Sam Darnold's Basic Stats
| Yds | TDs | INT | Rush Yds | Fantasy Pts |
| 247.5 | 1.43 | 0.9 | 13.3 | 15.9 |
| Yds | TDs | INT | Rush Yds | Fantasy Pts |
| 264.3 | 1.5 | 1 | 14.2 | 17.4 |
| ADP | Comp/Att | P Yds | P TD | INT | Att | R Yds | Fum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not Available | 345.4/558.1 | 3964.8 | 22.9 | 14.4 | 57.6 | 213 | 4.8 |
DS 3D ProjectionsSam Darnold's Preseason Player AnalysisJ.J. McCarthy is clearly the QB of the “future,” but that future won't start until at least 2025 after his mid-August meniscus repair. That likely leaves Darnold as the full-season starter, unless he gets hurt or reverts to truly dreadful play. Barring that, he's interesting as a later superflex option and cheap DFS play.
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The Vikings announced Wednesday that QB J.J. McCarthy will miss the entire 2024 season. Surgery on the meniscus in the rookie's right knee revealed that he needed a full repair.
J.J. McCarthy to Undergo Knee Surgery After Torn Meniscus
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy will underdog knee surgery after complaining about knee soreness. After an MRI, it was revealed that he has a torn meniscus in his right knee. The amount of time he will miss is currently unknown, but we will update when more information is available.
Sam Darnold Heads to Camp Atop Depth Chart
Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell said Wednesday that Sam Darnold will open training camp as the team's No. 1 QB. O'Connell did not commit to anything beyond that, though, saying that he plans for a "competitive" training camp.
Get ready for Sam Darnold to start Week 1?
In recapping the Vikings' just-completed minicamp, The Athletic's Alec Lewis says QB Sam Darnold "looked calm, confident and prepared for what is likely to be another starting opportunity." Lewis also highlighted the inconsistency in rookie QB J.J. McCarthy's performance, adding that it should be expected for the first-round pick. Lewis added that Darnold took every first-team rep in the minicamp and that McCarthy didn't work with starters when the Vikings split into "starters" and "developmental" groups. Minnesota signed Darnold to a one-year, $10 million contract before the draft, with $8.75 million of that fully guaranteed. That doesn't lock in Darnold as the starter for any portion of the coming season. But it's enough money to suggest that we shouldn't be surprised if he opens the year behind center.
Vikings planning to move up for a QB?
The Vikings acquired the 23rd overall pick of this year's draft -- plus pick No. 232 -- from the Texans in exchange for picks 42, 188, and a 2025 second-rounder. Minnesota now holds the 11th and 23rd overall picks in the draft. The obvious conclusion here is that the Vikings are stockpiling ammo to make a move up for a QB. They'd likely need to trade into the top three to land Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, or Drake Maye. Or they could make a smaller move up for J.J. McCarthy. Any of those guys would be good news for the short and long-term fantasy outlooks of WR Justin Jefferson, WR Jordan Addison, and TE T.J. Hockenson. QB Sam Darnold currently tops Minnesota's depth chart.
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