Sam Darnold vs. Patriots - NFL - Player Props, Lines and Trends

Before you bet on Sam Darnold's player prop bets in Wednesday's game, which starts at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC/Peacock, here are some key stats and trends to know. The Week 1 outing sees Darnold's Seattle Seahawks (0-0) hit the field at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington against the New England Patriots (0-0).

Sam Darnold Player Props

Darnold Passing Insights

• Darnold averaged 238.1 passing yards per game last year, which is more than his prop bet total for this matchup of 228.5.
• In 10 of 17 matchups last year, Darnold threw for more than 228.5 yards.
• Darnold threw for more than his passing yards prop bet average last year (230.5) by 7.6 yards per game.
• Darnold exceeded his passing yards prop bet total in 11 games last season, or 73.3% of games with a prop available.
• Darnold threw for a touchdown 12 times last year in 17 games played, including multiple TD passes eight times.
• Darnold was intercepted in nine games last year (out of 17 played), including multiple INTs three times.

Darnold Rushing Insights

• Darnold's 5.6 rushing yards per game average last year is 0.1 more than Wednesday's over/under.
• In 35.3% of his games last season (six of 17), Darnold put up more than 5.5 rushing yards.
• Darnold fell short of his rushing yards prop average last year (5.7) by 0.1 yards per game.
• Darnold hit the rushing yards over in six of 15 opportunities (40.0%) last season.
• Darnold had no rushing touchdowns in 17 games last season.

New England Patriots Rankings (2025)

• The Patriots had the NFL's ninth-ranked pass defense last season, surrendering 193.5 yards per game through the air.
• The Patriots' defense was 14th in the NFL last season, giving up 1.5 passing touchdowns per game.
• The Patriots accumulated 10 interceptions last year, 18th in the league.

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