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Sam Darnold out vs. Cardinals in sudden Seahawks injury worry
The Seattle Seahawks have ruled quarterback Sam Darnold out of Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals after he sustained a quad injury late in Monday’s loss to Chicago. The decision leaves Seattle needing to manage uncertainty at quarterback as it tries to improve on a 4-4 record.
Coach Mike Macdonald said Darnold also cracked a rib on the opening offensive series against the Bears, but the quad injury is the reason he will miss Week 9. Darnold is week-to-week and will not go on injured reserve; he could return against the Raiders in Week 10, before Seattle’s Week 11 bye. Drew Lock is set to start despite a right elbow injury that has limited his throwing, with Jalen Milroe backing him up and taking practice reps. Lock threw for 235 yards and three touchdowns in a 31-7 win over Arizona in Week 2; Seattle is tied with the Rams for second in the NFC West.
In short
- Sam Darnold will miss Seattle’s game against Arizona with a quad injury.
- Drew Lock is expected to start despite an elbow issue.
- Darnold could return against the Raiders in Week 10.
Explained simply
The Seattle Seahawks and Arizona Cardinals are rivals in the NFC West, one of the NFL’s divisions. Teams play each other twice in the regular season, and results can affect their chances of reaching the play-offs.
The Seahawks are led by head coach Mike Macdonald. Quarterbacks direct the offence and throw most of the team’s passes; Drew Lock and Jalen Milroe are among Seattle’s options at the position. The Cardinals are one of Seattle’s divisional opponents, so the game matters to both teams’ records and their place in the division.