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The Best, Worst, and Most Prolific Quarterbacks by Route Type in 2022
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Sam Darnold Latest News
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Week 17 Fantasy Football Start or Sit: It's Time for Championship Week Decisions
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10 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets Heading Into Week 15
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7 Fantasy Football Sleepers For Week 14
DJ Chark's role is getting better and better for a Lions offense that's doing the same. Which other available targets can help you survive the rash of bye weeks in Week 14?
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10 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets Heading Into Week 14
James Cook's role increased in Week 13, making him an intriguing pickup. Who else is worth adding in season-long fantasy football?
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Week 12 Fantasy Football Start or Sit: Can Washington Come Through Against the Falcons' Defense?
A lot of Commanders are in the start-or-sit discussion. How should we handle them -- and all relevant players -- in Week 12?
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Baker Mayfield to the Carolina Panthers: Measuring the Fantasy Football Impact
The Panthers traded for quarterback Baker Mayfield. Are they better off with Sam Darnold, or can Mayfield elevate the offense?
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NFL Betting: Who Will Win the NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award in 2022?
Which players will be in the running for the Comeback Player of the Year award in 2022?
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The Best, Worst, and Most Prolific Quarterbacks by Route Type in 2021
Which NFL quarterbacks excelled at a particular passing play in 2021? Which ones couldn't stop throwing picks on a pattern? Find out which quarterbacks were the most and least efficient across 11 different passing routes.
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Super Bowl Futures Betting Update: Week 8
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5 NFL Stats to Know Through Week 7
Many were hoping for Allen Robinson to turn the corner on Sunday, but he submitted yet another fantasy dud. What are some fantasy-relevant stats to take note of as we near the end of Week 7?
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3 Fantasy Football Defensive Streaming Options for Week 7
The Giants' defense is rostered in essentially no fantasy leagues, but they have a date with turnover-prone Sam Darnold on Sunday. What other defenses are worth streaming in Week 7?
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5 NFL Stats to Know Through Week 6
DeAndre Hopkins added two more touchdowns to his resume on Sunday, but inconsistent volume continues to be a concern for his long-term outlook. What are some stats to take note of through six weeks?
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4 Daily Fantasy Football Players to Avoid in Week 6
Mike Williams is having a breakout season, but there are some reasons to be leery of him this week. Who else should you fade in Week 6?
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Sam Darnold Status
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49ers name Sam Darnold their QB2 for 2023
What it means:
The San Francisco 49ers officially announced that Sam Darnold would be their QB2 heading into the 2023 season.
The 49ers signed Darnold in the offseason and the former second-overall pick has quietly been earning the team's trust over the summer. His promotion will send former third-overall pick Trey Lance down to the QB3 spot on the roster, which could open him up for a potential trade as Week 1 approaches. Darnold has not found success in the league yet, but could perhaps benefit from playing under head coach Kyle Shanahan.
49ers backup quarterbacks have a habit of making starts during the regular season, so we could be seeing Darnold at some point in 2023. Starting quarterback Brock Purdy is coming off of a serious elbow injury, making it potentially even more important for the team to have a prepared backup in place in case of an injury to their starter.