Niners Nation on Sam Darnold

Article49ers News: One more sleep until the game of the year (so far)October 10, 2026

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"And you HAVE to get pressure against Darnold. He's been abysmal when you speed him up."

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Darnold struggles under pressure; 49ers should attack to disrupt his rhythm.

Seahawks QB Sam Darnold faces a challenging matchup against the 49ers' defense in Week 5. The source emphasizes that defensive pressure is critical to slowing Darnold, stating "you HAVE to get pressure against Darnold. He's been abysmal when you speed him up." This suggests Darnold's performance deteriorates significantly under pressure, making him vulnerable to aggressive defensive schemes.