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Russell Wilson or Sam DarnoldWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Russell Wilson is a Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback who averaged 14.2 fantasy points per game across 14 games in 2025. Sam Darnold is a Seattle Seahawks quarterback who averaged 13.8 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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  • DraftCall opening screen. Plain-English fantasy help, from your first draft to game day.
  • Compare screen. Pick any two players and DraftCall calls it in seconds, with PPR, half, standard, and TE premium scoring toggles.
  • Verdict screen. A start-or-sit call between two quarterbacks with a confidence percentage, a confidence meter, and the key factors behind the decision.
  • Verdict detail. Boom and bust projection ranges for both players, then a stat-by-stat tale of the tape covering points per game, passing touchdowns, and rushing touchdowns.
  • Quick Add screen with the microphone live. Say a player name and DraftCall fills the roster slot, with a level meter showing it listening.
  • My Team screen. Every starter with points per game, opponent, and recent form, plus a combined lineup total for the week.
  • Bye Week Planner. A season grid showing which week each player is off, with the trouble weeks where more than one starter is out called out below it.
QBPittsburgh Steelers
Russell Wilson
PPG
14.2
Games
14
Pass Yds
2,890
Pass TDs
18
Rush Yds
155
Rush TDs
2
Bye
Week 9
QBSeattle Seahawks#27 QB
Sam Darnold
PPG
13.8
Games
17
Pass Yds
4,048
Pass TDs
25
Bye
Week 11

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Russell Wilson vs Sam Darnold: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatRussell WilsonSam Darnold
PPG (Half-PPR)14.213.8
Games Played1417
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)199235
Passing Yards2,8904,048
Passing TDs1825
Pass Yds/Game206.4238.1
Rushing Yards15595
Rushing TDs20
Total TDs2025
TDs/Game1.41.5
Age-29
Experience-7 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 9Week 11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Russell Wilson or Sam Darnold in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Russell Wilson and Sam Darnold is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Russell Wilson averaged 14.2 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Sam Darnold averaged 13.8.

Should I draft Russell Wilson or Sam Darnold in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Russell Wilson averaged 14.2 fantasy points per game across 14 games in 2025, and Sam Darnold averaged 13.8 across 17. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Russell Wilson and Sam Darnold average in 2025?▾

Russell Wilson averaged 14.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Sam Darnold averaged 13.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.4 points per game.

When are Russell Wilson and Sam Darnold's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Russell Wilson (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Sam Darnold (SEA) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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