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The reigning champion Seattle Seahawks survived their Super Bowl rematch but won't have injured QB Sam Darnold until at least Week 3.

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Darnold sidelined with hip injury until at least Week 3.

Seahawks QB Sam Darnold suffered a hip injury in Week 1 and won't return until at least Week 3; however, the source notes there was minimal concern in the locker room about his absence given the strength of Seattle's defense and the efficiency (113.3 QB rating) displayed by backup Drew Lock in the opener.