“Darnold might be the biggest X-factor in the entire NFL this season. He's a massive boom-or-bust player for the Seahawks, who traded away two-time Pro Bowler Geno Smith. It's a gamble that could either net Seattle a long-term starter or place head coach Mike Macdonald and general manager John Schneider on the hot seat.”

Previous stories noted how quarterback Sam Darnold has impressed Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak and others within the organization after Seattle signed Darnold to a three-year, $100.5M contract in March.

After sitting out the opener, the Seahawks starters, including Sam Darnold and Cooper Kupp, could see their first preseason action against the Chiefs.