The Seattle Seahawks will visit the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2. 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 2?
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 2?
Sam Darnold understood the assignment.
We spent the offseason wondering how much his huge 2024 season was the result of genius scheming from Kevin O’Connell, and I think we got our answer on Sunday.
Lots of it.
Darnold was seemingly well aware of his limitations and decided to force-feed Jaxon Smith-Njigba. For the game, 82.7% of his passing yards went to his WR1, and that’s all we need.
Darnold wasn’t drafted as a fantasy starter in standard set-ups, and while he may prove himself as an average Superflex option as he acclimates in Seattle, there’s no reason to concern yourself with his stock trajectory right now.
The Steelers were lit up by the Jets last week, but what Justin Fields brings to the table is completely different and thus not impacting how I project Darnold this weekend.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 2 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Darnold’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 2
Darnold is projected to score 9.3 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Darnold to throw for 122 yards and 0.7 passing touchdowns with 0.4 interceptions. Darnold should also add 9 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 2 Weather Impact: Seahawks at Steelers
The forecast for 1:00 PM ET kickoff is sunny with temperatures around 85°F and winds up to 4 mph.
