Sam Darnold Fantasy Projections: Week 9 vs. the Colts

Published 8:41 pm Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold will be up against the 24th-ranked passing defense of the Indianapolis Colts (227.8 yards allowed per game) in Week 9, at 8:20 PM ET on Sunday.

Should Darnold be someone that you lock into your fantasy football lineup this week for his game versus the Colts? Before making that call, here’s a look at the stats and trends you need to know.

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Sam Darnold Fantasy Projections

  • Matchup: Minnesota Vikings vs. Indianapolis Colts
  • Projected Fantasy Points: 17.6
  • Game Day & Time: November 3, 2024 at 8:20 PM ET
  • TV Channel: NBC
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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

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Sam Darnold Fantasy Stats

  • Darnold is 15th at his position, and 19th overall in the league, with 117.0 fantasy points (16.7 per game).
  • Darnold has completed 54 of 83 passes for 678 yards, throwing for three touchdowns with two interceptions, and has run for 56 yards on 12 carries over his past three games. He has accumulated 38.8 fantasy points (12.9 per game) during that stretch.
  • In his past five games, Darnold is 91-of-139 for 1,134 yards, with 10 touchdowns and three interceptions and has rushed for 71 yards on 19 carries. He has picked up 82.5 fantasy points (16.5 per game).
  • In his best game of the season — Week 3 against 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 versus the New York Jets.

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