The Seattle Seahawks will visit the Arizona Cardinals in Week 4. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding QB Sam Darnold.
Is Sam Darnold Playing in Week 4?
Darnold is not on the injury report and is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Seahawks’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Sam Darnold in Week 4?
Sam Darnold orchestrated his first top 20 finish of the season last week (QB9 against the lowly Saints), and while I’m not exactly buying numbers produced against arguably the worst team in the league as sticky, we could see back-to-back productive weeks for the former Panther.
Like the rest of the world, I’ve got my questions about Darnold when under duress. That gets talked about a lot, and we love to pick apart the negatives, but he’s been pretty good for 13 months now when not under heat.
Since the beginning of last season, the Cardinals rank 25th in total pressure rate and 26th when they blitz. They struggle to make opponents uncomfortable, and if that means Jaxon Smith-Njigba (22-323-1) can get loose, then we are in business.
If Cooper Kupp finds the fountain of youth for a second straight week? Fuhgeddaboudit.
I’m not saying you start him in season-long leagues, but in a week-long sort of contest that includes all prime-time games?
At cost, I’m interested.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Darnold’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 4
Darnold is projected to score 14.0 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Darnold to throw for 184 yards and 1.1 passing touchdowns with 0.6 interceptions. Darnold could also add 14 rushing yards and 0.2 rushing touchdowns on the ground.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 4 Weather Impact: Seahawks at Cardinals
Since the Cardinals play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 4 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
