Sam Darnold enters the 2026 regular season with the Seahawks coming off a 4,048-yard campaign and Super Bowl title in 2025, when he posted career-best efficiency at 8.5 yards per attempt. A hip injury suffered on a sack in Week 1 limited him to 13 yards and has him doubtful for Week 2, though tests ruled out a fracture and point to a short muscle issue with a potential return near Week 3. The offense operates under new coordinator Brian Fleury with questions at skill positions after Kenneth Walker’s departure and injuries to Zach Charbonnet, which could shift volume toward the passing game or cap attempts depending on run-game health. Historical patterns show Darnold sustains high yardage when healthy, but any extended absence or conservative usage early would directly trim his season total.