Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings will face the Houston Texans and their 10th-ranked passing defense (166.5 yards conceded per game) in Week 3, on Sunday at 1:00 PM ET.

With his upcoming matchup versus the Texans this week, should Darnold be someone you lock into your fantasy football lineup? We break down the stats and trends below.

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Sam Darnold Fantasy Projections

• Matchup: Minnesota Vikings vs. Houston Texans
• Projected Fantasy Points: 14.22
• Game Day & Time: September 22, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: CBS
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Sam Darnold Fantasy Points by Week

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Sam Darnold Fantasy Stats

• Darnold has 34.5 fantasy points (17.3 per game), 10th at his position and 18th in the NFL.
• In his two games so far this season, Darnold has picked up 34.5 fantasy points. He is 36-of-50 for 476 yards, with four touchdowns and two interceptions and has rushed for 35 yards on eight carries.
• In his previous game (last week versus the San Francisco 49ers), Darnold finished with 19.9 fantasy points — 17-of-26 (65.4%), 268 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT; 5 carries, 32 yards.

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