QB Sam Darnold Takes Responsibility After “Game-Changing Play” Against Rams: “I Played Through Pain While Getting Hit Repeatedly in the Same Spot, Just Hoping to Create One Chance for the Seahawks”
Seattle, Washington. 17/11/2025
The atmosphere inside the postgame press room was suffocating after the Seattle Seahawks’ 21-19 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. But before any criticism could be directed toward the game plan or the controversial moments on the field, quarterback Sam Darnold stepped forward and took full responsibility for the play widely viewed as the “game changer.”
The defining moment came midway through the fourth quarter, just as Seattle was regaining momentum and inching toward a real chance at a comeback. Under heavy pressure from the Rams’ defense, Darnold fired a pass over the middle. The throw was immediately jumped by a Rams defender, resulting in a costly interception that set up the opponent’s decisive scoring sequence.
Still in visible pain, Darnold explained what he had been dealing with throughout the game.
“I played through pain while getting hit repeatedly in the same spot, but I kept trying to stand strong because I just wanted to create one opportunity for the Seahawks. That play was my fault and no one else’s. I know there are things that happen on the field that we cannot control, especially when it feels like things are not going our way in the fairest manner. But no matter what, I have to take responsibility. I just hope the fans understand that we fought with everything we had left.”
The Seahawks actually performed better than the score suggests. Head coach Mike Macdonald’s defense consistently pressured the Rams, held them below their average yardage, and helped Seattle dominate time of possession. However, every time the team started to build momentum, Darnold’s mistakes halted their progress.
Statistically, Darnold finished 29 of 44 for 279 yards, no touchdowns, and four interceptions. Those numbers have sparked intense discussion about his future as Seattle’s starter.
Coach Macdonald defended Darnold’s toughness, noting his effort despite constant hits to a painful spot. But he also admitted that Seattle needs near-perfect execution from its quarterback if the team hopes to compete deep into the season.
As the press conference ended, Darnold delivered a message that left the room silent.
“I know I let down the people who believe in me. But I will get up and fix this. This game will not be the ending. I will prove that.”
Now the Seahawks can only wait to see whether that promise becomes a turning point or another painful chapter in a season full of questions.
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