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EAGAN, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold has a bruised left knee from a late and low hit that sidelined him for one play. The diagnosis was a relief to the undefeated Vikings after an MRI exam revealed no structure damage. Darnold was hurt when Houston defensive end Danielle Hunter took him to the turf after a completion late in the third quarter during Minnesota's 34-7 victory. Darnold is on a three-game winning streak for the first time as a starter since Carolina went 3-0 with him to begin the 2021 season. He is not expected to miss any practice or game time.
