This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/seahawks as Mike Macdonald sends strong message on Sam Darnold after Seahawks' big win. When the Seattle Seahawks signed quarterback Sam Darnold back in March, one of the main questions surrounding him was how he would perform under the bright lights.

It came down to a field goal as Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks went into the desert and came away with a hard-fought Thursday night win, defeating the Arizona Cardinals 23–20 at State Farm Stadium to improve to 3–1 on the season.

The Seahawks improved to 3-1 with Thursday night's win over the Cardinals and head coach Mike Macdonald weighed in on the team's QB.

Seattle Seahawks will face Arizona Cardinals. All eyes are on quarterback Sam Darnold. He is fit to play. Coach Mike Macdonald praised Darnold's recen

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Seattle's Sam Darnold gamble is starting to pay off, and they may have yet another star blooming in their secondary.

Sam Darnold throws for 242 yards and a touchdown, and Seattle withstands a late rally by Kyler Murray and Arizona to win, 23-20, on Myers’ kick as time expires.