The Seattle Seahawks will visit the Tennessee Titans in Week 12. 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 12?
Darnold is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he 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 Darnold in Week 12?
I’d love to fight the “He is who we thought he was” narrative, but when the numbers point in that direction, we have to listen.
Over the past two weeks (games against the Cardinals and Rams), Darnold is 5-of-13 when pressured, with zero touchdowns and four of those eight incompletions actually being completed to the other team.
That flaw is obviously a problem. That said, this is a Week 12 article, and the Titans are not only a well-below-average pressure defense, but they are also dead last in creating heat when bringing a blitz.
So, yes, I’m worried that this season will end the same way as last season for Darnold, but in our weekly game, I’m starting him with confidence and not at all hesitating in going this way in DFS.
In terms of fantasy upside, we need a WR2 (preferably Rashid Shaheed) to step up: 11 targets to AJ Barner can be efficient, but it’s not going to fuel much in the way of upside.
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 12
Darnold is projected to score 17.1 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Darnold to throw for 225 yards and 1.4 passing touchdowns with 0.8 interceptions. Darnold could also add 17 rushing yards and 0.3 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 12 Weather Impact: Seahawks at Titans
The forecast for kickoff is 71 degrees Fahrenheit with 6 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
