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ArticleSam Darnold’s cratering play is a big picture problem for the Seahawks
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Per ESPN Research, Sam Darnold was pressured on 14 of 39 dropbacks against Chicago. While pressured, he went just 1 of 11 for 13 yards and an interception. He's 31st out of 31 QBs in EPA/dropback when pressured in 2026, and he's top 12 in pressure rate.
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Darnold 31st in EPA/dropback when pressured; 1-of-11 for 13 yards vs. Chicago pressure.

Against Chicago, Darnold was pressured on 14 of 39 dropbacks. While pressured, he went just 1 of 11 for 13 yards and an interception. Per ESPN Research, Darnold was 31st out of 31 QBs in EPA/dropback when pressured in 2026, and he's top 12 in pressure rate. Last year he was 30th out of 33 qualifying QBs in EPA/dropback when pressured but was one of the least pressured QBs in the NFL.

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