Sam Darnold Facts Ahead of TNF (and 100 facts related to Panthers/Texans)

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The article includes 100x facts related to the Panthers/Texans matchup. Includes facts about players on both sides. In this thread I am specifically highlighting Sam Darnold. But if you click the link they include facts about rookie QB Davis Mills and much more. Has some interesting facts. 

Link: https://texanswire.usatoday.com/lists/texans-100-facts-figures-panthers-thursday-night-football/

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Sam Darnold facts

23. Sam Darnold is 0-1 against the Texans. On Dec. 15, 2018, as a rookie, he started for the New York Jets in a 29-22 loss at MetLife Stadium.

24. Darnold’s 100.5 passer rating is his best through two games to start a season.

25. Darnold had the fourth-highest passer rating on third down last week at 140.6.

26. Darnold also had the fifth-highest third down completion rate last week at 87.5%.

27. Darnold has thrown for 32 first downs, the sixth-most in the league.

28. Darnold has benefited from 302 yards after the catch, the ninth-most in the NFL.

29. Darnold has been blitzed 25 times, tied with Mac Jones and Justin Herbert for the fifth-most in the NFL.

30. Darnold has been pressured 23 times, the eighth-most in the league.

31. Darnold and Tom Brady are tied for the sixth-most pass attempts on play-action with 17.

32. Darnold has the eighth-most passing yards out of play-action with 153.

33. Of the eight first-round quarterbacks the New York Jets have taken, Darnold is 1/6 to have finished his career elsewhere. Sandy Stephens never played a down for the team, and the other is Zach Wilson

 

 

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NFL Legend Sandy Stephens. 

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52. Rhule is the only Panthers coach who did not come from a background where his most recent job was as a defensive coordinator.