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The aforementioned Darnold has silenced all the critics who didn't think he was capable of leading a team to a championship. However, his detractors were particularly noisy for part of last season. The Seahawks quarterback threw four interceptions in a Week 11 loss to the Rams, giving L.A. temporary control of the NFC West.

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Darnold silenced doubters by leading Seahawks to Super Bowl win despite mid-season criticism.

Darnold silenced critics who doubted his ability to lead a team to a championship, winning the Super Bowl in 2025. The source notes his detractors were particularly vocal during the season, including after a Week 11 loss to the Rams in which he threw four interceptions and temporarily gave L.A. control of the NFC West, but he ultimately proved them wrong.

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