2024 Pass/Rush Stats
YDS
24
TD
0
INT
1
YDS
2
TD
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Howell ended up starting 17 games for Washington last year only because backup Jacoby Brissett injured his hamstring the week Howell was to be benched late in the season. Howell was actually a competent No. 2 fantasy QB the first half of the season, and even in Weeks 11-13 when he had 1:5 TD:INT he stayed afloat with four rushing touchdowns. But the last four games were especially dreadful -- three TDs, seven INTs, 4.7 YPA -- and sealed his fate with the Commanders. He was the only QB in the league with at least 14 starts who failed to throw more touchdowns than interceptions (21:21). The Seahawks traded for Howell in March to back up Geno Smith, which seems like an appropriate spot for the 2022 fifth-round pick. At 6-1, 220, with an above-average arm, Howell could again be useful in two-QB leagues should Smith go down, as the Seahawks have a nice group of playmakers in DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Kenneth Walker. Read Past Outlooks
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Struggles in relief Sunday
Howell took over for Geno Smith (knee) in the second half of Sunday's 30-13 loss to Green Bay, completing just five of 14 pass attempts for 24 yards and an interception. He added one carry for two yards.
ANALYSIS
Howell did not fare well in his first extended look since joining the Seahawks this past offseason. The former Commander took over for an injured Smith early in the second half and finished with an abysmal 14.6 passer rating on 14 attempts. Smith's knee injury didn't appear to be season-ending, but the team will run tests on the veteran starter Monday. In the event Howell is asked to start in Week 16, he would make for a poor fantasy choice in almost any format given his track record for inaccuracy combined with a tough opponent (the Vikings).
Howell did not fare well in his first extended look since joining the Seahawks this past offseason. The former Commander took over for an injured Smith early in the second half and finished with an abysmal 14.6 passer rating on 14 attempts. Smith's knee injury didn't appear to be season-ending, but the team will run tests on the veteran starter Monday. In the event Howell is asked to start in Week 16, he would make for a poor fantasy choice in almost any format given his track record for inaccuracy combined with a tough opponent (the Vikings).
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Sam Howell's 2024 advanced stats compare to other quarterbacks?
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Bad Pass %
35.7%Avg Target Depth
4.4 YdsSack Rate
22.2%Avg Receiver YAC
1.6 YdsReceiver Drop %
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Overall QB Rating Against
81.1
Cornerbacks
69.7
Safeties
101.7
Linebackers
84.9
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2024 Sam Howell Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Sam Howell's measurables compare to other quarterbacks?
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Height
6' 1"Weight
220 lbsHand Length
9.13 inArm Length
30.75 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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A 2022 fifth-round pick, Howell started one game last season for Washington -- Week 18 -- but is expected to be the Week 1 starter this year. Only free-agent acquisition Jacoby Brissett is around to challenge him for the job after the team parted ways with Taylor Heinicke and Carson Wentz. A three-year starter at North Carolina, Howell showed a quick release and above-average arm strength, with good accuracy on deep throws. At 6-1, 220, Howell is strong for a QB and capable as a runner, but he’s not especially fast and isn't likely to get many designed runs (27 of his 35 rushing yards in his lone start last year came on scrambles). Washington has a good group of wideouts for Howell to target in Terry McLaurin, Jahan Dotson and Curtis Samuel, and former Kansas City offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy promises to get them the ball in space with a quick-passing game as the new OC. Howell should at least be useful in two-QB leagues if he can hold the job.
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Efficient in second exhibition game
Howell completed 11 of 14 passes for 153 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in Saturday's 16-15 preseason loss to the Titans. He added two rushes for 11 yards.
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Plenty of time in preseason opener
Howell completed 16 of 27 passes for 130 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions and rushed four times for 17 yards in the Seahawks' 16-3 preseason win over the Chargers on Saturday night.
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Headed for Seattle
The Seahawks acquired Howell and 2024 fourth-round and sixth-round draft picks from the Commanders on Thursday in exchange for 2024 third- and fifth-round picks, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Could be traded soon
The Commanders' recent contract agreement with Marcus Mariota suggests Howell may be on the trade block, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
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Picked off twice in finale
Howell completed 19 of 27 passes for 153 yards and a touchdown with two interceptions in Sunday's 38-10 loss to the Cowboys.
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Getting first-team reps temporarily
Howell has been taking first-team reps at quarterback in Seahawks camp due to Geno Smith's minor hip and knee injuries, Adam Schefter and Brady Henderson of ESPN report.
ANALYSIS
The offseason trade acquisition was able to jump into the top role both Wednesday and Thursday due to Smith's injuries, giving the one-time Commanders starter a chance to work with a talented Seahawks first unit. However, Schefter and Henderson report testing on Smith did not reveal any serious issues, meaning Howell's time as the first-team quarterback is likely to come to an end soon.
The offseason trade acquisition was able to jump into the top role both Wednesday and Thursday due to Smith's injuries, giving the one-time Commanders starter a chance to work with a talented Seahawks first unit. However, Schefter and Henderson report testing on Smith did not reveal any serious issues, meaning Howell's time as the first-team quarterback is likely to come to an end soon.