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 Brandon Niles

· Dec 28, 2022 · 7:00 PM EST

CAR QB Sam Darnold - Week 17 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 17 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Sam Darnold hasn’t been super prolific since taking over as the starter four games ago, but he’s been very solid and pretty efficient. He’s also led the Panthers to a 3-1 record. Darnold threw for 250 yards and a touchdown last week against the Lions and added 19 yards and another score on the ground. Darnold now has six touchdowns - including two rushing - and zero interceptions over his four starts.

This week, Darnold has an above-average matchup against the Buccaneers, who rank 19th in aFPA to opposing quarterbacks. He shouldn’t be in the conversation as a QB1 option in most fantasy leagues, but in 2QB formats, he’s worth a gamble in a key divisional matchup.

by Brandon Niles

· Dec 22, 2022 · 2:52 PM EST

CAR QB Sam Darnold - Week 16 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 16 vs. Detroit Lions

Sam Darnold had 225 yards and a touchdown last week. He’s not doing anything incredible, but he hasn’t thrown an interception and has accounted for four touchdowns - including one rushing - and two victories in three games as the starter.

Darnold has some upside this week in a great matchup with the Lions, who rank 30th in aFPA to opposing quarterbacks. He’s still Sam Darnold, so take the upside with a grain of salt, but if you’re in a two-QB league and desperate, you can talk yourself into starting him. The game should feature a lot of passing and Darnold has looked mildly competent in recent outings.

by Brandon Niles

· Dec 06, 2022 · 4:46 PM EST

CAR QB Sam Darnold - Week 14 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 14 at Seattle Seahawks

Sam Darnold returned to the starting position before the bye last week, and delivered a victory over the Broncos. Darnold threw for 164 yards and a touchdown, and he also ran in a score in a lopsided victory. Darnold has some upside against the Seahawks this week, who rank 17th in aFPA to opposing quarterbacks. However, he also has a very low floor against a couple of ball-hawking corners. He’s also a candidate to get yanked, given how much the team has struggled all season. Consider him a desperation start in deep, 2QB leagues at best.

by Brandon Niles

· Dec 31, 2021 · 10:34 AM EST

CAR QB Sam Darnold - Week 17 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 17 at New Orleans Saints

The Panthers are on a horrible slide and look atrocious on offense. Sam Darnold may get the start, but he was used intermittently with Cam Newton last week, making it hard to trust his snaps. Whether Darnold starts or not against a tough Saints defense, leave him on waivers.

by Brandon Niles

· Dec 24, 2021 · 12:11 PM EST

CAR QB Sam Darnold - Week 16 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 16 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

There are rumors of Sam Darnold getting a chance to play in a supplemental role this week. Even if those rumors come to fruition, split touches and the struggling nature of this offense make him hard to trust. No thank you. Leave him on waivers.

by Brandon Niles

· Nov 04, 2021 · 10:28 AM EDT

CAR QB Sam Darnold - Week 9 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 9 vs. New England Patriots

Sam Darnold had 129 yards passing and 66 yards on the ground last week against the Falcons before leaving with a concussion. His status for next week is up in the air, but regardless of whether or not he’s active, fantasy managers should stay away from the Panthers quarterback situation. Darnold’s been bad over the past several games and the Patriots are seventh in aFPA to opposing quarterbacks. He should be on waivers in most leagues.

by Brandon Niles

· Oct 28, 2021 · 11:01 AM EDT

CAR QB Sam Darnold - Week 8 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 8 at Atlanta Falcons

Sam Darnold is getting worse every week. He had a woeful 111 yards and a pick against the Giants last week before he was benched in favor of P.J. Walker. After a great start to the season, Darnold has now lost four straight games and thrown seven interceptions in that time. The Panthers’ offense looked completely dysfunctional as the Giants destroyed them 25-3. Even though he has a great matchup against the Falcons this week, counting on him as anything better than a desperation QB2 option is dangerous. Sit him. Drop him.