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The Seahawks Are Struggling with Turnovers as They Try to Defend Their Title
Darnold has five interceptions in 88 attempts this season, and two turnovers helped San Francisco score 14 points in the Seahawks’ loss.
On Sunday, the Seattle Seahawks lost 32-29 to the San Francisco 49ers as quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions and the offense committed two costly fumbles that led to 14 points.
Darnold has thrown five interceptions in 88 pass attempts this season, posting a 5.6% interception rate that exceeds his 4.3% career-high from last year.
Wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba leads the league with 583 receiving yards and seven touchdown receptions, though the Seahawks' running game sputtered with just 89 rushing yards against San Francisco.
Coach Mike Macdonald emphasized the need for more efficient offensive execution as Seattle faces a short turnaround before visiting the Denver Broncos on Thursday night.
Macdonald stated the team has the capacity to be great but must immediately correct their mistakes; the Seahawks currently average 106 rushing yards per game, ranking 17th in the NFL.