Darnold Leads Seahawks to No. 1 Seed, Playoff Bye with Efficient Play

Sam Darnold quarterbacked the Seattle Seahawks to a 13-3 victory over the San Francisco 49ers, securing the NFC's No. 1 seed, a first-round bye, and home-field advantage. Darnold completed 20 of 26 passes for 198 yards and added 6 rushes for 9 yards. He played an effective game-manager role, avoiding key mistakes and completing five passes of at least 15 yards. The decisive win positions Darnold and the team favorably for their postseason run, granting them an extra week of rest.