Here are five takeaway from the Vikings’ 23-22 win over the Cardinals: After looking completely out of sorts for a large portion of the game, Darnold stepped up when the Vikings needed him most, leading a pair of touchdown drives that helped the Vikings complete the comeback.

With the Vikings' penchant for narrow victories, it's easy to draw connections to the team of two years ago. But this group is better.

But, back to the Vikings. After linebacker Baron Browning dropped running back Cam Akers for a 4-yard loss, quarterback Sam Darnold hit Jefferson for 30. Darnold ran for 12 two plays later and connected with wide receiver Jordan Addison for 17.