Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings were one of the biggest surprises of the NFL season, entering the playoffs with a 14-3 record. Darnold took over the staring quarterback duties in his first year with the organization and had the best season of his career.

Minnesota quarterback Sam Darnold, who led the Vikings to 14 victories and set career highs in several passing categories in his first season with the franchise, is the 2024 NFL Most Improved Player of the Year.