The Seattle Times Seahawks on Sam Darnold
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Sam Darnold led the NFL with 20 turnovers in 2025, after finishing tied for fourth (16 turnovers) as the Minnesota Vikings' starter the previous season. While Darnold protected the football in a turnover-free trifecta of playoff wins, he has to prove he can on a consistent basis.
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Darnold's 20 turnovers in 2025 raise consistency concerns despite playoff success.
The source identifies Darnold's ball security as a legitimate concern despite his Super Bowl-winning 2025 season; he led the NFL with 20 turnovers in 2025 after finishing tied for fourth with 16 turnovers as the Vikings' starter in 2024. While he protected the football in a turnover-free trifecta of playoff wins, he must prove he can maintain ball security on a consistent basis. the source Warren Sharp noted that Darnold's turnover issues mean the Seahawks are only winning nine or so games despite their Super Bowl championship roster, and former ESPN personality Bomani Jones expressed skepticism about Darnold's quality compared to other starting quarterbacks like Kyler Murray.
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