Niners Nation on Sam Darnold

Article49ers considered favorites to win NFC West after Week 1September 16, 2026

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Sam Darnold is dealing with a hip injury and will also be out, making Drew Lock the starter for the upcoming weeks

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Darnold's hip injury sidelines him; Drew Lock takes over as Seahawks starter.

Sam Darnold is dealing with a hip injury and will be out, making Drew Lock the starter for the Seahawks in the upcoming weeks; this injury impacts the Seahawks' offensive performance and division competitiveness, though the source notes Darnold could return around Week 5 when the Seahawks face the 49ers.