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He enters Sunday night with 60.4% completion, 1,033 yards, seven touchdowns, and seven interceptions. His 77.4 passer rating reflects an offense that has become inconsistent and far too dependent on Smith-Njigba.
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Darnold's 77.4 passer rating and seven INTs make him vulnerable to Chiefs' pass rush pressure.

Darnold enters the matchup with a 60.4% completion percentage, 1,033 yards, seven touchdowns, and seven interceptions through six games, with a 77.4 passer rating that reflects an inconsistent offense far too dependent on Smith-Njigba. The source notes he has been sacked 14 times and has struggled since returning to the starting lineup; he threw two interceptions during Seattle's overtime loss to Denver, including mistakes on two of the Seahawks' final three possessions. The source identifies him as vulnerable when pressured or forced to play from behind, presenting opportunities for Kansas City's pass rush to force mistakes without needing to blitz on every passing down.

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