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Darnold proving doubters wrong amid Super Bowl run

January 27, 2026 10:28 AM

Chris Simms and Mike Florio discuss Sam Darnold's stellar performance in the NFC Championship, explaining why the Seattle Seahawks quarterback is continuing to prove people wrong.

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