Sunday’s game in Seattle has all the makings of a rout when Sam Darnold returns to Minnesota with the Seattle Seahawks to take on the Vikings.

The biggest storyline for the game is at quarterback. Minnesota rookie J.J. McCarthy is in concussion protocol and is not expected to play. Undrafted rookie Max Brosmer is expected to make his first NFL start. Seahawks’ quarterback Sam Darnold for the first time will face the team he played for last season.

Darnold leads a Seattle offense that ranks high in explosive plays, leading the league in the rate of passing plays gaining 10 or more yards. They also boast a Top 5 passing offense in terms of yards per game. The Seahawks’ defense is a “juggernaut” that ranks third in yards per play allowed.

The ingredients are in place for a long day f

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