Sam Darnold
QB - Minnesota Vikings
Height: 6' 3"Weight: 225 lbsAge: 26College: USC
2024 Outlook
Strength of Schedule
QB Rank: 5th (easy)
Draft Rank (ECR)
#307
Best / Worst
#280 / #357
ADP
#249
Player News
View More NewsSam Darnold still expected to start Week 1, but not guaranteed
With the drafting of JJ McCarthy to the Vikings, Sam Darnold is not guaranteed a starting role, despite signing a $10m deal to be the bridge QB.
Fantasy Impact
GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said that the team does not want to rush McCarthy's development and wants him to be as good as he can be. However, the team has seen plenty of evidence that he can make all the throws needed and he could force their hand, shifting Darnold to the backup role.
Recent Articles
View More Articles | The NFL just released the 2024 schedule, sparking a flurry of speculation and analysis among fans and fantasy football enthusiasts alike. With this release, it’s the perfect time to take a deep dive and analyze the implications of this new … read more »  by in FantasyMay 16, 2024 |
Rankings
View More Rankings| ECR | Best | Worst | # of Experts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draft | QB #35 | QB #33 | QB #46 | 34 |
| Dynasty | QB #39 | QB #34 | QB #45 | 28 |
ECR vs ADP
| Pass Cmp | Pass Att | Pass Yds | Pass Tds | Pass Ints | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush Tds | Fumbles | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80.8 | 128 | 871.4 | 5 | 3.4 | 9.7 | 27.7 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 54.7 |
History
| Pass Yds | Pass Tds | Rush Yds | Rush Tds | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last Week | 189 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 17.5 |
| Last 3 Weeks | 90 | 0.7 | 8.7 | 0.3 | 8.1 |
| Season to Date | 29.7 | 0.2 | 1.5 | 0.1 | 2.4 |
Game Log
View More Games| OPP | Pass Yds | Pass Tds | Rush Yds | Rush Tds | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 18 | vs. LAR | 189 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 17.5 |
| Week 17 | @ WAS | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 | -0.2 |
| Week 16 | vs. BAL | 81 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 7.1 |
| Week 15 | @ ARI | 20 | 0 | -2 | 0 | 0.6 |
| Opp | Summary | |
|---|---|---|
| Next Game | @ NYG | 17th easiest opponent |
| Next 3 Games | SF, HOU, GB | 22nd easiest opponents |
| Playoffs (?) | CHI, SEA, GB | 16th easiest opponents |
| Rest of Season | -- | 12th easiest remaining opponents |
