The Minnesota Vikings’ passing attack has taken off this year, with Sam Darnold doing a more than sufficient job replacing Kirk Cousins. The team doesn’t have J.J. McCarthy at their disposal, but the skill weapons around Darnold have stepped up.
The biggest surprise is Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor, who has played a major role in the team’s offense.
Nailor appeared on Kay Adams’ show Up and Adams and discussed his breakout. He quickly credited wide receiver coach Keenan McCardell for him taking the next step he needed in his career.
“Working with Keenan McCardell, he’s been helping me so much.”
On the season, the former Michigan State Spartan has accumulated eight receptions for 137 receiving yards and three touchdowns. He has made several big catches and was able to step up while Jordan Addison was nursing his ankle back from its Week 1 injury.
Sam Darnold has shown Nailor will continue to earn meaningful targets throughout the 2024 season based on his 11 targets.
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