Seattle's blowout of the Washington Commanders on Sunday night was a clinic by Darnold and also featured a swarming, attacking defense that ranks fifth in the league in scoring (18.8 points allowed per game) and is tied for third in sacks (27).

The Seahawks' dominant Sunday night victory over the Washington Commanders was the perfect example, as Darnold posted arguably the best game of his eight-year career. Darnold completed his first 16 pass attempts and tossed four touchdowns in the first half alone, finishing 21 of 24 for 330 yards.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold’s fiancée had a succinct reaction to his stellar Sunday Night Football performance. Katie Hoofnagle shared a post from the Seahawks via her Instagram Story on Sunday,

On his fifth team and with his early-career “ghosts” behind him, Darnold is thriving for the Seattle Seahawks and rekindling an offseason debate.

Albert Breer from Sports Illustrated points out that the Jets clearly fumbled developing Sam Darnold in light of his late-blooming success.

What's been the key to Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold's impressive start this season? ESPN's Dan Orlovsky pointed to how Darnold has "mastered his footwork."