Sam Darnold Fantasy Projections: Week 14 vs. the Falcons

Published 12:40 pm Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Quarterback Sam Darnold faces a matchup versus the 22nd-ranked pass defense in the league (221.7 yards allowed per game) in Week 14, when his Minnesota Vikings meet the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday at 1:00 PM ET.

Is Darnold a worthwhile starting option in fantasy this week? Read on as we dig into his upcoming matchup versus the Falcons.

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Sam Darnold Fantasy Projections

  • Matchup: Minnesota Vikings vs. Atlanta Falcons
  • Projected Fantasy Points: 18.6
  • 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 19.0 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

  • Thus far in 2024, Darnold is eighth at his position and 10th in the league in fantasy points, with 206.7 (17.2 per game).
  • 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.
  • Darnold has accumulated 89.7 fantasy points (17.9 per game) in his past five games. He has connected on 115 of 169 passes for 1,342 yards, throwing for nine touchdowns with five interceptions, and has run for 39 yards on 25 carries tacking on one TD.
  • Sam Darnold accumulated 23.6 fantasy points — 20-of-32 (62.5%), 246 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs; 8 carries, 18 yards, 1 TD — in his best game of the season. That was in Week 11 against the Tennessee Titans.
  • In his worst game of the season, Darnold finished with 4.3 fantasy points — 14-of-31 (45.2%), 179 yards, 0 TDs, 1 INT. That was in Week 5 against the New York Jets.

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