Darnold Due for Bounce-Back Week
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Could a change of scenery be just what the doctor ordered for Sam Darnold and fantasy football managers alike?
Darnold was benched in Week 7 in favor of PJ Walker, but could be in line to start in Week 9 against the New Orleans Saints. While Darnold has struggled this season, completing just 59.9% of his passes for 1,127 yards, four touchdowns, and eight interceptions, he could be in a good spot to bounce back against a Saints defense that has allowed the seventh-most fantasy points to quarterbacks this season.
Darnold has favorable matchups later in the season as well, and could be worth stashing on your bench if you are looking for streaming options or a potential QB2 down the stretch.
Here's a look at Darnold's remaining schedule and his potential for a bounce-back performance:
- Week 9: vs. New Orleans Saints (12th-most fantasy points allowed to QBs)
- Week 10: at Los Angeles Rams (21st-most fantasy points allowed to QBs)
- Week 11: vs. Carolina Panthers (22nd-most fantasy points allowed to QBs)
- Week 12: at Houston Texans (most fantasy points allowed to QBs)
- Week 13: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (14th-most fantasy points allowed to QBs)
- Week 14: at Buffalo Bills (15th-most fantasy points allowed to QBs)
- Week 15: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (23rd-most fantasy points allowed to QBs)
- Week 16: at Washington Commanders (26th-most fantasy points allowed to QBs)
- Week 17: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (13th-most fantasy points allowed to QBs)
- Week 18: at Atlanta Falcons (17th-most fantasy points allowed to QBs)
While Darnold is not a lock to be a top fantasy option, he could be a solid streaming option or QB2 down the stretch, especially if he is able to build some rapport with his new teammates.
