Sam Darnold

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.

Week 7 vs. Detroit Lions

Sam Darnold is coming off his worst performance of the season in Week 5 against the Jets, going just 14-of-31 for 179 yards and throwing his fourth interception of the season. That said, the Jets have one of the best defenses in the league. He faces another one this week in Detroit, but also one that is allowing almost 330 passing yards per game and just lost their star in Aidan Hutchinson. The Vikings are fairly healthy all around thanks to the bye week and Darnold has shown he can do well in this offense, putting him as a borderline QB1 this week.

Week 4 at Green Bay Packers

Sam Darnold's career resurgence continues. He has multiple touchdowns in all three games so far, including four last week against the Texans. Kevin O'Connell and Darnold are so far a match made in heaven. They hope to continue that match this week against the Packers, who rank 22nd in passing yards allowed per game but 10th in EPA per pass allowed. Darnold continues creeping up towards being a fantasy starter.