Sam Darnold Fantasy Projections: Week 15 vs. the Bears
Published 8:43 pm Wednesday, December 11, 2024
In Week 15 (Monday at 8:00 PM ET), QB Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings will face the Chicago Bears, who have the 16th-ranked pass defense in the NFL (218 yards conceded per game).
Is Darnold’s game against the Bears this week a good time to start him in fantasy? Below, we highlight his relevant fantasy numbers.
Get in the game and sign up for FanDuel Fantasy today. Use our link to start playing daily fantasy.
Sam Darnold Fantasy Projections
- Matchup: Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears
- Projected Fantasy Points: 18.4
- Game Day & Time: December 16, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Don’t miss a touchdown this NFL season. Catch every score with NFL RedZone on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Sign up today and watch seven hours of commercial-free football from every NFL game every Sunday.
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 |
| Week 14 | @Falcons | 34.6 | 22-for-28 | 347 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
Sign up for FanDuel Fantasy to start playing today.
Sam Darnold Fantasy Stats
- With 241.3 fantasy points (18.6 per game), Darnold is seventh at his position and eighth in the NFL.
- Darnold has connected on 65 of 93 passes for 912 yards, throwing for nine touchdowns with zero interceptions, and has run for 28 yards on 10 carries during his past three games. He has picked up 75.3 fantasy points (25.1 per game) during that stretch.
- Darnold has completed 109 of 163 passes for 1,399 yards, throwing for 11 touchdowns with three interceptions, and has run for 74 yards on 25 carries tacking on one TD in his past five games. He has picked up 105.3 fantasy points (21.1 per game) in that stretch.
- In his best game of the season — last week against the Atlanta Falcons — Sam Darnold finished with 34.6 fantasy points. His stat line: 22-of-28 (78.6%), 347 yards, 5 TDs, 0 INTs.
- Darnold picked up 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.
Add Darnold to your FanDuel Fantasy lineup today!