Home / Sports / Darnold Plays Through Pain for Super Bowl Berth
Darnold Plays Through Pain for Super Bowl Berth
30 Jan
Summary
- Darnold has played through a left oblique injury during playoff wins.
- He has accumulated 470 yards and four touchdowns in two playoff games.
- The Seahawks are managing his injury 10 days before Super Bowl LX.
Quarterback Sam Darnold is continuing to play through a left oblique injury that has impacted him since the Thursday before the Seahawks' divisional-round victory. Despite the discomfort, Darnold has been a key player in their two subsequent playoff wins.
During these victories, Darnold showcased strong performance, amassing 470 passing yards and four touchdowns without any interceptions on 37-for-53 passing. The team has taken measures to manage his injury, including padding on his left side.
As of the recent NFC Championship Game against the Rams, coach Mike Macdonald noted Darnold was experiencing some "soreness." With Super Bowl LX against the Patriots scheduled for Sunday, February 8, the Seahawks are carefully managing his injury approximately ten days out from the championship game.
