Field Gulls on Sam Darnold

ArticleSeahawks vs. Patriots: 5 game predictions for Seattle’s season opener
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I don't expect Sam Darnold to put up huge numbers... Sam Darnold stays under 300 yards and throws an interception... Darnold averaged 238.1 passing yards per game during the 2025 regular season, and FanDuel's current passing-yard market is sitting around 227.5 yards.
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Darnold projected under 300 yards with an interception; season average 238.1 YDS/game.

The source predicts Darnold will stay under 300 passing yards and throw an interception in the season opener. Darnold averaged 238.1 passing yards per game during the 2025 regular season, and FanDuel's current passing-yard market is set around 227.5 yards. The source notes the Patriots allowed more than 300 passing yards to only two quarterbacks last season and should be better equipped to handle Seattle's passing game this time around, while the Seahawks have reasons to lean on the running game and defense if they establish control early. The source contrasts this with Darnold's Super Bowl LX performance (19 of 38 for 202 yards, one touchdown, zero interceptions) to illustrate the expected conservative game script.

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