Sam Darnold or Shedeur SandersWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Sam Darnold is a Seattle Seahawks quarterback who averaged 13.8 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025. Shedeur Sanders is a Cleveland Browns quarterback who averaged 10.6 fantasy points per game across 8 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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QBSeattle Seahawks#27 QB

Sam Darnold

PPG

13.8

Games

Pass Yds

4,048

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 11

QBCleveland Browns#40 QB

Shedeur Sanders

PPG

10.6

Games

Pass Yds

1,400

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

169

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 11

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Sam Darnold vs Shedeur Sanders: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Sam Darnold	Shedeur Sanders
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.8	10.6
Games Played	17	8
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	235	85
Passing Yards	4,048	1,400
Passing TDs	25	7
Pass Yds/Game	238.1	175.0
Rushing Yards	95	169
Rushing TDs	0	1
Total TDs	25	8
TDs/Game	1.5	1.0
Age	29	24
Experience	7 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Sam Darnold or Shedeur Sanders in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Sam Darnold and Shedeur Sanders is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Sam Darnold averaged 13.8 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Shedeur Sanders averaged 10.6.

Should I draft Sam Darnold or Shedeur Sanders in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Sam Darnold averaged 13.8 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025, and Shedeur Sanders averaged 10.6 across 8. 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 Sam Darnold and Shedeur Sanders average in 2025?▾

Sam Darnold averaged 13.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Shedeur Sanders averaged 10.6 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 3.2 points per game.

Do Sam Darnold and Shedeur Sanders share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Sam Darnold and Shedeur Sanders share a Week 11 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at quarterback for that week.