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The Action Network Sports Betting Podcast fantasy football takes on Sam Darnold
Every source-backed podcast insight STACKED has extracted from The Action Network Sports Betting Podcast about Sam Darnold.
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All The Action Network Sports Betting Podcast insights about Sam Darnold
NegativeDepth ChartSep 16, 2026
Sam Darnold is confirmed out for the upcoming game, with Drew Locke expected to start in his place.NegativeInjurySep 15, 2026
Sam Darnold avoided the worst-case scenario regarding his hip injury and is not expected to be out for a long duration.NegativeInjurySep 15, 2026
Sam Darnold is dealing with a hip injury that will sideline him for a few games. Anderson views this as a downgrade, though not catastrophic, as he considers Darnold a mid-tier quarterback (around 20th best) and believes the team can survive with Drew Locke in the short term.PositiveInjurySep 10, 2026
Grant Neifer reports that Sam Darnold is expected to return from his injury between week three and week five, which is better news than the initial fear of a season-ending injury.NegativeProjectionSep 9, 2026
The hosts discuss Sam Darnold's role in Kevin O'Connell's system, noting that while the system is conducive to his success, there are questions about whether he can sustain high-level play.NegativeBustSep 9, 2026
Despite receiving credit for his play, Doug Kazarian notes that Sam Darnold had several near-interceptions and shaky moments in the Super Bowl that suggest he could regress.NegativeBustAug 26, 2026
Sam Darnold led the league with 20 turnovers last year, creating significant concern for the Seahawks' offensive stability following the departure of offensive coordinator Clint Kubiak.