Davis Mattek on Sam Darnold

VideoFantasy Football Drafting For FreedomCaptured July 19, 2026

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Trevor Lawrence, Sam Darnold, Gino Smith, Kenneth Walker, Bree Hall, DeAndre Swift, Raandre Stevenson, Marshon Lloyd, Jackson Smith and Jigba, Garrett Wilson, Parker Washington

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STACKED’s take

Positive signalProjection

Sam Darnold is selected as a starting quarterback in a fantasy draft team, indicating he is being considered as a viable option.

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Sam DarnoldNegativeProjection

Darnold's erratic play cited as Seahawks' offensive weakness.

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Sam DarnoldPositiveRole

Nelson's arrival should create cleaner pocket for Darnold and improve Seahawks' offensive consistency.

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Sam DarnoldPositiveRole

Nelson acquisition directly targets Darnold's pocket protection and offensive efficiency.

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Sam DarnoldNegativeMatchup

Darnold stepped up freely with zero sacks allowed by Chiefs' pass rush.

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Sam DarnoldPositiveRole

Nelson's arrival should create a cleaner pocket for Darnold and improve offensive line flexibility.

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Sam DarnoldPositiveRole

Nelson acquisition aims to give Darnold cleaner pocket and running game support.

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