Who Should I Start? Jared Goff or Sam Darnold

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Week 1 Projections

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24.8 5.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Jared Goff News

Jared Goff Offers Top Late-Round Value

Friday, September 4, 5:44 PM

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff isn't going to be the first QB taken off the draft board in fantasy leagues. The strong value of Goff is sometimes forgotten, which could be a benefit to fantasy managers. This past season, Goff threw for over 4,500 passing yards with 34 touchdowns and eight interceptions. The 31-year-old has finished within the top-10 at his position for four straight years. Despite continuing to play above expectations, Goff is sometimes pushed to the side during fantasy drafts. The veteran quarterback is an excellent late-round option with a high floor given the talent in Detroit and past performances.

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Week 1 Projections

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21.9 8.6 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0

Sam Darnold News

Sam Darnold Not in Streaming Conversation for Week 1

Tuesday, September 8, 2:37 PM

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is not in the streaming conversation when Seattle hosts the New England Patriots in Week 1. The Patriots boast a quality defense, and this feels like a game in which Seattle will rely more heavily on the running game. The Patriots were near the top of the pack against opposing quarterbacks in fantasy in 2025 as well. While they were not exactly facing the most quality opponents, this was still a defense that took care of business when it needed to. Darnold was the QB13 in 2025 due to his scorching first half of the season. However, the Seahawks' offensive strategy shifted down the stretch once Darnold began to struggle with turnovers. Darnold turned it around for the playoffs, but there are plenty of other quarterback options in Week 1 who have a narrower range of outcomes. Leave Darnold on waivers for this week.

Jared Goff vs. Sam Darnold

Still trying to decide between Goff and Darnold? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Jared Goff is projected to score 24.8 points this week while Sam Darnold is projected to score 21.9 points.