a timeout, man," ex-Minnesota linebacker Pete Bercich says in response to a scoop-and-score from Rams linebacker Jared Verse.

Sam Darnold is Strip Sacked for a Rams Touchdown,

Called by Paul Allen and Pete Bercich for KFXN in Minneapolis: pic.twitter.com/NbbrNx3KPd

— will: Riley Greene Truther (@wrhiv_72) January 14, 2025

Darnold was excellent for much of '24, throwing 35 touchdowns against 12 interceptions and making his first Pro Bowl.

Monday, however, wasn't his night—and Vikings fans across the country made their hurt known.

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