Darnold Sidelined by Quad Injury, Lock to Start Week 9

WHO:

Draft Sharks - Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald announced that quarterback Sam Darnold would miss the game against the Cardinals.

Draft Sharks - Drew Lock is set to start for the Seahawks in Darnold’s absence.

Heavy NFL - Sam Darnold and Drew Lock are the Seahawks quarterbacks involved in the change.

FF Today - Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is out; Drew Lock will start. The report attributes the information to Mike Macdonald and cites Tom Pelissero on X.

WHAT:

Draft Sharks - Darnold will miss the Seahawks’ Week 9 game against the Cardinals because of a quad injury.

Heavy NFL - Darnold will miss Sunday’s game with a quad injury, and Lock will start against the Cardinals.

Heavy NFL - Lock previously threw three touchdowns against the Cardinals in Week 2.

FF Today - Lock has completed 35 of 48 passes for 422 yards and four touchdowns, with a 72.9% completion percentage, in games for Seattle this season.

FF Today - The Cardinals have allowed the second-most fantasy points to quarterbacks this season.

WHY:

Draft Sharks - Darnold is unavailable because of a quad injury.

Heavy NFL - Darnold’s quad injury is the reason for the quarterback change.

FF Today - Darnold is out with a quad injury. FF Today says Lock has played in a couple of games after Darnold left early in Week 1 with a hip issue.

HOW:

Draft Sharks - Macdonald told the media that Darnold would miss the game, leaving Lock to start.

FF Today - Lock’s reported passing totals are 35 completions on 48 attempts, 422 yards, four touchdowns, and a 72.9% completion rate.

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold will miss the Cardinals game with a quad injury. Drew Lock will start in his place, coach Mike Macdonald announced. Lock previously threw three touchdowns against Arizona, offering Seattle an experienced replacement.