Sam Darnold

Pos: QB1 Team: SEA YoE: 8
Draft: RD 1, PICK 3
Injury Status: Q Return Date: 2026-01-17

I. Player News & Analysis

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"Williams is entering his second NFL season with hopes for a leap forward under new head coach and playcaller Ben Johnson. The 2024 No. 1 pick had a few big games (22-plus fantasy points five times), but way too many major duds (nine games with fewer than 12 points) during his first season. Efficiency was an issue (outside of the top 35 in QBR, YPA and completion %) and he took a league-high 68 sacks, but he got experience (QB2 in dropbacks), avoided INTs (seven) and added value with his legs (seventh at QB in carries, rush yards and YPC). With Johnson designing the offense, a much-improved interior offensive line and a good supporting cast led by DJ Moore, Rome Odunze, Colston Loveland and Luther Burden III, Williams has no excuses as he enters a critical Year 2. He's safest when drafted as a fringe QB1, but he has a very high ceiling."

"Williams couldn't lead the Bears to any points in the first three quarters, but he helped Chicago's offense come alive in the fourth to make things interesting. Williams particularly had his connection with rookie tight end Colston Loveland clicking, as the latter was on the receiving end of 10 of Williams' completions, 91 receiving yards and one of his two touchdowns, from one yard out. Williams also connected with Jahdae Walker from 25 yards out early in the fourth quarter, finishing with a pair of TD tosses for the fifth straight game to close out the campaign. Williams undeniably took a step forward in his first season under the tutelage of head coach Ben Johnson while throwing for 3,942 yards and posting a 27:7 TD:INT, but he'll need to achieve more quarter-to-quarter consistency for the Bears to succeed in the postseason beginning with next weekend's home wild-card matchup against the Packers."

	Caleb Williams' passing yards per attempt has increased by 47.63% over the past 6 weeks.
	Caleb Williams' passing yards have increased by 45.27% over the past 6 weeks.
	Caleb Williams' rushing yards have decreased by 52.41% over the past 10 weeks.
	Caleb Williams' rushing yards per attempt has increased by 54.57% over the past 6 weeks.
	Caleb Williams' sacks have decreased by 75.0+% over the past 10 weeks.

Sam Darnold

Pos: QB1 Team: SEA YoE: 8
Draft: RD 1, PICK 3
Injury Status: Q Return Date: 2026-01-17

I. Player News & Analysis

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"Darnold signed with Seattle after enjoying a breakout 2024 campaign in Minnesota. Playing with the lead often (league-high 53% of plays) in Kevin O'Connell's QB-friendly scheme, Darnold finished top 10 among QBs in pass attempts, completions, pass yards, pass TDs, INTs, sacks and carries. He had multiple TD passes in 12 games and had a solid fantasy floor with 16-plus points in 12 games. Despite the big box score numbers, Darnold finished "only" 18th in QBR and isn't going to move the needle much with his legs (career high in rush yards is 222), so it's fair to expect a step back in a Klint Kubiak-led offense that swapped out DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett for Cooper Kupp and Marquez Valdes-Scantling. Darnold is best valued as a fringe QB2 with minimal upside."

"The Seahawks played from ahead for nearly the entire matchup and were able to rely on their very effective run game. Darnold only needed to be a game manager as a result, and he played the role effectively. He didn't make any key mistakes, was sacked only twice, and had five completions of at least 15 yards. Darnold will likely be tested more in the postseason, but he will have an additional week of rest, as Seattle locked in the top seed in the NFC with the win."

	Sam Darnold's rushing yards have increased by 300+% over the past 8 weeks.
	Sam Darnold's rushing yards per attempt has increased by 211.23% over the past 8 weeks.
	Sam Darnold's passing yards per attempt has decreased by 38.95% over the past 10 weeks.
	Sam Darnold's interceptions have increased by 200.0% over the past 8 weeks.
	Sam Darnold's passing yards have decreased by 25.25% over the past 12 weeks.

II. Historical Performance

Season

Week

Home

Score

Away

TGT

REC

YD

TD

FUM

YPA

TGT SHARE

2025

18

DET

19 - 16

CHI

0.0

0

0.0 2025

17

CHI

38 - 42

SF

0.0

0

0.0 2025

16

GB

16 - 22

CHI

0.0

0

0.0 2025

15

CLE

3 - 31

CHI

0.0

0

0.0 2025

14

CHI

21 - 28

GB

0.0

0

0.0 2025

13

CHI

24 - 15

PHI

0.0

0

0.0 2025

12

PIT

28 - 31

CHI

0.0

1.0

0

0.0 2025

11

CHI

19 - 17

MIN

0.0

0

0.0 2025

10

NYG

20 - 24

CHI

0.0

0

0.0 2025

9

CHI

47 - 42

CIN

2.0

22.0

1.0

0.0

11.0

0.054 2025

8

CHI

16 - 30

BAL

0.0

0

0.0 2025

7

NO

14 - 26

CHI

0.0

0

0.0 2025

6

CHI

25 - 24

WSH

0.0

0

0.0 2025

4

CHI

25 - 24

LV

0.0

0

0.0 2025

3

DAL

14 - 31

CHI

0.0

0

0.0 2025

2

CHI

21 - 52

DET

0.0

0

0.0 2025

1

MIN

27 - 24

CHI

0.0

0

0.0 2024

18

CHI

24 - 22

GB

0.0

0

0.0 2024

17

SEA

6 - 3

CHI

0.0

0

0.0 2024

16

DET

34 - 17

CHI

0.0

1.0

0

0.0 2024

15

CHI

12 - 30

MIN

0.0

1.0

0

0.0 2024

14

CHI

13 - 38

SF

0.0

1.0

0

0.0 2024

13

CHI

20 - 23

DET

0.0

0

0.0 2024

12

MIN

30 - 27

CHI

0.0

0

0.0 2024

11

GB

20 - 19

CHI

0.0

0

0.0 2024

10

NE

19 - 3

CHI

0.0

0

0.0 2024

9

CHI

9 - 29

ARI

0.0

0

0.0 2024

8

CHI

15 - 18

WSH

0.0

1.0

0

0.0 2024

6

JAX

16 - 35

CHI

0.0

0

0.0 2024

5

CAR

10 - 36

CHI

0.0

0

0.0 2024

4

LAR

18 - 24

CHI

0.0

0

0.0 2024

3

CHI

16 - 21

IND

0.0

1.0

0

0.0 2024

2

CHI

13 - 19

HOU

0.0

0

0.0 2024

1

TEN

17 - 24

CHI

Sam Darnold

I. Player News & Analysis

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Caleb Williams' passing yards per attempt has increased by 47.63% over the past 6 weeks.

Caleb Williams' passing yards have increased by 45.27% over the past 6 weeks.

Caleb Williams' rushing yards have decreased by 52.41% over the past 10 weeks.

Caleb Williams' rushing yards per attempt has increased by 54.57% over the past 6 weeks.

Caleb Williams' sacks have decreased by 75.0+% over the past 10 weeks.

Sam Darnold

I. Player News & Analysis

ESPN

RotoWire

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Sam Darnold's rushing yards have increased by 300+% over the past 8 weeks.

Sam Darnold's rushing yards per attempt has increased by 211.23% over the past 8 weeks.

Sam Darnold's passing yards per attempt has decreased by 38.95% over the past 10 weeks.

Sam Darnold's interceptions have increased by 200.0% over the past 8 weeks.

Sam Darnold's passing yards have decreased by 25.25% over the past 12 weeks.

II. Historical Performance

Season

Week

Home

Score

Away

TGT

REC

YD

TD

FUM

YPA

TGT SHARE

2025

18

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0

0.0

2025

17

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0

0.0

2025

16

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0

0.0

2025

15

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0

0.0

2025

14

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0

0.0

2025

13