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Sam Darnold or Tua TagovailoaWho 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. Tua Tagovailoa is a Miami Dolphins quarterback who averaged 11.5 fantasy points per game across 14 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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  • 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.
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  • 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.
QBSeattle Seahawks#27 QB
Sam Darnold
PPG
13.8
Games
17
Pass Yds
4,048
Pass TDs
25
Bye
Week 11
QBMiami Dolphins#35 QB
Tua Tagovailoa
PPG
11.5
Games
14
Pass Yds
2,660
Pass TDs
20
Bye
Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Sam Darnold vs Tua Tagovailoa: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatSam DarnoldTua Tagovailoa
PPG (Half-PPR)13.811.5
Games Played1714
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)235161
Passing Yards4,0482,660
Passing TDs2520
Pass Yds/Game238.1190.0
Rushing Yards9543
Rushing TDs00
Total TDs2520
TDs/Game1.51.4
Age2928
Experience7 yrs5 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Sam Darnold or Tua Tagovailoa in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Sam Darnold and Tua Tagovailoa 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 Tua Tagovailoa averaged 11.5.

Should I draft Sam Darnold or Tua Tagovailoa in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Sam Darnold averaged 13.8 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025, and Tua Tagovailoa averaged 11.5 across 14. 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 Tua Tagovailoa average in 2025?▾

Sam Darnold averaged 13.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tua Tagovailoa averaged 11.5 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 2.3 points per game.

When are Sam Darnold and Tua Tagovailoa's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Sam Darnold (SEA) has a bye in Week 11, and Tua Tagovailoa (MIA) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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