Sam Darnold dynasty trade value
Sam Darnold (SEA) is on the Smash Accept dynasty board, valued for superflex, 1QB and TE-premium leagues.
Superflex value
4,990
12-team · PPR
1QB value
2,246
TE premium
4,990
+0.5 per rec
Overall rank
#86
QB23 of 74
Sam Darnold (SEA) is the QB23 on the Smash Accept dynasty board, ranked 86 overall with a superflex trade value of 4,990. That puts him in the D tier — starter / flex quarterback territory among 74 ranked quarterbacks. At 29 he is in the middle of the quarterback window, where value tracks production more than age.
Value trend
7 days: +0
30 days: +170 (+3.5%) · up 2 at QB
90 days: +375
Over the last 30 days his value is up 170 (+3.5%), from 4,820 on 2026-10-05. That moved him up 2 spots at QB. Over 90 days he is up 375.
Comparable players
- QB
4,910
- QB
4,900
- WR
4,876
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 · 4,990
Get: Jaylen Waddle · 4,876
Gap: -2.3% to the side receiving Jaylen Waddle
2-for-1
Give: Sam Darnold · 4,990
Get: Antonio Williams · 3,790 + 2029 4th (Mid) · 1,200
Gap: 0% to the side receiving the package
Recent news
- Sep 25Coach Mike Macdonald said Friday that Darnold (glute) is "going to play" Sunday at Washington, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.
- Sep 24Darnold (glute) was a full practice participant Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
- Sep 24Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said after Wednesday's practice that Darnold (glute) is "on a good track" to play Sunday against the Commanders, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
- Sep 24Sep 24: Darnold (glute) said Thursday that he's "feeling good" and aiming to play Sunday at Washington, but the Seahawks are taking the situation "day by day," John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
Sam Darnold in dynasty: value, format and fit
In a 1QB league he is worth 2,246, 2,744 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 Kyler Murray (QB, 4,910), Michael Penix (QB, 4,900) and Jaylen Waddle (WR, 4,876). Inside that band, position and age decide the trade, not the raw number. A straight swap for Jaylen Waddle (WR) is -2.3% for the side receiving Jaylen Waddle (WR). A 2-for-1 that returns Antonio Williams (WR) and 2029 4th (Mid) 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: "Coach Mike Macdonald said Friday that Darnold (glute) is "going to play" Sunday at Washington, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports." (Sep 25); "Darnold (glute) was a full practice participant Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports." (Sep 24); "Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said after Wednesday's practice that Darnold (glute) is "on a good track" to play Sunday against the Commanders, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports." (Sep 24). Values update as the creators re-rank after news like this.
Sam Darnold dynasty value: questions
What is Sam Darnold's dynasty trade value?+
4,990 in a 12-team superflex PPR league on the Smash Accept board, where he ranks QB23 and 86 overall in the D tier.
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.
Is Sam Darnold a buy or a sell right now?+
His value is up 170 over 30 days at an age where the dynasty market usually starts discounting — a classic sell-high window if you are rebuilding.
What is Sam Darnold worth in superflex vs 1QB?+
4,990 in superflex and 2,246 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?+
Kyler Murray (4,910), Michael Penix (4,900), Jaylen Waddle (4,876) sit closest to him on the board. Players within a few percent trade roughly even; the calculator tells you which side needs a sweetener.
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