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Darnold's turnovers are a byproduct of a run game that is leaning on Emanuel Wilson and George Holani, and a passing game that's Smith-Njigba and not much else. For the season, Smith-Njigba has 37 catches; next on the list is AJ Barner with 12.

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Darnold's offense lacks depth; Smith-Njigba has 37 catches vs. 12 for next receiver.

Darnold's decision-making burden has increased due to offensive limitations: the run game relies on Emanuel Wilson and George Holani (neither a serious threat), and the passing game is heavily dependent on Jaxon Smith-Njigba (37 catches) with minimal secondary options—AJ Barner has 12 catches, Cooper Kupp 11, and George Holani 11. This concentration of targets on one receiver puts additional responsibility on Darnold to be cleaner with decisions and throws, yet he's failing to do so.

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