How the call is made
| Input | Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Week 6 projection (PPR) | 14.1 | 50% |
| Last 3 games (PPR) | 10.9 | 25% |
| Season PPG (PPR) | 13.6 | 25% |
| Injury factor (Active) | ×1 | |
| Start score | 13.2 |
The call uses the same tier rule as the Week 6 QB start/sit rankings: players are ranked by projection, and the top fifth of the list is a must start, then start, then flex/matchup, then sit in all but deep leagues. At QB21 that makes Sam Darnold a sit in all but deep leagues. Players ruled out are left out of the ranking.
QBs ranked near Sam Darnold
| Rank | Player | Proj (PPR) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Bo Nix | 14.3 | Active |
| 20 | Jacoby Brissett | 14.3 | Active |
| 21 | Sam Darnold | 14.1 | Active |
| 22 | Deshaun Watson | 13.8 | Active |
| 23 | Jameis Winston | 13.6 | Active |
Frequently asked questions
Should I start Sam Darnold in Week 6?
The data puts Sam Darnold at QB21 of 29 projected QBs this week (14.1 PPR points projected), which the same tier rule as our QB start/sit page labels "Sit (deep leagues only)". He has no injury designation in our data.
What is Sam Darnold's Week 6 projection?
14.1 points in PPR, 14.1 in half PPR and 14.1 in standard, from Sleeper's public projections as of October 18, 2026.
How is Sam Darnold scoring this season?
He averages 13.6 PPR points per game over 5 games and 10.9 over his last 3.
What is Sam Darnold's dynasty value?
His composite dynasty value is 444 in 1QB leagues (#162 overall) and 1,887 in superflex. See his dynasty value page for the breakdown.
This is data, not betting advice or a guarantee. Projections come from Sleeper’s public API and can change before kickoff; injury statuses change late in the week.
Related pages
Projections from Sleeper’s public API; production from nflverse (CC BY 4.0). Updated October 18, 2026. How the start score works.