# Sam Darnold

Sam Darnold leads Seahawks to Super Bowl victory, silencing critics and solidifying his comeback story. Discussions now focus on his future and comparisons to other elite quarterbacks.

### About Sam Darnold
Sam Darnold is an American professional football player, currently a quarterback.  

### Insights
- sam darnold creators is up 214.76% from the previous week.
- sam darnold engagements is up 574.13% from the previous [--] months.
- sam darnold mentions is up 207.03% from the previous week.
- sam darnold posts created is up 666% from the previous [--] months.
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[--] Week: [-----------] +194%  
[--] Month: [-----------] +243%  
[--] Months: [-------------] +574%  
[--] Year: [-------------] +71%  
1-Year High: [-----------] on 2026-02-09  
1-Year Low: [------] on 2025-07-13  

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[--] Week: [------] +207%  
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1-Year Low: [--] on 2025-05-03  

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[Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/sam-darnold/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
[-----] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Sam Darnold in the last [--] hours which is down 45% from [-----] in the previous [--] hours
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[--] Week: [------] +215%  
[--] Month: [------] +12,589%  
1-Year High: [------] on 2026-02-09  
1-Year Low: [--] on 2025-05-03  

The most influential creators that mention Sam Darnold in the last [--] hours

| Creator                                            | Rank | Followers  | Posts | Engagements |
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| [@upediashorts](/creator/youtube/upediashorts)     | [--]    | [----------] | [---]   | [-------]     |
| [@MySportsUpdate](/creator/twitter/MySportsUpdate) | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]     | [-------]     |
| [@richeisenshow](/creator/youtube/richeisenshow)   | [--]    | [---------]  | [--]    | [-------]     |
| [@wfannewyork](/creator/youtube/wfannewyork)       | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]     | [------]      |
| [@upandadamsshow](/creator/youtube/upandadamsshow) | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]    | [------]      |
| [@FirstTake](/creator/twitter/FirstTake)           | [--]    | [---------]  | [--]     | [------]      |
| [@nfl](/creator/reddit/nfl)                        | [--]    |            | [--]     | [------]      |
| [@AdamSchefter](/creator/twitter/AdamSchefter)     | [--]    | [----------] | [--]     | [------]      |
| [@colincowherd](/creator/twitter/colincowherd)     | [--]    | [---------]  | [--]     | [------]      |
| [@NFL](/creator/twitter/NFL)                       | [--]   | [----------] | [--]    | [------]      |

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### Sentiment: 91%
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[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/sam-darnold/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
Current Value: 91%  
Daily Average: 74%  
[--] Week: 80% -7%  
[--] Month: 90% +14%  
[--] Months: 90% +28%  
[--] Year: 90% +5%  
1-Year High: 98% on 2025-04-01  
1-Year Low: 23% on 2025-03-19  

Most Supportive Themes:
- Sam Darnold's Playoff Performance: (40%) Discussions highlight Sam Darnold's strong playoff performances, including leading the Seahawks to the NFC Championship game and his potential to reach the Super Bowl.
- Sam Darnold's Potential and Future: (30%) Posts discuss Sam Darnold's potential, comparing him to other quarterbacks, and speculating on his future with the Seahawks and his career trajectory.
- Sam Darnold's Injury Status: (15%) Updates and discussions surrounding Sam Darnold's oblique injury and his ability to play in crucial games, with a focus on his resilience.
  
Most Critical Themes:
- Doubts about Sam Darnold's Elite Status: (60%) Several posts express skepticism about Sam Darnold's ability to perform at an elite level against top defenses, questioning his consistency and 'game manager' label.
- Comparison to Other Quarterbacks: (30%) Sam Darnold is frequently compared to other quarterbacks, with many posts arguing he is not on the same level as top-tier players like Patrick Mahomes or Matthew Stafford.
- Turnover Concerns: (10%) Some discussions highlight concerns about Sam Darnold's turnover history and the potential for these mistakes to cost the Seahawks in critical games.
  

### Top Sam Darnold News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours  

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"Winners and Losers From the [----] NFL Season: Second-Chance Quarterbacks Triumphed Sam Darnold winning the Super Bowl may shift how teams approach the QB position. Plus defense reigned supreme while offensive-minded teams struggled"  
[News Link](https://www.si.com/nfl/winners-losers-from-2025-nfl-season-second-chance-quarterbacks-triumphed) [@SInow](/creator/x/SInow) 2026-02-12T18:02Z 1.8M followers, 13.2K engagements


"Sam Darnold had wedding on his mind after Super Bowl [----] win Sam Darnold had more than a Super Bowl ring on his mind Sunday"  
[News Link](https://nypost.com/2026/02/12/sports/sam-darnold-had-wedding-on-his-mind-after-super-bowl-2026-win/) [@nypost](/creator/x/nypost) 2026-02-12T15:59Z 3.6M followers, 10.6K engagements


"Sam Darnold Had Powerful Message As Seahawks Celebrated Super Bowl Win Sam Darnold shared some heartfelt words at the Seahawks Super Bowl parade"  
[News Link](https://www.si.com/nfl/seahawks/sam-darnold-powerful-message-celebrated-super-bowl-win) [@SInow](/creator/x/SInow) 2026-02-12T01:52Z 1.8M followers, [----] engagements


"Sam Darnold thanks Seahawks for believing in him - NBC Sports Sam Darnold was a man of the people at Wednesday's championship celebration in Seattle"  
[News Link](https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/sam-darnold-thanks-seahawks-for-believing-in-him) [@NBCSports](/creator/x/NBCSports) 2026-02-12T00:33Z 1.8M followers, 33.8K engagements



### Top Sam Darnold Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

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""It shuts people up when Ernest Jones speaks up like that. It's a powerful thing for your team." @Hasselbeck speaks with @WymanAndBob about what it means for a QB to get support from their defense like Sam Darnold did from the #Seahawks defense"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SeattleSports/status/2022115747389223349) [@SeattleSports](/creator/x/SeattleSports) 2026-02-13T01:08Z 76.6K followers, 11.8K engagements


"A former 1st-round pick with [--] career starts including [--] this season for Kyle Shanahan (who Sam Darnold credits much for his growth). Or a former 3rd-round pick with [--] career starts who can run fast. The only veteran QB option Im entertaining this year is Mac Jones. Sign Malik Willis or trade for Mac Jones #DawgPound Sign Malik Willis or trade for Mac Jones #DawgPound"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thedawgspodcast/status/2022109715820659117) [@thedawgspodcast](/creator/x/thedawgspodcast) 2026-02-13T00:44Z 13.7K followers, 13.3K engagements


"FULL NFL LIVE Maxx Crosby breaks silence on trade rumors Pickens want WR [--] money Murray to Colts FULL NFL LIVE Maxx Crosby breaks silence on trade rumors Pickens want WR [--] money Murray to Colts ESPN NFL FIRST TAKE STEPHEN A. Cowboys Shedeur Browns Drake Maye Patriots Eagles 49ers Texans Bears Seahawks Sam Darnold Super Bowl ESPN NFL FIRST TAKE STEPHEN A. Cowboys Shedeur Browns Drake Maye Patriots Eagles 49ers Texans Bears Seahawks Sam Darnold Super Bowl"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JsEBeRgDrtA) [@sevenstorys](/creator/youtube/sevenstorys) 2026-02-12T22:06Z 1.4M followers, 73.3K engagements


"2026 NFL DRAFT PREDICTIONS: Indiana's Mendoza Jeremiyah Love Ty Simpson Colin Cowherd: THE HERD Colin Cowherd discusses Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendozas draft stock and compares him to former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan. Then he compares newly named Hall of Famer Drew Brees career path to Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold and argues that Texas Longhorn quarterback Arch Manning could have a similar career. Next Colin is joined by Daniel Jeremiah and they look ahead to the [----] NFL Draft and discuss all of the top prospects including Notre Dames Jeremiyah Love"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CHX33B7ufj4) [@theherdwithcolincowherd](/creator/youtube/theherdwithcolincowherd) 2026-02-12T21:39Z 1.4M followers, 72K engagements

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