‘What a Weird Game’: Sam Darnold Gets Brutally Honest About Seahawks–Texans Chaos
The Seattle Seahawks managed to secure a peculiar 27-19 victory over the Houston Texans in a game that left fans and players alike scratching their heads. Despite the win, quarterback Sam Darnold candidly expressed his thoughts, describing the game as “weird.” This reflection encapsulated the bizarre dynamics at play, particularly the team’s struggles with ball control, which included four turnovers.
Darnold’s performance was a mixed bag, as he contributed to the turnover woes with a fumble and two interceptions. The quarterback noted that the first half had shown promise, but the second half was marked by mistakes that nearly cost the team the game. His honesty about the team’s need to improve their ball security highlights the ongoing challenges Seattle faces, especially as they aim for consistency moving forward.
Sep 25, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) reacts against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
The game was particularly significant for the Seahawks, as they ended a 25-year streak where teams with similar turnover metrics had never won. Seattle’s defense, however, stepped up when it mattered most, forcing the Texans into seven punts and limiting their overall effectiveness. This defensive resilience proved crucial in securing the win despite the team’s offensive struggles.
Darnold acknowledged the contributions of the defense and special teams, which helped mitigate the impact of Seattle’s mistakes. The ability to win while turning the ball over four times is a rarity in the NFL and speaks to the overall competitiveness of the team’s defensive unit.
Quarterback Sam Darnold Shares His Take on Seattle Seahawks-Houston Texans Game
Oct 5, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws downfield against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
Darnold expressed his thoughts about a game between his team and the Texans. This can be seen in a post shared by HawkMania on X.
As the team looks ahead, it will need to address the issues that occured during the game. Darnold’s assessment serves as a wake-up call for the offense to enhance its execution and minimize errors in upcoming matchups.
Oct 20, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) looks to throw a pass during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
Darnold’s candid remarks about Seattle’s performance against the Texans reflect the complexities of the game. As Seattle prepares for future challenges, learning from this “weird” win will be essential for their success in the season ahead.
Oct 5, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws downfield against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
Jakobi Meyers Wants Out of Raiders and Browns Could Be His New Home
The buzz around Cleveland Browns trade targets continues to grow.
Cleveland is looking to address a number of team concerns as the year continues forward. The offense as a whole could use a few more additions, especially in the offensive line and wide receiver rooms.
As the 2025 NFL Trade Deadline approaches, the Browns are beginning to be swamped by a number of trade rumors, including one with former Ohio State wide receiver Garrett Wilson. While the Jets will be more than likely unwilling to move on from the young and talented Wilson, a team that may be looking to ship away one of their top wideouts is the Las Vegas Raiders.
Jakobi Meyers leads the Raiders in targets with 42 on the campaign, despite missing Week 7. The 28-year-old wideout has been extremely reliable over the past three seasons, playing in a total of 37 games for the Raiders.
However, that ship has started to sail as Meyers reportedly requested a trade out of Las Vegas.
"Oh, for sure," Meyers said Tuesday when asked if he is standing firm on his trade request. "But I'm a professional at the end of the day. I'm just trying to play good football. If I'm here, I'll play good football. If I'm not here, I'll go out there and play wherever I'm supposed to be."
He requested a trade from the organization after being unable to reach an agreement on a new contract.
"[The Raiders] know how I feel," Meyers said. "It's no reason for me to keep going back crying to them, 'Can you get me out of here?' If you move me, you move me. But in the meantime, I got some real people that I care about next to me, so I'm trying to make sure I'm being my best self for them."
So, can and should the Browns swoop in to make a move for the disgruntled weapon?
At 6-foot-2, 193 pounds, Meyers sits as one of the most physical and agile route runners in the league. His ability to haul in catches through contact, break past most teams' secondaries and play physical is eye-catching.
He has a career average of 55.% catch rate, with that mark sitting at 58% this season, meaning the former North Carolina State standout can hold onto the football.
The Browns currently have just one wide receiver on the roster they can consider to be a "long-term staple," and that would be Jerry Jeudy. He has been the team's WR1 for the past two seasons, but the franchise has been unable to secure a No. 2 alongside him.
Meyers would be perfect to fill that role and take some of the pressure off Jeudy and free him up a bit more against opposing teams.
In 2024, Meyers caught 87 passes, taking them for 1,027 yards. It was the first time he eclipsed 1,000 yards receiving in a season in his career. At 28 years old, he presents a unique opportunity for consistent production and an untapped ceiling. His ability to make plays in the red zone is also something that draws teams' interest.
Cleveland also has the draft capital to make a move for a player like Meyers.
The team recently brought in a number of late-round flyers in trades involving Kenny Pickett to the Raiders, Joe Flacco to the Bengals and Greg Newsome II to the Jaguars. Including late round selections, the team could also move on from a third or fourth rounder in this year's draft if Las Vegas was in need of one.
The only thing the front office of the Browns would need to do is ensure that Meyers could get paid, and that they could. Obviously, Cleveland is struggling financially due to the horrific Deshaun Watson trade, but general manager Andrew Berry is always able to move things around to ensure a player gets paid their worth.
As the Browns look to capitalize on the current momentum the team has found after taking down the Miami Dolphins this past weekend, moves as the deadline approaches should be expected.
Cleveland rarely sits quiet and its unlikely this trade deadline will be one where they do.
