Sam Darnold enters Week 9 of the 2026 NFL season with the Seahawks at 4-4, having thrown 10 passing touchdowns in seven games alongside 1,478 yards, a 60.2% completion rate, and nine interceptions. Efficiency has declined from his 2025 Super Bowl-winning campaign, with lower yards per attempt and elevated turnovers amid inconsistent protection and red-zone execution. A quadriceps injury sustained late in Monday’s loss to the Bears, plus a rib issue, has ruled him out for the Week 9 matchup against Arizona, with Drew Lock expected to start; Darnold is listed week-to-week and not headed to injured reserve. Seattle’s remaining schedule, offensive line stability, and target distribution to receivers such as Jaxon Smith-Njigba will influence his volume and scoring opportunities once he returns.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the number of passing touchdowns Sam Darnold records during the 2026-27 NFL regular season equals or exceeds 17.5. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". If Sam Darnold does not play in the 2026-27 NFL regular season for any reason, this market will resolve to "No". If the 2026-27 NFL regular season is shortened, truncated, or ends early for any reason, the outcome shall be determined using available official data for completed games. If the 2026-27 NFL regular season is cancelled, postponed after January 26, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, or it cannot be determined how many passing touchdowns Sam Darnold recorded within that timeframe, this market will resolve to "50-50". The resolution source for this market will be official information from the NFL; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.