Sam Darnold Latest news and fantasy analysis
- Age
- 29
- Height / weight
- 6'3", 225 lb
- Experience
- 9th season
- Drafted
- 2018 R1, #3
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 15.1
- Pos rank
- QB29
- Rostered
- 62%
Week 4 vs. Chargers, Sun Oct 4, 4:25 PM ET 15th vs. QBs, neutral
Latest Sam Darnold News & Updates
Tosses four TDs in return to lineup (opens in new tab)
Returned to the lineup and threw four touchdowns.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 3: 29.7 PPR points, a QB2 finish.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 3Sep 27L 31–33 @ WAS
Fantasy impact: Positive. Darnold posts season high in loss at Washington
29.7 fantasy points · QB2 · 14.6 above his 15.1 average
Darnold completed 31 of 45 passes for 379 yards with four touchdowns and two interceptions in the 33–31 loss at Washington. Jaxon Smith-Njigba led the team with 14 targets.
Game logFantasy impact: Neutral. Returning to action Sunday (opens in new tab)
Back in action Sunday after missing time.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 3: 29.7 PPR points, a QB2 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. On 'good track' for Sunday, per coach (opens in new tab)
Trending toward playing Sunday per his coach.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 3: 29.7 PPR points, a QB2 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Officially limited to begin week (opens in new tab)
Opened the week as a limited participant in practice.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 3: 29.7 PPR points, a QB2 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Will practice Wednesday (opens in new tab)
Set to return to practice Wednesday after sitting out.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 3: 29.7 PPR points, a QB2 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 2Sep 20W 31–7 @ ARI
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Ahead of schedule in recovery (opens in new tab)
Recovering ahead of schedule.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Negative. Could practice this week (opens in new tab)
Potentially trending toward a return as practice this week remains on the table.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 2.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Negative. Won't play in Week 2 (opens in new tab)
Sidelined for Week 2.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 2.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Could have four-week timeline (opens in new tab)
Reportedly facing a potential four-week absence.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Expected back after short absence (opens in new tab)
Should return soon following a brief stint on the sideline.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Negative. Dealing with glute injury (opens in new tab)
Battling a glute injury that could affect availability.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 2.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Negative. Receives good news on hip injury (opens in new tab)
Avoids serious hip injury, trending toward playing.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 2.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Expected to miss at least one game (opens in new tab)
Will sit out at least one game, opening backup opportunities.
Fantasy take: A depth-chart change: his role drives his value, and the Outlook tab has the full picture.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Negative. Dodges bullet but could miss time (opens in new tab)
Avoided serious injury but may sit out some games.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 2.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 1Sep 9W 13–10 vs NE
Fantasy impact: Negative. Darnold struggles vs. New England
0.5 fantasy points · QB36 · 14.6 below his 15.1 average
Darnold completed 1 of 2 passes for 13 yards in the 13–10 win vs. New England. Jaxon Smith-Njigba led the team with 11 targets.
Game logFantasy impact: Neutral. Ruled out with injury (opens in new tab)
Will not return after exiting with an injury.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 1: 0.5 PPR points, a QB36 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Questionable to return (opens in new tab)
Could return after being listed questionable; monitor his status before kickoff.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 1: 0.5 PPR points, a QB36 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)OffseasonJune
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Approaches Year 2 with Seattle (opens in new tab)
Enters second season with Seattle looking to build on his role.
Fantasy take: A depth-chart change: his role drives his value, and the Outlook tab has the full picture.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
Seahawks Teammates News
Updates on the players who catch Darnold's passes.
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba: Another massive performance Sunday (opens in new tab)Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR. 36 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Rashid Shaheed: Bigger role in 2026? (opens in new tab)Rashid Shaheed, WR. 12 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
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Sam Darnold News FAQ
What is the latest news on Sam Darnold?
The latest Darnold update, from September 27: Tosses four TDs in return to lineup. Returned to the lineup and threw four touchdowns.
How does the latest Sam Darnold news affect his fantasy value?
Not much: He played in Week 3: 29.7 PPR points, a QB2 finish. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Has Sam Darnold's role changed?
The latest depth-chart news on Darnold: Expected to miss at least one game (September 10). Will sit out at least one game, opening backup opportunities.