Our guy Sam Darnold, the man under center for our beloved Seahawks, just landed at #25 in the 2026 fantasy football QB rankings. While some folks might roll their eyes at the fantasy world, these rankings often give us a peek into how the league sees our players, and #25 for our starting QB? That’s something the 12s in Seattle need to talk about right now.
What Darnold’s Spot Really Means for the Hawks
Look, #25 isn’t flashy, but the source points out that even a quarterback ranked 20th can deliver a solid stat line most weeks. So, Darnold isn’t completely out in the cold. It shows he’s a projected starter for all 32 NFL teams, which is a fact in itself. Our new head coach Mike Macdonald and offensive coordinator Brian Fleury are surely working hard to get the most out of him on the real field, but for fantasy, he’s in that middle-to-lower tier. It’s a reminder that we aren’t talking about a top-tier fantasy asset, which means real-world expectations might need to be adjusted for what he’s expected to deliver week-to-week compared to the league’s elite.
The Top Dogs and Why Josh Allen Is In a League of His Own
When you look at the top of the list, Josh Allen from Buffalo is the undisputed king. He’s ranked #1 overall and he’s in a tier of his own for 2026 drafts. We’re talking about a guy with four QB1 finishes since 2019, and the only other years he finished as QB4 and QB2. That’s insane consistency and pure fantasy safety. Lamar Jackson, Jayden Daniels, and Jalen Hurts are usually right there with him, but the source makes it clear: after last season, that same level of safety just isn’t there for them compared to Allen. He’s ranked #37 in the overall player rankings, but you know fantasy managers are reaching for that kind of rock-solid production, maybe even over players like Garrett Wilson or Tetairoa McMillan who are ranked higher overall.
The Big Picture: QB Value Fluctuates, But It Matters
The whole value of the quarterback position in fantasy football is wild, right? In super-competitive leagues, QBs might fall in drafts, but in your average home league, someone always reaches for a Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson. The rise of Superflex and two-quarterback league formats has cranked up the value of the position. The big question for everyone drafting this year is always “When do I pull the trigger on a QB?” And the answer, as frustrating as it is, depends entirely on when Josh Allen comes off the board. That first QB pick always starts a chain reaction, and this year, Allen truly stands alone as that top-tier guy. Meanwhile, for the Raiders, Kirk Cousins and #1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza are battling it out for their starting job, with Mendoza having a real shot to take over. Every team has its own QB situation, and for us, Darnold at #25 is where we start.
As for our Seahawks, the season is officially underway, and all eyes are on Sam Darnold. Can he smash through this #25 fantasy projection and lead the Emerald City to a winning season on the actual gridiron? Every single snap counts, and we’re ready to see him prove everyone wrong. Let’s go, Hawks!
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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