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Drew Lock played adequately last week in relief of Sam Darnold (glute)

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Darnold's glute injury sidelines him; Lock starts in his place.

Sam Darnold is dealing with a glute injury that forced him out of Week 1, with Drew Lock taking over in relief; Brooke questions whether Lock can deliver in his first start since Week 18 of the 2024 season.

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