Geno Smith or Sam DarnoldWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Sam Darnold is listed out (quadriceps) as of November 6, 2026. The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Geno Smith is a New York Jets quarterback who averaged 15.4 fantasy points per game across 8 games in 2026. Sam Darnold is a Seattle Seahawks quarterback who averaged 13.2 fantasy points per game across 7 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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QBNew York Jets#19 QB

Geno Smith

PPG

15.4

Games

Pass Yds

1,913

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 13

QBSeattle Seahawks#26 QB

Sam Darnold

PPG

13.2

Games

Pass Yds

1,478

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 11

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Geno Smith vs Sam Darnold: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Geno Smith	Sam Darnold
PPG (Half-PPR)	15.4	13.2
Games Played	8	7
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	123	92
Passing Yards	1,913	1,478
Passing TDs	12	10
Pass Yds/Game	239.1	211.1
Rushing Yards	46	72
Rushing TDs	0	0
Total TDs	12	10
TDs/Game	1.5	1.4
Age	36	29
Experience	13 yrs	8 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Geno Smith or Sam Darnold in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Geno Smith 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, Geno Smith averaged 15.4 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Sam Darnold averaged 13.2.

Should I draft Geno Smith or Sam Darnold in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Geno Smith averaged 15.4 fantasy points per game across 8 games in 2026, and Sam Darnold averaged 13.2 across 7. 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 Geno Smith and Sam Darnold average in 2026?▾

Geno Smith averaged 15.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 8 games in 2026. Sam Darnold averaged 13.2 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 2.2 points per game.

When are Geno Smith and Sam Darnold's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Geno Smith (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13, and Sam Darnold (SEA) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.