Sam Darnold
QB - NYJ
Expert Note
View More NotesDarnold hasn't thrown multiple touchdown passes or 230+ yards since Week 6, and has a below average matchup this week with an aggressive Texans defense. Darnold is not a realistic streaming candidate, and isn't even a good start in two-QB leagues.
Player News
View More NewsSam Darnold uninspiring in return from injury
Sam Darnold completed 16-of-24 pass attempts for 170 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in the Jets' Week 14 win over the Bills. He also rushed four times for 10 yards.
Fantasy Impact
Darnold returned from injury to a tough matchup, and played decently, but is still showing some growing pains, which is understandable for a player who can just barely drink beer legally in the U.S. Darnold is only in the conversation for 2QB leagues at this point. Darnold will face a strong Texans defense next week in what could be a rough day.
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Rankings
View More Rankings| ECR | Best | Worst | # of Experts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 15 | QB #32 | QB #21 | QB #32 | 34 |
| Rest of Season | QB #29 | QB #28 | QB #31 | 2 |
| Dynasty | QB #24 | QB #14 | QB #26 | 11 |
| Pass Cmp | Pass Att | Pass Yds | Pass Tds | Pass Ints | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush Tds | Fumbles | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.3 | 33.3 | 228.4 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 2.2 | 7 | 0 | 0.2 | 11.2 |
History
| Pass Yds | Pass Tds | Rush Yds | Rush Tds | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last Week | 170 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 9.8 |
| Last 3 Weeks | 184 | 0.7 | 10.7 | 0 | 7.8 |
| Season to Date | 210.4 | 1.2 | 7.1 | 0.1 | 11.3 |
Game Log
View More Games| OPP | Pass Yds | Pass Tds | Rush Yds | Rush Tds | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 14 | @ BUF | 170 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 9.8 |
| Week 9 | @ MIA | 229 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 |
| Week 8 | @ CHI | 153 | 1 | 22 | 0 | 12.3 |
| Week 7 | vs. MIN | 206 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 12 |
| Opp | Summary | |
|---|---|---|
| Next Game | vs. HOU | 23rd easiest opponent |
| Playoffs (?) | BUF, HOU, GB | 20th easiest opponents |
| Rest of Season | -- | 23rd easiest remaining opponents |
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