Darnold led Seattle to one of the greatest wins in franchise history, but it didn't earn him a bump in CBS Sports' rankings.

Caleb Williams and Sam Darnold have shined the brightest out of the USC NFL contingent with elite clutch performances

The NFL announced the 2026 Pro Bowl Games selections on Tuesday. The Seattle Seahawks are sending six players to the annual all-star game. Quarterback Sam Darnold is among the Seahawks who officially received the honor. Darnold's selection reinforces the bold decision made by general manager John Schneider this past offseason.

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When the NFL released the 2025 Pro Bowl rosters heading into Week 17, the quarterback selections followed a familiar script. Matthew Stafford was in. Dak Prescott earned his spot. Sam Darnold’s career season was rewarded.

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"Since the start of last season, Sam Darnold has come up short in almost every big game he's played in, but you can throw that narrative out the window after this Thursday night win. Yes, he did throw two interceptions, but he made up for that by throwing for 144 yards and two touchdowns in the fourth quarter and overtime combined."