Justin Herbert or Sam Darnold Week 10 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Fantasy football projections for QBs
Justin Herbert and Sam Darnold will try to lead their respective squads to another win for a playoff berth. Coincidentally, both will clash against two AFC South teams. The LA Chargers will host the Tennessee Titans at SoFi Stadium, and the Vikings will visit the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium.
Both quarterbacks are seemingly in good positions to shine on Sunday. If you're a fantasy manager wondering which one should start for your team this week, check out what we have to say about this matchup.
Is Justin Herbert a good pick for fantasy football Week 10?
Despite the Titans' 2-6 record, this matchup could be closer than many think. Justin Herbert's chances to go off against Tennessee aren't that big and perhaps, Jim Harbaugh will try to use the running game to carry this game against a team that allowed 185 passing yards to Drake Maye and 110 yards to the Patriots' running corps in Week 9.
Herbert's numbers against the Titans aren't the best, either, as he's thrown for 619 yards, two touchdowns, two interceptions and a passer rating of 86.3 in two duels.
Is Sam Darnold a good pick for fantasy football Week 10?
Sam Darnold hasn't had much better performances against the Jaguars, tallying 391 passing yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions in three games against Jacksonville. He also boasts a passer rating of 72.2 against this franchise.
The Jaguars were close to upsetting the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 9 if it weren't for a last-minute interception by the defense. They allowed 210 passing yards to Jalen Hurts but 237 to the runners, which could be the key to this game for the Vikings.
Justin Herbert or Sam Darnold: Who should I start?
According to Sportskeeda's Sit/Start optimizer, Sam Darnold is the best option for fantasy football Week 10. The former New York Jets quarterback should take advantage of his weapons and the struggles the Jaguars' secondary has experienced in recent weeks.
Darnold is projected to rack up 20.5 fantasy points, many more than Herbert's 13.2. He's projected to get 265.5 passing yards, almost double than Herbert (185.5) while his touchdowns probabilities are higher (1.7 to 1.2). He's also expected to double the Chargers' quarterback in rushing yards (20.9 against 9.8).