"In the biggest game of his eight-year NFL career, Darnold answered those questions in the most resounding way possible, throwing three touchdown passes with zero turnovers to power Seattle to a 31-27 win over the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday night at Lumen Field. Indeed, Darnold can win the big game -- even while playing at less than 100%, and even on a night when Seattle's elite defense didn't have its best stuff."
"Darnold was playing his second straight game with a left oblique injury he suffered in practice Jan. 15. When the Seahawks beat the San Francisco 49ers 41-6 in the divisional round two days later, he only had to attempt 17 passes before he was pulled with about nine minutes left and the game all but over. The Seahawks needed much more from Darnold on Sunday night against a Rams defense that has been his nemesis, and their Pro Bowl quarterback delivered."
Sam Darnold completed 25 of 36 passes for 346 yards, three touchdowns and no turnovers to lead the Seattle Seahawks to a 31-27 win over the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game at Lumen Field. Darnold played through a left oblique injury suffered Jan. 15 and had limited work in the divisional round, but he delivered against a defense that had been a nemesis. He excelled on deep throws, played aggressively without risky decisions, and extended his streak to three straight games without a turnover. The Seahawks advance to Super Bowl LX against the New England Patriots at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8.
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