Calls for the Vikings to urgently sign quarterback Sam Darnold to a long-term contract are premature, writes Jim Souhan. As one championship-winning general manager once said, “Never make a decision before you have to.

As the water bottles started to fly, defensive tackle Harrison Phillips and running back Aaron Jones collectively called an audible at the last second, hoisting Darnold up onto their shoulders while chaos ensued around them.

The Vikings used max protection to keep the Packers from sacking quarterback Sam Darnold and it worked in Minnesota’s 27-25 Week 17 victory.