Well, here we are, just one possession into the 2026 season, and the absolute worst case scenario has hit our Seattle Seahawks. Our quarterback, Sam Darnold, went down and headed straight to the injury tent after taking a brutal sack that ended Seattle’s opening drive. You could practically feel the air get sucked out of Lumen Field right then and there.
The Hit That No One Wanted to See
It all happened so fast. Darnold pulled the ball down, trying to escape the pocket on what looked like a coverage sack, and BAM! Former Seahawk Dre’Mont Jones got home and dropped him hard. It was a tough hit to watch, and Sam came up limping, gingerly making his way off the field. This is our Super Bowl champion squad, opening the season, and our starting QB is already sidelined. We saw him head straight into that injury tent, then later walking with his hat on the sidelines, still moving with that noticeable limp. Talk about a gut punch right out of the gate.
Early Season Injury Woes and Drew Lock’s Call
While we’re still waiting for official word, the chatter is that it might be a right hip injury. Man, you just hate to see it. Remember last season, Darnold was dealing with a left oblique issue in the lead-up to the NFC Divisional Round against the San Francisco 49ers? He battled through that one, healthy enough to play. Let’s hope this new one isn’t as serious or that he can bounce back just as quickly. The good news is our defense came out absolutely fired up, holding the New England Patriots to a punt on their first possession, showing they’re ready to pick up the slack. But what about the offense? Drew Lock got the call, stepping in for Seattle’s second series. Darnold is currently listed as questionable to return, and the whole 12s fan base is holding its breath to see if Lock will be in for the rest of the night.
This is a huge development for our Super Bowl champion Seahawks, right on day one. We need to rally behind Drew Lock as he takes the reins for however long he’s needed. Every snap for the rest of this game is going to be critical as we wait for an update on Darnold. The season is just beginning, and already, it feels like everything is on the line.
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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