Sam Darnold Fantasy Projections: Week 5 vs. the Jets
Published 12:44 pm Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold will be up against the second-ranked passing defense of the New York Jets (128 yards conceded per game) in Week 5, at 9:30 AM ET on Sunday.
Should Darnold be someone that you plug into your fantasy football lineup this week for his game versus the Jets? Before making that choice, here’s a look at the stats and trends you need to know.
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Sam Darnold Fantasy Projections
- Matchup: Minnesota Vikings vs. New York Jets
- Projected Fantasy Points: 14.4
- Game Day & Time: October 6, 2024 at 9:30 AM ET
- TV Channel: NFL Network
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Sam Darnold Fantasy Points by Week
| Week | Opponent | Fantasy Points (PPR) | Pass Comp./Att. | Pass Yards | Pass TDs | INTs | Rush Att. | Rush Yards | Rush TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | @Giants | 14.6 | 19-for-24 | 208 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Week 2 | @49ers | 19.9 | 17-for-26 | 268 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 32 | 0 |
| Week 3 | @Texans | 23.2 | 17-for-28 | 181 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 4 | @Packers | 20.5 | 20-for-28 | 275 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 0 |
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Sam Darnold Fantasy Stats
- Darnold is among the top fantasy options at his position, with 78.2 fantasy points (19.6 per game), fifth at his position and eighth in the league.
- In his past three games, Darnold has accumulated 63.6 fantasy points (21.2 per game). He is 54-of-82 for 724 yards, with nine touchdowns and two interceptions and has rushed for 47 yards on 12 carries.
- Sam Darnold picked up 23.2 fantasy points — 17-of-28 (60.7%), 181 yards, 4 TDs, 0 INTs — in Week 3 versus the Houston Texans, his best game of the season.
- In his worst game of the season, Darnold finished with 14.6 fantasy points — 19-of-24 (79.2%), 208 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT. That was in Week 1 against the New York Giants.
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