This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/seahawks/onsi as NFL analyst says the Sam Darnold-J.J. McCarthy debate is officially over. The Seattle Seahawks own an 8-3 record and are in second place in the NFC West. The Minnesota Vikings are 4-7, have lost three games in a row, and are dead last in the NFC North.

Sam Darnold will be up against his former team on Sunday as the Seattle Seahawks welcome the Minnesota Vikings to Lumen Field.

Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores built a friendship with quarterback Sam Darnold last season, when he led the Vikings to a 14-3 record.

Minnesota didn't know it at the time, but their committment to J.J. McCarthy put them worse off than paying Sam Darnold or Daniel Jones.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba could ultimately win the Offensive Player of the Year Award over Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor, depending on how those clubs finish the ongoing regular season.

Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones are thriving with their new teams while J.J. McCarthy has struggled and has missed games due to injury.

Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy's job security could be in question in 2026, according to a top NFL insiders.

In a crucial divisional against the Rams, Sam Darnold had his worst performance of the season as he threw four interceptions during the 21-19 loss. While Darnold has had a stellar first year with Seattle so far,