Outlook Sam Darnold
Super Bowl Champion Aims to Direct Seattle's High-Powered Offense in Year Two
Fresh off a championship season, Sam Darnold returns as Seattle's unquestioned starting quarterback. While he is working with his seventh offensive coordinator since 2020, Darnold noted that transition under new play-caller Brian Fleury has been incredibly smooth. He will command an explosive passing game featuring Cooper Kupp and Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
Following a strong 2025 campaign where he delivered 4,292 passing yards and 27 touchdowns, our models project Darnold for a solid repeat. We project 3,825 passing yards, 26 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. This makes him a highly viable option in multi-quarterback formats or as a high-end bench asset.
Draft markets are warming up to him, as his late-round ADP has climbed from around 180 in early May to 156 by mid-June. At this modest price tag, our projections view him as an excellent value pick who offers comfortable mid-QB2 stability with weekly streaming upside.
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Outlook Jacoby Brissett
Starter Status Confirmed for Arizona, But Offseason Contract Stalemate Creates Volatility
Arizona officially named Jacoby Brissett their starting quarterback for the upcoming 2026 season, placing him atop the depth chart ahead of veteran backup Gardner Minshew II. This starting role gives him immediate fantasy intrigue as he commands an offense featuring elite pass-catchers like Marvin Harrison Jr. and Trey McBride.
However, contract disputes have clouded his offseason. Brissett reported to mandatory minicamp in early June to avoid fines, but he has been "holding in" during practice. He sat out team drills and wore sneakers instead of cleats while seeking a contract extension that reflects starter-level compensation.
In draft markets, Brissett's ADP has fluctuated wildly, spiking briefly before stabilizing near 196. Our projections of 2,895 passing yards and 17 touchdowns make him a highly viable late-round target and potential depth bargain in multi-QB formats if he resolves his contract stalemate.
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