Sam Howell Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 26
- Height / weight
- 6'1", 225 lb
- Experience
- 5th season
2024 Season
- PPR PPG
- 0.1
- Pos rank
- QB74
- Rostered
- —
Week 4 at Texans, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 9th vs. QBs, favorable
Sam Howell Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
0.1 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Sam Howell's 2026 Season, Week by Week
The next four matchups include two of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 1, Loss,at NYG,—,Did not play
- Week 2, Win,vs WAS,—,Did not play
- Week 3, Loss,vs BAL,—,Did not play
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,at HOU,FavorableTexans vs. QBs
- Week 5, Oct 8,vs TB,ToughBuccaneers vs. QBs
- Week 6, Oct 18,at GB,NeutralPackers vs. QBs
- Week 7, Oct 26,at PHI,FavorableEagles vs. QBs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to QBs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Pass yds | TD | INT | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | SEA | 3 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | — |
| 2023 | WAS | 17 | 3,946 | 21 | 21 | 263 | 278.5 | 16.4 | QB22 |
| 2022 | WAS | 1 | 169 | 1 | 1 | 35 | 19.3 | 19.3 | — |
| Career | 21 | 4,139 | 22 | 23 | 300 | 298.0 | 14.2 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Injury status
Active, no designation
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Sam Howell Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Sam Howell in Week 4?
Sam Howell plays Week 4 at the Texans. The Texans rank 9th in PPR points allowed to QBs, a favorable matchup. Get the start/sit call for Howell.
What are Sam Howell's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Sam Howell's next three games are Week 4 at the Texans (9th in PPR points allowed to QBs, favorable), Week 5 vs. the Buccaneers (23rd in PPR points allowed to QBs, tough) and Week 6 at the Packers (22nd in PPR points allowed to QBs, neutral). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
Sam Howell 2024 Stats
2024 finalHe didn't score a touchdown, so all of his fantasy production came from volume.
Passing
- Yards
- 24
- Comp %
- 35.7%
- TD
- 0
- INT
- 1
5/14 Comp/Att1.7 Y/A14.6 Rating
Rushing
- Yards
- 2
- TD
- 0
1 Att2.0 Y/C
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 0.2
- Pos rank
- QB74
0.2 Best Week 15 GB0.0 Worst Week 7 ATL
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
0.1
Fantasy PPG
8
Pass yds/g
0.0
Pass TD/g
Sam Howell career stats by season
| Season | GP | Cmp | Att | Pass yds | TD | INT | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024to date | 3 | 5 | 14 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | — |
| 2023 | 17 | 388 | 612 | 3,946 | 21 | 21 | 263 | 278.5 | 16.4 | QB22 |
| 2022 | 1 | 11 | 19 | 169 | 1 | 1 | 35 | 19.3 | 19.3 | — |
| Career | 21 | 404 | 645 | 4,139 | 22 | 23 | 300 | 298.0 | 14.2 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
14.2
Career PPG
21 games over 3 seasons
30%
Availability
Share of team games he played
48%
Top-12 weeks
Share of his games as a QB1
9.2
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, high
Howell has averaged 14.2 fantasy points per game over 21 games and 3 seasons, with one top-12 finish (2023). The average hides two careers: 16.4 a game in his one season with a starter's volume, 4.9 in the two without it.
In 2024 he averaged 0.1 per game, down 16.3 from 2023. Volume is the driver: 4.7 pass attempts a game against 36.0. His most-targeted receivers in 2024 were Jaxon Smith-Njigba and DK Metcalf.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Howell's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 3,946Pass yards2023
- 21Pass TD2023
- 278.5Fantasy pts2023 · QB12
- 4,139Career pass yds2022–2024
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Sam Howell Stats FAQ
What are Sam Howell's career NFL stats?
Across 3 seasons and 21 games, Sam Howell has 4,139 passing yards, 22 touchdown passes and 23 interceptions, plus 300 rushing yards, for 298.0 PPR fantasy points (14.2 per game).
How many touchdowns does Sam Howell have in his career?
Sam Howell has thrown 22 touchdown passes and run for 6 touchdowns in his NFL career, 28 in all, over 21 games.
How many career passing yards does Sam Howell have?
Sam Howell has 4,139 career passing yards over 3 seasons, on 404 completions in 645 attempts.
Sam Howell Game Log 2024
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
0.1
Pass yds/g
8
Pass TD/g
0.0
Cmp %
35.7%
Rush yds/g
1
Across 3 games in 2024, Sam Howell has averaged 8 passing yards, 0.0 passing touchdowns and 0.1 PPR fantasy points per game. Sam Howell has finished as a top-12 QB in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0. The best week was Week 15 against GB (0.2 points); the lowest was Week 4 against DET (0.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CMP/ATT | PASS YDS | PASS TD | INT | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Did not play | ||||||||||
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| 4 | DET7th | L 29-42 | 0.0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | QB37 |
Week 4 · DET · L 29-42 · 0.0 pts
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| 7 | ATL3rd | W 34-14 | 0.0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | QB43 |
Week 7 · ATL · W 34-14 · 0.0 pts
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| 8 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 9 | Bye week | ||||||||||
| 10 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 11 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 12 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 13 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 14 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 15 | GB17th | L 13-30 | 0.2 | 5/14 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | QB41 |
Week 15 · GB · L 13-30 · 0.2 pts
How the 0.2 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to QBs across 2024: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
All three weeks outside the top 24. For a quarterback ranked QB74 overall, he's been one of the steadier options at the position, never worse than QB43.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Green Bay
5/14, 24 yds, 0 TD, 1 INT. 1 carry, 2 yds.
A 14-attempt game while chasing points that never found the end zone. 19 of those throws went to Jaxon Smith-Njigba (12 targets) and Noah Fant (7). One interception in a game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Atlanta
0/0, 0 yds, 0 TD, 0 INT.
13 of his 0 throws went to DK Metcalf (7 targets) and Jaxon Smith-Njigba (6). A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Detroit
0/0, 0 yds, 0 TD, 0 INT.
24 of his 0 throws went to DK Metcalf (12 targets) and Jaxon Smith-Njigba (12). A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (0.1)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Dallas Cowboys vs Houston Texans
View matchup — Dallas Cowboys vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
View matchup — Dallas Cowboys vs Green Bay Packers
View matchup — Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles
Sam Howell Game Log 2022
Games played
1
FPTS/G (PPR)
19.3
Pass yds/g
169
Pass TD/g
1.0
Cmp %
57.9%
Rush yds/g
35
| Wk | Opp | FPTS | CMP/ATT | PASS YDS | PASS TD | INT | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 18 | DAL23rd | 19.3 | 11/19 | 169 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 35 | 1 | QB7 |
Week 18 · DAL · 19.3 pts
How the 19.3 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to QBs across 2022: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
One game played: a QB7 finish.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
QB1 week vs. Dallas
11/19, 169 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT. 5 carries, 35 yds, 1 TD.
10 of his 19 throws went to Terry McLaurin (6 targets) and Jahan Dotson (4), and his TD pass went to McLaurin. His most efficient game of the season at 8.9 yards per attempt. One interception in a game that landed right at his season average.
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Preseason Projection vs. Reality
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft stretchThe Texans in Week 4 and the Eagles in Week 7 are top-10 matchups for QBs.Wk 4 HOU, 9thWk 5 TB, 23rdWk 6 GB, 22ndWk 7 PHI, 7th
Risk
- RoleHe's QB2 on the depth chart.
- A tough matchupThe Buccaneers in Week 5 (23rd) is among the stingiest defenses against QBs.
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Sam Howell Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Sam Howell's projected role going forward?
Sam Howell is QB2 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs an injury or a change ahead of him.
What is Sam Howell's fantasy football upside?
Sam Howell's upside: the Texans in Week 4 and the Eagles in Week 7 are top-10 matchups for QBs.
What could hurt Sam Howell's fantasy value?
Sam Howell's risks: the Buccaneers in Week 5 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Sam Howell's remaining fantasy schedule?
Favorable: of his next seven games, 4 come against a top-10 matchup for QBs and 2 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Latest Sam Howell News & Updates
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 3Sep 27L 31–34 vs BAL
Game recap coming soon
Week 2Sep 20W 37–20 vs WAS
Game recap coming soon
Week 1Sep 13L 20–28 @ NYG
Game recap coming soon
No updates of this type yet this season.
Around the Cowboys
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Sam Howell Bio
Sam Howell is a quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, where he wears No. 16. Born September 16, 2000, in Waynesville, NC, he attended Sun Valley and played college football at North Carolina.
The Washington Commanders selected Howell in round 5, pick 144, of the 2022 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Washington Commanders on April 30, 2022. He was traded to the Seattle Seahawks on March 14, 2024. He was traded to the Minnesota Vikings on April 26, 2025. He was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles on August 24, 2025. Since then, Howell played for the Seattle Seahawks (2024) and Philadelphia Eagles (2025) and joined the Dallas Cowboys in 2026.
In 21 regular-season games since 2022, he has thrown for 4,139 yards and 22 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
4 stops with 4 teams in 5 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
Dallas Cowboys Current team2026–present
Listed on the 2026 roster; no regular-season stats recorded.
Philadelphia Eagles2025
Acquired in a trade with the Minnesota Vikings on August 24, 2025. Listed on the 2025 roster; no regular-season stats recorded.
Seattle Seahawks2024
Acquired in a trade with the Washington Commanders on March 14, 2024. He was a backup, appearing in 3 games without a start.
Washington Commanders2022–2023
Selected in round 5, pick 144, of the 2022 NFL Draft. He was the starter, with 18 starts in 18 games.
College: North Carolina
Trades and Team Changes
- JoinedJoined the Dallas Cowboys.
- TradedTraded by the Minnesota Vikings to the Philadelphia Eagles for a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 seventh-round pick.
- TradedTraded by the Seattle Seahawks to the Minnesota Vikings for DT Rylie Mills.
- TradedTraded by the Washington Commanders to the Seattle Seahawks for a 2024 third-round pick and a 2024 fifth-round pick.
- TradedTraded by the Carolina Panthers to the Washington Commanders for LB Brandon Smith and LB Amare Barno.
- DraftedSelected by the Washington Commanders in round 5, pick 144.
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About Sam Howell: Bio FAQ
How old is Sam Howell?
Sam Howell is 26 years old. He was born on September 16, 2000. 2026 is his 5th NFL season.
How tall is Sam Howell?
Sam Howell is 6 feet 1 inch tall (6'1"), listed at 225 pounds, and plays quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys.
How much does Sam Howell weigh?
Sam Howell weighs 225 pounds, his listed weight on the Dallas Cowboys roster. He is listed at 6'1".
What number does Sam Howell wear?
Sam Howell wears number 16 for the Dallas Cowboys. He plays quarterback.
What position does Sam Howell play?
Sam Howell plays quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, wearing number 16. 2026 is his 5th season in the NFL.
What team does Sam Howell play for?
Sam Howell plays for the Dallas Cowboys as a quarterback. He has been with the Cowboys since 2026.
Where did Sam Howell go to college?
Sam Howell played college football at North Carolina, after attending Sun Valley (NC).
Where is Sam Howell from?
Sam Howell went to high school in North Carolina, at Sun Valley, before playing college football at North Carolina.
When is Sam Howell's birthday?
Sam Howell's birthday is September 16. He was born on September 16, 2000 and is 26 years old.
How long has Sam Howell been in the NFL?
2026 is Sam Howell's 5th NFL season; he entered the league in 2022. View his career statistics.
What teams has Sam Howell played for?
Sam Howell has played for the Washington Commanders, Seattle Seahawks, Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys. View his career statistics.
What year did Sam Howell enter the NFL?
Sam Howell entered the NFL in 2022. 2026 is his 5th season.