Sam Darnold Blames Teammate for Fumble vs 49ers Before Seahawks OL Denied QB’s Claim

Seattle fans were busy all season hyping up their quarterback all season. But all love was lost after Sam Darnold’s fumble in the red zone with just 43 seconds left in the game, which pretty much sealed a 49ers victory. Darnold finally opened up about the fumble in the post-game interview, and let’s just say he’s pointing fingers elsewhere.

Yeah, he’s pointing fingers elsewhere. “It came out off somebody. I don’t know who hit it or what…I think it was off one of our offensive linemen’s back. Didn’t slip out or anything like that.” He’s talking about lineman Abe Lucas here. And while it did seem like the ball went off his back, Lucas flat-out denies the claim.

Sam Darnold on the end of the game. pic.twitter.com/F99el8qNLJ

— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) September 7, 2025

Yes, Lucas claimed he didn’t even feel Sam Darnold lose the ball off his back when he was winding up to throw. Said if he had, he would’ve reacted, but he didn’t. So, yes, no one wants to take the blame here.

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