Sam Darnold serves as the Seattle Seahawks' starting quarterback in 2026, entering Week 7 with 1,033 passing yards, seven touchdowns, and seven interceptions over five games at 206.6 yards per contest. His early-season glute strain limited snaps in Week 1 before a quick return, and recent turnovers—including two picks in a Week 6 overtime loss to Denver—have drawn scrutiny, though coach Mike Macdonald has publicly affirmed Darnold remains the starter and part of the solution. The Seahawks sit at 3-3 as defending champions, with Jaxon Smith-Njigba among the receiving options and running back Zach Charbonnet nearing activation from the PUP list to potentially balance the offense. Upcoming opponents like Kansas City, Chicago, and Arizona will test volume and efficiency, while Darnold's contract through 2027 provides stability absent major injury setbacks.