Yahoo Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden on Sam Darnold

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Uh in this last year, Nick Mullins and Sam Darnold averaged 19.8 fantasy points. That would have been the quarterback eight.

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Positive signalProjection

Sam Darnold averaged 19.8 fantasy points per game with the Vikings last year, equivalent to quarterback eight scoring.

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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 DarnoldPositiveProjection

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

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Sam DarnoldNegativeMatchup

Darnold must navigate Gordon-Simmons pressure combo; eight INTs make ball security critical.

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Sam DarnoldNeutralMatchup

Darnold must navigate Dennis Allen's pressure packages and Kyler Gordon.

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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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