In Week 5 (Sunday at 9:30 AM ET), QB Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings will meet the New York Jets, who have the second-ranked passing defense in the NFL (128 yards conceded per game).

Is Darnold a worthwhile starting option in fantasy this week? Keep reading as we break down his upcoming matchup against the Jets.

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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

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Sam Darnold Fantasy Stats

• Darnold is near the league lead, fifth at his position, and eighth overall in the NFL, with 78.2 fantasy points (19.6 per game).
• Darnold has accumulated 63.6 fantasy points (21.2 per game) during his past three games. He has connected on 54 of 82 passes for 724 yards, throwing for nine touchdowns with two interceptions, and has run for 47 yards on 12 carries.
• Sam Darnold accumulated 23.2 fantasy points — 17-of-28 (60.7%), 181 yards, 4 TDs, 0 INTs — in his best game of the season. That was in Week 3 against the Houston Texans.
• In Week 1 against the New York Giants, Darnold posted a season-low 14.6 fantasy points, with this stat line: 19-of-24 (79.2%), 208 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT.

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