Sam Darnold
QB · Seattle Seahawks
Roster observation: 2026, Week 8. Sat, Oct 31, 9:38 AM ET
Week 8, 2026 projection
14.5 PPR points
Point-per-reception scoring. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week.
Sat, Oct 31, 8:25 PM ET
QB21 among 66 available QB projections for this period. Ties share a rank.
Week 8, 2026 outlook
No sourced injury report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm health or game-day availability. Sam Darnold has a scheduled Week 8 matchup at home against Chicago Bears. Kickoff: Mon, Nov 2, 8:15 PM ET.
The stored Week 8 forecast is 14.5 PPR points. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week. Passing yards per game averaged 243.3 across 3 recorded totals in 2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. The preceding three recorded games averaged 186.7. These are past results, not a workload forecast.
What to watch
Week 8 matchup
CHI
Chicago Bears
Scheduled home matchup
Scheduled kickoff
Mon, Nov 2, 8:15 PM ET
Check official schedule changes and inactive reports before kickoff.
Recorded usage change
The latest three listed games are compared with the preceding three in the same season. A change appears only when both windows have three recorded totals. It is not a forecast.
243.3n=3
Passing yards per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. Change +56.7 against the preceding three games.
13.7n=3
Rushing yards per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. Change +10 against the preceding three games.
11.1n=3
PPR points per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. Change -2.7 against the preceding three games.
Inspect the comparison windows
| Metric | Recent weeks / average | Previous weeks / average |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards per game | 7, 6, 5 / 243.3 (3 recorded) | 4, 3, 1 / 186.7 (3 recorded) |
| Rushing yards per game | 7, 6, 5 / 13.7 (3 recorded) | 4, 3, 1 / 3.7 (3 recorded) |
| PPR points per game | 7, 6, 5 / 11.1 (3 recorded) | 4, 3, 1 / 13.8 (3 recorded) |
Compare observed teammates
Compare stored PPR forecasts from the same week, scoring format and source. A difference is not a start/sit recommendation or a probability.
There are not two comparable player identities in this roster view.
Open the full start/sit toolTeam injury and practice context
Teammate availability can matter to role context. These source designations do not establish a workload change.
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
| Player | Game designation | Practice | Reported injury | Source date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Bradford | Not reported | Did Not Participate In Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| Brady Russell | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Wrist | Observation time is not available. |
| Brandon Pili | Not reported | Did Not Participate In Practice | Back | Observation time is not available. |
| Byron Murphy II | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Back | Observation time is not available. |
| Charles Cross | Not reported | Did Not Participate In Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| Chazz Surratt | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Calf | Observation time is not available. |
| Connor O'Toole | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Hamstring | Observation time is not available. |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Not injury related - resting player | Observation time is not available. |
| Drake Thomas | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| Drew Lock | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Elbow | Observation time is not available. |
| Jadarian Price | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Chest | Observation time is not available. |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Not injury related - resting player | Observation time is not available. |
| Leonard Williams | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Achilles | Observation time is not available. |
| Patrick O'Connell | Not reported | Did Not Participate In Practice | Toe | Observation time is not available. |
| Quenton Nelson | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| Rashid Shaheed | Not reported | Did Not Participate In Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| Tyrice Knight | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Hip | Observation time is not available. |
| Uchenna Nwosu | Not reported | Did Not Participate In Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| Velus Jones Jr. | Not reported | Did Not Participate In Practice | Hamstring | Observation time is not available. |
| Zach Charbonnet | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
Observed depth-chart context
The source’s formation and depth-slot labels are preserved. They are not confirmation of today’s starter, snaps or targets.
Stale source. Mon, Oct 26, 2:02 AM ET
| Player | Formation | Position label | Source slot | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Darnold | Offense | QB | 1 | Mon, Oct 26, 2:02 AM ET |
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Usage trend
Recent game stats
Regular-season actuals from the listed seasons and weeks. These may include the prior season. Averages use recorded games only and are not predictions.
Last 3 listed games
11.1
PPR average · 3 recorded totals
Last 5 listed games
14.9
PPR average · 5 recorded totals
Last 8 listed games
11.2
PPR average · 8 recorded totals
| Season / week | Opponent | PPR | Pass yards | Rush yards | Receive yards | Targets | Catches | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 / 7 | KC | 14.0 | 257 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2026 / 6 | DEN | 11.0 | 278 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2026 / 5 | SF | 8.3 | 195 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 / 4 | LAC | 13.3 | 168 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2026 / 3 | WAS | 27.7 | 379 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 / 1 | NE | 0.5 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 / 18 | SF | 8.8 | 198 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2025 / 17 | CAR | 6.1 | 147 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Injury and practice report
No sourced report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm that the player is healthy or active.
News and podcast discussion
Updated Oct 31, 5:15 AM ET
These stories may be out of date.
Bust of the season…so far: QB Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers The nomination list has required overflow parking. Sam Darnold has scored 76.8 points to sit QB28.
I like the Commanders to win by a touchdown.Hill's Pick: Commanders -6Sam Darnold has thrown eight interceptions in just over five games played this season.
McCarthy became the Vikings starter (over Sam Darnold, whom Minnesota let walk to Seattle where he led them to a Super Bowl title).
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