Overview
- The Seahawks enter Week 17 at 12-3 after clinching a playoff berth with a 38–37 overtime win over the Rams.
- With a victory at Carolina on Sunday, Darnold could become the first NFL quarterback to post back-to-back 13-win seasons with two franchises, per NBC Sports research.
- Darnold’s season line stands at 3,703 passing yards, 24 touchdowns, 13 interceptions, and a 100.6 passer rating, ranking sixth in yards.
- Over The Cap reports Darnold can still unlock roughly $2 million in bonuses with targets in yards, touchdowns, completion rate, and passer rating over the final two games.
- Seattle’s rise under second-year coach Mike Macdonald and a fit with coordinator Klint Kubiak’s system frame Darnold’s career turnaround from Jets and Panthers struggles to a Minnesota breakout.