Sam Darnold Fantasy

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold has faced turmoil from all sides as it comes to his role as the team's starting QB in the past 12 months, and that shows no signs of slowing as 2021 kicks off. But it appears that new head coach Robert Saleh and offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur see their signal caller as having "untapped potential," after watching extensive tape. Darnold has primarily had to battle the possibility of New York drafting a quarterback with the No. 2 overall selection in the upcoming NFL Draft, but with Texans QB Deshaun Watson now reportedly available in a deal, Darnold may have a new wrinkle in his path to remaining the starter for the Jets. It's well within the realm that New York tabs Darnold under center in less than eight months time when the new year begins, as a full off-season with LaFleur may be just the ticket his future needs.

Jan. 17th • 2:15 PM

New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas, who previously said that quarterback Sam Darnold was untouchable, was non-committal on whether Darnold would be the team's starting quarterback in 2021. Douglas said the team's new head coach will be "a big part of that." The Jets also have the second overall pick in the draft and could select Darnold's replacement. Douglas remains optimistic about Darnold's future, but it was tempered compared to his previous stance on the signal-caller. New York finished 2-14 and Darnold was the NFL's lowest-rated QB (72.7). The former third overall pick in 2018 helped beat the Rams and Browns, but he finished with a two-interception performance in a loss to the Patriots in Week 17. The 23-year-old finished with nine touchdowns and 11 interceptions in 12 games, but he wasn't helped by his offensive line and had a lack of trustworthy receivers all year. Darnold will likely have competition next year and won't be on the radar in single-QB leagues.

Jan. 5th • 9:22 PM

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold is not having the type of season that many were hopeful to happen in 2020. In fact, Darnold has only finished with 200 passing yards or more in three games this season. He played well against the Cleveland Browns secondary last week, but fantasy managers shouldn't expect it to happen again. The New England Patriots secondary has allowed the sixth-fewest fantasy points to quarterbacks this season. It's best to avoid using Darnold for this Week 17 matchup.

Jan. 1st • 8:01 PM