Sam Darnold serves as the Seattle Seahawks' starting quarterback in 2026 after leading the team to a Super Bowl title the prior season. Through early regular-season action, he has posted 755 passing yards and 7 touchdowns against 5 interceptions across limited starts, including a four-touchdown outing against the Commanders and a single-score performance marred by two picks in a Week 5 loss to the 49ers. A glute injury sidelined him briefly, during which backup Drew Lock performed efficiently, though Darnold retains the job. His output depends on volume in an offense featuring weapons like Jaxon Smith-Njigba, offensive line protection, and a schedule that includes a short-week Thursday night matchup at Denver plus contests against strong defenses. Historical turnover rates and recent inconsistency could influence sustained scoring opportunities.