Overview
- Seattle leads the NFL with 20 giveaways, including 12 over the past four games.
- Sam Darnold threw four interceptions in a 21-19 loss to the Rams that cost the Seahawks sole possession of first place in the NFC West.
- Darnold told reporters he must be better protecting the ball and said the offense is emphasizing cleaner execution in practice.
- Coaches and Darnold cited issues identifying disguised shell coverages and sticking on early reads, while noting some giveaways were fluky, including a deflection, a bad snap and a defensive return fumble by Coby Bryant.
- Darnold still ranks fourth in Total QBR at 71.2 with 2,541 yards, 17 touchdowns, 10 interceptions and four lost fumbles, and teammates publicly backed him, highlighted by Ernest Jones IV’s viral defense.