Macdonald backs Darnold after Seahawks’ overtime loss

Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said Friday he is not considering a quarterback change and believes the team can find solutions with Sam Darnold as its starter, following the Seahawks’ 17-14 overtime loss to Denver. Darnold threw two interceptions in the defeat, and Macdonald’s remarks came as questions arose about the quarterback’s recent turnovers. Macdonald said the team has faith in Darnold and believes he has played well for Seattle. He also acknowledged that the Seahawks have a starting-caliber backup in Drew Lock, but maintained that the team could address its issues with Darnold under center. His comments were made during a radio appearance and reiterated at a news conference Friday. Darnold’s second interception against Denver came on Seattle’s first possession of overtime. The turnover gave the Broncos the ball after the Seahawks had tied the game with a late field goal. Seattle did not score again, and Denver won 17-14. Across five starts this season, Darnold has completed 60.4% of his passes for 1,033 yards, with seven touchdowns and seven interceptions. The seven interceptions are a league-high, according to the reports. In the Denver game, he completed 27...