It's still very early, but Darnold hasn't looked quite like his 2025 self since returning from his season-opening injury.

Longtime NFL fans took issue with Fox Sports' Tom Brady after he accused Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold of 'acting' following a late hit.

Sam Darnold has what it takes to have a big game against the 49ers in Week 5.

Darnold, you may recall, fumbled away an opportunity to beat the San Francisco 49ers last season in Week 1 and threw a brutal interception to set up the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ walk-off field goal in Week 5. The Seahawks continued to write Kubiak’s checks until the Las Vegas Raiders hired him as their head coach in February.

Retired former Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson was one potential emergency option after the injury, while other outside possibilities would presumably become more relevant if Darnold were facing a long absence. But Pelissero’s report changes the urgency considerably.

You lose four turnovers and the game to your division rival at home, you're bound to fall in the NFL power rankings. That's what happened to the Seahawks this week.

The NFL will announce a punishment decision on San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw after an incident involving Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold.

San Francisco 49ers DE Keion White brings down Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold in Week 5 of the 2026 NFL season.