Sam Darnold Fantasy Week 17: Projections, Points and Stats vs. Packers

Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings will play the Green Bay Packers and their 10th-ranked pass defense (209.7 yards allowed per game) in Week 17, on Sunday at 4:25 PM ET.

Thinking about Darnold for your DFS roster, with his next game against the Packers? We've got stats and information for you below.

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Darnold vs. Packers Game Info

• Matchup: Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers
• Game Day: December 29, 2024
• Game Time: 4:25 PM
• Projected Fantasy Points: 18.6
• Projected Passing Yards: 270.62
• Projected Passing TDs: 1.91
• Projected Rushing Yards: 16.19
• Projected Rushing TDs: 0.18

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Darnold Fantasy Performance

• At the QB position, Darnold is currently the 10th-ranked fantasy player (12th overall), putting up 275.4 total fantasy points (18.4 per game).
• Over his last three games, Darnold has generated 68.7 fantasy points (22.9 per game), as he's amassed 824 yards on 68-of-103 passing with nine touchdowns and one pick. As a runner, he's tacked on 18 rushing yards on nine carries.
• Darnold has tallied 109.4 fantasy points (21.9 per game) in his last five games, as he's racked up 1,389 yards on 111-of-168 passing, with 13 touchdowns and one pick. As a runner, he's tacked on 39 rushing yards on 15 carries.
• The peak of Darnold's season as a fantasy producer came against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 14, as he put up 34.6 fantasy points by running for seven yards on four attempts.
• From a fantasy standpoint, Sam Darnold's game versus the New York Jets in Week 5 was his worst of the year, as he put up 4.3 fantasy points. He threw for 179 yards and zero touchdowns, and threw one pick on the day.

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Packers Defensive Performance

• Green Bay has conceded over 300 yards passing to two players this year.
• The Packers have allowed 11 players to pass for at least one TD in a game this season.
• Green Bay has allowed six players to pass for at least two touchdowns in a game this year.
• Two players have passed for at least three TDs in a game versus the Packers this season.
• A total of two players have put up more than 100 yards receiving in a game versus Green Bay this season.
• A total of 18 players have caught a TD pass against the Packers this year.
• Green Bay has allowed at least two receiving touchdowns to one player this season.
• The Packers have allowed more than 100 yards rushing to four players this year.
• A total of 10 players have rushed for at least one TD against Green Bay this season.
• The Packers have allowed two players to score more than one rushing TD in a game this year.

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