Joe Flacco or Sam DarnoldWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Joe Flacco is a Cincinnati Bengals quarterback who averaged 11.3 fantasy points per game across 13 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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QBCincinnati Bengals

Joe Flacco

PPG

11.3

Games

Pass Yds

2,479

Pass TDs

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 6

QBSeattle Seahawks#24 QB

Sam Darnold

PPG

12.2

Games

Pass Yds

1,033

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 11

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Joe Flacco vs Sam Darnold: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Joe Flacco	Sam Darnold
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.3	12.2
Games Played	13	5
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	147	61
Passing Yards	2,479	1,033
Passing TDs	15	7
Pass Yds/Game	190.7	206.6
Rushing Yards	35	35
Rushing TDs	1	0
Total TDs	16	7
TDs/Game	1.2	1.4
Age	41	29
Experience	17 yrs	8 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Joe Flacco or Sam Darnold in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Joe Flacco 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, Joe Flacco averaged 11.3 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Sam Darnold averaged 12.2.

Should I draft Joe Flacco or Sam Darnold in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Joe Flacco averaged 11.3 fantasy points per game across 13 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 Joe Flacco and Sam Darnold average in 2026?▾

Joe Flacco averaged 11.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2026. Sam Darnold averaged 12.2 PPG over 5 games. That is a difference of 0.9 points per game.

When are Joe Flacco and Sam Darnold's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Joe Flacco (CIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Sam Darnold (SEA) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.