Sam Darnold gets underwhelming passing grade for his play vs. Bears
Sam Darnold kept the Seahawks in the game against the Bears for much of the contest, but costly mistakes marred his performance on the night.
Quarterback Sam Darnold received a C- grade for his performance against the Chicago Bears in Week 8, according to Seattle Seahawks analyst coverage. Darnold's passing struggles were evident as he completed only 17 of his 34 attempts, throwing for 188 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. His average yards per attempt fell to just 5.5, and he faced three sacks, resulting in a 74.1 passer rating. Darnold contributed 20 rushing yards on two occasions during the game.
One of the key mistakes came in the fourth quarter when he failed to find wide-open receiver Jadarian Price, who had an open route down the field. Later, Darnold turned his attention away from the action, seemingly unaware that a batted pass had been intercepted, allowing the Bears to secure possession. These errors highlighted the quarterback's lack of awareness on the field.
Darnold's inability to reach the 200 passing yard milestone further emphasized his underwhelming performance. His interception count rose to nine for the season, placing him among the league leaders in that category. The combination of turnovers, poor decision-making, and limited air passing left Darnold with little justification for a higher grade. The C- rating accurately reflects a performance that fell short of expectations.
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