Sam Darnold
QB · Seattle Seahawks
Roster observation: 2026, Week 6. Stale source. 2026-10-15 12:40:21 UTC
Week 6, 2026 projection
13.6 PPR points
Point-per-reception scoring. These Week 6 numbers come from the Week 6 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 6 projections aren't ready yet.
2026-10-18 18:25:05 UTC
QB23 among 66 available QB projections for this period. Ties share a rank.
Week 6, 2026 outlook
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No sourced injury report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm health or game-day availability. Sam Darnold had a scheduled Week 6 matchup away at Denver Broncos. Kickoff: 2026-10-16 00:15:00 UTC.
The stored Week 6 forecast is 13.6 PPR points. These Week 6 numbers come from the Week 6 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 6 projections aren't ready yet. This is a pregame forecast. Passing yards per game averaged 247.3 across 3 recorded totals in 2026, weeks 5, 4, 3. There is not a complete three-game comparison window. These are past results, not a workload forecast.
What to watch
Week 6 matchup
DEN
Denver Broncos
Scheduled away matchup
Kickoff reached
2026-10-16 00:15:00 UTC
Use the results source for the score; stored forecasts are pregame.
Recorded usage change
The latest three listed games are compared with the preceding three in the same season. A change appears only when both windows have three recorded totals. It is not a forecast.
247.3n=3
Passing yards per game
2026, weeks 5, 4, 3. Not enough complete data to label a change.
5.3n=3
Rushing yards per game
2026, weeks 5, 4, 3. Not enough complete data to label a change.
16.4n=3
PPR points per game
2026, weeks 5, 4, 3. Not enough complete data to label a change.
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| Metric | Recent weeks / average | Previous weeks / average |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards per game | 5, 4, 3 / 247.3 (3 recorded) | 1 / 13.0 (1 recorded) |
| Rushing yards per game | 5, 4, 3 / 5.3 (3 recorded) | 1 / 0.0 (1 recorded) |
| PPR points per game | 5, 4, 3 / 16.4 (3 recorded) | 1 / 0.5 (1 recorded) |
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Compare stored PPR forecasts from the same week, scoring format and source. A difference is not a start/sit recommendation or a probability.
Sam Darnold · QB
13.6
Sam Darnold · PPR
Active roster. 2026-10-18 18:25:05 UTC
0.0
Drew Lock · PPR
Active roster. 2026-10-18 18:25:05 UTC
Sam Darnold minus Drew Lock: +13.6 PPR points. See each player's source date above.
Open the full start/sit toolTeam injury and practice context
Teammate availability can matter to role context. These source designations do not establish a workload change.
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
| Player | Game designation | Practice | Reported injury | Source date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beau Stephens | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Shoulder | Observation time is not available. |
| Chazz Surratt | Out | Did Not Participate In Practice | Calf | Observation time is not available. |
| Drake Thomas | Out | Did Not Participate In Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| Drew Lock | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Forearm | Observation time is not available. |
| George Holani | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Ribs | Observation time is not available. |
| Irvin Charles | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| Leonard Williams | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| Zach Charbonnet | Out | Limited Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
Observed depth-chart context
The source’s formation and depth-slot labels are preserved. They are not confirmation of today’s starter, snaps or targets.
Stale source. 2026-10-12 06:02:14 UTC
| Player | Formation | Position label | Source slot | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Darnold | Offense | QB:9 | 1 | 2026-10-12 06:02:14 UTC |
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Usage trend
Recent game stats
Regular-season actuals from the listed seasons and weeks. These may include the prior season. Averages use recorded games only and are not predictions.
Last 3 listed games
16.4
PPR average · 3 recorded totals
Last 5 listed games
11.7
PPR average · 5 recorded totals
Last 8 listed games
11.9
PPR average · 8 recorded totals
| Season / week | Opponent | PPR | Pass yards | Rush yards | Receive yards | Targets | Catches | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 / 5 | SF | 8.3 | 195 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 / 4 | LAC | 13.3 | 168 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2026 / 3 | WAS | 27.7 | 379 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 / 1 | NE | 0.5 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 / 18 | SF | 8.8 | 198 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2025 / 17 | CAR | 6.1 | 147 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2025 / 16 | LA | 19.5 | 270 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2025 / 15 | IND | 11.3 | 271 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Injury and practice report
No sourced report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm that the player is healthy or active.
News and podcast discussion
Stale source. 2026-10-18 09:15:46 UTC
56 mentions in the source window. Discussion velocity: 1.70× the source baseline.
Discussion volume is not a prediction or a measure of accuracy.
Because starting quarterback Sam Darnold has been absolutely terrible when throwing to anyone other than Smith-Njigba, and backup Drew Lock also didn’t do much when throwing to anyone else in the two games Lock had to fill in for the injured Darnold.
Entering Week 6, Allen is utilizing under-center play action on 25.5% of his dropbacks in 2026, the second-highest rate in the NFL, trailing only Sam Darnold (25.5%), according to the NFL's Next Gen Stats.
Seahawks sticking with Sam Darnold as starter despite INTs 2026-10-16 19:33:47 UTC
Seahawks' Sam Darnold owns up to late interceptions in overtime loss to Broncos 2026-10-16 07:04:24 UTC
Broncos beat the Seahawks 17-14 in OT on Ja'Quan McMillian's pick, Wil Lutz's 53-yarder 2026-10-16 04:16:28 UTC
Sam Darnold embracing newfound stability in Seattle and life 2026-10-11 16:47:53 UTC
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