Dark Side defense helps Seahawks overcome injury to Sam Darnold to win opener
The Seattle Seahawks showed that no matter who they have at quarterback, their Dark Side defense gives them a chance to win. That proved to be true in the season opener when the defending Super Bowl champions overcame an injury to quarterback Sam Darnold to beat the New England Patriots 13-10 thanks in large part to three interceptions in the fourth quarter.
That defense will need to continue to shine, given the uncertainty about Darnold’s status after he left the game with a hip injury following the opening drive. Coach Mike Macdonald said he wasn’t sure if Darnold would need to miss any time.
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