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Sam Darnold recovering faster than expected from glute injury

Seahawks QB could return to practice this week, targeting Week 4 return after suffering injury five snaps into season opener.

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What to know

  • Sam Darnold is expected to miss 2-3 weeks after suffering a glute tendon injury five snaps into the season opener, targeting Week 4 return.
  • Drew Lock has stepped in as starter and delivered: 16-of-22 passing, 187 yards, 1 TD in a 13-10 Week 1 win over New England.
  • Initial concerns of 4-6 week absence have eased; NFL insider Ian Rapoport reports Darnold could return to practice this week.
  • The Seahawks are riding an 11-game winning streak and face the Cardinals in Week 2 with Lock at quarterback.

“Lock provided 16 completions on 22 attempts for 187 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions in Seattle's 13-10 win over the New England Patriots.”

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    “recovering faster than anyone had anticipated…”
    — Ian Rapoport
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    3 more claims →

    • We are one of the youngest teams in he NFL, the 9ers and rams are 2 of the oldest. It's always partially luck but the odds are stacked in our favor.

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    • Atlanta would pay him, Minnesota would pay him, Miami might pay him. He’s got options.

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  2. background

    Drew Lock starts Week 2 against Cardinals — With Darnold out, backup Drew Lock gets the start against Arizona. The Seahawks are on an 11-game winning streak and can tie the franchise record with a win today.

  3. background

    Drew Lock leads Seahawks to 13-10 victory over Patriots — Backup quarterback Drew Lock stepped in after Darnold's injury and completed 16 of 22 passes for 187 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions, including a 45-yard touchdown pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the fourth quarter.

  4. background

    Sam Darnold suffers glute injury in Week 1 opener — Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold left the game against the Patriots after just five snaps with what was initially reported as a hip injury but later confirmed as a glute tendon injury. The team sought multiple second opinions on the injury.

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