They didn’t believe in Baker Mayfield, and he proved everyone wrong They didn’t believe in Sam Darnold, and he proved everyone wrong They didn’t believe in Daniel Jones, and he proved everyone wrong Why not Cooper Rush 😤

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NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz

Sam Darnold suffered a hip injury in the season opener but is not expected to face an extended absence, though he is unlikely to play in Week 2.

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NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026Flock Fantasy

Sam Darnold is expected to miss only one to two weeks due to his injury, with no significant fantasy waiver wire implications.

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PositiveProjectionSep 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Ranked #8 in 2026 preseason QB rankings. Declan Doyle expresses difficulty accepting Darnold as a top-10 QB, noting most offseason rankings didn't have him there, but he won the Super Bowl, played well in the postseason, and has had two excellent regular seasons in a row, earning respect.

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PositiveProjectionSep 11, 2026Windy City Gridiron

Ranked #8 overall; Declan Doyle. His expresses difficulty accepting Darnold as top-10 QB despite Super Bowl win, strong postseason play, and two excellent regular seasons in a row; ranking reflects respect for recent accomplishments.

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NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Darnold was injured on the fifth play of the Seahawks' Week 1 game against the Patriots and did not return, forcing Drew Lock into the game.

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NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026Field Gulls

Seahawks starting QB was sacked by Dre'Mont Jones on the fifth play of the game and did not return; the injury forced Drew Lock into action for the remainder of the contest.

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NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026Field Gulls

Lost to injury on the fifth play of the game in Week 1 against New England, forcing Drew Lock into action for the Seahawks' comeback win.

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NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026Bolts From The Blue

Seahawks QB Sam Darnold was lost for the game against the Patriots after the very first drive, forcing Seattle to operate without their starting quarterback for most of the contest.

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NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026Bolts From The Blue

The source notes that Darnold has a hip injury and there is 'a real chance the Chargers do not have to face the Seahawks with Sam Darnold at quarterback if his hip injury ends up being severe enough,' though initial X-rays did not show a fracture; the source suggests Seattle may play it cautiously with their quarterback.

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NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source notes that Darnold has a hip injury and states 'There's a real chance the Chargers do not have to face the Seahawks with Sam Darnold at quarterback if his hip injury ends up being severe enough.' Initial X-rays did not show a fracture, but the source suggests Seattle may play it cautiously with their quarterback, especially after their Week 1 win.

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PositiveNewsSep 11, 2026Sigmund Bloom

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NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026Hogs Haven

Seahawks quarterback is expected to miss Week 2 against the Arizona Cardinals due to a hip injury sustained on a sack in Wednesday's win over New England. Darnold exited after just five plays and limped to the locker room in obvious discomfort. He has avoided a major hip injury and could miss "just a few weeks," but is ruled out for at least one game. Drew Lock will serve as the spot starter in Week 2.

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PositiveMatchupSep 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Seahawks quarterback will return before Week 15 matchup against the Giants after playing just one series in the season-opening victory over the Patriots; the source notes his return makes this 'a tough matchup for the Giants, especially in Seattle.'

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NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Darnold exited Wednesday's win over New England after just five plays due to a hip injury sustained on a sack; he is expected to miss Week 2 against Arizona but could miss just a few weeks total, avoiding a lengthy absence; Drew Lock will serve as spot starter if Darnold misses multiple games.

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NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026Field Gulls

Seahawks starting QB sustained a hip injury in Week 1 against New England; received 'really, really good news' regarding the injury per coach Mike Macdonald, but is expected to miss Week 2 game against Arizona Cardinals. This creates a major fantasy impact for the QB position and necessitates backup solutions.

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NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Seahawks starting quarterback Sam Darnold suffered a hip injury on the fifth snap of the team's Week 1 game against New England and is expected to miss Week 2; coach Mike Macdonald said Darnold received "really, really good news" regarding the injury, but sources told ESPN and NFL Network he will be sidelined for the upcoming game.

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NegativeProjectionSep 11, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Darnold had a dud performance in Week 1, getting injured during the opening series and being replaced by Drew Lock, who won the game in relief.

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NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026Establish The Run

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Injuries from the first two games that we're watching: * AJ Brown (ankle) * De'Zhaun Stribling (ankle) * Sam Darnold (hip) * Jake Tonges (knee) * Davis Allen (concussion)

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NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Quarterback Sam Darnold avoided serious injury, though his timetable for return remains unclear; coach Mike Macdonald stated 'I don't know yet' regarding Darnold's status and indicated the team was still working through its plan, with the silver lining being extra time before the Arizona game on Monday to develop an accurate picture of the plan of attack.

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NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Vikings QB Sam Darnold avoided serious injury but his timetable remains unclear. Coach Mike Macdonald stated he does not yet have a definitive update and is still working through the team's plan, though he expressed optimism that the extra time before Monday will provide clarity on the plan of attack for Arizona.

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PositiveInjurySep 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Sam Darnold is expected to miss the Seahawks' Week 2 game but avoids a major hip injury, limiting the long-term impact of his early-season setback.

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NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026FFin60

Hip headed for imaging with at least one game already expected to be missed after Seattle opener. Video concerning for hip subluxation, which puts hip socket and labrum at risk. Fracture could have been season-ending; rather, looks to be just a couple games at most.

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NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026Dawgs By Nature

Seahawks QB Sam Darnold suffered a hip injury in Week 1 and is expected to miss Week 2 against the Cardinals; MRI results provided some good news regarding the severity of the injury.

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NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026Cincy Jungle

Seahawks QB Sam Darnold expected to miss Week 2 game with hip injury but avoids major damage. Source notes injury was early shock to system but relief that it won't sideline him for extended period.

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NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026Field Gulls

Darnold suffered an unusual muscle strain in his hip area after being sacked by Dre'Mont Jones on the opening drive of Seattle's 13-10 win over New England; MRI showed no fracture. The source reports no consideration of IR at this point, but his timetable to return remains TBD. Darnold will likely not be available for at least Week 2 against Arizona; if placed on IR before that game, he would not return until at least Week 6 against Denver. If timetable leans toward returning sooner, he could be back at the start of October for the Chargers and 49ers homestand.

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NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Darnold suffered an unusual muscle strain in his hip area after being sacked by Dre'Mont Jones in Week 1 against New England; MRI showed no fracture. No consideration of IR at this point, but his return timetable remains TBD. He will likely miss at least Week 2 against Arizona; if placed on IR, he would not return until at least Week 7 against Kansas City. Short-term absence expected if he avoids IR.

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NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Sam Darnold is dealing with an injury that may sideline him for at least one game, creating uncertainty for the Seahawks' quarterback situation as they begin their title defense.

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NegativeInjurySep 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Sam Darnold went down with a hip injury early in Wednesday's game against the New England Patriots. However, Darnold's outlook appears more optimistic than initially feared, as the veteran QB avoided a fracture and is instead reportedly dealing with an unusual muscle strain.

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PositiveInjurySep 10, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Sports

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Sam Darnold has an "unusual muscle strain," per @TomPelissero. While IR isn't being considered, his return timetable is unclear.

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PositiveInjurySep 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tests revealed Darnold has an unusual muscle strain in his hip area; the Seahawks initially feared a fractured hip socket that could have threatened his season, but testing ruled that injury out. Injured reserve is not being considered at this point, though Darnold will seek further opinions. His game status beyond Week 2 remains unclear.

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PositiveInjurySep 10, 2026SleeperNFL

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Sam Darnold has a muscle strain in his hip area. No consideration of IR at this point, but his timetable to return remains TBD, per @TomPelissero

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