Yahoo Sports NFL on Sam Darnold

Article2026 NFL QB RankingsSeptember 11, 2026

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It is really hard for me to accept Sam Darnold as a top-10 QB. Most of the offseason rankings didn't have him up there, but he won the Super Bowl, played well in the postseason, and has had two excellent regular seasons in a row. You have to give the man some respect.

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Darnold ranked #8 QB after Super Bowl win and two strong regular seasons.

Ranked #8 in 2026 preseason QB rankings. Declan Doyle expresses difficulty accepting Darnold as a top-10 QB, noting most offseason rankings didn't have him there, but he won the Super Bowl, played well in the postseason, and has had two excellent regular seasons in a row, earning respect.