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Seahawks QB Crisis: Lock Starts Amidst Elbow Woes
4 Nov
Summary
- Sam Darnold is sidelined with a quad injury, missing the Week 9 game.
- Drew Lock will start despite managing an elbow injury; his full health is uncertain.
- Darnold suffered a cracked rib during the previous game against the Chicago Bears.
Quarterback Sam Darnold will not play in Sunday's Week 9 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals due to a quad injury. This setback forces the Seahawks to turn to backup Drew Lock, who himself is dealing with an elbow injury. Coach Mike Macdonald confirmed Lock's ability to throw but indicated his workload will be managed throughout the week.
The team is considering adding another quarterback due to Darnold's injury, which, while not requiring injured reserve, is significant. This situation follows a tough loss to the Chicago Bears, where Darnold sustained a cracked rib on the second play and was sacked three times.
Assuming the plan holds, Lock will make his second start of the season against the Cardinals, having previously led Seattle to a 31-7 victory over them on September 20th. In that earlier game, Lock threw for 235 yards and 3 touchdowns.
