Sam Darnold: 2026 Fantasy Outlook
Our model projects Sam Darnold for 238 PPR points in 2026 (14.0 per week), ranking him QB22 and #143 overall. That projection is built on a 7% carry share. Sam Darnold's ADP of 144.0 sits within a round of our model's #143 overall rank — the market has him about right.
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Frequently asked
Should I draft Sam Darnold in 2026 fantasy football?
At his ADP, yes. Sam Darnold's ADP of 144.0 sits within a round of our model's #143 overall rank — the market has him about right.
What round should Sam Darnold go in 2026 fantasy drafts?
Sam Darnold is being drafted around pick 144 (round 12 of a 12-team draft). Our model values him at #143 overall, a round-12 pick.
What is Sam Darnold's 2026 fantasy projection?
Our model projects Sam Darnold for 238 PPR points in 2026 — 14.0 points per week — making him the QB22 in our rankings. The projection blends our custom pipeline with consensus and updates weekly through draft season.
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Projections from our custom pipeline blended with consensus, built on nflverse data · refreshed through draft season · rounds assume a 12-team draft.