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Darnold exits season opener with glute injury after five plays.
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.
Darnold suffered glute injury on 5th play of season; Drew Lock took over.
Just five plays into the season, Sam Darnold went down with a glute injury and suddenly Drew Lock was running the offense. This injury occurred on a play where Abe Lucas got turned around trying to block Dre'Mont Jones and ended up trying to block him with his back, creating pressure that led to the injury.
Darnold sidelined with glute injury for at least a few weeks.
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.
Darnold out for Week 2; extended absence would force Seattle to win without him.
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.
Darnold out for Week 2 vs. Cardinals; forces Lock into starting role.
Seahawks QB suffered injury on the fifth play of Week 1 against the Chargers and will miss the Week 2 game against Arizona. His absence forces Seattle to rely on backup Drew Lock for at least one game, with the team facing a critical stretch where they cannot afford to drop games while Darnold recovers.
Darnold out for Week 2 after season-opening injury; Lock gets full starter reps.
Darnold suffered an injury on the fifth play of the 2026 season opener against New England, forcing Drew Lock into emergency duty. The source confirms Darnold will miss the Week 2 Cardinals game, meaning Lock will be the full-time starter with a week of preparation rather than mid-game insertion.
Darnold out for Week 2; timeline for return remains unclear.
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.'
Seahawks starting QB Darnold out Week 2; timeline for return unclear
Seahawks starting QB Sam Darnold is out for Week 2 vs. Cardinals; the source is still waiting on more definitive word as to how long he will be out, but depth is expected to step up in the meantime.
Darnold out Week 2 with glute; not on IR, early return possible.
Darnold will not play in Week 2 against the Cardinals due to a glute injury. However, the Seahawks did not place him on IR, indicating they think he can return sooner than the mandatory four games.
Sam Darnold out Week 2 with lower body injury.
Ruled out for Week 2 with lower body injury; Drew Lock will start at quarterback for Seattle.
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Darnold out with glute injury; Seahawks lean on defense.
Quarterback sidelined with glute injury; expected to heavily rely on dominant defense against Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.
Darnold out with glute injury; Seahawks lean on defense vs. Cardinals
Seahawks starting QB sidelined with glute injury; his absence forces Seattle to heavily rely on their dominant defense against Arizona on Sunday, directly impacting offensive game plan and fantasy relevance.
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Darnold's Week 2 absence moved NFL odds.
Sam Darnold's absence for Week 2 impacted NFL odds movement, indicating his injury status affected betting lines and game projections.
Darnold ruled out for Week 2 after first-drive injury in Week 1.
Sam Darnold was injured on the first drive of the Seahawks' Week 1 game against New England and has been ruled out for Week 2 against Arizona. His absence forces Drew Lock into the starting role for the division matchup.
Darnold's return status remains uncertain; injury severity unclear.
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.
Darnold's injury severity unclear; Seahawks' inaction suggests optimism on recovery
Seahawks starting QB with injury status uncertain; his absence is central to the QB depth discussion. The lack of roster moves by Seattle suggests they may not believe Darnold's injury is as serious as it initially appeared, but his return timeline remains unclear.
Darnold's absence weakens Seahawks offense in Cardinals matchup.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is absent for Week 2 matchup against the Cardinals, creating a significant disadvantage for Seattle's offense in this divisional contest.
Darnold avoiding IR; Week 4-5 return expected with mobility limits.
Avoiding IR is promising; lean is Week 4-5 return, and expect some mobility limits once he is back.
Darnold saw minimal 6-snap offensive role with Seahawks.
Sam Darnold played 6 offensive snaps for the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1, completing 1-of-2 passes for 13 yards.
Darnold saw just 6 offensive snaps for the Seahawks in Week 1.
Sam Darnold played only 6 offensive snaps for the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1, completing 1-of-2 passes for 13 yards, indicating minimal role.
Darnold remains sidelined; Lock to start again for Seahawks.
Sam Darnold is injured and unavailable for the Seahawks in Week 2, with Drew Lock continuing as the starter against Arizona.
Week 4 most likely target for Darnold's return from injury.
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.
Week 4 most likely return target for Darnold; Week 3 vs. Washington a longshot.
Ian Rapoport reports Week 4 is the most likely target for Darnold's return from injury; Week 3 versus Washington is possible but a longshot. Darnold will miss at least a two-game road trip (Arizona Cardinals in Week 2, Washington Commanders in Week 3) before returning home to face the Chargers in Week 4.
Sam Darnold benched; Drew Lock takes over for Seahawks vs Cardinals.
Sam Darnold is being replaced by Drew Lock as the Seahawks' starting quarterback for Week 2 against the Cardinals.
Darnold lost for Week 2; line dropped from -10 to -4.5 for Seahawks.
Darnold was lost on Wednesday night prior to Week 2, forcing Drew Lock to start against Arizona. The line for the Seahawks-Cardinals game fell from SEA -10.0 to 4.5/3.5 following Darnold's injury.
Darnold's early Week 1 injury forces Drew Lock into action, disrupts Seahawks offense.
Seahawks QB suffered an injury five snaps into Week 1 against New England, forcing Drew Lock into the game and disrupting offensive continuity; the source notes this injury and the first-time play-caller's debut as key factors explaining Seattle's offensive struggles (13 points scored) despite defensive strength.
Darnold's value pegged at 4.5 points; Seahawks -4 vs. Cardinals.
Darnold's presence for the Seahawks is valued at approximately 4.5 points by oddsmakers polled by Yahoo Sports' Ben Fawkes; the Seahawks were -10 on the lookahead line but are now -4 against the Cardinals, with the 1.5-point line movement attributed to the Cardinals' Week 1 performance rather than the quarterback difference.