As always when it comes to starting a rookie quarterback in a season opener, hope and excitement are in the air. Such is the case for Sam Darnold as he’ll be under center when the New York Jets go up against the Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football. Should fantasy football owners consider starting Darnold this week?
In the grand scheme of things, it’s best to remember that this isn’t preseason football anymore. While it’s true Darnold looked calm, cool, and collective throughout the preseason, it’s a whole different ballgame when facing starting defenses and real gameplans in games that actually matter.