Sam Darnold praises Matthew Stafford's no-look passing skills
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 12:01 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
During an interview with CBS Sports on June 11, Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold expressed admiration for Matthew Stafford's no-look passes, highlighting their difficulty and effectiveness. Darnold, who acknowledged Stafford's extensive experience with this technique, stated he respects it greatly and would hesitate to attempt such throws himself. Stafford's ability to execute no-look passes has been a distinguishing feature of his career, providing tactical advantages during games, as evidenced by his performance in the Super Bowl. Such skills now earn him recognition and respect from peers like Darnold.
- •Sam Darnold admires Stafford's no-look passing technique.
- •Darnold is hesitant to try no-look passes himself.
- •Stafford has effectively used no-look passes for over a decade.
- •Darnold shared his thoughts during a CBS Sports interview on June 11.
- •Stafford's skills have gained respect within the NFL community.
- 12:01 PMYahoo Sports — Sam Darnold has 'a ton' of respect for this skill Matthew Stafford possesses
"Seahawks QB Sam Darnold knows how difficult Matthew Stafford's no-look passes are, and he doesn't know if he'd even try them himself.
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