The Seattle Seahawks are “chasing it”, in response to head coach Mike Macdonald, after Sam Darnold impressed them to a 38-14 victory on the Washington Commanders.
Darnold went 21-of-24 for 330 yards and 4 touchdowns because the Seahawks improved to 6-2. The quarterback was excellent within the first half, connecting on all 16 makes an attempt with zero completions.
Macdonald stated: “Sam’s execution proper now, he’s simply ridiculous.
“All of the issues we’ve talked about that he’s been doing, however decisive, making good choices, our receivers are doing a terrific job, I believed the safety was actually good.”
It’s enjoyable to observe – Macdonald
He added: “Imagine me after I say it, I’m not shocked.
“We watch Sam each day and the way he operates, and he’s the identical man each day, which is what you like about him. We’re chasing it. The fellows are decided, and it’s enjoyable to observe. When the group comes collectively, that’s the kind of stuff you are able to do while you play the fitting manner, you put together the fitting manner. Our coaches deserve lots of credit score. I believed [offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak] known as a terrific sport.”
Darnold’s run of completions might have gone on longer had a member of the Seahawks workers not cursed him at half-time by informing him of his excellent report – historically a no-no.
“Clearly, I can really feel the circulation of the sport and perceive that we’re doing actually good on offense, however no I didn’t know that I hadn’t thrown an incompletion,” Darnold stated.
“It was fairly cool. Somebody at halftime stated to me that I hadn’t thrown an incompletion, so I feel he’s accountable for throwing an incompletion within the second half. Not going to say who it was.”
Daniels hammer blow
An ideal evening for the Seahawks and their quarterback was in direct distinction to the woes suffered by the Commanders and Jayden Daniels.
Daniels sustained a dislocated left elbow within the fourth quarter after being sacked by linebacker Drake Thomas.
An MRI right now will decide whether or not his season is over.
“Simply distraught,” tight finish Zach Ertz stated. “I care about Jayden the individual way more than the participant. The participant is phenomenal, probably the greatest gamers within the league. He meant a lot to me, to see him down like that in ache is hard. Soccer is a troublesome sport, a bodily sport. To see accidents like that’s troublesome.”
Marcus Mariota will substitute Daniels however says his promotion will likely be bittersweet.
“Soccer is a violent sport, one thing we perceive going into it, however that being stated, it nonetheless hurts,” Mariota stated. “All of us talked about it afterward, simply being there for him. Ensuring he feels supported and know he’s not doing this alone is vital for us.
“He’s at all times in good spirits. He’s an unbelievable individual in that sense.”