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Yahoo Sports NFL fantasy football takes on Sam Darnold
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All Yahoo Sports NFL insights about Sam Darnold
NegativeMatchupSep 22, 2026
Darnold was replaced by Drew Lock early in the Patriots' Week 1 opener in Seattle, suggesting performance issues against the Patriots' elite defense. The source notes that despite the Seahawks possessing elite receivers, they performed better when they didn't face the Patriots' defense.PositiveInjurySep 22, 2026
Sam Darnold suffered an "unusual muscle strain" in Week 1 and missed Week 2, but is reportedly set to practice this week. He could return after missing only one game in a spot against the Commanders in which he will be an upside QB2 if active.NegativeInjurySep 22, 2026
Seahawks lost quarterback Sam Darnold for at least one game with a glute injury in Week 1; he could be back in Week 3.NegativeInjurySep 22, 2026
Darnold is on the list of starting QBs who have missed time due to injury this season.NegativeInjurySep 22, 2026
Lost in Week 1 by the Seahawks; is 'week to week' after hurting his glute.NegativeInjurySep 22, 2026
Seahawks starting quarterback suffered a glute injury in Week 1 or early Week 2. Initial worst-case scenario was 4-6 weeks out, but more recent reports have been optimistic with Week 4 against the Los Angeles Chargers as the targeted return. Coach Mike Macdonald indicated there's a chance Darnold could practice in Week 3 versus the Washington Commanders, suggesting a potential earlier return.NegativeInjurySep 22, 2026
Darnold is rehabilitating from injuries for the Seattle Seahawks and has been given the luxury to do so while backup Drew Lock gets playing time.NegativeInjurySep 22, 2026
Darnold missed most of the Seahawks' first two games due to a glute injury; he was set to return to practice Wednesday (after Week 2) per coach Mike Macdonald, with the source noting he may not miss a full month but rather approximately half that timeframe.NegativeInjurySep 22, 2026
Sam Darnold is expected back within the next week or two after missing Week 2; Seattle's 2-0 start without him suggests the team is well-positioned for his return.PositiveRoleSep 22, 2026
The Seahawks are set to get QB Sam Darnold back, possibly in Week 3 against Washington, supporting Seattle's 12-game winning streak and franchise-record pace.NegativeInjurySep 22, 2026
Sam Darnold is part of a growing list of young quarterbacks who have suffered injuries early in the 2026 season.NegativeInjurySep 22, 2026
Sam Darnold missed Sunday's Week 2 game, though the source does not specify the injury or expected timeline for his return. The Seahawks' offense still produced strong results with Jaxon Smith-Njigba's breakout performance.PositiveInjurySep 21, 2026
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold's glute injury recovery has shifted optimistically; worst-case 4-6 week timeline has been replaced by more recent reports targeting Week 4 return against the Los Angeles Chargers. Coach Mike Macdonald stated "We're optimistic" and indicated "there's a chance that he comes back and practices at some point" this week, with the timetable having "shifted quite drastically in 10 days." Macdonald also noted "it's possible" Darnold plays against the Washington Commanders in Week 3, though the source expects the team will give him one more week on the sidelines even if he gets practice reps.NegativeRoleSep 21, 2026
Sam Darnold's status with the Seahawks is in question after backup Drew Lock has led Seattle to wins over the last two weeks against the New England Patriots and Arizona Cardinals. The source questions whether Darnold has truly taken a significant step forward from his days with the Jets and Panthers, or if the Seahawks' supporting cast is so strong that it makes the quarterback position irrelevant.PositiveInjurySep 21, 2026
Sam Darnold left Week 1 with a glute injury for the Seahawks, similar to Caleb Williams' hamstring injury situation. The initial thought is that Darnold will return before Williams, putting the Seahawks in a better position than the Bears despite both teams trying to keep their heads above water.NegativeInjurySep 21, 2026
Injured Seahawks quarterback does not have to rush back into action as long as Drew Lock and Jaxon Smith-Njigba continue dominant performances; faces matchup next week at Washington Commanders.NegativeRoleSep 21, 2026
Has only played five snaps through two games, indicating limited offensive role despite the Seahawks' passing game looking scarier than last year; suggests he remains a backup in the offense.NegativeInjurySep 21, 2026
Sam Darnold suffered a glute injury in Week 1 and will not play in Week 3 against Washington, with backup Drew Lock taking over for the 2-0 Seahawks. Darnold's absence removes the Seahawks' starting QB from the matchup.NegativeInjurySep 20, 2026
Darnold went down early with a hip injury and was not active for Sunday's game in Arizona; the Seahawks described it as a 'very unique soft-tissue injury' and do not expect him to be sidelined for long, with head coach Mike Macdonald saying they don't expect him to land 'on IR or anything like that,' though a specific timeline for his return is not yet known.NegativeInjurySep 20, 2026
Sam Darnold was lost due to injury early in Week 1 game against the New England Patriots and remains sidelined heading into the Week 2 matchup against Arizona Cardinals.NegativeInjurySep 19, 2026
Darnold suffered a glute injury just five plays into the season opener against New England, forcing Drew Lock to take over the offense for the remainder of the game.NegativeInjurySep 19, 2026
Seahawks starting quarterback Sam Darnold suffered a glute injury in Week 1 and is expected to miss at least a few weeks, forcing the team to rely on backup Drew Lock.NegativeInjurySep 19, 2026
Darnold suffered an injury on the fifth play of Seattle's Week 1 season opener against New England and will miss the Cardinals game in Week 2. The source notes that if Darnold misses multiple games, Seattle cannot afford to give away games while he recovers, as the next few weeks become considerably more complicated with matchups against the Commanders, Chargers, 49ers, Broncos, and Chiefs.NegativeInjurySep 19, 2026
Seahawks starting quarterback Sam Darnold is out for the Week 2 matchup against Arizona Cardinals; the source notes the team is still waiting on more definitive word as to how long he will be out, though he is described as 'on his way back.'NegativeInjurySep 18, 2026
Quarterback sidelined with glute injury; expected to heavily rely on dominant defense against Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.NegativeInjurySep 18, 2026
Sam Darnold's injury status is uncertain heading into Week 2, with his return listed as TBD. The Seahawks' lack of movement on backup QB signings raises questions about whether the injury is as serious as it appears, but his availability remains in doubt.NegativeUsageSep 18, 2026
Sam Darnold played 6 offensive snaps for the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1, completing 1-of-2 passes for 13 yards.NegativeInjurySep 17, 2026
Sam Darnold is injured and unavailable for the Seahawks in Week 2, with Drew Lock continuing as the starter against Arizona.NegativeInjurySep 17, 2026
Ian Rapoport reported that Week 4 is the most likely target for Darnold's return from injury; Week 3 versus Washington is possible but a longshot. Darnold would miss a two-game road trip (Arizona and Washington) before returning home to face the Chargers in Week 4.NegativeRoleSep 17, 2026
Sam Darnold is being replaced by Drew Lock as the Seahawks' starting quarterback for Week 2 against the Cardinals.NegativeInjurySep 17, 2026
Sam Darnold is sidelined with a glute injury and confirmed out for the Seahawks' Week 2 matchup against the Cardinals. However, from a long-term prognosis standpoint, Darnold appears to be on a trajectory to return in the not-so-distant future, and he is actively working through rehab rather than resting.NegativeInjurySep 17, 2026
Sam Darnold is hurt after Week 1, cited as a con for the Seahawks in the source's Week 2 survivor analysis; the Seahawks won Week 1 barely but now face injury to their starting QB.NegativeInjurySep 17, 2026
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold is ruled out vs. Cardinals with a glute injury. Multiple sources expect him to miss roughly four weeks from the time of injury, though one source indicated returning for the 49ers game in Week 5 feels like a possibility; another estimated three to four weeks sidelined. Darnold is moving around much better in recent days. Keeping him on the 53-man roster suggests the Seahawks believe he has a chance to return before an IR stint would require missing at least four games.NegativeInjurySep 17, 2026
Sam Darnold was lost for the foreseeable future, forcing the Seahawks to start Drew Lock despite winning 13-10 against the Patriots. This injury drop Seattle from No. 1 to No. 3 in power rankings despite the defense and Mike MacDonald's operation remaining top-notch.NegativeInjurySep 17, 2026
Sam Darnold is injured and will miss Week 2 for the Seahawks. Drew Lock entered for the injured Darnold in Week 1, and the Seahawks will face the Cardinals in Week 2 without Darnold for an entire game for the first time, which could be a letdown spot after celebrating the Super Bowl win.NegativeInjurySep 17, 2026
Seahawks ruled out Sam Darnold for Week 2 and do not plan to put him on injured reserve. Drew Lock will start against the Arizona Cardinals. The source notes the Seahawks are fortunate to only be playing Arizona this week, as their team is built around a strong defense and running play action off a strong run game, which can keep the ship afloat while Darnold is out.NegativeInjurySep 17, 2026
QB Sam Darnold is ruled out for the Seahawks' game against the Cardinals due to a glute injury; the team currently has no plans to place him on injured reserve.NegativeInjurySep 17, 2026
Sam Darnold suffered a glute injury on the first drive of Week 1 and is ruled out for Week 2 against the Cardinals. The Seahawks do not intend to place him on injured reserve, but ESPN reported the team believes he could miss four weeks with the injury, with a possible return for Week 5 against the 49ers. Head coach Mike Macdonald said Darnold is "killing it" in his rehab process and the team will re-evaluate daily.NegativeInjurySep 17, 2026
Seahawks starting quarterback Sam Darnold did not participate in Wednesday practice as he continues recovery from a mysterious glute injury. His absence means backup Drew Lock will run the offense against the Cardinals, with two days remaining before official game status determination.NegativeInjurySep 17, 2026
Sam Darnold is sidelined with a glute injury, creating the opportunity for Drew Lock to start for the Seahawks. The duration of Darnold's absence remains unclear.NegativeInjurySep 16, 2026
Darnold suffered a glute injury five snaps into Week 1 and will miss Week 2 against Arizona. Coach Mike Macdonald indicated the absence will not be long-term and ruled out placing him on injured reserve, suggesting Darnold should miss no more than three starts. The Seahawks referred to the injury as a "very unique soft-tissue" malady not expected to sideline him long-term.NegativeInjurySep 16, 2026
Sam Darnold is out for Week 2 against Arizona with a glute injury and will not practice. Head coach Mike Macdonald stated the Seahawks "don't anticipate" placing Darnold on injured reserve, indicating this is expected to be a short-term injury rather than a prolonged absence extending into late October. This marks Darnold's first missed game since becoming Seattle's starting quarterback.PositiveInjurySep 16, 2026
According to Ian Rapoport, Darnold is "more day-to-day than week-to-week" with his glute injury; a team spokesperson confirmed the injury is short-term and a stint on injured reserve has been ruled out. While he will miss Sunday's game against Arizona, there is an "outside chance" he could return for Week 3 against Washington, with a more realistic timeline being the following Sunday against Los Angeles.NegativeInjurySep 16, 2026
Sam Darnold, the Seahawks' starting signal caller, has an uncertain timeline for return, creating potential disruption to Seattle's offensive continuity as the team looks ahead to Week 2 against Arizona.NegativeUsageSep 16, 2026
During the Seahawks' first 11 games of the 2025 season, Darnold threw four interceptions against the Los Angeles Rams, two of which led to touchdowns, contributing to a -21 point swing in the points-off-turnovers column in games lost by a combined five points. Additionally, Darnold lost a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown in the eight-point win over the Houston Texans, part of a -3 turnover differential that could have made the game a blowout.NegativeInjurySep 16, 2026
Sam Darnold is dealing with a hip injury and will be out, forcing the Seahawks to start Drew Lock for the upcoming weeks; Darnold may return around Week 5 when the Seahawks face the 49ers, a potential pivotal matchup for division odds.NegativeInjurySep 16, 2026
Sam Darnold is sidelined with a lower-body injury entering Week 2, per Garrett Podell's injury panic meter, affecting the Vikings' quarterback situation.NegativeInjurySep 16, 2026
Sam Darnold suffered a hip injury just five plays into the Seahawks' Week 1 Super Bowl rematch victory over the Patriots. Despite the early injury, the Seahawks managed to win and maintain their status as reigning champions. The severity and timeline of Darnold's hip injury are not specified in the source.NegativeInjurySep 16, 2026
Sam Darnold is expected to miss 3-6 weeks with a soft-tissue injury, per Bleacher Report.NegativeInjurySep 15, 2026
Sam Darnold is injured and will be replaced by Drew Lock as the Seahawks' starter for Week 2 against the Arizona Cardinals.NegativeInjurySep 15, 2026
Darnold reportedly suffered an 'unusual muscle strain' in the team's Week 1 win over the Patriots. Although injured reserve is reportedly not being considered, Darnold appears to be in danger of missing time, even though the injury is considered 'short-term.' Drew Lock, who came into the game in relief of the injured Darnold, would be in line to start should Darnold miss time.NegativeInjurySep 15, 2026
Sam Darnold suffered an injury in Week 1, which the source identifies as 'the biggest factor' affecting the Seattle Seahawks' power ranking at 7th overall, suggesting his absence or status significantly impacts the team's outlook.NegativeInjurySep 15, 2026
Sam Darnold suffered a unique soft-tissue injury to his hip area in Wednesday's season-opening win over the Patriots; the Seahawks called it a short-term injury but said there is no firm timeline for his return, though sources told ESPN he is expected to at least miss Week 2 at Arizona, with Mike Garafolo reporting about 4 weeks for return to play.NegativeInjurySep 15, 2026
Darnold is dealing with a glute injury that will likely sideline him for the short-term; however, one report from Mike Florio mentioned that Darnold could be out 4-6 weeks, suggesting the timeline may be longer than initially expected.NegativeInjurySep 15, 2026
Sam Darnold is sidelined with a hip injury heading into Week 2, forcing the Seahawks to start Drew Lock in his place. The injury timeline is unclear but Darnold is unavailable for the Cardinals matchup.NegativeInjurySep 15, 2026
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold suffered a glute injury described by the team as a 'very unique soft-tissue' injury; while not expected to land on injured reserve, his return timeline remains unclear and uncertain for Week 2 against Arizona, leaving his status up in the air.NegativeInjurySep 15, 2026
Sam Darnold dealt with an injury heading into Week 2, which the source notes as a concern for the Seattle Seahawks despite their strong Week 1 performance and No. 2 ranking in multiple power rankings.PositiveInjurySep 15, 2026
The source reports that while there's no definitive diagnosis yet, the consensus is that Darnold avoided anything long-term or season-ending; assuming this doesn't result in an IR stint, Seattle will be fine and the best is yet to come.NegativeInjurySep 15, 2026
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold suffered a hip injury five plays into Seattle's Week 1 Super Bowl rematch win over the Patriots, forcing early exit from the game.NegativeInjurySep 15, 2026
Sam Darnold suffered an injury that sets the Seahawks back until he returns; the source notes this impacts Seattle's ability to maintain their strong defensive performance from Week 1.NegativeInjurySep 15, 2026
Sam Darnold suffered an injury that sets the Seahawks back until he returns; the source notes the Seahawks' defense was excellent but the Darnold injury is a setback.PositiveInjurySep 15, 2026
Darnold is nursing a 'very unique soft-tissue' injury to his hip and right glute; the team confirmed his hip joint is not affected. He is not expected to be sidelined for the long term, though he will miss Week 2 against Arizona.NegativeInjurySep 15, 2026
Seahawks starting quarterback left the season-opener on the first drive; early indications suggest he averted the worst-case scenario and could be back in time for the 49ers' pivotal Week 5 showdown in Seattle, but Drew Lock will be under center for at least next week's game in Arizona.NegativeInjurySep 15, 2026
Seahawks confirmed Darnold is dealing with a 'very unique' soft-tissue injury affecting his hip joint area; the injury is considered short-term with no firm return timeline, though medical staff is working to assess his response to treatment before determining exact availability. Pro Football Talk reported a 4-6 week absence is possible, which could warrant injured reserve consideration. Darnold was present at the facility Monday but did not participate in practice and is already deemed unlikely to play Sunday against Arizona.PositiveInjurySep 14, 2026
Seahawks confirmed Darnold sustained a 'very unique soft-tissue injury' to a glute muscle rather than his hip joint; the hip joint is unaffected. The injury is considered 'short-term' with no firm timeline for return, but the update is encouraging given initial fears of a fractured hip socket that could have ended his season. Tests ruled out fracture and revealed an unusual muscle strain in his hip area.NegativeInjurySep 14, 2026
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold suffered a hip injury on his team's first possession of the game, leaving almost immediately.NegativeInjurySep 14, 2026
Darnold suffered a glute injury while taking a sack to end his team's first offensive drive of the season, exiting five plays into his second season with the Seahawks. Ian Rapoport reported that Darnold's ailment is expected to keep him out for Week 2 and potentially more, with 'probably a couple games' as the description given, with potential return for Week 3 against the Commanders.NegativeInjurySep 14, 2026
Quarterback identified as a drop candidate in Week 2; he is injured.NegativeInjurySep 14, 2026
Sam Darnold (hip) is ruled out for Week 2; hip injury sidelines the quarterback.NegativeInjurySep 14, 2026
Sam Darnold (hip) ruled out for Week 2.NegativeInjurySep 14, 2026
Sam Darnold ruled out with hip injury for Week 2.NegativeInjurySep 14, 2026
Sam Darnold is out for Week 2 with a hip injury.NegativeInjurySep 14, 2026
Sam Darnold is ruled out for Week 2 with a hip injury.NegativeInjurySep 14, 2026
Darnold is out for Week 2 with a hip injury.NegativeInjurySep 14, 2026
Darnold is out for Week 2 with a hip injury.NegativeInjurySep 14, 2026
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold is out for Week 2 with a hip injury.NegativeInjurySep 14, 2026
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.NegativeInjurySep 14, 2026
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold left the Week 1 game against the Patriots with a hip injury after just five plays; while not a fracture and not thought to be season-ending, he is expected to miss some time.NegativeInjurySep 14, 2026
Sam Darnold of the Seahawks has a glute injury, per NFL Network insider Rapoport's injury update.NegativeInjurySep 14, 2026
Sam Darnold went down with an injury in Week 1 and will be sidelined for a few weeks, which directly impacts the fantasy value of his receivers, particularly Rashid Shaheed.