The Seattle Seahawks clawed their way to a 13-10 victory against the New England Patriots to open the season, but the Emerald City’s celebration might be short-lived. Just hours after the final whistle, the news broke: quarterback Sam Darnold is expected to miss Week 2.
Sam Darnold Missing Week 2 Is a Gut Punch
Talk about a buzzkill! You get a gritty win on opening day, and then you find out your starting signal-caller is sidelined for the next one. This isn’t just about an injury; it’s about early season momentum. The source is clear, Darnold is expected to miss Week 2, full stop. The specific reason or who steps in wasn’t detailed, but for a team looking to build on an opening win, this is a significant obstacle. We just saw Mike Macdonald’s squad grind out a W, and now they’ll have to adjust on the fly. You’ve gotta wonder how quickly they can adapt to this kind of setback.
A 13-10 Grinding Victory for the 12s
Before the Darnold news hit, there was a lot to feel good about. The Seattle Seahawks fought hard against the New England Patriots, locking in a 13-10 victory. A win is a win, especially to kick off the regular season, and doing it at Lumen Field means everything to the 12s. It wasn’t a blowout, but it showed this team can dig deep and find a way to get it done when it counts. That kind of toughness is what we want to see, and it’s a solid foundation to build on, even with the new challenge ahead.
Jeanty’s Ankle Update: Ready for Action
Switching gears, over in the AFC, Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty had some positive injury news. He suffered a sprained ankle during an Aug. 23 practice, but it looks like he’s good to go for Week 1. Jeanty was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice, according to the Raiders’ injury report, and he even said he’ll play in his team’s season-opening matchup on Sunday. Reports also confirmed there’s no fracture. He’s expected to handle his usual full workload for head coach Klint Kubiak’s first game.
The Seahawks are now staring down Week 2, likely without Sam Darnold under center. The next game will be a true test of this team’s depth and resilience. Can they keep the early season momentum rolling despite the personnel shift? We’ll be watching to see who steps up and how Coach Macdonald prepares them for this new challenge.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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