MVP Candidates Collide as Seahawks’ Sam Darnold, Rams’ Matthew Stafford Prepare to Duel

Analysis
Written By Corbin Smith

Tied up at the top of the NFC West with 7-2 records, the Seahawks and Rams have plenty of star power on both sides of the football. But all eyes will be on the MVP candidates under center, who offer similar strengths and talents with their own unique styles.

Corbin Smith

After teaching and coaching high school football for five years, Smith transitioned into sports reporting in 2017 and spent seven years with Sports Illustrated as a Seahawks beat reporter before launching the Emerald City Spectrum in February 2025. He also has hosted the Locked On Seahawks podcast since 2019.

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