Bryce Young or Sam DarnoldWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Bryce Young is a Carolina Panthers quarterback who averaged 22.1 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026. Sam Darnold is a Seattle Seahawks quarterback who averaged 12.2 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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QBCarolina Panthers#4 QB

Bryce Young

PPG

22.1

Games

Pass Yds

1,549

Pass TDs

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 5

QBSeattle Seahawks#24 QB

Sam Darnold

PPG

12.2

Games

Pass Yds

1,033

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 11

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Bryce Young vs Sam Darnold: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Bryce Young	Sam Darnold
PPG (Half-PPR)	22.1	12.2
Games Played	5	5
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	111	61
Passing Yards	1,549	1,033
Passing TDs	11	7
Pass Yds/Game	309.8	206.6
Rushing Yards	25	35
Rushing TDs	1	0
Total TDs	12	7
TDs/Game	2.4	1.4
Age	25	29
Experience	3 yrs	8 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Bryce Young or Sam Darnold in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Bryce Young and Sam Darnold is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Bryce Young averaged 22.1 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Sam Darnold averaged 12.2.

Should I draft Bryce Young or Sam Darnold in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Bryce Young averaged 22.1 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026, and Sam Darnold averaged 12.2 across 5. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Bryce Young and Sam Darnold average in 2026?▾

Bryce Young averaged 22.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2026. Sam Darnold averaged 12.2 PPG over 5 games. That is a difference of 9.9 points per game.

When are Bryce Young and Sam Darnold's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Bryce Young (CAR) has a bye in Week 5, and Sam Darnold (SEA) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.