Sam Darnold Fantasy Football Week 16 Scouting Report

Sam Darnold
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, Minnesota Vikings

Age: 27
Weight: 225 lbs
Height: 6' 3"
College: USC

ADP: 214
Depth Chart Ranking: 1

Pts	PaYds	PaTD	Int	RuYds
252.6	3530	29	11	194

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by Bill Riccette

· Dec 14 · 11:45 AM EST

MIN QB Sam Darnold - Week 15 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 15 vs. Chicago Bears

In what was touted the Kirk Cousins Bowl, it was Sam Darnold who had the last laugh. 347 yards and five touchdowns in Minnesota's 42-21 win over the Falcons to move to 11-2. Darnold has the Vikings offense rolling well, throwing multiple touchdowns in four straight and six of his last seven. One of those games, plus 330 passing yards, came in Week 12 against the Bears in Chicago. The Bears visit Minnesota Sunday. Darnold is a solid QB1 going into the playoffs, something we didn't think much of going into the fantasy season, but here we are. Darnold has the weapons to make a run in the fantasy playoffs.

by Bill Riccette

· Dec 06 · 12:48 PM EST

MIN QB Sam Darnold - Week 14 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 14 vs. Atlanta Falcons

Sam Darnold notched his third-straight multi-touchdown game in last week's win over the Cardinals. He has thrown for at least 230 yards in every game since Minnesota's Week 6 bye. He has a good chance to extend both streaks at home this week against the Falcons. Atlanta's pass defense ranks 21st and they have allowed 21 passing touchdowns in 12 games. Only six teams have allowed more and three have played 13 games. Darnold is worthy of a starting spot this week.

by Bill Riccette

· Nov 30 · 9:02 PM EST

MIN QB Sam Darnold - Week 13 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 13 vs. Arizona Cardinals

Sam Darnold may not be on the hot streak he was on in the beginning of the season, but he has been steady as of late. He threw for a season-high 330 yards (his first 300-yard game of the season). Darnold has thrown multiple touchdown passes in four of his last five games. He gets the Cardinals this week who rank 20th in passing yards allowed per game (218.6) but are No. 8 in allowing just 13.8 fantasy points to quarterbacks per game. Darnold is a respectable streaming option this week.

by Bill Riccette

· Nov 24 · 12:04 PM EST

MIN QB Sam Darnold - Week 12 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 12 at Chicago Bears

Sam Darnold got back into fantasy owner's good graces with 246 yards and two touchdowns. He has at least 240 passing yards in five straight games. However, he does face a Bears defense that ranks 9th in the league in passing yards allowed per game. Darnold is chugging along but should best be served as a mid-tier QB2 this week.

by Bill Riccette

· Nov 15 · 3:51 PM EST

MIN QB Sam Darnold - Week 11 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 11 at Tennessee Titans

Some may be worried Sam Darnold is coming back down to earth. It was a rough outing against the Jaguars, throwing three interceptions and zero touchdowns. It doesn't get much easier this week against one of the better defenses in the league in Tennessee, No. 1 against the pass (156.7). Darnold remains a QB2 this week.

by Bill Riccette

· Nov 09 · 8:46 PM EST

MIN QB Sam Darnold - Week 10 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 10 at Jacksonville Jaguars

Sam Darnold had one of his better games last week against the Colts, going 28-of-34 for 290 yards and three touchdowns. He did have two interceptions for the first time in a game this season and also lost a fumble. Overall, Darnold hasn't been doing too bad in his new home. Having Justin Jefferson certainly helps. Darnold has a nice matchup this week against the Jaguars, who are allowing the second-most passing yards per game (264.3). Darnold is an intriguing streaming option this week.

by Bill Riccette

· Nov 01 · 11:45 AM EDT

MIN QB Sam Darnold - Week 9 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 9 vs. Indianapolis Colts

Sam Darnold had his first game with multiple touchdown passes since Week 4, though the Vikings came up short against the Rams. Of course, many believe the Vikings didn't get a fair shot at the end with the missed face mask call in the end zone. In any event, Darnold has a chance to bounce back on Sunday night against the Colts, who are near the bottom of the league against the pass. Darnold did lose star offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw but did get former Jaguars OT Cam Robinson to fill the void. Darnold also gets tight end T.J. Hockenson back in the lineup, though the Vikings may ease him back into action. Darnold is a QB1 and top-ten option this week.