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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (left) has had back-to-back Pro Bowl seasons.
The Seattle Seahawks are one win away from securing the No. 1 seed in the NFC and a first-round bye. After a slow start in Charlotte, the Seahawks offense was able to find their footing while cruising to a 27-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers.
Sam Darnold threw for 147 yards, one touchdown and one interception while completing 66.7% of his passes. Darnold once again struggled with turnovers as the Seahawks quarterback not only threw an interception but had a fumble.
It was not all bad news for Darnold who was able to respond after a slow start. Darnold’s performance, particularly on third down, drew praise from Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald.
“I know it wasn’t Sam’s best game of all-time, and the stats reflect that but like (those are) some big-time third-down throws with pressure in his face,” Macdonald told reporters on December 28, 2025, following the Seahawks’ win over the Panthers.
“He threw the one to Jax (Jaxon Smith-Njigba). That route to Cooper (Kupp). Those are some big-time throws in the face of pressure that we need to be able to make, and they’re not easy to make. That was a big-time catch by Coop. That was awesome.”
Here’s the latest news on the Seahawks with the NFL playoffs just weeks away.
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold Has Thrown 13 Interceptions This Season
Darnold deserves credit for notching his second consecutive Pro Bowl season. Yet, Darnold’s turnovers continue to be concerning, particularly as the postseason nears.
Darnold has thrown 13 interceptions this season heading into Week 18, including three picks in the last two games. The Seahawks defense has largely allowed Darnold to overcome these turnovers, but it is worth monitoring ahead of the NFL playoffs where there is less of a margin for error.
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