Seattle's blowout of the Washington Commanders on Sunday night was a clinic by Darnold and also featured a swarming, attacking defense that ranks fifth in the league in scoring (18.8 points allowed per game) and is tied for third in sacks (27).

Sunday night's blowout victory featured important contributions from players who have spent time on Seattle's "ready squad."

Seattle's starter is throwing the ball better than any quarterback in franchise history, and it's not even remotely close.

What's been the key to Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold's impressive start this season? ESPN's Dan Orlovsky pointed to how Darnold has "mastered his footwork."

Darnold is playing as well as any QB in football, benefiting from what might be the Seahawks' best pass protection in over a decade.

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