In Week 7 (Sunday at 1:00 PM ET), QB Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings will face the Detroit Lions, who have the 27th-ranked passing defense in the NFL (246.2 yards allowed per game).

Is Darnold’s game against the Lions this week a good time to start him in fantasy? Below, we dig into his relevant fantasy numbers.

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Sam Darnold Fantasy Projections

• Matchup: Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions
• Projected Fantasy Points: 18.1
• Game Day & Time: October 20, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: FOX
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Sam Darnold Fantasy Points by Week

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Sam Darnold Fantasy Stats

• Ranked 27th overall in the league and 21st at his position, Darnold has picked up 82.5 fantasy points (16.5 per game) so far in 2024.
• Darnold has connected on 51 of 87 passes for 635 yards, throwing for seven touchdowns with two interceptions, and has run for 26 yards on 12 carries in his past three games. He has accumulated 48 fantasy points (16 per game) during that time.
• In his best game of the season — Week 3 versus the Houston Texans — Sam Darnold finished with 23.2 fantasy points. His stat line: 17-of-28 (60.7%), 181 yards, 4 TDs, 0 INTs.
• 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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