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Sam Darnold Becomes First QB With Back-to-Back 13-Win Seasons for Two Teams

A 27-10 victory over Carolina delivered Seattle's 13th win of the season.

Overview

  • The Seahawks’ 13-3 finish gives Darnold consecutive 13-win regular seasons after going 14-3 with the Vikings last year.
  • He joins Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Aaron Rodgers, and Brett Favre as the only quarterbacks with back-to-back 13-win seasons.
  • Darnold is the first to achieve the streak with two franchises, following his offseason move to Seattle on a reported $100 million deal.
  • Minnesota let Darnold leave in free agency and installed J.J. McCarthy as starter before declining this season, according to the coverage.
  • Coverage contrasts Darnold’s regular-season run with Patrick Mahomes, noting Kansas City missed the playoffs this year and Mahomes has not posted consecutive 13-win seasons.