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QBSEA40 insightsLatest Aug 1, 2026
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NegativeProjectionAug 1, 2026NFL.com News
Darnold's 2024 season ended poorly with two disastrous games for Minnesota, including a playoff loss to the Rams where he was sacked nine times and generated his lowest EPA of the year (-27.4). For Darnold to succeed with Seattle, he needs strong pass protection; his 2024 tendency to hold the ball (3.08 seconds average, third-longest in NFL) and take deep shots (73.2% of passes after 2.5 seconds, highest rate in league) makes him vulnerable to pressure.
PositiveProjectionAug 1, 2026NFL.com News
Darnold signed a three-year, $100.5 million deal with Seattle after an excellent 2024 with Minnesota, throwing for career highs of 4,319 yards and 35 touchdowns while averaging 3.08 seconds to throw (third-longest in NFL) and attempting 73.2% of passes after 2.5 seconds (highest rate in league). However, he has no guaranteed salary after 2025 and the team can save $27.5 million with a post-June 1, 2026 cut, meaning his performance will be heavily scrutinized in training camp and every snap matters.
PositiveUsageJul 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Seahawks second-year starting quarterback Sam Darnold highlighted the benefits of having running backs as legitimate receiving threats in the offense. Darnold explained: "I think it helps the quarterback a ton because it does present a different problem for the defense... When you're getting five guys out on a route and you're in scat protection, sometimes you've got to throw hot... If you get the protections right, you're not hot, and the running back's out on a route, sometimes that's a mismatch with a linebacker, especially with a guy like [Jadarian Price] or George [Holani]. We've got a ton of backs in the backfield this year that can make linebackers and safeties miss." This suggests increased receiving opportunities for the Seahawks' running back group.
PositiveUsageJul 31, 2026Zain Dhanani
PositiveNewsJul 30, 2026SleeperNFL