Sam Darnold Fantasy Projections: Week 14 vs. the Falcons
Published 12:43 pm Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold will take on the 22nd-ranked pass defense of the Atlanta Falcons (221.7 yards conceded per game) in Week 14, at 1:00 PM ET on Sunday.
Is Darnold worth starting in fantasy this week? Read on as we dig into his upcoming matchup against the Falcons.
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Sam Darnold Fantasy Projections
- Matchup: Minnesota Vikings vs. Atlanta Falcons
- Projected Fantasy Points: 18.5
- Game Day & Time: December 8, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
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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 |
| Week 5 | @Jets | 4.3 | 14-for-31 | 179 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 0 |
| Week 7 | @Lions | 16.3 | 22-for-27 | 259 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 39 | 0 |
| Week 8 | @Rams | 18.2 | 18-for-25 | 240 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| Week 9 | @Colts | 19 | 28-for-34 | 290 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 0 |
| Week 10 | @Jaguars | 6.4 | 24-for-38 | 241 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 28 | 0 |
| Week 11 | @Titans | 23.6 | 20-for-32 | 246 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 18 | 1 |
| Week 12 | @Bears | 21.1 | 22-for-34 | 330 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
| Week 13 | @Cardinals | 19.6 | 21-for-31 | 235 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 0 |
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Sam Darnold Fantasy Stats
- In 2024, Darnold has 206.7 fantasy points (17.2 per game) — eighth at his position, 10th in the NFL.
- In his past three games, Darnold has accumulated 64.3 fantasy points (21.4 per game). He is 63-of-97 for 811 yards, with six touchdowns and zero interceptions and has rushed for 39 yards on 14 carries with one TD.
- In his past five games, Darnold is 115-of-169 for 1,342 yards, with nine touchdowns and five interceptions and has rushed for 81 yards on 25 carries with one TD. He has picked up 89.7 fantasy points (17.9 per game).
- In his best game of the season, Sam Darnold finished with 23.6 fantasy points — 20-of-32 (62.5%), 246 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs; 8 carries, 18 yards, 1 TD. That was in Week 11 against the Tennessee Titans.
- Darnold accumulated 4.3 fantasy points — 14-of-31 (45.2%), 179 yards, 0 TDs, 1 INT — in his worst game of the season. That was in Week 5 against the New York Jets.
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