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Why Seahawks defense is built to survive life without Sam Darnold
CBS Sports NFL · JP Acosta ·
Seattle's defense gives them a shot in every game, which makes it dangerous
What it means for your draft
Neutral fantasy impact — monitor, but no ADP shift expected yet.
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