Who Should I Start? Sam Darnold or Bo Nix


Week 16 Projections

Fant. Pts. Rush. Yds. Rush TD Rec. Rec. Yds. Rec TD
18.7 16.1 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0

Sam Darnold News

Sam Darnold Overcomes Two Picks in Comeback Win vs. Rams

Friday, December 19, 1:11 AM

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold completed 22 of his 34 pass attempts for 270 passing yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions during Thursday's Week 16 comeback win over the Los Angeles Rams in overtime. He also rushed for seven yards and took four sacks in the victory. It wasn't exactly the cleanest game for Darnold, who has now been picked off by the Rams six times during two meetings in 2025. He was just 4-for-6 passing in the first half, but he cleaned things up in the second half and overtime, ultimately leading the Seahawks to a comeback victory that erased Los Angeles' 16-point lead. The 28-year-old is a borderline top-12 fantasy quarterback (with undeniable risk) heading into a Week 17 clash with his old team, the Carolina Panthers.


Week 16 Projections

Fant. Pts. Rush. Yds. Rush TD Rec. Rec. Yds. Rec TD
22.8 17.1 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0

Bo Nix News

Bo Nix Looking for 12th Straight Win in Week 16

Saturday, December 20, 2:14 PM

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix will look to stay hot as they will host the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 16. After lighting up the Green Bay Packers in Week 15 with 302 passing yards and four passing touchdowns, Nix should theoretically have an easier time moving the offense down the field against a defense ranking 20th overall in average passing yards allowed per game at 222.2. Nix will also get rookie wide receiver Pat Bryant back into the lineup for Week 16, which could lead to even more open options to choose from throughout the day. Fantasy managers should feel confident starting Nix as RotoBaller's QB11 overall for Week 16 rankings.


Sam Darnold vs. Bo Nix

Still trying to decide between Darnold and Nix? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Sam Darnold is projected to score 18.7 points this week while Bo Nix is projected to score 22.8 points.