Overview
- Coach Mike Macdonald said on Friday he is not considering a switch at quarterback and will keep Sam Darnold as the Seahawks’ starter.
- Darnold’s efficiency has declined this season with a 60.4% completion rate, about 6.9 yards per attempt, seven touchdowns and an NFL-high seven interceptions through five appearances.
- Turnovers decided the team’s most recent game when two Darnold interceptions and a Rashid Shaheed fumble led to an overtime loss to the Broncos that dropped Seattle to 3-3 despite the defense holding Denver to 168 total yards.
- Backup Drew Lock remains a proven option after completing 35 of 48 passes for 422 yards and four touchdowns in limited action, but the coaching staff is not elevating him to starter status now.
- Brian Fleury will use the mini-bye to redesign portions of the offense with a focus on reducing risky throws and clarifying Darnold’s reads, and the team will measure success by a lower turnover rate and clearer game plans on upcoming game days.