Déjà Vu: Seahawks Won't Repeat Unless Sam Darnold Kicks Turnover Bug, Again

Lumen Field (Seattle) — We've seen this movie before. Sam Darnold threw the ball to the other team again and again on Sunday. The Seattle Seahawks' quarterback had a two-interception showing in their home loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, falling 32-29. After another multi-interception game, Darnold was quick to point the finger at himself, as he should. "I've just got to continue to trust myself, trust myself, trust my feet and trust what I’m doing," Darnold said at the podium. "I’ve just got to be better taking care of the football." Only three quarterbacks have more interceptions than Darnold’s five this season, and he’s played in essentially two fewer games. Remember, Darnold missed practically the entire first two games of the season due to a glute injury. He's now thrown an interception in all three games he's started and finished, with Sunday being his second multi-interception game of the year after leading the league in turnovers last season with 20. Still, Seattle Seahawks left guard Grey Zabel told me it’s up to the rest of Seattle’s teammates to pick up their quarterback when he’s struggling. "It starts up front, being better," Zabel told me. "Me, in particular, giving the quarterback time and making him feel comfortable up there. Allowing him to make throws. … I don’t think Sam’s the problem. The problem was the left guard not being good enough, and that’s on me." While it’s admirable that Zabel took accountability for Darnold and his offense’s poor performance, Seattle’s issues go deeper than an occasional missed block by the second-year offensive lineman. Since moving on from Kenneth Walker III in free agency, the Seahawks haven’t effectively run the football. They entered Sunday 14th in the league in rushing, with first-round pick Jadarian Price dealing with fumble issues before getting placed on injured reserve recently. They rushed for 89 yards on 3.4 yards per carry on Sunday, continuing their struggles. And Seattle's inability to run the ball came against a San Francisco front that hasn't played all too well this season. The 49ers' pass rush is considered among the league's least dangerous, and they were missing Pro Bowl edge rusher Nick Bosa. Yet, Seattle allowed five sacks and a 45.7% pressure rate, per Next Gen Stats. That led to Darnold's pedestrian final stat line. He completed 18 of 29 passes for 195 yards and a touchdown with a 64.6 passer rating. Of course, there were also the two interceptions, which were both made by 49ers cornerback Renardo Green. Darnold wasn't the only one who played sloppy on Sunday, though. In what could be characterized as the game of the season so far, neither team played clean football. The seven combined turnovers by both teams are the most in a game this season, according to FOX Sports Research. The 38 combined points off turnovers were the most in a game this season and most in a game since 2017. The heavyweight, see-saw battle saw four lead changes. One player was ejected: San Francisco linebacker Dre Greenlaw, when he headbutted Seattle’s green-dot play caller, fellow linebacker Ernest Jones, who did not have his helmet on. Greenlaw found himself surrounded by Seahawks after hitting Darnold along Seattle’s sideline while he was out of bounds. But the 49ers figured out a way to tame Seattle’s offense without the tone-setter in the middle of their defense. The game included a rare drop on the potential game-winning drive by Jaxon Smith-Njigba that would have put Seattle into field goal position with 54 seconds left. A play later, the game ended with (no surprise) a controversial call when Cooper Kupp was called short of a first down by a yard while diving for the line to gain. Defensively, the Seahawks pressured Brock Purdy in his worst game this season. Purdy finished 19 of 29 for 189 yards, with two touchdown passes. He was sacked for the first time this year and also threw an interception corralled by Seattle defensive back Nehemiah Prichett. However, Seattle struggled to slow down perennial Pro Bowler Mike Evans, who finished with game highs in catches (7) and receiving yards (113), along with executing a viral moment where he named-checked Seattle veteran cornerback Trevon Diggs. Evans' teammate Fred Warner described the veteran receiver as "walking aura," which felt very appropriate considering how he played against the Seahawks on Sunday. But even with the struggles around Darnold, the quarterback's play will ultimately determine whether Seattle repeats as champions in 2026. And the Seahawks have proof that Darnold playing clean football leads to winning games. The USC product did not turn the ball over in the postseason, leading his team to a Super Bowl title. So why does Darnold have five interceptions in just three games and a handful of plays in the season opener? Head coach Mike Macdonald said his team must get back to playing effective and efficient football. "It’s everybody," Macdonald said, when asked about Darnold’s struggles. "It’s not just Sam. And Sam knows it. It’s not like he wants to turn it over. We need to play collectively more efficiently, and I think when that happens, the ball doesn’t come into jeopardy as much." Again, this isn't unfamiliar territory for Darnold and the Seahawks. They engineered the same things last year, starting 3-2 before winning 11 of the last 12 games to close out the year. In fact, Darnold also had an early-season performance to forget in a loss to the 49ers last year as well, throwing for just 150 yards in a 17-13 loss. But every year is different. This year, Darnold will have to mitigate his mistakes to help Seattle overcome its shortcomings in the running game. Can Darnold do that? Kupp certainly believes so. "The energy, the belief and the trust in Sam is unwavering," Kupp said. "There’s just an expectation the next time to try and find a way to meet the moment."

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2026 Super Bowl Odds: Rams Remain Favorites; Patriots, Packers Rise

The Rams flipped the script last week. But can they build on it Monday night? After blowing a halftime lead against Denver the week before, Los Angeles rallied from 10 points down with less than eight minutes remaining to beat Philadelphia 24-20. According to Next Gen Stats, the Rams’ win probability fell to just 3.2% before they scored 14 unanswered points to pull off the improbable comeback. The win put L.A. atop the Super Bowl oddsboard once again. Now, the Rams will host Buffalo in a huge Monday Night Football showdown at SoFi Stadium to cap off Week 5. But on Sunday, two familiar teams surged up the oddsboard after blowout wins. Let’s take a look at the latest Super Bowl odds at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Oct. 12. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. Rams: +650 (bet $10 to win $75 total)49ers: +800 (bet $10 to win $90 total)Ravens: +800 (bet $10 to win $90 total)Bills: +850 (bet $10 to win $95 total)Chiefs: +900 (bet $10 to win $100 total)Seahawks: +950 (bet $10 to win $105 total)Jaguars: +1300 (bet $10 to win $140 total)Bears: +1700 (bet $10 to win $180 total)Bengals: +1900 (bet $10 to win $200 total)Patriots: +2000 (bet $10 to win $210 total)Broncos: +2000 (bet $10 to win $210 total)Vikings: +2200 (bet $10 to win $230 total)Lions: +2600 (bet $10 to win $270 total)Cowboys: +3000 (bet $10 to win $310 total)Eagles: +4000 (bet $10 to win $410 total)Texans: +4500 (bet $10 to win $460 total)Packers: +4500 (bet $10 to win $460 total)Falcons: +6000 (bet $10 to win $610 total)Panthers: +7400 (bet $10 to win $750 total)Colts: +8000 (bet $10 to win $810 total)Steelers: +9000 (bet $10 to win $910 total)Raiders: +9000 (bet $10 to win $910 total)Commanders: +10000 (bet $10 to win $1,010 total)Buccaneers: +12500 (bet $10 to win $1,260 total)Giants: +12500 (bet $10 to win $1,260 total)Saints: +15000 (bet $10 to win $1,510 total)Chargers: +20000 (bet $10 to win $2,010 total)Browns: +25000 (bet $10 to win $2,510 total)Jets: +30000 (bet $10 to win $3,010 total)Cardinals: +50000 (bet $10 to win $5,010 total)Titans: +100000 (bet $10 to win $10,010 total)Dolphins: +100000 (bet $10 to win $10,010 total) Here's what to know about the Super Bowl LXI oddsboard: The Favorite: The Rams were blown out in Australia in Week 1, then learned that reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett would miss multiple weeks after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery. But Los Angeles responded in Week 2, looking like the team everyone expected even without Garrett and Puka Nacua. That continued into the first half of Week 3, when the Rams built a 16-0 lead over the Broncos. Denver came roaring back, however, handing Los Angeles a 30-26 loss. The 16-point collapse tied for the third-largest blown lead of Sean McVay’s head coaching career. In Week 4, the Rams delivered a comeback of their own, scoring 14 unanswered points to beat the Eagles 24-20. L.A. outgained Philadelphia 415-172 and converted seven of 16 third-down attempts, while holding the Eagles to 0-for-12. As a result, the Rams once again stand alone as the Super Bowl favorites at +650 and await Buffalo on Monday night. Packers and Patriots: Green Bay’s Super Bowl odds shortened from +6500 to +4500 after blowing out Chicago for its 110th win over the Bears, including playoffs, extending the NFL record for most wins against a single opponent. The Packers have now won 13 straight season-opening matchups with Chicago and 10 of the last 11 meetings at Lambeau Field. Jordan Love continued to roll, with Matthew Golden and Christian Watson each topping 100 receiving yards. Love has thrown at least two touchdown passes in all five games this season, the first Packers quarterback to do so since Aaron Rodgers in 2011. New England’s odds shortened from +2500 to +2000 after a blowout win over Las Vegas, and Drake Maye’s turnaround has fueled the surge. After recording just one touchdown and seven giveaways in Weeks 1-3, Maye has seven touchdowns, the most in the NFL, and only two giveaways over Weeks 4-5. Buffalo Slides: The Bills got off to a dream 3-0 start, taking early control of the AFC East and the AFC playoff race. But on Sunday, Buffalo fell to the struggling Patriots as Drake Maye rediscovered his form from last season. New England has now beaten the Bills in Buffalo in consecutive seasons, making the AFC East race much more interesting than it looked earlier this week. Still, Buffalo sits at 3-1 and could become the new favorite if they beat the Rams on MNF. Biggest Fallers: The Chargers and Eagles have taken some of the biggest hits on the Super Bowl oddsboard through five weeks. The Chargers are 0-5 for the first time since 2017 and have lost eight straight games dating back to last season. Through five games this season, Justin Herbert has posted a 38.2 fourth quarter passer rating. For context, if he spiked the ball into the ground on every single fourth quarter play, his passer rating would be higher at 39.6. Their Super Bowl odds have fallen from +1600 before the season to +20000. Philadelphia has also taken a tumble. After a 2-0 start, the Eagles lost 27-7 to the Case Keenum-led Bears, blew a 10-point fourth-quarter lead against the Rams last week and then lost in London to the Jaguars in a game they led with under 10 seconds remaining. Their Super Bowl odds have dropped from +1500 to +4000.

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Why Cooper Kupp Was Ruled Short Of 1st-Down Marker In 49ers' Win vs. Seahawks

The saying "football is a game of inches" exists for a reason. The 49ers are still undefeated, but San Francisco's fourth-down stop that decided Sunday’s 32-29 win over the Seattle Seahawks was the biggest play of the game. After the 49ers kicked a field goal following the two-minute warning to take a 32-29 lead, the Seahawks moved the ball to midfield and faced a fourth-and-10. Cooper Kupp looked like he would be stopped well short of the marker, but the veteran wide receiver fought along the sideline and stretched the ball toward the line to gain as he went out of bounds. Officials ruled Kupp short. Because the play came inside two minutes, it was automatically reviewed from the booth, and the call on the field stood. That gave San Francisco the ball, who lined up in victory formation to take a knee and end the game. On the broadcast, Tom Brady and Kevin Burkhardt were stunned by how close the play was, and Brady asked FOX rules analyst Dean Blandino how officials could possibly mark it. Blandino explained that because Kupp’s feet were in bounds, the spot is determined by where the ball crosses the sideline, not where Kupp is. "Take that sideline and a plane of glass going up. Where does it cross?" Blandino said. "This is so close." Blandino said the ball appeared to cross right at the line to gain, the 40-yard line, and noted that the officials had to piece together multiple camera angles without a clean look down the line. Blandino predicted the call would stand, pointing to an earlier tight call in the game. "Remember the call earlier that was really tight on the Deebo [Samuel Sr.] fumble. So if they're going to be consistent, I would think they'll stay with this," Blandino said. Burkhardt agreed there was no definitive angle, saying the spot looked "like it’s just a total guess," and Brady added that horizontal camera angles made the play "impossible" to judge. Once the ruling was confirmed, Burkhardt credited Blandino for getting it right. "Oh my goodness! Talk about close, so close," Brady said.

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No. 1 Overall Pick Fernando Mendoza Makes NFL Debut For Raiders In Loss To Patriots

Raiders fans have seen the future, at least for one drive. No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza made his NFL debut during the Las Vegas Raiders' 45-17 loss to the New England Patriots, taking over for veteran Kirk Cousins with the game out of reach. Mendoza completed 6 of 8 passes for 47 yards without an interception on his first drive of meaningful NFL action. The drive ended with a turnover on downs after Mendoza scrambled and fell short of the marker on fourth down. Cousins won the Week 1 starting job out of training camp as Las Vegas opted to bring the former Indiana star along slowly rather than throw him into the fire right away. That plan separated Mendoza from recent top overall quarterback picks, most of whom started from Day 1. The Raiders started 3-0 with Cousins under center, before consecutive losses to the Kansas City Chiefs and Patriots. Mendoza arrived in Las Vegas with the hopes of a storied franchise on his shoulders. He won the Heisman Trophy last season and led Indiana to its first-ever national championship with a win over Miami in the College Football Playoff. Next, the Raiders host the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Oct. 18.

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Meet The Robinsons: How Brian Has Bolstered Bijan To Help Falcons Form Top RB Duo

Their last name is the same, as is their first initial. Without intending to be vague, the opposing press-box announcer says "Robinson with the carry," which is usually a safe bet. Whether it's Bijan Robinson — perhaps the best running back in the NFL today — or new backup Brian Robinson, the Atlanta Falcons have the league's No. 2 rushing attack entering Week 5, switching out in the middle of drives but often finding the same outcome in the end zone. "I don't know who's back there, but I know one Robinson's going to make us right," guard Matthew Bergeron told me. "At least one of them. It's good to have those two backs. They complete each other, and people don't realize how good leaders they are." Bijan wears 7, Brian wears 15, so that should make it easy to tell them apart. But on a ticker at the bottom of your TV, in fine print on your phone, it's easy to confuse "Bi. Robinson" and "Br. Robinson." In the locker room, everyone calls Brian "B-Rob," whereas Bijan is pretty much always Bijan. One fan went viral this summer for accidentally walking up to the board at his fantasy draft and proudly affixing the wrong "B. Robinson" sticker for the No. 1 overall pick. It wasn't as bad a mistake Monday night, as Brian ran for three touchdowns and Bijan two in the Falcons' rout of the Saints. The idea of a 1-2 punch in the run game is not new. Brian rushed for 400 yards last year without a single start as Christian McCaffrey's backup with the San Francisco 49ers, and Bijan had a similar shared role with Tyler Allgeier his first three years in Atlanta. "It's understanding we're in this together," Brian said after Monday's win, wearing a silver "BR" chain around his neck and standing at the locker next to Bijan's. "It's everything combined, from the energy we generate, from the connection, from the bond we both have. We know we're complementing each other when we're playing. There shouldn't be [any] falloff." In their two games since Michael Penix Jr.'s at quarterback, the Falcons have dominated, first in a 35-14 win at the Packers and then a 45-21 rout at the Saints on Monday night. The common thread is dominance in the red zone, going 4-for-5 in both games while relying heavily on their running backs. Against New Orleans, they had 15 red-zone plays, and 12 went to the Robinsons, and the three that didn't were all incomplete passes. "When everybody does their job and then you have talented runners like Bijan and Brian, they don't need a big hole," Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski said. "You can give these guys creases and they can run through arm tackles." Bijan is unique among the league's elite running backs. He's talented enough to rank among the best but unselfish enough to share the workload as few do. Of the top six backs in rushing yards after four weeks, the other five all have at least 84% of the running back carries for their team. Robinson, by comparison, has 66%, which is to say his backups have more than twice the role of those behind other top backs. This was the case last year as well, as Robinson had a 65% share last year, leading the NFL with 2,298 yards from scrimmage despite watching from the sidelines on 236 offensive plays. In fantasy football parlance, Brian is a "vulture," someone picking off touchdowns that might otherwise go to a team's primary back. There's no such talk in the Falcons' locker room, where the two working together has been what the offense does best. They've rushed for more than 200 yards in back-to-back games, and that threat opens up the downfield passing game as well. "It pushes them into a different coverage, and that allows us to eat," receiver Drake London said. "If Bijan's eating and B-Rob's eating, then we're all going to." Running by committee has been part of Brian's role since college, where he came up behind Josh Jacobs and Najee Harris at Alabama. As a result, Brian never had even 100 carries in a season until his fifth and final season. He led the Commanders in rushing in each of his first two seasons, but he's playing well enough as a backup this year that he's on pace for a career-best with 824 rushing yards. "Me and Beej have been doing a great job of keeping the run game very efficient, and that obviously helps everything else around it," Brian said Monday night. "They've got to respect our run game, respect our pass game. Just leave them guessing. They don't really know what to expect, so we've got to keep playing our style of football and making it hard on them, every chance we get."

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How to Watch Colts vs. Steelers: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time

The Indianapolis Colts visit the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET from Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA. Both teams are 2-2. The Colts beat Washington 30-13 in Week 4, and the Steelers lost 27-24 at Cleveland. The Colts have the better offense on paper, scoring 25.5 points per game to Pittsburgh’s 19.2. What holds them back is the football. Their minus-6 turnover margin is the worst in the NFL, and they allow 26 points per game. The Steelers have taken care of the ball, with a plus-2 margin that ranks 13th. They score less and give up 21.8 points per game. The Steelers are 2.5-point favorites over the Colts, with a total of 44.5 and a moneyline of -135 for the Steelers and +115 for the Colts. Below, we’ll give you all the details you need to know about how to watch this game. How to Watch Colts vs. Steelers Players To Watch Jonathan Taylor has 353 rushing yards and six touchdowns on 86 carries, and he has scored in three of Indianapolis' four games. His 422 all-purpose yards lead the Colts. He ran 20 times for 95 yards and two touchdowns in the 30-13 win at Washington on Oct. 4. Pittsburgh has allowed 87 points through four games, 21.75 per game. Keeping the Steelers' offense on the sideline means another heavy workload on the ground for the Colts. Indianapolis' passing offense ranks 26th at 174.8 yards per game, and Daniel Jones has thrown an interception in all four games, four in total against three touchdowns, with 754 passing yards on the season. He completed 19 of 34 passes for 143 yards at Washington on Oct. 4. Pittsburgh's turnover margin is plus-2, 13th in the NFL. Keeping the ball out of the Steelers' hands is the job against a defense that has taken it away more often than it has given it up. Pittsburgh's passing offense ranks 16th at 223.0 yards per game, with Aaron Rodgers at 999 yards and seven touchdowns, and he has thrown for at least 187 yards in every game. He completed 22 of 40 for 299 yards and three touchdowns in the 27-24 loss at Cleveland on Oct. 1. Indianapolis has a turnover margin of minus-6, last in the NFL at 32nd. Short fields would give Pittsburgh more chances to lift its passing numbers. DK Metcalf leads Pittsburgh with 213 receiving yards on 16 catches and 33 targets, with one touchdown. He caught five of nine targets for 115 yards at Cleveland on Oct. 1, including a 43-yard catch that is his longest of the season. Indianapolis has allowed 104 points through four games, 26.0 per game. One touchdown on 33 targets leaves Pittsburgh wanting more scoring from him against a Colts defense that has allowed that many points. Colts vs. Steelers Odds Learn more about the Indianapolis Colts vs. Pittsburgh Steelers game and check the full schedule on FOX Sports! Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily.

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NFL DFS Week 5: Best Picks, Lineup Advice and Value Plays

Welcome back to our Daily Fantasy Football picks. Our Week 4 slate delivered some big performances, with C.J. Stroud and Kyren Williams leading the way. The Buccaneers defense also came through as a great budget option, freeing up salary to spend elsewhere. Let’s carry that momentum into Week 5. On FanDuel, you’ll have $60,000 to fill out your lineup, with each player assigned a salary based on factors such as recent performance, matchup and expected production. The goal is to find the right mix of stars and value plays while staying under the cap. Here are our favorite DFS plays for Week 5’s main Sunday slate. As long as the Lions defense keeps playing this poorly, Jared Goff is a must-use every week as Detroit's offense will have to keep up. In a game with the highest Over/Under on the main slate, he’s a great option at $8,100. Through four weeks, Goff ranks second in passing yards (1,214) and is tied for third in passing touchdowns (9). Against an Arizona defense that’s vulnerable through the air, he could be in for a huge game. New DFS strategy until proven otherwise: take quarterbacks and WR1s facing the Lions defense. The Lions defense is on pace to be one of the worst in NFL history. Through four games, Detroit is allowing 31.8 points per game. Only the 2020 Lions (32.4) and 2008 Lions (32.3) have finished a season allowing more over the last 40 years. Brissett will sling it in what should be a high-scoring, back-and-forth affair. At his cheap price, he offers tremendous value. Hampton had fewer carries than Keaton Mitchell last week, largely because the Chargers trailed for most of the game and Mitchell is the better pass catcher. There’s no way that trend continues. Hampton is simply too talented. The Broncos rank 29th against the run, allowing 142.8 rushing yards per game through four weeks. L.A. will lean on its young running back in a MUST-win game to avoid falling to 0-5. With Jordan Mason out, Aaron Jones has been a solid RB option this season. The Saints rank 30th against the run, allowing 147.8 rushing yards per game (591 total) and an NFL-worst nine rushing touchdowns. Jones has also caught at least four passes in each of his last two games. He could be in for a big day. We’re going with the Goff-St. Brown stack in this game. St. Brown is coming off two straight down games by his standards, and this could be his breakout. A theme is clearly developing here: target players in this Cards-Lions matchup. Arizona has allowed the most receiving touchdowns to wide receivers in the NFL and ranks 30th in receiving yards allowed to slot receivers. Amon-Ra should feast. The Commanders have given up the third-most fantasy points to tight ends this season. At just $5,300, Likely is a solid value option with plenty of upside in what could be a high-scoring game. Through the first four weeks of the season, we’re 3-4 on finding a home run defense at a cheap price. This week, we like Washington against a Giants offense led by Jameis Winston. New York will put up some points, no doubt, but we’re counting on the Jameis Winston experience to deliver multiple turnovers and maybe even a pick-six for the Commanders.

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