Sam Darnold’s four-interception night in Los Angeles immediately sent shockwaves through the NFC West. Still, the loudest voice afterward wasn’t a critic, it was Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones firing back at anyone blaming the quarterback. Seattle’s 21–19 loss to the Rams on November 16, 2025, reopened every old narrative about Darnold’s turnover history. Yet, inside the Seattle locker room, Jones made sure the message was unmistakable: their QB wasn’t carrying this alone.
In the latest post-game interview, Jones said, “Sam has had us in every f***ing game. For him to sit there and say it’s his fault, no, it’s not. … If you got anything to say quite frankly f*** you.”
#Seahawks LB Ernest Jones on Sam Darnold’s 4 INT game:
“Sam has had us in every f***ing game. For him to sit there and say it’s his fault, no it’s not. … If you got anything to say quite frankly f*** you.”
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— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) November 17, 2025
Jones left no stone unturned to back his teammate, showing the unity and trust that bind the players together in the NFL.
Ernest Jones Sets the Tone As Sam Darnold’s Turnovers Missed Chances Define Seattle’s Loss
Seahawks’ Ernest Jones Goes Off Defending Sam Darnold After Tough Night
Ernest Jones and Sam Darnold (Image Credits: Imagn)
Jones didn’t defend Darnold in passing, he went off, and for good reason. The stat line looks brutal, but the flow of the game tells a different story. Seattle actually outgained the Rams 171–135 in the first half. They marched, moved chains, and won field position. What they couldn’t do was finish. Three straight drives ended in Jason Myers’ field goals when touchdowns were there for the taking.
That failure bled into every moment that followed. Darnold’s first interception came with Seattle in scoring range. The next two were red-zone killers, perfectly read by Rams rookie Kamren Kinchens, who jumped routes like he’d watched the film twice. His second pick was a sideline trap that completely flipped the momentum. The fourth interception arrived on a deep shot that never had a clean window. By then, L.A. had seized control.
The Rams didn’t dominate statistically. They were simply cleaner. Kyren Williams ripped off chunk runs when the offense needed oxygen. Matthew Stafford avoided the back-breaking throw that Darnold couldn’t. Puka Nacua’s late fumble even gave Seattle life, but the Seahawks still settled for three. Emmanuel Forbes’ end-zone breakup kept Seattle close, but the offense never cashed in.
Even with all that, Darnold nearly dragged the team into field-goal range for a miracle finish. Backed up at their own 1-yard line with seconds left, he pieced together enough completions to set up a 61-yard attempt, a kick Myers pushed wide right. And just like that, Seattle dropped to 7–3, while the Rams moved to 8–2 and tightened their grip on the division.
So Jones’ explosion wasn’t emotional noise. It was a signal. Seattle sees a quarterback who has kept them in every game and refuses to let one collapse rewrite the season’s story. Week 16 brings the rematch. And the weight on Darnold’s response has never been heavier.