Sam Darnold holds strong NFL position after Super Bowl victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Sam Darnold continues to solidify his place as an NFL quarterback following a successful season with the Seattle Seahawks, including a Super Bowl win over the New England Patriots. He achieved career highs with a 79.9 PFF passing grade and 8.3 yards per attempt. Despite his performances, he remains just outside the top 10 quarterbacks, ranking 14th in a recent evaluation. Analysts acknowledge his significant improvement in play-action and deep passing, yet still suggest he has more to prove in terms of recognition and respect within the league.
- •Darnold led the Seahawks to a Super Bowl victory in the 2025 season.
- •He ranked fourth in deep passing grades, completing over 50% on 20+ yard throws.
- •Darnold was an MVP candidate this past season.
- •He finished 14th in a ranking of NFL quarterbacks.
- •Analysts believe he remains underrated despite recent successes.
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Sam Darnold erased NFL bust narratives but still has more to prove
"Sam Darnold has impressed the last two years, but a lot of NFL experts still view him outside the top 10 at his position. Sam has more to prove
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