Should I draft Sam Darnold or Dameon Pierce?

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Passing
2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	-0.29	-0.18
ADP	Undrafted	151.75
PROJ	50.00	47.00
Comp	77	0
PAtt	129	0
PYard	835	0
PTD	5	0
Int	3	0
Rushing
Att	9	71
RuYard	28	252
RuTD	0	1
Receiving
Target	0	14
Rec	0	9
ReYard	0	71
ReTD	0	0

Most Recent and Popular Comparisons
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Passing
Last Season Statistics
PROJ	23.4	82.7
Comp	28	0
PAtt	46	0
PYard	297	0
PTD	2	0
Int	1	0
Rushing
Att	21	145
RuYard	15	416
RuTD	1	2
Receiving
Target	0	17
Rec	0	13
ReYard	0	101
ReTD	0	0

Recent News
	Could Sam Darnold lead the Vikings to the playoffs in 2024? Published June 8th, 2024 via Sports Illustrated Vikings Rookie J.J. McCarthy to Transition Behind Sam Darnold: Development Focus Published June 8th, 2024 via BVM Sports PELISSERO: Sam Darnold Has Been Excellent, Could Keep JJ McCarthy On The Bench [37eab0] Published June 8th, 2024 via CBC.ca Minnesota Vikings prioritize experience as Sam Darnold leads over rookie J.J. McCarthy for NFL season start Published June 7th, 2024 via The Mirror J.J. McCarthy taking third-string reps, 'squarely behind' Sam Darnold on Vikings depth chart, per report Published June 7th, 2024 via 247Sports Sam Darnold's Impact as Minnesota Vikings' Starting Quarterback in 2024: Roster Changes and Decision Dilemmas Published June 7th, 2024 via BVM Sports Sam Darnold Looks Good At Minicamp Published June 7th, 2024 What if Sam Darnold is really good for the Vikings in 2024? Published June 7th, 2024 via Sporting News	Houston Texans' Dameon Pierce Makes Strong Impact on Joe Mixon in OTAs Published June 3rd, 2024 via BVM Sports Houston Texans' Dameon Pierce Leaves Great First Impression On Joe Mixon During OTAs Published June 3rd, 2024 via Sports Illustrated AFC Notes: Will Levis, Dameon Pierce, Jaguars, Texans, Titans - Published May 29th, 2024 via NFL Trade Rumors Potential Texans Kenyon Green, Dameon Pierce Comeback? \| Time to Trade Chas? \| Bill Walton Tribute Published May 28th, 2024 via BVM Sports Houston Texans Running Back Dameon Pierce Progressing for Vital Role in 2024 Season Published May 27th, 2024 via BVM Sports Texans' Dameon Pierce Re-Establishing Role During OTAs: 'He Has Everything It Takes' Published May 27th, 2024 via Sports Illustrated DeMeco Ryans shares what he's seen from Stefon Diggs and Dameon Pierce Published May 27th, 2024 via Athlon Sports Dameon Pierce - DeMeco Ryans says Texans could use one-two punch Published May 26th, 2024 via Fantasy Index

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