Sam Darnold injury update: Latest on Vikings QB's status for Week 4 fantasy football

Sam Darnold is in the headlines ahead of the Minnesota Vikings' Week 4 clash against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.

The quarterback is nursing a knee injury and fantasy managers are keen to learn Darnold's status for the Vikings' next game.

Sam Darnold injury update: What happened to Vikings QB?

Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold - Source: Getty

Sam Darnold sustained an injury to his left knee during Minnesota's 34-7 win over the Houston Texans in Week 3. As things stand, the quarterback is questionable to play in Week 4, but the timeline of his return has not been announced.

Fantasy managers should wait until Darnold is given the green light to play before selecting the signal-caller for the Vikings' clash against the Packers on Sunday.

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell provided an update on Darnold's injury on Monday.

"It's a little sore," O'Connell said, "but hoping Sam can have a normal week of preparation as we go through it."

The good news for the Vikings is that Darnold's injury is not as serious as initially feared. The quarterback is not expected to miss time for Minnesota but the Vikings will see how he fares in practice during the week before their trip to Wisconsin.

Darnold picked up the knee injury with just under four minutes remaining in the third quarter against the Texans. He took a low hit from Houston's defensive end Danielle Hunter and fell awkwardly.

The signal-caller initially stood up after taking the blow but had a slight limp before he sat back down for medical officials to evaluate him. Although Darnold missed one play, he was able to return and complete the game.

Darnold has enjoyed an excellent start with the Vikings this season. He has completed 53 of 78 passes for 657 yards and thrown a league-leading eight touchdowns.

From a fantasy football point of view, Darnold has racked up 57.8 points. He is averaging 19.3 points per game.