Sam Howell
23-Year-Old
2023 Pass/Rush Stats
YDS
3946
TD
21
INT
21
YDS
263
TD
5
2024 Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Howell started 17 games for Washington last year only because backup Jacoby Brissett injured his hamstring late in the season the week Howell was to be benched. 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 as he had a 3/7 TD/INT with 4.7 YPA, sealing his fate with the Commanders. He finished as 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 in an offense with playmakers DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Kenneth Walker. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Headed for Seattle
The Commanders are sending Howell, a fourth-round draft pick and a sixth-rounder to the Seahawks in exchange for third and fifth-round draft choices, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
With Howell no longer in the mix, Washington figures to use the No. 2 overall pick in April's NFL Draft on a new franchise QB. Meanwhile, Howell, who started all 17 of the Commanders' regular-season games in 2023, fills the void created by Drew Lock's departure in free agency and gives the Seahawks an alternative to incumbent No. 1 signal-caller Geno Smith.
With Howell no longer in the mix, Washington figures to use the No. 2 overall pick in April's NFL Draft on a new franchise QB. Meanwhile, Howell, who started all 17 of the Commanders' regular-season games in 2023, fills the void created by Drew Lock's departure in free agency and gives the Seahawks an alternative to incumbent No. 1 signal-caller Geno Smith.
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Bad Pass %
17.6%Avg Target Depth
7.3 YdsSack Rate
9.6%Avg Receiver YAC
5.3 YdsReceiver Drop %
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Measurables Review
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Height
6' 1"Weight
220 lbsHand Length
9.13 inArm Length
30.75 in
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Unlikely to get competition
Howell is viewed as the Seahawks' quarterback of the future and isn't likely to get competition for that role in this year's draft, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
The former Commander has already started 18 NFL games in his career, but he's the same age as 2024 prospects Michael Penix Jr. and Jayden Daniels and is a year younger than Bo Nix. Howell's presence on the roster after a March trade with Washington should allow Seattle to focus its attention elsewhere in the draft, continuing a pattern that has seen the franchise draft only two QBs over the last 15 years and none since 2018.
The former Commander has already started 18 NFL games in his career, but he's the same age as 2024 prospects Michael Penix Jr. and Jayden Daniels and is a year younger than Bo Nix. Howell's presence on the roster after a March trade with Washington should allow Seattle to focus its attention elsewhere in the draft, continuing a pattern that has seen the franchise draft only two QBs over the last 15 years and none since 2018.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2023
2022
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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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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Will retain starting role in finale
Head coach Ron Rivera said Wednesday that Howell will start Sunday's season finale against the Cowboys, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
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Struggles in blowout loss
Howell completed 17 of 28 passes for 169 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in Sunday's 27-10 loss to the 49ers.
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In line to start Sunday
Howell is slated to start Sunday's game against the 49ers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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