The word is out: Sam Darnold is looking primed to return from his glute injury this week, and the timing couldn’t be better for our Seattle Seahawks. This Week 3 matchup against the Washington Commanders is shaping up to be a prime opportunity for Darnold to make a statement, and frankly, we’re all here for it. Forget the big names, this is about capitalizing on a matchup that Washington is absolutely not prepared for.
Darnold Is Back, and the Commanders Are Toast
Look, sometimes it’s not about the player’s established star power, it’s about the pure, unadulterated opportunity, and Darnold’s got a golden one. The Commanders have been a complete sieve against quarterbacks this season, allowing a mind-boggling 27.2 fantasy points per game. That’s the second-most fantasy points allowed in the entire league! This isn’t just a weakness; it’s a giant, flashing “ATTACK HERE” sign. Our guy, Sam Darnold, could absolutely carve up their subpar secondary. For any 12s out there who’ve stashed Darnold on their fantasy bench, this is your green light, your neon sign. He’s heading in the right direction to be back, and if he plays, he’s got a chance to light up the scoreboard.
Bench Players Making Noise Around the League
While our focus is always on the green and blue, there are other players around the league making waves that are too good to ignore.
Take Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Emmett Johnson, for example. The Chiefs are dead serious about getting him more involved to keep Kenneth Walker II healthy. He’s already stacked up 10 carries and four receptions for 103 yards from scrimmage through just two games. They’re playing the Miami Dolphins this week, and the Dolphins are giving up 34.1 fantasy points per game to running backs, second-most in the league. Prognosis? The Chiefs are expected to blow Miami off the field, which means a lot of ground game and Johnson thriving in the second half.
Then there’s Denzel Boston, the Cleveland Browns’ wide receiver who’s off to a scorching hot start. Last week alone, he hauled in five of his seven targets for 95 yards and a touchdown. His season totals sit at seven receptions for 154 yards and two scores. Boston has emerged as Deshaun Watson’s top target, making him a serious option as long as Watson is under center.
And don’t sleep on Los Angeles Chargers tight end Oronde Gadsden II. He exploded in his rookie season when given the chance, with a four-game stretch where he posted 24 receptions for 377 yards and two touchdowns. With David Njoku and Charlie Kolar sidelined indefinitely, and Ladd McConkey still dealing with a rib injury, Gadsden could be set for another league-winning run.
What’s Next for the Hawks?
The Commanders game is more than just a fantasy matchup; it’s a chance for Darnold and the Seahawks to show what they’re truly made of early in the season. With that shaky Washington secondary on deck, we’re looking forward to seeing our offense click and make a statement. Keep your eyes glued to that injury report, Seattle, because if Darnold is good to go, it’s going to be a fun Sunday.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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