Open Nav
Show Navigation
Show Menu
FANTASY FOOTBALL NEWS

No Structural Damage To Sam Darnold's Knee

By Jared Smola | Updated on Mon, 23 Sep 2024, 3:46 PM EDT
Sam Darnold Headshot

Vikings QB Sam Darnold underwent an MRI on his knee that revealed no structural damage, according to Fox Sports' Jay Glazer. "He’s sore, but they are optimistic he plays against Green Bay" on Sunday, Glazer adds.

2024 Fantasy Football Impact

Darnold was able to play through this injury in the Week 3 win over the Texans. We'll keep a close eye on him this week, but it sounds like he'll be available for Sunday's game against the Packers.

If not, the Vikings would turn to QB Nick Mullens. He completed 67.6% of his passes at 8.8 yards per attempt across five appearances last year. Mullens totaled seven TDs but also eight INTs. He wouldn't be a significant downgrade from Darnold for Minnesota's pass catchers.

Jared Smola Author Image
Jared Smola, Lead Analyst
Jared has been with Draft Sharks since 2007. He’s now Lead Analyst, heading up the preseason and weekly projections that fuel your Draft War Room and My Team tools. He currently ranks 1st among 133 analysts in draft rankings accuracy.
Fantasy Football Trade Targets, Sells, and Holds – Week 12

Fantasy Football Trade Targets, Sells, and Holds – Week 12

12 hours ago

J.K. Dobbins is just one of four fresh RBs to hit this week's fantasy football trade targets. Let's discuss what you should do with him and a host of others.

Read More »
Video: Week 12 Waivers

Video: Week 12 Waivers

18 hours ago

Is Anthony Richardson's big game against the Jets enough to make him your guy going forward? Let's talk that and more top waiver wire targets for Week 12.

Read More »
Top 10 Fantasy Football Takeaways from Week 11 Usage

Top 10 Fantasy Football Takeaways from Week 11 Usage

21 hours ago

Notes on Chicago's backfield, Chase Brown's mega-workhorse role, DeAndre Hopkins' limited playing time, and more.

Read More »
Compare Plans » Compare Plans »
THE 2024 ROOKIE GUIDE IS HERE! UPDATED POST-DRAFT
Trade Values • Model Scores • Analytics • Sleepers • Busts & More