Sam Darnold led the Seahawks to a 13-3 victory over the 49ers, clinching the NFC West title and the No. 1 seed in the playoffs, with an efficient, turnover-free performance and strong leadership, securing homefield advantage for the postseason.
The Seattle Seahawks are close to clinching a playoff spot and potentially hosting home games, but their success hinges on improving their first-half offense and reducing turnovers by quarterback Sam Darnold, whose high turnover rate could jeopardize their Super Bowl chances despite a strong defense.
The Seahawks' defense played a crucial role in their 27-10 victory over the Panthers, forcing multiple turnovers, limiting the Panthers' offense to season lows, and demonstrating a strong, complementary team effort that highlights their status as a top defensive unit this season.
Sam Darnold's time with the Panthers was crucial for his development, helping him learn and grow as a quarterback, which has contributed to his current success with the Seahawks, where he is now a Pro Bowler and playoff contender.
Sam Darnold and the Seahawks secured a thrilling 39-38 overtime victory over the Rams, showcasing resilience, strategic play, and clutch performances, with Darnold making key throws and the team practicing high-pressure situations to prepare for moments like these.
Sam Darnold led the Seattle Seahawks to a remarkable 38-37 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Rams, overcoming multiple turnovers and a 16-point fourth-quarter deficit, showcasing resilience and leadership in a historic comeback.
Sam Darnold has shown consistency in regular seasons but has struggled in crucial big games, with recent performances marred by turnovers. Tonight's game is pivotal, potentially determining the division title and playoff seeding, and Darnold's performance could be decisive.
The article highlights the midseason NFL All-Pro team, with Sam Darnold named MVP, Jonathan Taylor as top running back, and Myles Garrett as Defensive Player of the Year, among other standout players across offense, defense, and special teams.
The Bills beat the Chiefs for the fifth straight time in the regular season, showcasing a strong performance that could hint at a playoff victory, while Sam Darnold dazzled for the Seahawks, and Cincinnati's high-scoring game ended in a Bears victory, highlighting the excitement and key storylines of NFL Week 9.
Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season featured standout performances including Sam Darnold's historic night on Sunday Night Football, Jaxon Smith-Njigba's record-breaking receiving yards, Cam Little setting a new NFL record with a 68-yard field goal, Caleb Williams joining rare company with multiple roles in a game, and Christian McCaffrey returning to Pro Bowl form with a versatile performance.
Sam Darnold led the Seahawks to a dominant 38-14 victory over the Commanders, completing 21 of 24 passes for 330 yards and four touchdowns, while the Commanders' quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered a significant arm injury during the game. Jaxon Smith-Njigba tied a franchise record with six 100-yard games this season.
The Seattle Seahawks achieved a dominant 38-14 victory over the Washington Commanders, highlighted by Sam Darnold's perfect first-half performance, a strong team effort on defense, and notable contributions from rookies Tory Horton and Devon Witherspoon, extending their road winning streak to 10 games.
Sam Darnold led the Seahawks to a dominant 38-14 victory over the Commanders, throwing four first-half touchdowns and showcasing a strong performance, while Commanders' quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered a serious injury late in the game.
Sam Darnold's perfect first half with four touchdowns and no incompletions leads the Seahawks to a 31-7 halftime lead over the Commanders, showcasing an outstanding performance and strong team play.
The Seahawks won a bizarre game against the Texans 27-19 despite turning the ball over four times, including a fumble by Sam Darnold that led to a Texans touchdown. Darnold acknowledged the game's oddity and emphasized the need to improve ball security, praising their defense and special teams for stepping up. The game was characterized by unusual turnovers and a fluctuating offensive performance, but the Seahawks managed to secure the win.