Sam Darnold

Darnold is the QB8 in fantasy points per game, with four QB1 outings in his last seven games. He ranks fifth in yards per attempt, seventh in passing yards per game and hero throw rate, and fourth in passer rating. Darnold has settled in and is operating well in Kevin O'Connell's offense. He remains a QB1 this week, but he faces an uphill climb against a revitalized Seattle pass defense. Since Week 10, Seattle has allowed the sixth-fewest yards per attempt, the eighth-lowest passer rating, and the second-lowest CPOE.

Sam Darnold completed 24 of his 40 passes for 231 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in a 30-12 win over the Bears in Week 15.

Fantasy Impact

Darnold found Justin Jefferson for a seven-yard touchdown to give the Vikings a 10-0 lead in the first quarter while leading his team to a two-way tie atop the NFC North. The veteran quarterback has thrown for 3,530 yards, 29 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions across 14 games for the Vikings this season. He will be a high-end QB2 in Week 16 against the Seahawks.