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Sam Howell 2026 fantasy outlook and rest-of-season projection

Age
26
Height / weight
6'1", 225 lb
Experience
5th season

2024 Season

PPR PPG
0.1
Pos rank
QB74
Rostered
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Week 4 at Texans, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 9th vs. QBs, favorable

Preseason Projection vs. Reality

2026
Season starts Week 4
at Texans
Rest of season
Live rank
Updated after every game

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.