Field Gulls on Sam Darnold

Darnold's turnover risk and 168-yard performance against LA demand ball security vs. SF.

Darnold struggled against the Chargers, throwing for 168 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. Against the 49ers, a three-turnover game probably isn't survivable. The source emphasizes that Seattle doesn't need Darnold to throw for 350 yards; it needs him to protect the football, take the throws that are there and avoid giving San Francisco short fields. The margin for error is going to be small, and Seattle cannot win this game asking Darnold to carry the offense with his arm; the Seahawks need a credible rushing threat to keep pace.

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