Shaheed joins the Seattle receiver room that includes arguably the best receiver in the game right now, Jaxon Smith-Njigba. He leads the league with 948 receiving yards through eight games. Now quarterback Sam Darnold has another key target.

Sam Darnold's stellar performance, including a perfect first half in a 38-14 win over Washington, has been crucial to Seattle's 6-2 start and positions Darnold as a possible MVP contender.

Sunday night's blowout victory featured important contributions from players who have spent time on Seattle's "ready squad."

Seattle's blowout of the Washington Commanders on Sunday night was a clinic by Darnold and also featured a swarming, attacking defense that ranks fifth in the league in scoring (18.8 points allowed per game) and is tied for third in sacks (27).

The terrific start to 2025 for Seattle's new quarterback continued with a near-flawless night against the Commanders.

What's been the key to Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold's impressive start this season? ESPN's Dan Orlovsky pointed to how Darnold has "mastered his footwork."

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