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Tagged: Sam Darnold (133 Results)

Apr
11

Darnold remains confident as Panthers explore options

The Carolina Panthers offseason moves suggest they do not view signal-caller SAM DARNOLD as the long-term answer at the quarterback position. Despite the Panthers pursuit of DESHAUN WATSON and various meetingsMore with quarterback prospects in the upcoming NFL draft, Darnold said recently that he knows he is “a good quarterback”. While Darnold’s confidence is admirable, the Panthers and fantasy owners beg to differ. Darnold has proven to be mostly erratic throughout his four-year career after being selected with the third overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. Less

Source: NFL.com

Dec
30

Darnold to start for Panthers vs. Saints

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said on Wednesday that SAM DARNOLD will start at quarterback in Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints. With Darnold getting the start, veteran quarterbackMore CAM NEWTON returns to the bench for the Panthers. Newton and Darnold have both struggled this season, so fantasy owners likely have better options anyway. Less

Source: Charlotte Observer

Dec
23

Newton to start for Panthers, but Darnold to play too

As if real football wasn’t challenging enough for the Carolina Panthers, head coach Matt Rhule decided to also make our little game complicated this week. Rhule said on Wednesday that CAMMore NEWTON will start Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers “and have a major role”, before adding that fellow quarterback SAM DARNOLD will also play at some point. Darnold has been out since going on injured reserve with a shoulder injury back in Week #10. Less

Source: Team Website

Around the NFL: Cam Newton

Cam Newton is headed back to Carolina, and for more than you might expect. He’ll make $4.5 million guaranteed for the remaining half season, with another $5.5 million available in incentives.  more »

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Nov
12

QB Newton returns to Carolina Panthers

The Carolina Panthers agreed to terms on Thursday with free agent quarterback CAM NEWTON. The 32-year-old Newton returns to the team that made him the top overall pick in the 2011More NFL Draft. With starter SAM DARNOLD out four to six weeks with a shoulder injury, it could be only a matter of time before Newton takes over the starting gig. Fellow quarterback P.J. WALKER is expected to start on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. Less

Source: Team Website

Factoid: Sam Darnold

Why do I get the feeling that somewhere Adam Gase is smiling? Turns out that maybe he wasn’t the only one reasonable for Sam Darnold playing poorly with New York.   more »

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Nov
10

Panthers QB Darnold has broken scapula

Struggling Carolina Panthers quarterback SAM DARNOLD had an MRI on Tuesday morning and the results may explain some of his struggles. Darnold was diagnosed with a broken scapula, otherwise know asMore a busted shoulder blade. The injury is in his right throwing shoulder and Darnold is expected to miss several weeks. No decision has been made about whether or not he will go on injured reserve. With Darnold out, PJ WALKER is expected to start for the Panthers against the Arizona Cardinals this week. Less

Source: Team Blog

Nov
9

Panthers QB Darnold day-to-day with bum shoulder

Carolina Panthers quarterback SAM DARNOLD underwent an MRI on Monday on his injured shoulder and is considered day-to-day leading up to the team’s week #10 game against the Arizona Cardinals. HeadMore coach Matt Rhule said on Monday that he did not think the injured shoulder caused Darnold to throw three interceptions in Sunday’s loss to New England. Rhule added that he saw two bad decisions on turnovers when reviewing the game tape, which certainly does not bode well as Darnold tries to hang onto the starting gig. Less

Source: NFL.com

Nov
8

Panthers QB Darnold has horrible game vs. Patriots

Carolina Panthers quarterback SAM DARNOLD threw 3 interceptions in the second half of Sunday’s loss to the New England Patriots, as his struggles continue after a promising start to the season.More Among Darnold’s interceptions was a pick-six that was returned by New England for an 88-yard touchdown. In the Panthers’ four wins this year, Darnold threw just two interceptions but in their five losses, he’s thrown 10 interceptions. Less

Source: Team Website

Nov
1

Darnold suffers concussion vs. Falcons

Carolina Panthers quarterback SAM DARNOLD has had a rough couple of weeks. After being pulled from last week’s game due to ineffectiveness, Darnold left this Sunday’s game against the Atlanta FalconsMore after suffering a concussion. For the second week in a row, backup quarterback P.J. WALKER replaced Darnold. The Panthers play the New England Patriots next Sunday, and time will tell if Darnold can progress through the NFL’s concussion protocol in time for the game. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Podcast: October 28 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now

Ian Allan and Justin Eleff review Week 7 of the NFL regular season and look forward to tonight's Packers-Cardinals game. Sponsored by RealTime Fantasy Sports (rtsports.com).  more »

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Oct
25

Darnold benched vs. Giants but remains starter

Carolina Panthers quarterback SAM DARNOLD was benched in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game against the New York Giants as head coach Matt Rhule tried to find a “spark”. Backup quarterbackMore P.J. WALKER was unable to provide the spark in relief as the Panthers would go on to lose. After the game, Rhule said that Darnold remains the starter. Fantasy owners will hope for more next Sunday when Darnold and the Panthers play the Atlanta Falcons. Less

Source: Team Website

Podcast: October 7 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now

Ian Allan and Justin Eleff review Week 4 of the NFL regular season and look ahead to tonight's Rams-Seahawks matchup. Sponsored by RealTime Fantasy Sports (rtsports.com).  more »

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Oct
5

McCaffrey to play Sunday vs. Eagles?

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said on Monday that he expected star running back CHRISTIAN MCCAFFREY to test his strained hamstring in practice on Wednesday. Rhule added that once theMore teams sees where McCaffrey is “football-wise” in practice, the team would be able to determine his availability for Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles. In McCaffrey’s absence on Sunday, quarterback SAM DARNOLD rushed for 35 yards on six carries with 2 touchdowns. Stay tuned fantasy owners. Less

Source: ESPN.com

Podcast: September 30 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now

Ian Allan and Justin Eleff review Week 3 of the NFL regular season and look forward to a catty week of Thursday Night Football. Sponsored by RealTime Fantasy Sports (rtsports.com).  more »

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