10 Worst Fantasy QB Performances of All Time

Most expected the New England Patriots to handle the New York Jets in Week 7's "Monday Night Football" matchup, but a 33-point home beatdown was still a bit of a surprise. Many also figured Sam Darnold would struggle against a dominant Patriots' defense, since that is the norm for inexperienced quarterbacks against Bill Belichick.

However, nobody thought we would see that level of domination from the Patriots along with that poor of a showing from Darnold. The second-year QB even said he was "seeing ghosts" before the second half even began.

These are the 10 worst fantasy quarterback performances in NFL history, and you can bet Darnold's Week 7 stat line made the cut.

10. Jim Hardy, Redskins vs. Eagles, Sept. 24, 1950: (-6.28 Points)

Completions: 12/39 (30.7 Percent)
Passing Yards: 193
Interceptions: 8
Passing Touchdowns: 1
Fumbles Lost: 1

9. Sam Darnold, Patriots vs. Jets, Oct. 21, 2019: (-6.66 Points)

Completions: 11/32 (34.3 Percent)
Passing Yards: 86
Interceptions: 4
Passing Touchdowns: 0
Fumbles Lost: 1
*Rushing Yards: -1

8. Todd Collins, Bears vs. Panthers, Oct. 10, 2010: (-6.72 Points)

Completions: 6/16 (37.5 Percent)
Passing Yards: 32
Interceptions: 4
Passing Touchdowns: 0
Fumbles Lost: 0

7. Alex Smith, 49ers vs. Colts, Oct. 9, 2005: (-6.74 Points)

Completions: 9/23 (39.1 Percent)
Passing Yards: 74
Interceptions: 4
Passing Touchdowns: 0
Fumbles Lost: 1
*Rushing Yards: 3

6. Rex Grossman, Bears vs. Cardinals, Oct. 16, 2006: (-6.78 Points)

Completions: 2/12 (16.6 Percent)
Passing Yards: 33
Interceptions: 3
Passing Touchdowns: 0
Fumbles Lost: 1
*Rushing Yards: -1

5. John Skelton, Cardinals vs. Seahawks, Dec. 9, 2012: (-6.84 Points)

Completions: 11/22 (50.0 Percent)
Passing Yards: 74
Interceptions: 4
Passing Touchdowns: 0
Fumbles Lost: 1
*Rushing Yards: -3

4. Rex Grossman, Bears vs. Packers, Dec. 31, 2006: (-6.94 Points)

Completions: 14/37 (37.8 Percent)
Passing Yards: 144
Interceptions: 4
Passing Touchdowns: 0
Fumbles Lost: 2
*Rushing Yards: -7

3. Nathan Peterman, Bills vs. Chargers, Nov. 18, 2017: (-6.96 Points)

Completions: 6/14 (42.8 Percent)
Passing Yards: 66
Interceptions: 5
Passing Touchdowns: 0
Fumbles Lost: 0
*Rushing Yards: 4

2. Joe Namath, Jets vs. Dolphins, Oct. 19, 1975: (-7.20 Points)

Completions: 4/15 (26.6 Percent)
Passing Yards: 20
Interceptions: 4
Passing Touchdowns: 0
Fumbles Lost: 0

1. Ryan Leaf, Chargers vs. Chiefs, Sept. 20, 1998: (-9.78 Points)

Completions: 1/15 (0.067 Percent)
Passing Yards: 4
Interceptions: 2
Passing Touchdowns: 0
Fumbles Lost: 3
*Rushing Yards: 1

We even see Hall of Fame QB Joe Namath near the top of this list, and clearly that game did not define him. As long as Darnold has a short memory, there will almost certainly be brighter days ahead for the former No. 3 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft.

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