Darnold Overcomes Oblique Injury for First Playoff Victory

Sam Darnold (oblique) was active and started the divisional-round game against the 49ers despite a Thursday injury, feeling ready after warmups. He completed 12 of 17 passes for 124 yards and threw a four-yard touchdown pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba, extending Seattle's lead in their 41-6 blowout win. Darnold secured his first career playoff victory, though he acknowledged his oblique would likely be a factor for the rest of the postseason. He aims to lead Seattle on a Super Bowl run.