Sam Howell
QB · Dallas Cowboys
Roster observation: 2026, Week 8. Sat, Oct 31, 9:38 AM ET
Week 8, 2026 projection
0.0 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
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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 Howell has a scheduled Week 8 matchup at home against Arizona Cardinals. Kickoff: Sun, Nov 1, 1:00 PM ET.
The stored Week 8 forecast is 0.0 PPR points. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week. Passing yards per game averaged 24.0 across 1 recorded totals in 2024, weeks 15. There is not a complete three-game comparison window. These are past results, not a workload forecast.
What to watch
Week 8 matchup
ARI
Arizona Cardinals
Scheduled home matchup
Scheduled kickoff
Sun, Nov 1, 1:00 PM ET
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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.
24.0n=1
Passing yards per game
2024, weeks 15. Not enough complete data to label a change.
2.0n=1
Rushing yards per game
2024, weeks 15. Not enough complete data to label a change.
-0.8n=1
PPR points per game
2024, weeks 15. Not enough complete data to label a change.
Inspect the comparison windows
| Metric | Recent weeks / average | Previous weeks / average |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards per game | 15 / 24.0 (1 recorded) | None / — (0 recorded) |
| Rushing yards per game | 15 / 2.0 (1 recorded) | None / — (0 recorded) |
| PPR points per game | 15 / -0.8 (1 recorded) | None / — (0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Downs | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| Dee Winters | Out | Did Not Participate In Practice | Calf | Observation time is not available. |
| Drew Shelton | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Hamstring | Observation time is not available. |
| George Pickens | Questionable | Limited Participation in Practice | Shoulder | Observation time is not available. |
| Jonathan Bullard | Questionable | Full Participation in Practice | Calf | Observation time is not available. |
| KaVontae Turpin | Out | Did Not Participate In Practice | Ribs | Observation time is not available. |
| Kenny Clark | Questionable | Limited Participation in Practice | Back | Observation time is not available. |
| Luke Schoonmaker | Questionable | Did Not Participate In Practice | Groin | Observation time is not available. |
| Marist Liufau | Questionable | Full Participation in Practice | Forearm | Observation time is not available. |
| P.J. Locke | Questionable | Full Participation in Practice | Foot | Observation time is not available. |
| Quinnen Williams | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Hamstring | Observation time is not available. |
| Tyler Smith | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Ankle | 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. Tue, Oct 27, 2:01 AM ET
| Player | Formation | Position label | Source slot | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Howell | Offense | QB | 2 | Tue, Oct 27, 2:01 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
4.4
PPR average · 3 recorded totals
Last 5 listed games
4.0
PPR average · 5 recorded totals
Last 8 listed games
9.2
PPR average · 8 recorded totals
| Season / week | Opponent | PPR | Pass yards | Rush yards | Receive yards | Targets | Catches | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 / 15 | GB | -0.8 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 / 18 | DAL | 7.4 | 153 | -1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 2023 / 17 | SF | 6.7 | 169 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 / 16 | NYJ | -1.8 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 / 15 | LA | 8.3 | 102 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 / 13 | MIA | 19.2 | 127 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 / 12 | DAL | 17.3 | 300 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 / 11 | NYG | 17.7 | 256 | 35 | 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.
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