Forget that brutal 17-14 overtime punch to the gut from the Denver Broncos on Thursday, because the biggest news dropping right now is that our Seahawks are sticking with Sam Darnold as the starting quarterback for Week 7. FOX Sports’ Jay Glazer himself confirmed on “FOX NFL Kickoff” that there is zero change coming under center. This is happening, 12s.
The QB Situation: What Glazer Said About Sam
Darnold’s stat line against the Broncos was a tough pill to swallow: 27-of-51 for 278 yards, one touchdown, and two crucial interceptions. That’s the third game this season he has thrown multiple picks, which is just… not what we want to see. But Glazer made it clear the team isn’t even looking at backup Drew Lock for this week. Why? It all comes down to building that connection with new Seahawks offensive coordinator Brian Fleury. Glazer really emphasized the pressure Darnold is under, saying, “I think there’s this enormous amount of pressure on Sam. [He’s thinking,] ‘Oh, we just won the Super Bowl, I have to do more and more.’ When it’s more, now we got to make sure he and the offensive coordinator mesh. I know they met about it and talked about it this past week, but that’s the key.” Last season, when we won Super Bowl LX, Darnold tossed 25 touchdowns against 14 interceptions. This year? He is sitting at seven TDs and seven INTs. We need that Super Bowl form back, pronto.
Why This Decision Matters With a Struggling Run Game
Speaking of Drew Lock, yeah, he has played in two games this season. He stepped in during Week 1 against the Patriots when Darnold had a hip injury. Then he started Week 2 and led us to a dominant 31-7 win over the Arizona Cardinals. You can bet some fans were hoping for more of that fire. But the coaching staff’s conviction in Darnold and Fleury’s meshing is strong, and that’s the path we are on. And let’s be real, the run game isn’t exactly carrying us right now. Rookie Jadarian Price is on injured reserve, and Emmanuel Wilson has been struggling. What does that mean? The Seahawks *have* to lean on the passing game to put points on the board. We’ve got superstar receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and our defense is straight-up talented. If the passing game can truly click, the Seahawks should absolutely be right back in that title hunt.
So, here we are. Week 7 is up next, and the ball is still in Darnold’s hands. Every single snap is going to matter. Our defense can hold its own, and with Jaxon Smith-Njigba making plays, the potential is there. It’s up to the offense, and Darnold, to prove it, and make some magic happen for the Emerald City. The 12s are ready for it, are you?
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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