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Sam Darnold Commands Seahawks’ Offense in 33-16 Preseason Win

His flawless preseason debut underscored his comfort in Klint Kubiak’s quick-passing system supported by Seattle’s cohesive offensive line

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Aug 15, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Tennessee Titans safety Kendell Brooks (33) reacts with teammates after running for a touchdown after intercepting a pass against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Aug 15, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Damien Martinez (22) rushes for a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the third quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
Aug 15, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Easton Stick (12) passes the ball against the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Darnold completed all four of his passes for 34 yards on a 10-play, 81-yard opening drive that ended with a Zach Charbonnet touchdown in the 33-16 victory over the Chiefs.
  • Seattle’s offense piled up 477 total yards and a remarkable 268 rushing yards, fueled by standout blocking from linemen Grey Zabel and Jalen Sundell.
  • In camp and on the field, Darnold lauded the offensive line’s communication and consistency as key factors in his early ease within the offense.
  • NFL analyst Daniel Jeremiah praised the matchup as “a nice marriage between scheme and player,” highlighting Darnold’s seamless fit in the Seahawks’ quick-pass approach.
  • Despite in-camp optimism, some analysts foresee Seattle evaluating younger quarterback options, such as 2026 prospect LaNorris Sellers, by the 2026–27 window.