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Cam Ward vs Sam Darnold

Two quarterbacks fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.

QBCam WardTEN · QB22QBSam DarnoldSEA · QB13

Who to draft

Strong edge · 95% confident
Sam Darnold
  • Higher projection: 263 vs 228 pts
  • Experts agree: consensus rank 136 vs 147
  • More points per game: 14.7 vs 11.4

Head-to-head

StatWardDarnold
Projected points228263
Points / game11.414.7
Games played1717
Expert rank (ECR)#147#136
ADP166165
Positional rankQB22QB13
Snap share100%96%
Red-zone touches106
Age2429
Bye week911

Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.

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Verdict blends projections, usage, positional rank, consensus and health. Data via the Sleeper API and FantasyPros consensus, refreshed daily.