Sam Darnold defies ghosts and doubters as he leads Seattle Seahawks to just one win from Super Bowl fairy tale.
Young quarterback Sam Darnold has proven the doubters wrong once again, this time leading his team to a 31-27 win over the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game. After being written off by many due to past struggles, Darnold's resilience and poise have paid off, as he threw for a season-high 346 yards and three touchdowns.
Darnold's journey is one of redemption, having started his career as a third overall pick with the New York Jets in 2019. Despite promising beginnings, he struggled to find consistency, throwing 39 interceptions across three seasons before being traded to the Carolina Panthers. He then bounced around the league, but it was his resurgence with the Seattle Seahawks that has brought him back into contention.
Seattle's defense, which is ranked as one of the best in the league, made life difficult for Los Angeles' Matthew Stafford and his offense. Darnold barely had to break a sweat, completing 24 of 32 passes without an interception. He was also supported by his wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who had 10 completions for 153 yards and a touchdown.
The Seahawks will now face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX on February 8th, live on Sky Sports NFL. Darnold's connection with Smith-Njigba has been key to Seattle's success this season, and he believes that his teammates are his greatest asset. "I don't know how he still has doubters," said Seahawks defensive lineman Leonard Williams. "He keeps proving them wrong."
Darnold himself was calm and collected after the game, saying that he is focused on getting better and not worrying about what others think. The Seahawks have had to overcome many doubters throughout their season, but Darnold's leadership has inspired his teammates and brought them back from seemingly insurmountable deficits.
The New England Patriots will be looking to repeat their 2015 Super Bowl win over the Seattle Seahawks when they face Darnold in the championship game. The Seahawks' defense is confident that they can contain Tom Brady and the Patriots offense, but it won't be an easy task.
In a surprising twist, Sam Darnold has led the Seattle Seahawks to just one win from the Super Bowl fairy tale after years of struggles. He had become synonymous with failure and doubt, but now he's riding high on his team's momentum.
Young quarterback Sam Darnold has proven the doubters wrong once again, this time leading his team to a 31-27 win over the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game. After being written off by many due to past struggles, Darnold's resilience and poise have paid off, as he threw for a season-high 346 yards and three touchdowns.
Darnold's journey is one of redemption, having started his career as a third overall pick with the New York Jets in 2019. Despite promising beginnings, he struggled to find consistency, throwing 39 interceptions across three seasons before being traded to the Carolina Panthers. He then bounced around the league, but it was his resurgence with the Seattle Seahawks that has brought him back into contention.
Seattle's defense, which is ranked as one of the best in the league, made life difficult for Los Angeles' Matthew Stafford and his offense. Darnold barely had to break a sweat, completing 24 of 32 passes without an interception. He was also supported by his wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who had 10 completions for 153 yards and a touchdown.
The Seahawks will now face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX on February 8th, live on Sky Sports NFL. Darnold's connection with Smith-Njigba has been key to Seattle's success this season, and he believes that his teammates are his greatest asset. "I don't know how he still has doubters," said Seahawks defensive lineman Leonard Williams. "He keeps proving them wrong."
Darnold himself was calm and collected after the game, saying that he is focused on getting better and not worrying about what others think. The Seahawks have had to overcome many doubters throughout their season, but Darnold's leadership has inspired his teammates and brought them back from seemingly insurmountable deficits.
The New England Patriots will be looking to repeat their 2015 Super Bowl win over the Seattle Seahawks when they face Darnold in the championship game. The Seahawks' defense is confident that they can contain Tom Brady and the Patriots offense, but it won't be an easy task.
In a surprising twist, Sam Darnold has led the Seattle Seahawks to just one win from the Super Bowl fairy tale after years of struggles. He had become synonymous with failure and doubt, but now he's riding high on his team's momentum.