The Seattle Seahawks rounded off their fourth consecutive victory on Sunday, blowing out the Arizona Cardinals 44-22 in Week 10. The Seahawks are leading the NFC West at 7-2. Starting quarterback Sam Darnold has been the main catalyst of Seattle's outstanding season. It's time for Darnold to start earning shouts in the MVP conversation.

Two major fundamentals have transformed the 28-year-old quarterback from NFL journeyman to one its best passers the last two seasons.

Darnold is playing as well as any QB in football, benefiting from what might be the Seahawks' best pass protection in over a decade.

Sam Darnold's three turnovers in the Week 10 win over the Arizona Cardinals don't seem to bother one expert in his latest quarterback rankings.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp races down the sideline for 67 yards after quarterback Sam Darnold is able to slip through the Arizona Cardinals pass rush to locate him on the pass.

With Brissett under center, the Cardinals are 1-2 over his three starts, but the offense has flowed quite well. Over that stretch, the veteran quarterback has thrown for 860 yards, recorded seven total touchdowns,

"If you're talking today, this second, Sam Darnold is the best quarterback in the NFL. It is unbelievable." @colincowherd says the Seahawks QB's play puts him at the top of the QB Pyramid this season pic.twitter.com/AnPcme1bos

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold sends a warning to opposing defenses about new teammate Rashid Shaheed.