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ArticleNFL Injury Report, Week 2: Latest news updates, fantasy football analysisSeptember 14, 2026

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Darnold exited the opener early Wednesday and is expected to miss Week 2. He could return as soon as Week 3.

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Negative signalInjury

Darnold expected to miss Week 2 with hip injury; could return Week 3.

Darnold exited the Week 1 opener early Wednesday with a hip injury and is expected to miss Week 2, though he could return as soon as Week 3. Drew Lock played well enough in relief to help Jaxon Smith-Njigba maintain elite status.

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Sam DarnoldNeutralInjury

Darnold's injury recovery is not being rushed with Locke performing well.

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Sam DarnoldPositiveInjury

Darnold could return as upside QB2 vs. Commanders

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Sam DarnoldNegativeInjury

Darnold sidelined with glute injury, possible Week 3 return.

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Sam DarnoldPositiveNews

Seahawks QB Sam Darnold is “slated to practice this week" and has a chance to return in Week 3, per @RapSheet

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Sam DarnoldNegativeMatchup

Darnold benched early in Week 1 opener vs. Patriots' elite defense.

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Sam DarnoldNeutralSleeper

Potential Week 3 streamer if healthy, ranked around QB20

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