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Elite 2024 deep-ball accuracy unlikely to repeat; regression risk ahead

Sam DarnoldQBSEA

Sam Darnold's 2024 elite deep-ball accuracy was the primary driver of JSN's breakout season. Darnold ranked first of 149 quarterbacks over the past five years in highly accurate throw rate on attempts of 20+ yards downfield. This elite performance is unlikely to be maintained, creating significant regression risk for his pass catchers in 2025.

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Darnold was first out of 149 quarterbacks over the past 5 years in highly accurate throw rate on attempts of 20 plus yards downfield
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Sam Darnold's 2024 elite deep-ball accuracy was the primary driver of JSN's breakout season. Darnold ranked first of 149 quarterbacks over the past five years in highly accurate throw rate on attempts of 20+ yards downfield. This elite performance is unlikely to be maintained, creating significant regression risk for his pass catchers in 2025.
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STACKED tags this as a negative fantasy football signal for Sam Darnold (QB SEA). Elite 2024 deep-ball accuracy unlikely to repeat; regression risk ahead
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Sam Darnold's complete 2026 fantasy football outlook — projections, ADP movement across every platform, injury context, and all source-backed STACKED insights — is on their STACKED player profile.
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