After suffering a glute injury in the season opener, Sam Darnold stormed back onto the field in Week Three, tossing **four touchdowns** and racking up nearly **380 yards** on 45 attempts. The dude put up a monstrous **27.66 fantasy points**, making every Seattle fan wonder what kind of magic he’s cooking up this early season.
Our Quarterback Is Back, Baby!
Look, we all know what Darnold can do when he’s feeling it, and after that Week Three explosion, he is *absolutely feeling it*. Nearly 380 yards and four scores? That’s a serious statement from our QB. His go-to target through all that was none other than **Jaxon Smith-Njigba**. You love to see that connection building early. Now, Week Four brings the Los Angeles Chargers to Lumen Field. Their pass defense? Let’s just say it’s not lockdown. They’ve been giving up a hefty **22.8 fantasy points per game** to opposing quarterbacks, currently the **11th-most in the entire league**. This isn’t just a favorable matchup for Darnold, it’s a *prime* opportunity to build on that insane momentum and keep this offense absolutely rolling for the Emerald City. You really think the Chargers are ready for what’s coming after that Week Three performance? I’m not so sure they’ve got a clue.
Around the League: Waiver Wire Shakes Things Up
Beyond the buzz in Seattle, there’s serious movement on the waiver wire. **Braelon Allen** over on the New York Jets is the absolute top waiver claim for Week Four, no question. Why? Because Jets star running back Breece Hall suffered a thigh injury against the Lions, and after his MRI, he’s week-to-week. Allen is officially the starting back, and he’s got a sweet matchup against a Bears defense allowing almost **five yards per carry**. Grab him if you can!
Down in Miami, the Dolphins just got hit with brutal news: star running back De’Von Achane is expected to miss the **rest of the season**. That opens the door for **Ollie Gordon II**, still flying under the radar, rostered in only 1.6% of leagues. Then you’ve got quarterbacks like **Marcus Mariota** for the Washington Commanders, who led a triumphant 33-31 upset over the defending Super Bowl champs, throwing **three touchdowns** and completing over 60% of his passes. His Week Four matchup against the Colts in London is against a “putrid pass defense” that has allowed the **third-most passing yards**. And don’t forget **Jacoby Brissett** for the Arizona Cardinals. Even in a loss to the Niners, he dropped **25.6 fantasy points**, threw for **280 yards**, and scored **three total touchdowns**. He’s got the Giants (average pass D, no Brian Burns) then the Lions at home in Week Five.
What’s Next for the Hawks?
So yeah, Week Four is setting up to be a wild one. But for our Hawks, with Darnold coming off that insane performance and Jaxon Smith-Njigba looking like his absolute main guy, you just know the 12s are going to be absolutely ELECTRIC at Lumen Field against the Chargers. This season is just getting started, Seattle, and it’s already got us hyped! Get ready!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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