Sam Darnold (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Speaking about the opening game, Darnold said: There is no indication in the latest available information that Darnold is dealing with an injury that would keep him out of Seattle’s season opener. The Seahawks quarterback spoke with reporters ahead of the game and discussed the challenge of facing New England, further pointing toward his involvement in the matchup.
Sam Darnold faces a different Patriots team in Seahawks opener
Exciting to have football back and just ready to go,” Darnold said. “You as well. No, you know, it’s a great opportunity for us. Obviously, this is a really good football team coming in here in New England. Really good defense, offense, good special teams, obviously, and, you know, really good coaching staff. So, you know, we got our work cut out for us, but it’s exciting. His comments underline the respect Seattle has for a Patriots team that now looks different from the one it faced in the championship game. The Super Bowl rematch gives Darnold a chance to start the season against the last team Seattle faced in a meaningful game. But the quarterback knows the rematch will bring fresh problems. For the defending champions, the goal is straightforward: begin the new campaign with another victory over New England. For Darnold, it is an opportunity to set the tone for his team from the opening snap.