Overview

• In his Seahawks debut, Sam Darnold completed all four passes for 34 yards on a 10-play, 81-yard touchdown drive.
• Seattle amassed 268 rushing yards on 48 carries, underscoring a renewed emphasis on zone runs and trench play.
• NFL analyst Daniel Jeremiah lauded what he called “a nice marriage between scheme and player” in Darnold’s quick integration.
• Darnold highlighted the offensive line’s communication, saying clear center calls helped him operate with confidence.
• Observers note Kansas City rested key starters and caution that one series offers a limited sample for projecting regular-season performance.