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Lock was more than adequate in his absence, completing 19 of 26 attempts for 235 yards and those three touchdown passes to Smith-Njigba.

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Lock completes 19 of 26 for 235 yards and 3 TDs in Darnold's absence.

Drew Lock completed 19 of 26 attempts for 235 yards and three touchdown passes in his start against Arizona, filling in for injured Sam Darnold; coach Mike Macdonald said 'we're on record about how we feel about him' and Lock 'backed that up today,' indicating confidence in his ability to manage the offense effectively.