Fans aren’t happy with Sam Darnold.

NFL fans are blasting Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold over his interesting postgame handshake decision with New England Patriots signal-caller Drake Maye.

Sam Darnold and the Seahawks cruised to a 29-13 victory over the underdog Patriots in Super Bowl 60. Darnold played mistake-free football, throwing for 202 yards and a touchdown to complete the remarkable career redemption story.

As football fans know, it’s standard for opposing quarterbacks to shake hands after a game. But in a viral video posted on X, Darnold is nowhere to be seen while Drake Maye looks for him:

Football fans questioned and criticized Darnold for failing to find Maye after the game:

“Winning a ring doesn’t buy you class. Leaving a 23 year old rookie searching for you on the field is pure cowardice. Darnold is still a bust at heart,” a fan said.

“There’s absolutely no excuse for this. Super Bowl or not. You find Maye. Period,” a user added.

“That’s a rough look for Darnold. On the field, sportsmanship is as much about respect as skill, and leaving a fellow competitor hanging, especially after a high-stakes game, doesn’t sit well with fans. Small gestures like a handshake can carry huge symbolic weight,” wrote another.

“It’s ok, he couldn’t find anyone he was looking for all night,” a fan stated.

“Out there looking for ghosts,” joked a user.

“This is how he looked when he dropped back to pass,” another wrote.

But as other fans pointed out, Darnold was likely busy being swarmed by reporters and his teammates. Of course, Patriots legend Tom Brady had a bad habit of skipping postgame handshakes with opposing QBs after losing.

Sam Darnold Completes The Ultimate Feel-Good NFL Story

Sam Darnold (Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images)
The Minnesota Vikings made the brutal mistake of letting Darnold walk to free agency last season, even though he led them to a 14-3 record. Fast forward a year, and it sounds like they may bring back Kirk Cousins to challenge JJ McCarthy for the QB1 job.

Darnold still had a chip on his shoulder after leaving Minnesota. He signed a three-year deal with Seattle in free agency, while the Vikings rolled with McCarthy. Fans continued to question Darnold all year, but he finally silenced them on Sunday.

Once written off as an all-time draft bust, Darnold is now a Super Bowl champion and two-time Pro Bowler. Let him be another reminder that it’s never too late for a QB to save his career, no matter how poorly it started.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.