Sam Darnold takes responsibility for Seahawks' loss at Denver: 'It’s BS for me to keep turning the ball over'

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold addressed the media following Thursday night's 17-14 loss to the Denver Broncos. Darnold admitted it was a disappointing performance, noting that "no way to sugarcoat it, that one sucked." He took full responsibility for his two late interceptions, particularly the crucial one in overtime.

Darnold expressed frustration, stating, "It's not fair to our defense, it's not fair to our special teams group, not fair really to the entire team. I've got to be better that way." The Seahawks defense held the Broncos to just 38 yards in the second half and overtime, and made key plays including a long punt return late in regulation.

However, Darnold's turnovers were a significant factor in the loss. Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald emphasized the importance of taking care of the ball, a lesson Darnold reiterated. The team's offensive struggles, including an over-reliance on Jaxon Smith-Njigba and lack of a run game, also contributed to the defeat. Darnold acknowledged that his performance was not good enough to secure the win, but recognized that the team's overall effort and ability to come close in losses demonstrate their potential.