{"id":121700,"date":"2026-02-06T18:43:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T23:43:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sharpfootballanalysis.com\/?p=121700"},"modified":"2026-02-06T18:43:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T23:43:10","slug":"sam-darnold-red-zone-stats-super-bowl-60","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sharpfootballanalysis.com\/analysis\/sam-darnold-red-zone-stats-super-bowl-60\/","title":{"rendered":"Sam Darnold Red Zone Stats: Super Bowl 60 Key Matchup"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is an excerpt from Warren Sharp's Super Bowl 60 Report, a 50+ page analysis of Patriots vs. Seahawks that looks at the big game from every angle. Warren breaks down all the key matchups to give you an edge betting sides, totals, and props. The full report is available to subscribers, and you can get our Super Bowl Package for 50% off using promo code SB60<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Sam Darnold's Passing Splits: Red Zone vs. Outside Red Zone<\/h2>\n

Look at Sam<\/strong> Darnold<\/strong>\u2019s passing splits.<\/p>\n

Outside the red zone:<\/strong><\/p>\n

#11 in EPA\/attempt (+0.11)
\n#4 in success rate (51%)
\n#6 in first down rate (37%)
\n#9 in completion rate (69%)<\/p>\n

Inside the red zone:<\/strong><\/p>\n

#32 in EPA\/attempt (-0.32)
\n#32 in success rate (34%)
\n#30 in first down rate (28%)
\n#19 in completion rate (58%)<\/p>\n

Red Zone Accuracy Breakdown<\/h3>\n

In these high-leverage situations, Darnold\u2019s accuracy goes to hell.<\/p>\n

Darnold\u2019s accuracy outside the red zone: #3 of 36 QBs<\/p>\n

Darnold\u2019s accuracy inside the red zone: #27 of 36 QBs<\/p>\n

Something has to give in this matchup.<\/p>\n

The Patriots' red zone pass defense has been shockingly terrible against terrible quarterbacks.<\/p>\n

Sam Darnold has been a terrible quarterback in the red zone this year.<\/p>\n

Whoever steps up in this particular battle will go a long way toward winning the war.<\/p>\n