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Darnold's Redemption: From Ghosts to Super Bowl Glory
26 Jan
Summary
- Sam Darnold led the Seahawks to Super Bowl LX with a stellar performance.
- He overcame past struggles, including admitting to 'seeing ghosts' in 2018.
- Darnold's current team, the Seahawks, will face the Patriots in Super Bowl LX.
Sam Darnold's journey from a quarterback admitting he was 'seeing ghosts' to leading the Seattle Seahawks to Super Bowl LX is complete. In an NFC Championship game performance against the Los Angeles Rams, Darnold threw for 346 yards and three touchdowns, overcoming a lingering oblique injury.
His standout play silenced critics and has earned him a place in the Super Bowl against the New England Patriots. This marks a significant redemption for Darnold, who was a highly touted draft pick but faced numerous setbacks in his NFL career.
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald praised Darnold's toughness and talent, calling his performance one of the best in playoff history. Darnold, now on his fifth NFL team, remains focused on continuous improvement and credits his teammates for the Seahawks' success.
