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Sam Darnold out for Seahawks Week 9 game against Arizona Cardinals so in comes Drew Lock probably, maybe
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold will miss Sunday’s Week 9 game against the Arizona Cardinals with a quad injury, coach Mike Macdonald said. Drew Lock is expected to start, making the change significant as Seattle tries to respond to a heavy defeat while its replacement quarterback is also recovering from an injury.
Lock has been managing an elbow problem, and the team is limiting his throwing during the week while assessing how much he can do. Darnold was hurt early in Seattle’s 34-17 loss to Chicago, suffering a cracked rib on the second play; he has not been placed on injured reserve, which would require at least four games out. Lock previously started against Arizona on 20 September, throwing for 235 yards and three touchdowns in a 31-7 Seahawks win, while Jalen Milroe is set to be the backup.
In short
- Sam Darnold is out against Arizona with a quad injury.
- Drew Lock is expected to start despite an elbow issue.
- Lock threw three touchdowns in Seattle’s earlier win over the Cardinals.
Explained simply
The Seattle Seahawks and Arizona Cardinals are American football teams in the NFL, the top professional league in the United States. They play in the same division, so their games can affect both teams’ chances of reaching the playoffs.
The Seahawks’ quarterback leads the offence and makes many of its key decisions. Drew Lock has played for Seattle before, while Jalen Milroe is another quarterback on the team; injuries and who is fit to throw can shape how Seattle prepares for a game.