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Sam Darnold

Sam Darnold

QB - Minnesota Vikings

Height: 6' 3"Weight: 225 lbsAge: 26College: USC

2024 Outlook

Draft Rank (ECR) #296
Best / Worst #254 / #346
ADP #203

Roster %

 
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1%
 
ESPN
1%
 
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Sam 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.

Sam WagmanApr 29, 2024
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NFL Rumors & News: Trevor Lawrence, Sam Darnold, Travis Kelce (Fantasy Football) photo

Let’s take a look at the latest news and notes around fantasy football. To stay up to date on all of the latest fantasy football news, injury updates, and rumors, be sure to follow @FantasyProsNFL on Twitter and bookmark the … read more »

Image of FantasyPros Staff by FantasyPros Staff in FantasyApr 30, 2024
Rankings
ECRBestWorst# of Experts
DraftQB #35QB #31QB #4016
Dynasty QB #39QB #34QB #4815
ADP
ConsensusRTSports
Overall#203#199
Quarterbacks#35#33
ECR vs ADP
Projections
(2024)
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Projections (2024)
Pass CmpPass AttPass YdsPass TdsPass IntsRush AttRush YdsRush TdsFumblesPoints
80.8128870.95.53.49.727.70.30.656.6
History
Statistics
(avgs.)
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Statistics (avgs.)
Pass YdsPass TdsRush YdsRush TdsPoints
Last Week189119117.5
Last 3 Weeks900.78.70.38.1
Season to Date29.70.21.50.12.4
Game Log
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Game Log
OPPPass YdsPass TdsRush YdsRush TdsPoints
Week 18vs. LAR189119117.5
Week 17@ WAS00-20-0.2
Week 16vs. BAL811907.1
Week 15@ ARI200-200.6
Strength of Schedule
(2024)
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Strength of Schedule (2024)
OppSummary
Schedule information for the 2024 season is not available for this player