NFL: The Insiders on Sam Darnold

PodcastThe Insiders Podcast: Hall of Famer Mike Ditka passes away at 86 + Lamar Jackso...October 10, 2026

From the episode

what you really need to see is Sam Darnold have one of those games that remind you of why he is the Seahawks franchise quarterback. One of those games where he reminds you of we can make this work even without the kind of running game that we are built on.

Mentioned at 33:13 – 33:47

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Darnold must prove Seahawks can win without their running game vs. 49ers.

Sam Darnold needs to have a strong game against San Francisco to prove the Seahawks can function without their typical running game, which is their built-in offensive identity.