Drew Lock's Oblique Injury Puts Seahawks' Week 10 QB Plan in Doubt

WHO:

Seahawks.com - Julian Love called Lock “so tough,” “so cool,” and “the best two in the game.”

Seahawks.com - Grey Zabell said Seattle emphasized keeping the quarterback clean after Sam Darnold “got hit too much” the previous week.

Seahawks.com - Drew Lock started at quarterback for Seattle in place of injured Sam Darnold and suffered an oblique injury during the game.

Seahawks.com - Sam Darnold was unavailable with a quadricep injury; Seahawks.com also reported that Lock had been managing a lingering elbow injury that limited his practice reps for three weeks.

Seahawks.com - Head coach Mike Macdonald said Lock was “a beast” and praised Seattle’s medical staff and Jalen Milroe for preparing to operate the offense if Lock could not play or finish.

Seahawks.com - Cooper Kupp praised Lock’s preparation and poise despite limited throwing during the week.

CBS Sports - If Lock and Darnold are unavailable for Week 10, Seattle could start third-string quarterback Jalen Milroe, a 23-year-old Alabama product selected in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft; Adrian Martinez is on the practice squad.

WHAT:

Draft Sharks - In Lock’s previous start against Arizona, he completed 19 of 26 passes for 235 yards and three touchdowns.

Seahawks.com - Lock’s touchdown pass was to AJ Barner.

Seahawks.com - Lock said the team’s running backs were “the work horses of this team,” and credited Zach Charbonnet’s growing contribution after returning from a “very serious injury.”

Seahawks.com - Lock’s pregame warmup was abbreviated because of his elbow injury.

CBS Sports - Lock was “clearly not 100%” during the win; Milroe finished sixth in Heisman Trophy voting in 2023.

Seahawks.com - Seattle defeated the Arizona Cardinals 17-3. Lock completed 19 of 28 passes for 175 yards and one touchdown, rushed for 16 yards, and committed no turnovers or sacks.

Seahawks.com - Lock went to the injury tent after an incomplete third-down pass, returned to the field, and finished the game. He said the injury did not affect his throwing and that he felt it on the sideline.

Seahawks.com - Lock said, “I was able to finish with it,” and described the injury as “not too bad.”

CBS Sports - Lock’s Week 10 status against the Las Vegas Raiders was uncertain, and Macdonald said Lock’s and Darnold’s statuses were “kind of up in the air.”

Seahawks.com - Zach Charbonnet and Jadarian Price combined for 101 yards on 25 carries; CBS Sports reported Seattle had 120 rushing yards in the game.

CBS Sports - Milroe had played three NFL snaps, running on all three for a total of four yards. In college, he recorded 2,834 passing yards, 23 touchdown passes and six interceptions in 2023, plus 531 rushing yards and 12 rushing touchdowns; in 2024, he had 11 interceptions, 726 rushing yards and 20 rushing touchdowns.

CBS Sports - Seattle was 5-4 and the No. 8 NFC seed, one spot outside the playoff positions.

WHERE:

Seahawks.com - The game was played at Lumen Field.

CBS Sports - Seattle’s next opponent was the Las Vegas Raiders.

WHY:

CBS Sports - Darnold’s quad injury occurred near the end of Seattle’s Week 8 loss to the Chicago Bears.

Seahawks.com - Lock started because Darnold was injured. CBS Sports reported Darnold had a quad injury and cracked rib; Lock entered the game with elbow tendinitis.

HOW:

Seahawks.com - Kupp said Seattle’s quarterbacks took a collaborative approach, with teammates regularly communicating to help whoever was playing.

CBS Sports - If Milroe starts, his running ability could make Seattle’s offense more run-heavy.

Seattle beat Arizona 17 to 3 as Drew Lock filled in for injured Sam Darnold. Lock passed for 175 yards and a touchdown, but suffered an oblique injury and finished. His availability against Las Vegas is uncertain, leaving backup Jalen Milroe a possible starter.