Sam Darnold of the Vikings cheers the Packers for three touchdowns in the first half

GREEN BAY – Sam Darnold continued his storybook season Sunday at Lambeau Field, throwing three touchdown passes to give the Minnesota Vikings a 28-7 halftime lead over the Green Bay Packers.

Darnold came into the game with an NFL-high eight scoring passes and began to add to that total.

His first score was a 29-yard connection with receiver Jordan Addison in the first quarter.

Jordan Addison is a guy. The Vikings offense is almost back to full strength. pic.twitter.com/qWug6H18gu

– Will Ragatz (@WillRagatz) September 29, 2024

His second score came later in the first quarter to tight end Josh Oliver.

A few weeks ago, the Vikings were 80-1 to win the Super Bowl @DKSportsbook…

They are now 3-0, have a 14-0 lead in the 1st quarter and seem almost unstoppable 🤯

(above @NFL)pic.twitter.com/HzmSoc3mEg

– br_betting (@br_betting) September 29, 2024

Then, in the second half, he hit a spectacular back-shoulder pass to receiver Justin Jefferson for a 14-yard score.

.@JJettas2 Welcome to the party 🙌

📷: Watch live @NFLonDAZN pic.twitter.com/u6XXaogrPC

— Minnesota Vikings UK (@UKVikings) September 29, 2024

With Addison returning after missing two games with an ankle injury, Darnold had a talented group of receivers to distribute the ball to. He targeted nine different pass catchers and completed a pass to eight of them.

Overall, Darnold completed 11 of 15 passes for 136 yards, while he also once managed nine yards to convert a first down.