Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold finally got a facemask call vs the Seahawks, but DL Byron Murphy is denying it ever happened.

"This is going to continue to become an interesting storyline. To date the Vikings and Sam Darnold haven't had any discussions aimed at a long-term contract extension," ESPN's Adam Schefter said Monday on The Pat McAfee Show, reiterating a point he made earlier in December about a lack of talks between the sides.

In crunch time, Darnold got the ball back with 4 minutes, 21 seconds left, trailing and needing to go the length of the field.

Darnold's late go-ahead touchdown pass to Justin Jefferson was another special play in a special season for the QB and this Vikings team.

Sam Darnold threw three touchdown passes, including two to Justin Jefferson, as the Minnesota Vikings topped the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, 27-24.

Sam Darnold connected with a well-covered Justin Jefferson with 3:51 left for his third TD pass of the game, and the Minnesota Vikings outlasted Geno Smith and the Seattle Seahawks 27-24 to keep pace

Geno Smith and Sam Darnold shared a wholesome moment after their two teams squared off on Sunday. Darnold's Minnesota Vikings outlasted Smith's Seattle

Most executives believe that the Minnesota Vikings will retain Sam Darnold in some way this upcoming offseason.

Sam Darnold has been proving his doubters wrong all season long. The Vikings' Sunday win over the Seahawks presented another fascinating example.

Late in the fourth quarter, the Vikings trailed the Seahawks 24-20. Darnold had just gotten his facemask illegally grabbed and his ankle rolled up on. And with his team's hopes of being the NFC's No. 1 seed on the line, he casually stepped up in the pocket and threw a dime to Justin Jefferson for a dramatic go-ahead touchdown.

Justin Jefferson connection was at its best for the Minnesota Vikings in a 27-24 victory over the Seattle Seahawks that stretched their winning streak to eight.