Sam Darnold
QB · SEA
- Projected points
- 238
- PPR, full 2026 season
- Per week
- 14.0
- projected PPR points
- Our rank
- #137
- QB21 at his position
- ADP
- 161.7
- average draft pick (Sleeper)
- Tier
- 3
- our positional tier
The 2026 verdict
Sam DarnoldQB · SEA
THE BOX SCOREADP value
+25
Our #137 · ADP 162
The market drafts Sam Darnold around pick 162 (round 14); we rank him #137 overall: round-12 production at a round-14 price.
238 projected PPR points · 14.0 per week · QB21 · tier 3
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The projection is built on a 7% carry share.
What's behind the projection
- Carry share7%share of team carries
- Snap share95th pcttime on field, vs. his position
- Team quality59th pcthis offense, opponent-adjusted
Frequently asked
Should I draft Sam Darnold in 2026 fantasy football?
Yes. The market drafts Sam Darnold about a round later than we rank him.
What round should Sam Darnold go in 2026 fantasy drafts?
Sam Darnold goes around pick 162, round 14 of a 12-team draft. We value him as a round-12 pick (#137 overall).
What is Sam Darnold's 2026 fantasy projection?
We project Sam Darnold for 238 PPR points in 2026: 14.0 per week, QB21 in our rankings.
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Our projections blended with consensus, from nflverse data. Rounds assume a 12-team draft.