NegativeProjectionSat, August 1, 2026
Darnold's late-season collapse and sack-prone tendencies highlight Seattle's need for elite pass protection.
Sam DarnoldQBSEA
Darnold's 2024 season ended poorly with two disastrous games for Minnesota, including a playoff loss to the Rams where he was sacked nine times and generated his lowest EPA of the year (-27.4). For Darnold to succeed with Seattle, he needs strong pass protection; his 2024 tendency to hold the ball (3.08 seconds average, third-longest in NFL) and take deep shots (73.2% of passes after 2.5 seconds, highest rate in league) makes him vulnerable to pressure.
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two disastrous games to end his campaign. In the Vikings' playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams, Darnold was sacked nine times, resulting in his lowest total EPA generated last year (-27.4). For Darnold to work within the Seahawks offense, he needs to be protected well.
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- What did NFL.com News say about Sam Darnold?
- Darnold's 2024 season ended poorly with two disastrous games for Minnesota, including a playoff loss to the Rams where he was sacked nine times and generated his lowest EPA of the year (-27.4). For Darnold to succeed with Seattle, he needs strong pass protection; his 2024 tendency to hold the ball (3.08 seconds average, third-longest in NFL) and take deep shots (73.2% of passes after 2.5 seconds, highest rate in league) makes him vulnerable to pressure.
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- STACKED tags this as a negative fantasy football signal for Sam Darnold (QB SEA). Darnold's late-season collapse and sack-prone tendencies highlight Seattle's need for elite pass protection.
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- Sam Darnold's complete 2026 fantasy football outlook — projections, ADP movement across every platform, injury context, and all source-backed STACKED insights — is on their STACKED player profile.
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