Mike Macdonald 'not surprised' by Sam Darnold's near-perfect play for 6-2 Seahawks

Sam Darnold delivered a standout performance for the Seattle Seahawks in a 38-14 victory over the Washington Commanders. Darnold completed his first 17 passes, tying a franchise record, and finished the game 21 of 24 for 330 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception, achieving a passer rating of 141.0. His performance included a perfect first half, during which he went 16-of-16. Darnold became just the second player in the Super Bowl era to achieve 325-plus passing yards, four-plus touchdowns, three or fewer incompletions, and zero sacks in a game, joining Hall of Famer Johnny Unitas. This game marks Darnold's fourth with four passing touchdowns since 2024, trailing only Lamar Jackson. Under the guidance of offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, Darnold's performance has been pivotal in positioning the Seahawks as strong contenders in the NFC.