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The Las Vegas Raiders named Andrew Janocko their new offensive coordinator. A 14-year NFL coach most recently serving as Seattle’s quarterbacks coach, Janocko has worked with the Saints, Bears and Vikings and helped develop QBs such as Sam Darnold and Justin Fields, now taking over Las Vegas’s offensive duties.
Sam Darnold weathered relentless Patriots pressure for a turnover-free 202-yard, one-touchdown performance as the Seahawks beat the Patriots 14-3 in Super Bowl 60. The victory highlighted a dominant Seahawks defense and Kenneth Walker’s explosive runs, framing Darnold’s career as a remarkable redemption arc from his Jets-era ghosts to a championship win.
Seattle edged the Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX behind a stifling defensive game plan by 38-year-old Mike Macdonald, with Sam Darnold contributing steady play and earning a championship ring after a winding NFL journey. Postgame microphones captured a joyous exchange as Macdonald told Darnold, 'You’re a Super Bowl champion—no one can take that from us.' The Seahawks’ young core suggests more battles ahead for the franchise.
Bleacher Report’s Gary Davenport re-ranks the 2018 quarterback class after Sam Darnold’s Super Bowl win with Seattle, placing Josh Allen No. 1, followed by Lamar Jackson, Sam Darnold, Baker Mayfield, Mason Rudolph, and Mike White. The piece highlights Allen’s sustained excellence, Jackson’s dual-threat impact and injuries, Darnold’s redemption arc, Mayfield’s volatile career, Rudolph as a steady backup, and White as a journeyman depth option.
Seattle, guided by GM John Schneider and coach Mike Macdonald, built a championship-ready roster through patient drafting and a cohesive staff, leaned on Sam Darnold’s leadership, and executed a game plan that bottled up New England to win 29–13 in Super Bowl LX, confirming they were contenders all season and delivering it through teamwork and smart scheming.
Sam Darnold's steady leadership and Seattle's smothering defense propelled the Seahawks to a 29-13 victory over the Patriots in Super Bowl LX, with Kenneth Walker III rushing 135 yards to earn SB MVP as Seattle harassed Drake Maye and forced three turnovers; Darnold finished with 202 yards and one TD in what the piece calls one of the NFL's great career turnarounds.
Sam Darnold silenced the 'draft bust' label by delivering steady leadership and play for Seattle, with coach Mike Macdonald praising his consistency and character since arriving from multiple prior teams, as the Seahawks won Super Bowl LX.
Once written off as a Jets bust, Sam Darnold rebuilt his career with stops in San Francisco and Minnesota before Seattle gambled on him; through steady play, growth in a system that suits him, and a dominant defense, he avoided costly mistakes in the postseason and helped the Seahawks win a title, underscoring the power of sustained belief and resilience in quarterback development.
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 to win Super Bowl LX, riding a stifling defense through three quarters and a late Uchenna Nwosu interception return TD. Kenneth Walker III piled up 94 rushing yards in the first half and became the first running back in 28 years to win SB MVP, as Sam Darnold anchored Seattle’s offense after a standout regular season. Fans celebrated across Seattle as the team claimed the franchise’s second NFL title and a parade was planned for downtown.
In Santa Clara, the Seattle Seahawks claimed Super Bowl glory with a dominant defensive display that stifled the New England Patriots, while quarterback Sam Darnold steered Seattle to victory as the game swung on pivotal plays and key moments. The event also featured a controversial halftime show, drawing attention away from the on-field drama.
Sam Darnold added $1 million to his 2025 incentives after Seattle's 29-13 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX, lifting his season total to $4 million (on top of a three-year, $100.5 million contract signed in March 2025). The $3 million that had already been earned came from passing production and playoff wins, per Spotrac.
Sam Darnold capped a remarkable, winding NFL journey by guiding the Seahawks to a 29-13 win in Super Bowl LX over the Patriots, avoiding costly mistakes and underscoring that his belief in himself — highlighted in his postgame remarks — was key to this unlikely championship run.
Super Bowl 2026 preview centers on Seattle’s stingy defense and a versatile play‑action offense taking on New England’s disruptive interior rush and veteran coaching. The Patriots must pressure Sam Darnold and disrupt Seattle’s rhythm, especially against Jaxon Smith‑Njigba, while the Seahawks must limit explosive plays and sustain the ground game with Kenneth Walker. Key matchups include Williams vs the interior line, Gonzalez vs Smith‑Njigba, and Maye navigating Seattle’s pass rush. The coaching edge goes to New England, though predictions for the final score vary widely, underscoring a defense‑driven, tightly contested title game with potential for a pivotal field goal or late swing.
Sam Darnold, in his eighth NFL season and on his fifth team, carries the Seattle Seahawks toward Super Bowl LX against the New England Patriots. Once derided after his Jets tenure and early struggles, Darnold has evolved into a more measured quarterback, aided by past stints with the Panthers, 49ers, and Vikings and a breakout year in Minnesota before landing in Seattle. The piece frames his journey as a remarkable comeback, highlighting his potential to become the first 2018 draft QB to start and win a Super Bowl while exorcising the doubts that followed him from “seeing ghosts.”
In interviews around Super Bowl week, Vikings star Justin Jefferson publicly backs J.J. McCarthy as his quarterback but says there’s still progress to be made, and Aaron Jones criticizes the decision to replace Sam Darnold with McCarthy, while both players hint at a Rodgers reunion in Minnesota, with Jefferson calling it a dream and Jones praising Rodgers’ leadership.