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Doubted, dismissed, Seahawks’ Sam Darnold wins. Like only Tom Brady has in NFL

January 4, 2026

Story byGregg BellSun, January 4, 2026 at 8:50 PM UTC·6 min readThey showed up in the middle of the damp night to welcome their division champions home. Moms. Dads. Guys.

Sam Darnold (14) of the Seattle Seahawks looks to hike the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during the first quarter of a game at Levi's Stadium on Jan. 3, 2026 in Santa Clara, Calif

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Girls.
Little kids.
They lined the dark, wet street in Renton.
They waved Seahawks flags as the buses carrying the NFC West champions and top seed in the conference playoffs returned to the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
It was just after 1 a. m.

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Doubted, dismissed, Seahawks’ Sam Darnold wins. Like only Tom Brady has in NFL

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Doubted, dismissed, Seahawks’ Sam Darnold wins. Like only Tom Brady has in NFL

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