Bleacher Report lists Sam Darnold as honorable mention for clutch quarterbacks

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Bleacher Report lists Sam Darnold as honorable mention for clutch quarterbacks
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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold earned an honorable mention on Bleacher Report’s recent ranking of the top 10 most clutch signal-callers in the NFL. Despite a championship-winning tenure, analyst Brad Gagnon cited a limited sample size as the primary reason for keeping Darnold off the primary list. Darnold recorded a 110.2 passer rating during fourth-quarter play in one-score games over the past two seasons while split between Minnesota and Seattle. His performance included key late-game drives during 2024 victories against the Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers. The quarterback has amassed over 4,000 passing yards during his last two campaigns, establishing himself as a central figure in the Seattle offense. He continues to draw praise for his ability to maintain leads and secure wins during late-game situations as the league approaches the 2026 season.

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  • Sam Darnold earned an honorable mention on the Bleacher Report list of clutch NFL quarterbacks.
  • The analysis notes a 110.2 passer rating in fourth-quarter, one-score games since 2024.
  • Gagnon cited a limited overall sample size as the reason for the honorable mention designation.
  • Darnold contributed to 2024 victories against the Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers.
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Seahawks star Sam Darnold fell just short of being named on Bleacher Report’s ranking of the top 10 most clutch quarterbacks in the NFL.

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