# Sam Darnold's First TD

> Seahawks QB Sam Darnold throws first season TD as Jaxon Smith-Njigba catches fifth.
- Title: Sam Darnold's First TD · NBC Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Seahawks QB Sam Darnold throws first season TD as Jaxon Smith-Njigba catches fifth. Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold threw his first touchdown pass of the…
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- Published: 2026-09-27T17:54:38.656+00:00
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## Seahawks QB Sam Darnold
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold has thrown his first touchdown pass this season.
## Jaxon Smith-Njigba catches fifth
Wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba has caught his fifth touchdown pass this season.
## One-yard TD pass
Darnold hit Smith-Njigba in the end zone for a one-yard touchdown after pass interference.
## First action since injury
This is Darnold’s first action since he was injured on the first drive of the season.
## Smith-Njigba leads NFL
Smith-Njigba leads the NFL in touchdown catches with four from Drew Lock and one from Darnold.
## 7-7 in second quarter
The game is tied 7-7 in the second quarter in rainy Washington.
## Key takeaway

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold threw his first touchdown pass of the season, caught by wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba for his fifth catch.