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Sam Darnold ‘part of the solution’ for Seahawks as interceptions mount

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Svoboda, D. (2026, October 16). Sam Darnold ‘part of the solution’ for Seahawks as interceptions mount. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/16/sports/sam-darnold-part-of-the-solution-for-seahawks-as-interceptions-mount/

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Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald expressed confidence in quarterback Sam Darnold after a recent loss to the Denver Broncos, despite Darnold's poor performance with two interceptions and a completion rate of just 52.9 percent. In five games this season, Darnold leads the NFL with seven interceptions while throwing seven touchdowns, marking a decline from his 99.1 passer rating last year to 77.4 this season. The Seahawks' offensive output has also decreased, dropping from fifth in yards per play last season to middle-of-the-pack this year. Backup quarterback Drew Lock showed promise in two appearances, completing over 70 percent of passes and throwing four touchdowns without an interception.

Written by AI on 2026-10-16, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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The Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Seattle Seahawks 17-14 in overtime on Thursday night. The game highlighted significant struggles for both teams: Bo Nix of the Broncos threw just 107 yards and completed only five passes that went beyond eight yards, while Sam Darnold of the Seahawks finished with a paltry completion rate of 52.9% and threw two interceptions, including one in overtime. Despite these issues, Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald expressed faith in Darnold's ability to turn things around. The Broncos' defense was instrumental in their win, recording an NFL-record-tying dozen quarterback hits on Darnold. Both teams are now 4-2 and 3-3 respectively, facing challenges with turnovers and inconsistent offense. The Seahawks will next host the Kansas City Chiefs.

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The Seahawks don’t appear to be moving on from struggling Sam Darnold anytime soon. asserted

Seahawks → appear → Darnold

After a 17-14 overtime loss to the Broncos on Thursday night, Seattle head coach Mike Macdonald backed his starting quarterback despite another ugly night on offense. asserted

Macdonald → back → offense

“I think we have a lot of faith in Sam,” Macdonald said. asserted

Macdonald → think → Sam

“Sam’s played great football for us. asserted

Sam → play → us

He’s done a lot of great things this year. asserted

He → do → things

We’ve obviously turned the ball over more than we want to. asserted

we → turn → ball

I feel like there’s things on our end that can help him play better football. asserted

him → feel → football

And I think he’s definitely part of the solution, rather than the opposite.” asserted

he → think → solution

Darnold, who completed just 52.9 percent of his passes while throwing two interceptions during the loss, hasn’t quite looked like the same quarterback that led the Seahawks to a Super Bowl win last February. asserted

that → complete → win

In five games, Darnold has an NFL-leading seven interceptions with seven touchdown passes. asserted

Darnold → have → passes

His passer rating has dropped from 99.1 a year ago to 77.4 after Thursday’s contest. asserted

rating → drop → contest

As a whole, the Seahawks’ offense has taken a step back in 2026, going from 5.8 yards per play last season, which ranked top five in the league, to 5.3 through six weeks, which is roughly middle-of-the-pack. asserted

which → take → pack

Complicating matters is the play of backup Drew Lock, who replaced Darnold when he went down with a glute injury during Week 1. asserted

he → complicate → Week

In two appearances, Lock threw for four touchdowns without an interception while completing more than 70 percent of his passes. asserted

Lock → throw → passes

Lock led the Seahawks to perhaps their best offensive showing of the season in Week 2 when Seattle blew out the Cardinals, 31-7. asserted

Seattle → lead → Cardinals

The Seahawks will host the Chiefs on “Sunday Night Football” next week as they look to get back above .500. asserted

they → host → .500

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