Darnold's Perfect First Half Lifts Seahawks to 38-14 Win

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold delivered a near-flawless performance Sunday night, completing his first 17 passes for four touchdowns in the first half to lead his team to a 38-14 victory over the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium. The win improved Seattle's record to 6-2, tying the Seahawks atop the NFC West division.

Darnold finished 21 of 24 for 330 yards with four touchdowns and one interception, tying a franchise record for consecutive completions set by Warren Moon. His first-half perfection—16 of 16 for 282 yards—marked the second time since 1991, including playoffs, that a quarterback achieved a 100 percent completion rate with at least four touchdown passes before halftime. The touchdowns went to rookie wide receiver Tory Horton twice, tight end Elijah Arroyo and wide receiver Cody White, helping Seattle build a 28-0 lead by halftime. Kicker Jason Myers added a 41-yard field goal, and tight end AJ Barner scored on a 1-yard run in the third quarter.

The offensive explosion stemmed from Darnold's mastery of fundamentals, including eye manipulation to deceive defenders and a quicker release honed over his eight-year NFL career. "The top of quarterbacking...