He'll need to continue avoiding the snowball effect Sunday ( 1 p.m. ET, CBS) when the Vikings (2-0) host the Houston Texans (2-0), whose defense is tied for fourth in interceptions (three) and turnover margin (plus-2) after two weeks.

The Minnesota Vikings have not had to rebuild this roster completely; rather, they have established leaders like Harrison Phillips, who, in turn, lift the whole roster. They really have embraced

Minnesota's head coach has put his trust in Darnold, a former first-round pick, and the QB has rewarded him with an excellent start.