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Field Gulls fantasy football takes on Drew Lock
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from Field Gulls about Drew Lock.
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All Field Gulls insights about Drew Lock
PositiveRoleSep 12, 2026
Backup quarterback took over after Darnold's early injury and led the Seahawks to a comeback victory, rallying from a 10-point deficit (10-0 down in the third quarter) to win 13-10 over New England; the source indicates the Seahawks are confident in Lock and will likely rely on him again, making him a key figure for Week 2 planning.PositiveProjectionSep 11, 2026
Backup QB who came in for injured Darnold and led Seahawks to victory despite having no first-team practice reps all week; finished 16 of 22 for 187 yards and one touchdown with a 113.3 rating, clearly outplaying Patriots starter Drake Maye.PositiveRoleSep 11, 2026
Took over after Sam Darnold's injury on the fifth play and led the Seahawks to a comeback win over New England, scoring the game's final 13 points with the offense doing 'just enough' to secure the victory.PositiveRoleSep 11, 2026
Drew Lock has shown to be a capable QB2 in his time in Seattle and will get at least one more chance to show off as Sam Darnold's replacement due to injury. Lock delivered in Week 1 prime time game against New England, outdueling Drake Maye in a Seahawks season-opening win, establishing him as the fantasy-relevant backup option for Week 2 and beyond.PositiveRoleSep 11, 2026
Drew Lock will serve as the starting quarterback while Darnold recovers from his hip injury, representing a direct role upgrade and fantasy-relevant opportunity during Darnold's absence.PositiveProjectionSep 10, 2026
Lock essentially saved the day in relief of Sam Darnold, delivering a strong fourth-quarter performance with no turnovers, 78.6 QBR, and a 113 rating. He led three scoring drives in the fourth quarter, scrambled smartly to escape pressure, made big throws under duress, and took care of the ball. The source notes that keeping a guy like that in your system for cheap is valuable.PositiveRoleSep 10, 2026
Backup QB elevated to starting duties while Darnold recovers from hip injury. In Week 1 emergency relief appearance, Lock made several timely throws often under pressure in Seattle's comeback win. This was his first extended reps due to starter injury in his Seahawks tenure (previously started twice in 2023 during Geno Smith's absence). Will receive all starting reps in practice for Week 2, with opportunity to develop actual gameplan with offensive coordinator Brian Fleury to address prior communication issues.PositiveProjectionSep 10, 2026
Backup QB entered game after Darnold's early injury and delivered a respectable stat line of 16/22 for 187 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions, clearly outplaying Patriots starter Drake Maye (23/33 for 178 yards, one TD, three INTs) despite a slow start.PositiveProjectionSep 10, 2026
Lock entered the game in an extremely adverse situation after Darnold's injury on the opening drive, struggled early, then put together fantastic play down the stretch. His stat line of 16/22 for 187 yards and 1 TD won't impress on paper, but he outpassed Drake Maye (last year's No. 2 MVP candidate) and took care of the ball. The source credits Lock with 'Seattle Primetime Magic' and notes he might be counted on for the next few weeks, suggesting he could be a viable fantasy option if Darnold remains sidelined.PositiveRoleSep 10, 2026
Backup quarterback Drew Lock stepped into the starting role after Sam Darnold's injury and led the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks to a thrilling 13-10 comeback victory over the Patriots in the season opener. The source notes that 'One Drew Lock postgame interview later, and we are still the toast of the town,' indicating strong performance and fan approval of his emergency start.PositiveRoleSep 10, 2026
Drew Lock was admittedly shaky to start the game but settled in during the second half, going 10/14 for 136 yards, a touchdown, and a 15-yard scramble out of the Russell Wilson playbook. Overall, Lock finished 16/22 for 187 yards and a TD, outplaying the 2025 MVP runner-up (Sam Darnold). Byron Murphy II notes Lock may not be a franchise QB but he can win you games and was a big help once he settled into the game; late huddle breaks and delay of game penalties early were partially explained by his offensive coordinator change with Brian Fleury.PositiveRoleSep 10, 2026
With Sam Darnold's status uncertain due to hip injury, Drew Lock is positioned as the Seahawks' proven backup QB. Lock led Seattle to a 13-10 comeback win over the New England Patriots in the NFL Kickoff game, demonstrating he can execute in a high-pressure situation. His availability as a capable starter makes the Seahawks' QB situation more stable should Darnold miss time.PositiveRoleSep 10, 2026
Drew Lock entered the game after Sam Darnold's injury and led a game-winning drive in primetime, orchestrating Seattle's comeback from a 10-0 deficit to secure a 13-10 victory over New England with key throws including a dime to Jaxon Smith-Njigba for 21.5 yards and a long throw to Cooper Kupp for a one-handed diving catch in the red zone.NegativeRoleSep 10, 2026
Longtime Seahawks backup Drew Lock took over the offense in Sam Darnold's absence due to hip injury. In the first half, Lock completed 6 of 8 passes for 51 yards, but Seattle struggled offensively without Darnold, failing to reach field goal range and trailing the reigning AFC champion New England Patriots 7-0 at halftime.NegativeRoleSep 10, 2026
Entered game for Seattle's second series after Sam Darnold's hip injury; potential starter for remainder of game and season depending on Darnold's status.NegativeRoleAug 27, 2026
QB Drew Lock is the backup to Jalen Milroe and would be ready to step in if Milroe cannot continue in Friday's preseason finale vs. Kansas City. However, Milroe is scheduled to play the entire game, so Lock will not get the start.PositiveProjectionAug 27, 2026
Lock is the QB2 benchmark for Milroe's preseason competition. Through two preseason games, Lock has looked more comfortable than Milroe in both matchups. Against Dallas, Lock appeared more comfortable despite Seattle's offensive struggles; against Tennessee, the gap between Lock and Milroe was significantly larger. Lock's contract is set to expire after this season.PositiveProjectionAug 26, 2026
Took the second team offense down the field against the first team defense of the Tennessee Titans during the preseason game, capping the drive with an Elijah Arroyo touchdown reception.PositiveProjectionAug 24, 2026
Drew Lock looked like a competent backup QB once again, nearly perfect in the first half; he put his body on the line for a first down run, which the rest of the team will love. Lock was checking the ball down more often than pushing it down the field, showing game management in the preseason.PositiveProjectionAug 24, 2026
Lock generated the team's best quarter yet in the first half, helping Seattle put up 16 first-quarter points. He finished with 102 passing yards and a touchdown, connecting with Elijah Arroyo on a 36-yard touchdown pass on the opening drive to put the Seahawks up 7-0 early in the game.PositiveProjectionAug 24, 2026
Lock bounced back from wayward accuracy last week, going 12/14 for 103 yards and a touchdown against the Titans. He did have a pick taken away due to a ticky-tack penalty on a poor decision, but the source places initial blame on Jacardia Wright. Given the performance of his teammate Jalen Milroe, the source concludes QB2 is safe.NegativeRoleAug 23, 2026
Mike Macdonald opted to rotate Drew Lock and Jalen Milroe every two possessions in the previous preseason game, which isn't unusual for preseason but isn't something we've seen any time recently with Seahawks quarterbacks. The source notes 'Lock is Lock' and the curiosity centers on whether Milroe has made enough improvements to make a case to be QB2.NegativeProjectionAug 17, 2026
Lock started the preseason opener and led Seattle's only TD drive, connecting with Montorie Foster Jr., but also had a near pick-six on his first pass and overshot a deep ball to Foster later. Overall assessment: played fine without doing anything to hurt or help himself in the opener.NegativeProjectionAug 16, 2026
Lock was not sharp in the preseason opener. Aside from the touchdown pass to Foster and the opening drive in totality, Lock was not on his game. He was 9/13 for just 40 yards on the night, with some ugly misses to Jake Bobo and Montorie Foster. Drake Thomas is not all that worried but it was not a convincing display for the veteran quarterback.PositiveProjectionAug 16, 2026
Led Seahawks' opening drive with a 13-play, 80-yard touchdown drive; threw a great third-down dart to Montorie Foster Jr in the back of the end zone for the first touchdown of the night, demonstrating early preseason competence before the offense fizzled out.PositiveRoleAug 16, 2026
Led the Seahawks' opening scoring drive in the preseason game against Dallas, marching down the field and punching in a touchdown with the aid of two Cowboys penalties; performance in the QB2 battle against Jalen Milroe is a key discussion point for the Sea Hawkers Podcast post-game reaction.NegativeRoleAug 15, 2026
Drew Lock will start the preseason opener against Dallas, with a planned rotation throughout the game alongside Jalen Milroe, representing a change from prior year's approach.NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026
Drew Lock will start the preseason game vs. Cowboys before Jalen Milroe enters at some point; part of a new QB rotation plan under head coach Mike Macdonald that differs from last season's approach.NegativeProjectionAug 9, 2026
Lock played with the second-team offense and had mixed results. He stared down Tory Horton on a dig route and threw a bad interception to safety Rodney Thomas II, though the defensive twos similarly did well against him overall.NegativeRoleAug 8, 2026
Lock threw a pass to Ricky White III on a great back-shoulder catch on the sideline during training camp drills.NegativeRoleAug 6, 2026
Lock and the second unit fared best in 11-on-11s during Wednesday's non-padded practice, though the overall offensive performance was not great.NegativeRoleJul 22, 2026
Drew Lock is going to have to earn his spot this season in competition with Jalen Milroe for the QB2 role; the source notes that Lock does not have anything unusually prominent to prove, but the competition is real.