The state of both teams is due to a lot of factors outside of just the quarterbacks. However, according to a June report from The Athletic's Michael Silver, Raiders minority owner and former NFL quarterback Tom Brady preferred Smith over Darnold after they failed to secure a trade for Matthew Stafford.

ESPN commentator Dan Orlovsky called Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold a top 10 quarterback in the NFL yesterday.

Sam Darnold completed 20 of 26 passes for 198 yards in the win. While efficient through the air, Seattle leaned heavily on its ground game. Kenneth Walker rushed for 97 yards on 16 carries, while Zach Charbonnet added 74 yards and a touchdown on 17 attempts. On the other side, Purdy finished 19 of 27 for 127 yards with one interception.

When Mike Macdonald was hired as the Seahawks' head coach in 2024, Durde was hand-picked to be Seattle's defensive coordinator. Even though Macdonald is the mastermind behind the Seahawks' league-leading defense, Durde has helped lead that group to success.

In the wake of John Harbaugh's firing, a popular lament from Ravens fans on social media is to wish that Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald was in place as a successor.

This week's power rankings look ahead to what's next for all 32 teams — especially those that missed the playoffs.

The Seattle Seahawks have four potential playoff opponents after the NFL confirmed the 2025-26 wild-card games.

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