Seattle's blowout of the Washington Commanders on Sunday night was a clinic by Darnold and also featured a swarming, attacking defense that ranks fifth in the league in scoring (18.8 points allowed per game) and is tied for third in sacks (27).

Darnold is playing as well as any QB in football, benefiting from what might be the Seahawks' best pass protection in over a decade.

Katie Hoofnagle needed to catch her breath after fiancé Sam Darnold’s sensational “Sunday Night Football” showing. Taking to her Instagram Stories following Seattle’s dominant 38-14 road victory over the Commanders, Hoofnagle re-shared a post from the Seahawks’ account that hyped Darnold’s stats, notably his four first-half touchdowns.

The terrific start to 2025 for Seattle's new quarterback continued with a near-flawless night against the Commanders.

Sunday night's blowout victory featured important contributions from players who have spent time on Seattle's "ready squad."

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What's been the key to Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold's impressive start this season? ESPN's Dan Orlovsky pointed to how Darnold has "mastered his footwork."

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