Turf Show Times on Sam Darnold
From the article
Darnold led the NFL in turnovers in the regular season a year ago with 20 (14 interceptions, six fumbles lost)... In Week 11 Darnold threw 11 interceptions in a Week 11 loss... Just because Sam Darnold now has a ring on his finger does not mean he's inevitable. He's on shaky ground until he proves otherwise.
STACKED’s take
Darnold flagged as regression risk despite Super Bowl; turnover history and defense reliance raise concerns.
Darnold is flagged as a significant regression candidate heading into 2026 despite his Super Bowl victory with Seattle. The source cites his historical turnover issues—he led the NFL in turnovers in the regular season with 20 (14 interceptions, six fumbles lost)—and notes concerning performance splits against the Rams, including a Week 11 game where he threw 11 interceptions in a loss. The source emphasizes that while Darnold has benefited from strong supporting casts with the Vikings and Seahawks, he remains marginally improved from his Jets/Panthers era and has not yet proven he can sustain success over consecutive seasons. The source warns that his reliance on one of the NFL's best defenses masks underlying volatility, and marginal regression could significantly impact win/loss columns. The source states: 'Just because Sam Darnold now has a ring on his finger does not mean he's inevitable. He's on shaky ground until he proves otherwise.'
Sam DarnoldQB · SEAPlayer page — value, ADP, projections, and every insight