Sam Darnold enters the 2026 season as the Seahawks’ established starting quarterback, coming off 25 passing touchdowns in 17 games during 2025. Through three games he has already thrown six touchdowns against three interceptions while completing 65 percent of passes for 560 yards, though a Week 1 glute injury limited his early volume and the team leaned on the run game. Seattle’s offense features established weapons and a balanced attack, but the remaining schedule includes multiple tough defenses and short-rest scenarios that could influence pass attempts and red-zone efficiency. Trader consensus on his full-season total reflects these variables alongside historical output from similar situations.