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Article'Football 301' takes closer look at Chiefs vs. Seahawks, the Kenneth Walker III...October 23, 2026

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QB Sam Darnold's struggles under pressure and against man coverage were cited as a vulnerability for Seattle — particularly with Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo dialing up exotic blitzes.

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Darnold's pressure and man-coverage struggles exposed by Spagnuolo's exotic blitzes.

QB Sam Darnold's struggles under pressure and against man coverage were cited as a vulnerability for Seattle, particularly with Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo dialing up exotic blitzes designed to exploit those weaknesses.