Legendary Upside on Sam Darnold

VideoMailbag - Sims Round Table w/ Sack and ShaidySeptember 1, 2026

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Sam Darnold at quarterback.

Mentioned at 35:09 – 35:12

STACKED’s take

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Rostered as a quarterback in current draft build

Sam Darnold is currently being utilized as a quarterback in the source's draft build.

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Sam DarnoldNegativeMatchup

Darnold's eight INTs and protection struggles create turnover risk against Chicago's disguised blitz scheme.

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Sam DarnoldNegativeMatchup

Darnold must navigate Allen's pressure packages and Gordon's slot blitz versatility.

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Sam DarnoldPositiveProjection

Darnold over 20 rushing yards at +630 with recent 2-carry, 17-yard usage trend.

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Sam DarnoldNegativeMatchup

Darnold expected to face pressure from Bears' Dennis Allen defensive schemes.

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Sam DarnoldNegativeMatchup

Darnold expected to face pressure from Dennis Allen's defensive scheme.

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Sam DarnoldPositiveProjection

Darnold's best game of season; poised for heavy air reliance vs. Chicago.

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