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SAM DARNOLD #14 - QUARTERBACK - MINNESOTA VIKINGS
2717 YDS •
21 TD •
10 INT
2717 YDS
21 TD
10 INT
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 17
Keep an eye on the news with Jimmy Garoppolo in San FranciscoDECEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Panthers bench quarterback Cam Newton, will start Sam Darnold vs. Saints - The Boston Globe Newton is 0-5 as Carolina’s starter this season.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Sam Darnold focusing on what's in front of him As he prepares to re-enter the starting lineup, Darnold's not thinking about anything but the Saints.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • PANTHERS.COM
Carolina to start Sam Darnold over Cam Newton on Sunday The former Auburn All-American goes to the bench in favor of the Panthers’ original 2021 QB for Sunday’s game.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • AL.COM
Panthers bench Newton, will start Darnold at QB vs. Saints
Panthers coach Matt Rhule says Sam Darnold will start at quarterback on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints instead of 2015 league MVP Cam NewtonDECEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Named as Week 17 starter Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said Darnold will start Sunday's game against the Saints, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Rhule wouldn't comment on his plans for Week 18 in Tampa Bay, merely saying that Darnold will gather the Week 17 start. Cam Newton may still get snaps, especially near the goal line, and the New Orleans defense hardly makes for a favorable matchup. Darnold struggled after replacing Newton in last week's loss to Tampa, completing 15 of 32 passes for 190 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
SB champ Bucs look to get healthy, improve playoff seeding
Now that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have won the NFC South, the defending Super Bowl champions are turning their attention to getting healthy while also pursuing the highest seed pos...DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rhule: Panthers owner has been 'tremendously supportive'
Matt Rhule seems to have the support of Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper despite two straight double-digit loss seasons to start his NFL head coaching careerDECEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Panthers fans growing impatient with Matt Rhule, losing
Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule heard the chants from fans during the game that he should be fired as well as the boos as he left the field Sunday following his team’s sixth str...DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sees more action than Newton Darnold (shoulder) completed 15 of 32 passes for 190 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions in the Panthers' 32-6 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday. He also rushed once for 11 ya...
Impact The embattled signal-caller saw his first action since Week 9 and ended up outpacing starter Cam Newton by 19 pass attempts overall. Coach Matt Rhule had indicated Darnold would see a fair share of snaps over the final three games, but his workload Sunday arguably exceeded initial projections for his Week 16 return. Neither Darnold nor Newton did anything to distinguish themselves in the ugly loss, however, and David Newton of ESPN.com reports that Rhule was non-committal following the game about the starter for a Week 17 road divisional clash against the Saints.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Brady, Bucs rout Panthers 32-6 to clinch NFC South title
Tom Brady threw for 232 yards and a touchdown, Antonio Brown made a grand return to the lineup after missing the last eight games and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Carolina...DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Latest: Washington brings benches, just as Cowboys did
Washington is using benches adorned with its logo for the game at the Cowboys after Dallas did the same thing when visiting its NFC East rival two weeks agoDECEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Could reclaim starting job Week 17 Darnold (shoulder) is expected to enter Sunday's game against the Buccaneers within a few series in relief of Cam Newton, and he could supplant Newton as the team's starting quarte...
Impact After heading to injured reserve in early November with an incomplete fracture of his right shoulder, Darnold returned to practice this week and was officially activated Saturday. Though he started in each of Carolina's first nine games, Darnold will be eased back into the mix with a light role behind Newton, who has gone 0-4 through his first four turns as the Panthers' starter. Given that the 32-year-old Newton is on an expiring deal and hasn't made a strong case to be part of Carolina's plans entering 2022, the organization could be incentivized to hand the starting job back to Darnold, who is a virtual lock to be on the roster next season after having his fully guaranteed $18.86 million fifth-year team option picked up last spring. How much Darnold plays Sunday will likely be determined based on how he fares in initial series in place of Newton, who will also have a chance to retain the starting job heading into Week 17 with a strong showing against Tampa Bay.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Off injured reserve The Panthers activated Darnold (shoulder) from injured reserve Saturday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Impact As expected, Darnold is back on the active roster after participating in practice the past two weeks. In his first game action since Week 9, he's slated to back up Cam Newton, but Darnold will be a candidate to get snaps at some point, whether it's Sunday against the Buccaneers and/or in the Panthers' final two games of the campaign after that.
DECEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Brady, Bucs look to rebound vs. Panthers after being blanked
Tom Brady is expected to be extra motivated, which is normally not a good sign for his next opponentDECEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
What Cam Newton said about what may be his last home game as a Panther, Sam Darnold Cam Newton doesn’t seem to mind sharing playing time with Sam Darnold this week.
DECEMBER 23, 2021 • MYRTLEBEACHONLINE.COM
Panthers to start Cam Newton, play Sam Darnold this week The Panthers are weighing the now and the future, as well as the run and the pass in using both.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • PANTHERS.COM
Newton set to start, Darnold will also play at QB vs. Bucs
Panthers coach Matt Rhule said Cam Newton will start Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and have a big role in the gameDECEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Matt Rhule says Panthers QB Sam Darnold will make his return Sunday against Buccaneers Doctors cleared Carolina quarterback Sam Darnold for contact Wednesday.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • MYRTLEBEACHONLINE.COM
Matt Rhule says Panthers QB Sam Darnold will make his return Sunday against Buccaneers Doctors cleared Carolina quarterback Sam Darnold for contact Wednesday.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Should get snaps off the bench Cam Newton will start Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, but coach Matt Rhule said Darnold also will get playing time, with the 24-year-old QB cleared for contact after an MRI and CT...
Impact This could set up Darnold to reclaim the starting job Week 17 or 18, though he won't exactly be positioned for success as the Panthers close out their season with two games against the Bucs and one against the Saints. It's been a struggle for the Carolina offense since September, regardless of Newton, Darnold or P.J. Walker taking the snaps.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
NFL odds: How to bet Buccaneers-Panthers, point spread, more
Check out the NFL odds on Buccaneers-Panthers, from the point spread to the over/under and expert picks.DECEMBER 21, 2021
Panthers' Rhule 'can't speculate' on next week's starting QB
Cam Newton’s struggles have left Matt Rhule looking for answers at quarterbackDECEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
