Sam
Darnold
(#14)
QB - Seattle Seahawks
| Age | 27 |
| Exp | 7th Season |
| HT/WT | 6'3" / 225 LBS |
| Bye | 6 |
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| TIER |
QB - Seattle Seahawks
| Age | 27 |
| Exp | 7th Season |
| HT/WT | 6'3" / 225 LBS |
| Bye | 6 |
| Rank | |
| ADP | |
| FPTS | |
| TIER |
| GAME | PASSING | RUSHING | FUMBLES | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week | OPP | RATING | CMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | Y/A | TD | INT | SACKS | ATT | YDS | Y/A | LG | TD | TOT | LOST |
| 1 | @NYG | 113.2 | 19 | 24 | 79.2 | 208.0 | 8.7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | SF | 109.1 | 17 | 26 | 65.4 | 268.0 | 10.3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 32 | 6.4 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 3 | HOU | 119.2 | 17 | 28 | 60.7 | 181.0 | 6.5 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 4 | @GB | 123.4 | 20 | 28 | 71.4 | 275.0 | 9.8 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 15 | 2.1 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 5 | NYJ | 50.3 | 14 | 31 | 45.2 | 179.0 | 5.8 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 2.2 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | DET | 103.6 | 22 | 27 | 81.5 | 259.0 | 9.6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | @LAR | 128.8 | 18 | 25 | 72.0 | 240.0 | 9.6 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | IND | 107.1 | 28 | 34 | 82.4 | 290.0 | 8.5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 10 | @JAX | 48.3 | 24 | 38 | 63.2 | 241.0 | 6.3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 28 | 4.0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | @TEN | 107.0 | 20 | 32 | 62.5 | 246.0 | 7.7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 2.2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 12 | @CHI | 116.1 | 22 | 34 | 64.7 | 330.0 | 9.7 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | ARI | 111.6 | 21 | 31 | 67.7 | 235.0 | 7.6 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | ATL | 157.9 | 22 | 28 | 78.6 | 347.0 | 12.4 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 1.8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | CHI | 74.1 | 24 | 40 | 60.0 | 231.0 | 5.8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | @SEA | 112.3 | 22 | 35 | 62.9 | 246.0 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 2.2 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| SEASON | PASSING | RUSHING | FUMBLES | ||||||||||||||
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| YEAR | GP | RATING | CMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | Y/A | TD | INT | SACKS | ATT | YDS | Y/A | LG | TD | TOT | LOST |
| 2018 | 13 | 77.6 | 239 | 414 | 57.7 | 2,865.0 | 6.9 | 17 | 15 | 30 | 44 | 138 | 3.1 | 28 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| 2019 | 13 | 84.3 | 273 | 441 | 61.9 | 3,024.0 | 6.9 | 19 | 13 | 33 | 33 | 62 | 1.9 | 24 | 2 | 11 | 3 |
| 2020 | 12 | 72.7 | 217 | 364 | 59.6 | 2,208.0 | 6.1 | 9 | 11 | 35 | 37 | 217 | 5.9 | 46 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 2021 | 12 | 71.9 | 243 | 406 | 59.9 | 2,527.0 | 6.2 | 9 | 13 | 35 | 48 | 222 | 4.6 | 30 | 5 | 9 | 4 |
| 2022 | 6 | 92.7 | 82 | 140 | 58.6 | 1,143.0 | 8.2 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 26 | 106 | 4.1 | 26 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| 2023 | 10 | 85.1 | 28 | 46 | 60.9 | 297.0 | 6.5 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 21 | 15 | 0.7 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 | 15 | 105.5 | 310 | 461 | 67.2 | 3,776.0 | 8.2 | 32 | 11 | 45 | 61 | 205 | 3.4 | 19 | 1 | 8 | 4 |
Darnold will be the first-team quarterback when Minnesota begins training camp in late July, ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert reports.
Darnold took every first-team rep during mandatory minicamp, with Alec Lewis of The Athletic reporting that the veteran quarterback's "consistency stood out for three days" while J.J. McCarthy missed more throws.
The Vikings could begin the season with Darnold as the team's starting quarterback despite taking J.J. McCarthy with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft, ESPN reports. "We're not going to rush his development," said general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. "We're just going to do what's best for the Vikings in the short and long term."
Darnold agreed to terms on a one-year, $10 million contract with the Vikings on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Darnold completed 61 percent of his pass attempts for 297 yards, two touchdowns and one interception across 10 games (one start) with San Francisco in 2023.
Darnold completed 16 of 26 pass attempts for 189 yards and a touchdown while rushing seven times for 19 yards and another score in Sunday's 21-20 loss to the Rams. He also lost a fumble.
Darnold will start Sunday's game against the Rams, coach Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Darnold completed eight of 14 pass attempts for 81 yards, a touchdown and an interception while adding nine rushing yards on one attempt in Monday's 33-19 loss to the Ravens.
Darnold carried once for minus-one yard while playing four of the 49ers' 59 snaps on offense in Sunday's 42-19 win over the Eagles.
Darnold will return to his backup role after Brock Purdy cleared concussion protocol ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Darnold is on track to start Sunday's game against the Bengals after teammate Brock Purdy entered concussion protocol earlier this week, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Darnold will come in after Brock Purdy during Friday's preseason finale against the Chargers, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Darnold has been named the 49ers' No. 2 quarterback behind Brock Purdy, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Darnold completed 11 of 14 pass attempts for 109 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Saturday's preseason win over Denver.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan announced that Darnold will play during the first half ahead of Trey Lance on Saturday, with the latter running the backup offense following halftime against the Broncos, Josh Dubow of the Associated Press reports.
Darnold completed five of his eight pass attempts for 84 yards with no touchdowns or turnovers while playing the third quarter of Sunday's 34-7 preseason loss to Las Vegas.
Coach Kyle Shanahan told KNBR 680 San Francisco on Friday that Darnold will take most of the second-half reps at quarterback for the 49ers in Sunday's preseason game in Las Vegas.
Coach Kyle Shanahan said Thursday that Darnold, Brock Purdy (elbow) and Trey Lance are "all capable of being franchise-like quarterbacks," David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.
Darnold and the 49ers agreed to terms on a one-year contract Monday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.
Darnold completed just 5 of 15 passes for 43 yards and two interceptions in Sunday's 10-7 win over the Saints. He also rushed six times for 32 yards.
