Sam Darnold dynasty trade value
Sam Darnold (SEA) is the QB26 on the Smash Accept dynasty board, ranked 88 overall with a superflex trade value of 4,415. That puts him in the D tier — starter / flex quarterback territory among 73 ranked quarterbacks. At 29 he is in the middle of the quarterback window, where value tracks production more than age.
Superflex value
4,415
12-team · PPR
1QB value
1,987
TE premium
4,415
+0.5 per rec
Overall rank
#88
QB26 of 73
Value trend
7 days: -200
30 days: -200 (-4.3%) · down 2 at QB
Over the last 30 days his value is down 200 (-4.3%), from 4,615 on 2026-08-22. That cost him 2 spots at QB.
Comparable players
- QB
4,490
- RB
4,276
- QB
4,275
Value-matched trade ideas
Balanced on raw value. The calculator adds your league settings and the consolidation bonus before it grades them.
1-for-1
Give: Sam Darnold · 4,415
Get: Matt Stafford · 4,490
Gap: +1.7% to the side receiving Matt Stafford
2-for-1
Give: Sam Darnold · 4,415
Get: De'Zhaun Stribling · 3,389 + 2026 6.01 · 1,026
Gap: 0% to the side receiving the package
Recent news
- Sep 16Sep 16: Coach Mike Macdonald said Darnold (glute) won't play in Sunday's game at Arizona, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.
- Sep 16Rest-of-season rankings: Caleb Williams skyrockets, while De'Von Achane slips
- Sep 16Darnold (glute) is dealing with a "very unique" soft-tissue injury, but his hip joint is unaffected and the issue is considered short term, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
- Sep 16Seahawks say Darnold has 'unique soft-tissue' injury, not out long term
Sam Darnold in dynasty: value, format and fit
In a 1QB league he is worth 1,987, 2,428 less than in superflex — the second-quarterback slot is what makes QBs expensive. These are the numbers the dynasty trade calculator starts from; league size, scoring and consolidation logic adjust them for the trade in front of you.
The players closest to him in value are Matt Stafford (QB, 4,490), Jaylen Warren (RB, 4,276) and Malik Willis (QB, 4,275). Inside that band, position and age decide the trade, not the raw number. A straight swap for Matt Stafford (QB) is +1.7% for the side receiving Matt Stafford (QB). A 2-for-1 that returns De'Zhaun Stribling (WR) and 2026 6.01 is dead even on value before the consolidation bonus the calculator applies to the side getting Sam Darnold.
Recent news that can move his value: "Sep 16: Coach Mike Macdonald said Darnold (glute) won't play in Sunday's game at Arizona, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports." (Sep 16); "Rest-of-season rankings: Caleb Williams skyrockets, while De'Von Achane slips" (Sep 16); "Darnold (glute) is dealing with a "very unique" soft-tissue injury, but his hip joint is unaffected and the issue is considered short term, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports." (Sep 16). Values update as the creators re-rank after news like this.
Price a trade with Sam Darnold
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Sam Darnold dynasty value: questions
What is Sam Darnold's dynasty trade value?+
4,415 in a 12-team superflex PPR league on the Smash Accept board, where he ranks QB26 and 88 overall in the D tier. In 1QB leagues he is worth 1,987.
Is Sam Darnold a buy or a sell right now?+
His value has slipped 200 over 30 days; whether that is a buy depends on why — check the headlines above and price the deal in the calculator.
What is Sam Darnold worth in superflex vs 1QB?+
4,415 in superflex and 1,987 in 1QB. Quarterbacks carry the whole format adjustment, so the gap is the price of the second starting slot.
Who is Sam Darnold comparable to in dynasty value?+
Matt Stafford (4,490), Jaylen Warren (4,276), Malik Willis (4,275) sit closest to him on the board. Players within a few percent trade roughly even; the calculator tells you which side needs a sweetener.
What tier is Sam Darnold in?+
The D tier (starter / flex) at quarterback, based on his value as a share of the QB1's. Tiers are the useful unit in a trade: players inside one tier are close to interchangeable, and crossing a tier line is where a pick gets added.