Yahoo Sports NFL on Sam Darnold
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Darnold put up big production numbers in 2024 and 2025, but in all of his worst games across both seasons, he was susceptible to pressure...there has been enough of a difference from Kubiak to new offensive coordinator Brian Fleury that there has been an adjustment period for Darnold, and his decision-making has not been where it should be in the new system.
STACKED’s take
Darnold's regression tied to pressure, injury, and offensive coordinator transition.
Darnold's 2026 performance has regressed significantly from his strong 2024 and 2025 seasons. John Gilbert attributes the decline to multiple factors: susceptibility to pressure across his worst games in both prior seasons, which led to sacks, fumbles, and interceptions; a Seahawks offensive line that has regressed compared to 2025 performance; a glute injury suffered early in the season opener against the Patriots; a struggling run game following Kenneth Walker's departure in free agency; and an adjustment period to new offensive coordinator Brian Fleury's system, with Darnold's decision-making not meeting expectations in the new scheme. Though Darnold looked better against Kansas City, he still threw an ill-advised interception.
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