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Sam Darnold

QB • SEA

Sam Darnold

Availability alertOut · Quadriceps
Photo: nflverse / NFL.com
General Value2,700#158 consensus • FLIQ value signal • projection outlook, market consensus, athletic and explosive profile, league and roster context
Age29.0
Height6'3"
Weight225 lb
CollegeUSC
Experience9 years
Depth chart#2
2026 projected standing

Where Sam Darnold ranks

Every active, team-assigned QB is included—even without a current projection.

NFL QB rank#19 of 113

League-wide projected fantasy points

SEA QB rank#1 of 5

Projected rank within this NFL team

Projected fantasy points250.7

standard PPR scoring

2026 Sleeper projection

Season Projection

Projected points250.74
Dynasty ADP199.5
Projected pass/rush yards3,833
Projected TDs28

SEA offense

Team Depth Chart

See the selected athlete’s path to touches alongside every fantasy-relevant teammate.

Sleeper directory

Quarterbacks 5

QB1Drew LockQuestionableQB2Sam DarnoldOutViewingQB4Jalen MilroeActiveQB4Adrian MartinezActiveQB5SHSkyler HowardActive
Running backs 7
RB1Zach CharbonnetActiveRB2Jadarian PriceActiveRB3Emanuel WilsonActiveRB4George HolaniActiveRB5Brady RussellActiveRB7Robbie OuztsIRRB8Jacardia WrightOut
Wide receivers 10
WR1Jaxon Smith-NjigbaActiveWR2Rashid ShaheedQuestionableWR3Cooper KuppActiveWR4Tory HortonActiveWR5Irvin CharlesActiveWR6Jake BoboIRWR6Velus Jones Jr.QuestionableWR8Emmanuel Henderson Jr.ActiveWR9Montorie Foster Jr.ActiveWR10Ricky White IIIActive
Tight ends 5
TE1AJ BarnerActiveTE2Eric SaubertActiveTE3Nick KallerupActiveTE5Elijah ArroyoIRTE5Ben SimsActive

Depth position, order, and current team assignments come from the synchronized Sleeper player directory. Re-run “Sync My League” to refresh the selected league and its relevant player records; use the full directory sync in admin for every NFL depth chart.

2026 ROLE EVIDENCE

Snap Count & Utilization

Playing time and opportunity on every offensive snap.

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Offensive snaps4127 games
Snaps per game58.9Average workload
snap share87.1%#32 of 65 QBs
Utilization0.0%Carries + targets per snap

Recent weekly role

W1SEA vs NE10.0%
5 snaps · 0 carries · 0 targets
NFL QB #37 of 38SEA QB #2 of 2
W3SEA vs WAS100.0%
67 snaps · 0 carries · 0 targets
NFL QB #14 of 37SEA QB #1 of 1
W4SEA vs LAC100.0%
60 snaps · 0 carries · 0 targets
NFL QB #24 of 35SEA QB #1 of 1
W5SEA vs SF100.0%
63 snaps · 0 carries · 0 targets
NFL QB #17 of 37SEA QB #1 of 1
W6SEA vs DEN100.0%
85 snaps · 0 carries · 0 targets
NFL QB #1 of 30SEA QB #1 of 1
W7SEA vs KC100.0%
69 snaps · 0 carries · 0 targets
NFL QB #5 of 32SEA QB #1 of 1
W8SEA vs CHI100.0%
63 snaps · 0 carries · 0 targets
NFL QB #13 of 36SEA QB #1 of 1

Snap counts: nflverse / Pro Football Reference. FantasyLeagueIQ calculates the utilization rates and uses snaps as role context, not an automatic player-value bonus.

FLIQ play map

Week 5 Field Charts

Direction and distance from nflverse play-by-play—not player-tracking coordinates.

SeasonW5W6W7W8W9W16W17W18
PASS EVIDENCE

Pass Map

37 plays
0010102020303040405050LEFTMIDDLERIGHTWeek 5 vs PHI: 5 depth, 6 yards gainedWeek 5 vs PHI: 10 depth, 0 yards gainedWeek 5 vs PHI: 4 depth, 0 yards gainedWeek 5 vs PHI: 20 depth, 0 yards gainedWeek 5 vs PHI: 23 depth, 0 yards gainedWeek 5 vs PHI: 12 depth, 13 yards gainedWeek 5 vs PHI: 10 depth, 0 yards gainedWeek 5 vs PHI: 7 depth, 14 yards gainedWeek 5 vs PHI: 5 depth, 0 yards gainedWeek 5 vs PHI: 5 depth, 5 yards gainedWeek 5 vs PHI: -4 depth, 6 yards gainedWeek 5 vs PHI: 12 depth, 12 yards gainedWeek 5 vs PHI: 47 depth, 0 yards gainedWeek 5 vs PHI: 16 depth, 0 yards gainedWeek 5 vs PHI: 2 depth, 11 yards gainedWeek 5 vs PHI: -4 depth, -1 yards gainedWeek 5 vs PHI: 3 depth, 8 yards gainedWeek 5 vs PHI: 5 depth, 5 yards gainedWeek 5 vs PHI: 4 depth, 7 yards gainedWeek 5 vs PHI: 0 depth, 0 yards gainedWeek 5 vs PHI: -6 depth, 0 yards gainedWeek 5 vs PHI: 9 depth, 0 yards gainedWeek 5 vs PHI: 0 depth, 7 yards gainedWeek 5 vs PHI: 16 depth, 0 yards gainedWeek 5 vs PHI: 2 depth, 5 yards gainedWeek 5 vs PHI: 22 depth, 24 yards gainedWeek 5 vs PHI: 2 depth, 2 yards gainedWeek 5 vs PHI: 3 depth, 0 yards gainedWeek 5 vs PHI: 8 depth, 8 yards gainedWeek 5 vs PHI: -5 depth, 9 yards gainedWeek 5 vs PHI: 1 depth, 4 yards gainedWeek 5 vs PHI: 6 depth, 7 yards gainedWeek 5 vs PHI: 4 depth, 0 yards gainedWeek 5 vs PHI: 5 depth, 0 yards gainedWeek 5 vs PHI: 5 depth, 0 yards gainedWeek 5 vs PHI: 24 depth, 25 yards gainedWeek 5 vs PHI: 12 depth, 0 yards gainedLOS
21/37Comp / Att
177Yards
1–3TD–INT
-4.7%CPOE
CompleteIncompleteTouchdownTurnover
CARRY EVIDENCE

Carry Map

2 plays
00661212181824243030LEFTMIDDLERIGHTWeek 5 vs PHI: 5 depth, 5 yards gainedWeek 5 vs PHI: 5 depth, 5 yards gainedLOS
2Carries
10Rush yards
0Touchdowns
0Fumbles lost
Loss0–4 yards5+ yardsTouchdownTurnover

Play direction, distance, outcomes, and expectation fields supplied by nflverse play-by-play. Chart geometry and summaries are independent FantasyLeagueIQ visualizations; paths are schematic and unavailable fields are not estimated.

Current Sleeper availability

Injury & Availability

Out
OutQuadriceps
NFL roster statusActive
Current designationOut
Body areaQuadriceps
Practice participationNot reported
Designation since—
Sleeper record updatedNovember 5, 2026 3:45 pm
FLIQ checkedNovember 6, 2026 1:22 pm

Current availability is supplied by Sleeper’s player directory and is not a complete medical history. Sleeper’s documented player feed supplies status and practice context, not article headlines. No active designation does not mean the player has no prior injuries.

Current reporting

Latest on Sam Darnold

Publisher-reported NFL news matched directly to this player.

Search broader news ↗
InjurySeahawks.com · 13 hours ago

Seahawks' Drew Lock Feeling Good, 'Really Excited' About Another Opportunity To Start in Week 9

Drew Lock, who will start in place of an injured Sam Darnold on Sunday, said his elbow injury is getting better and won’t limit him this week as he gets ready to face the Cardinals.
Read on Seahawks.com →
TransactionSeahawks.com · 1 day ago

Seahawks Mailbag: Sam Darnold's Injury, Trade Deadline & More

You had Seahawks questions; we have answers.
Read on Seahawks.com →
Player NewsSeahawks.com · 2 days ago

Seahawks QB Sam Darnold Out For Sunday's Game vs. Arizona Due To Quad Injury

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald announced that quarterback Sam Darnold will not play this week, with Drew Lock expected to start in his place.
Read on Seahawks.com →
Player NewsPFF · 2 days ago

NFL quarterback rankings: Joe Burrow leads the way, Caleb Williams enters top five

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow remains PFF's top quarterback after another terrific game in Week 8. Bears star Caleb Williams shoots up to fifth, while Sam Darnold falls amid continued woes.
Read on PFF →

Headlines and summaries are supplied by the named publishers and link to their original articles. FantasyLeagueIQ organizes the reporting but does not rewrite it.

CURRENT NFL CONTRACT

NFL Contract

3 years • $100.5M

Active
TeamSEA
Term3 years
Total value$100.5M
Guaranteed$37.5M
Average / year$33.5M
Signed—

Source: User-provided contract data. Contract facts provide roster and dynasty context; they are not included in league-adjusted fantasy value yet.

Position: QB; Avg. guarantee/year: 12500000; Guaranteed: 37.3%

Complete athlete profile

Evaluation Evidence

Open and authorized data, normalized by position and kept separate from league scoring.

78%profile coverage
Athletic profile36th percentileCompared only with historical QB testing records
Dynasty value effectPositive signalSmall supporting adjustment from athleticism, draft capital, breakout age, and explosive history; it fades with NFL experience
Weekly outlook inputsProjection + roleLeague scoring, expected usage, availability, and matchup drive weekly value—not workout testing
Speed41thBurst12thChange of direction70thShort-area quickness38thExplosion22th36PROFILE

Athletic shape

36th percentile profile

Every axis compares Sam Darnold with historical QB testing records—not with every NFL position.

Signature strengthsChange of direction + Speed
4.85 sec40th percentile

40-yard dash

2018 QB class#6 of 10All-time QB#250 of 413
27 in8th percentile

Vertical jump

2018 QB class#9 of 11All-time QB#333 of 362
105 in19th percentile

Broad jump

2018 QB class#7 of 10All-time QB#295 of 363
6.96 sec78th percentile

3-cone

2018 QB class#4 of 9All-time QB#75 of 333
4.40 sec38th percentile

20-yard shuttle

2018 QB class#6 of 9All-time QB#211 of 339
79.941th percentile

FLIQ speed score

2018 QB class#6 of 10All-time QB#242 of 412
37.08th percentile

FLIQ burst score

2018 QB class#8 of 10All-time QB#327 of 355
11.463th percentile

FLIQ agility time

2018 QB class#5 of 9All-time QB#123 of 330
Compared withQBs at the same position2018 draft class and all synchronized historical testing records
College production is not imported yet

The profile currently knows USC and NFL draft context. Add an authorized college-stat source to compare production, market share, efficiency, and breakout age.

2021 NFL production

12NFL games

222Scrimmage yards

48Total touches

0Targets

5Touchdowns

4.63Yards / touch

Workout source: nflverse. Percentiles and comparison groups are independent FantasyLeagueIQ calculations; unavailable metrics are omitted rather than estimated.

NFL Draft Capital

Draft year2,018
Draft round1
Overall pick3
Draft teamNYJ
Draft Age21
Draft CollegeUSC

Source: nflverse. Draft capital affects dynasty only through a bounded, experience-decaying modifier.

Big-play ability + league scoring

Explosive Play Profile

Long-play efficiency, volume, repeatability, and the selected league’s bonus opportunities in one view.

84.2NFL Explosive IndexQB #15
Peak season90.6
Recent three-season form70.9
Latest season2026 • QB #29
Selected league bonus overlayNo explicit big-play bonuses
Long gains still earn normal yardage and touchdown points.
Plays behind the ratingHighest-impact imported nflverse evidence
2026 • Week 7 • vs KCTD
28-yard completion

(1:49) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep left to 11-J.Smith-Njigba pushed ob at KC 1 for 27 yards (5-M.Delane). The Replay Official reviewed the…

3.0 impact credits
2026 • Week 4 • vs LACTD
23-yard completion

(10:03) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short right to 23-E.Wilson for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

3.0 impact credits
2026 • Week 6 • vs DEN
42-yard completion

(10:52) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right to 22-R.Shaheed to DEN 27 for 42 yards (23-J.Barron).

2.5 impact credits
2026 • Week 5 • vs SF
38-yard completion

(:39) 14-S.Darnold pass deep left to 11-J.Smith-Njigba to SEA 46 for 38 yards (6-M.Mustapha).

1.5 impact credits
About this rating

The Explosive Index summarizes how a player’s big-play production compares with others at the same position. FantasyLeagueIQ evaluates verified NFL play-by-play evidence and keeps the underlying NFL rating separate from league-specific scoring. When a league is connected, its scoring settings are applied to projections and fantasy value so the analysis reflects that league without changing the player’s core profile. Data sources: nflverse and synchronized league settings.

Recent form

Sam Darnold Performance Trends

Last 8 recorded games, viewed through PPR scoring.

Recent form change-4.5 PPG8.4 recent vs 12.9 season average
League fantasy points14.7 pts
Week 18
14.71.8Week 5: 6.1 ptsWeek 6: 13.1 ptsWeek 7: 2.5 ptsWeek 8: 11.8 ptsWeek 9: 1.8 ptsWeek 16: 8.7 ptsWeek 17: 2.0 ptsWeek 18: 14.7 pts5791718WEEK
Attempts + carries50.0 opp
Week 18
50.025.0Week 5: 39.0 oppWeek 6: 45.0 oppWeek 7: 25.0 oppWeek 8: 32.0 oppWeek 9: 36.0 oppWeek 16: 33.0 oppWeek 17: 28.0 oppWeek 18: 50.0 opp5791718WEEK
Completion percentage69.0 %
Week 18
69.041.5Week 5: 56.8 %Week 6: 41.5 %Week 7: 64.0 %Week 8: 54.2 %Week 9: 48.5 %Week 16: 46.9 %Week 17: 65.4 %Week 18: 69.0 %5791718WEEK
What these charts show

These charts summarize production, opportunity, and efficiency across recorded games. When a league is connected, fantasy output reflects that league’s scoring settings; otherwise a standard scoring context is used. The comparisons are designed to make a player’s recent performance easier to interpret.

Availability + repeatability

Dependability Index

Two lenses, because weekly trust and dynasty durability are different questions.

Weekly dependability
72C+

67% scoring-floor hit rate • 81% workload stability

Dynasty dependability
87B+

80% three-year game availability • 3 seasons of evidence

About dependability

The Dependability Index summarizes availability and consistency across short- and long-term contexts. Weekly and dynasty views answer different reliability questions and are evaluated separately. Connected-league scoring may personalize the weekly context. The rating describes reliability, not a player’s ceiling.

2021 Production & Efficiency

Attempts406#23 of 48 QBs
Completion rate59.9%#32 of 39 QBs
Pass yards2,527#26 of 48 QBs
Yards / attempt6.22#31 of 39 QBs
Pass TD9#29 of 48 QBs
Rush yards222#12 of 48 QBs

NFL production supplied by nflverse. Same-position ranks include qualified players from the selected season. Volume ranks require 50 pass attempts; rate ranks require 100. Fantasy output elsewhere on this page is recalculated with standard PPR scoring.

How this affects value

FLIQ value signal • projection outlook, market consensus, athletic and explosive profile, league and roster context. Athletic and draft inputs are supporting evidence—not a replacement for current projections, market consensus, production, availability, or the selected league’s rules.

Standard PPR points157.28
Points per game13.11
Games12
Position rank#26

Standard PPR

Game Logs

2026202520242023202220212020
WkOppLeague PtsPassingRushingReceivingFum
1NYJ19.0624/35 • 279 yd • 1 TD5 att • -1 yd • 1 TD—1
2NO18.9026/38 • 305 yd • 2 TD1 att • 7 yd • 0 TD—0
3HOU25.2623/34 • 304 yd • 0 TD8 att • 11 yd • 2 TD—0
4DAL31.5426/39 • 301 yd • 2 TD6 att • 35 yd • 2 TD—0
5PHI6.0821/37 • 177 yd • 1 TD2 att • 10 yd • 0 TD—0
6MIN15.0817/41 • 207 yd • 1 TD4 att • 48 yd • 0 TD—1
7NYG2.4816/25 • 112 yd • 0 TD——0
8ATL11.7613/24 • 129 yd • 0 TD8 att • 66 yd • 0 TD—0
9NE1.7816/33 • 172 yd • 0 TD3 att • 9 yd • 0 TD—0
16TB8.7015/32 • 190 yd • 0 TD1 att • 11 yd • 0 TD—0
17NO1.9817/26 • 132 yd • 0 TD2 att • 7 yd • 0 TD—1
18TB14.6629/42 • 219 yd • 2 TD8 att • 19 yd • 0 TD—1

Fallback statistics supplied by nflverse (CC BY 4.0). Standard PPR points calculated by FantasyLeagueIQ.

Standard PPR

Career by Season

YearGPointsPPGPassingRushingReceiving
2026792.3213.191,478 yd • 10 TD72 yd • 0 TD—
202517235.4213.854,048 yd • 25 TD95 yd • 0 TD—
202417307.9618.124,319 yd • 35 TD212 yd • 1 TD—
20231023.382.34297 yd • 2 TD15 yd • 1 TD—
2022686.3214.391,143 yd • 7 TD106 yd • 2 TD—
202112157.2813.112,527 yd • 9 TD222 yd • 5 TD—
202012134.0211.172,208 yd • 9 TD217 yd • 2 TD—

Imported Player Data

Every metric retains its source and effective context.

Draftnflverse
2018
Draft Age
21
Draft College
USC
Draft Pick
3
Draft Round
1
Draft Team
NYJ
Draft Year
2018
Workoutnflverse
2018
Agility Score
11.36
Broad Jump
105
Burst Score
37
Combine Height
6-3
Combine School
USC
Combine Weight
221
Cone
6.96
Forty
4.85
Shuttle
4.4
Speed Score
79.883174
Vertical
26.5
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