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Sam Darnold came back in this game and he was not rusty he was incredibly sharp from the get-go... he was three for four for 40 yards and a touchdown 10 point 10.0 yards per attempt on tight window throws very very good to 128 rating on those throws also very good completion percentage over expected 44.4% into tight windows
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Darnold sharp on return: 3-for-4, 40 yards, 1 TD on tight windows with 128 rating.

Darnold returned from injury against Seattle and was incredibly sharp from the start, not rusty at all. He was particularly effective on tight window throws, going 3-for-4 for 40 yards and a touchdown with 10.0 yards per attempt on tight window throws and a 128 rating. His completion percentage over expected on tight windows was 44.4%, which the source calls ridiculous since that number typically declines under pressure or into tight windows but jumped 40+ percentage points. The source credits his execution on tight window throws as what made the Commanders' upset win possible.

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