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Windy City Gridiron fantasy football takes on Sam Darnold
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PositiveProjectionSep 12, 2026
Darnold is the defending Super Bowl LX champion quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks, having led them to a 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots. The source ranks the Seahawks first in the 2026 NFL Power Rankings, citing that 'when the defending champions return most of their team, you gotta beat the man to be the man,' indicating confidence in Darnold's continued success.PositiveProjectionSep 11, 2026
Ranked #8 overall; Declan Doyle. His expresses difficulty accepting Darnold as top-10 QB despite Super Bowl win, strong postseason play, and two excellent regular seasons in a row; ranking reflects respect for recent accomplishments.PositiveRoleJul 26, 2026
Brandon Robinson has struggled to find a consistent QB1 starter; Darnold appears to be his answer at the position. However, Robinson carries 5 additional QBs on the roster (4 backups and Tua), indicating limited depth and confidence beyond Darnold as the primary starter.