Sam Darnold Fantasy

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold had another solid practice Wednesday as he prepared for what will likely be his last preseason action Saturday vs the Saints. Darnold completed 10 of his first 11 passes in team drills Wednesday and also threw four straight touchdowns in red-zone drills, a major area of weakness in his rookie season. Head coach Adam Gase said the starters will play the first half plus one series in the team's third preseason game Saturday so this is the best look fantasy owners will get at the sophomore QB before drafts. Darnold has been having a strong camp and has higher upside than a lot of the other quarterbacks expected to be drafted as backups in fantasy.

Aug. 21st • 10:26 PM

New York Jets head coach Adam Gase is still impressed with a throw that quarterback Sam Darnold made in last Thursday's preseason game against the Falcons. "The throw to Quincy, I dont know if Ive seen many that were better in my career," Gase said Tuesday. Darnold went 10-for-15 with no turnovers in practice on Tuesday. He's expected to play at least the first half of the preseason game this Saturday against the Saints. Darnold had his fair share of ups and downs in his rookie season, throwing for 2,865 yards, 17 touchdowns and 15 interceptions in 13 games. He should be better in his second year with Le'Veon Bell in the backfield, but he'll need to show more before fantasy owners use him for anything more than a low-end QB2.

Aug. 21st • 2:21 PM

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold has looked impressive during the team's first five days of training camp. The sophomore has shown signs of progression and has been praised by new head coach Adam Gase for his effortless ability to throw the ball deep. The 22-year-old had an up-and-down rookie campaign in 2018, finishing the year with 2,865 yards through the air in addition to 17 touchdowns and 15 picks while also battling a foot ailment. Though he still has a lot to prove on the fantasy end of things, things appear to be trending in the right direction. Fantasy managers will want to monitor his progress throughout the preseason.

Jul. 31st • 2:57 AM