Sam Darnold is ‘striving’ to get back on the field this Sunday for the Seahawks’ Week 3 matchup against the Commanders, even after suffering a hip injury in Week 1. This is the ultimate roller coaster, Emerald City! Our Hawks are somehow sitting at a perfect 2-0, and the question of who’s under center is suddenly the biggest storyline around Lumen Field. Can you believe the twist of fate already this season?
Darnold’s Daily Grind to Get Back
Our QB straight up said he doesn’t know for sure if he’ll actually play in Washington, but the goal? That’s crystal clear. “I’m really striving for that,” Darnold told reporters, and you can feel the urgency in his voice. He’s wisely taking it “day by day,” making sure not to “jinx anything.” You gotta respect that cautious optimism when you’re battling back from an injury. The good news is, practice this week has apparently gone well, giving him real hope that he’ll be medically cleared before Sunday’s kickoff. “Feeling good. Taking it day by day, just balancing the reps and doing what I need to be ready,” he confirmed. That’s the kind of dedication you love to see from your quarterback, especially when the team is flying high. This dude wants back in, badly.
The Improbable 2-0 Run and a Backup Who Delivered
And here’s the wild part, the storyline nobody saw coming: despite Darnold playing only the first series of the very first game, our Seattle Seahawks are somehow rocking a perfect 2-0 record! Talk about unexpected in the early season. Sam was quick to give massive credit where it’s due, shouting out backup quarterback Drew Lock for stepping up huge in his absence. “It was great to see Drew have success and our team have success,” Darnold said. That’s teamwork right there, isn’t it? But you also heard the raw passion when he added, “when I was on the sideline I missed playing a ton.” You can almost feel his frustration, the hunger to be out there with his squad. That’s why getting back on the practice field this week was so big for him. “So it’s good to get back on the practice field this week and get out there,” he admitted. He’s been itching to join the party.
What’s Next for the Emerald City’s QB Battle?
So, what’s the final hurdle? It all comes down to medical clearance. Our Hawks are rolling into Washington this Sunday, 2-0, with momentum building, and all eyes are on that final decision for Darnold. Can he get the green light and reclaim his starting spot? Or will Lock get another chance to keep this improbable win streak alive, showing everyone what he can do and what this team’s form truly is? This is a massive game, not just for the standings, but for defining our quarterback situation early in the season. No matter who takes the snaps, you know the 12s will be locked in, watching every single snap and screaming for a third straight win. Go Hawks!
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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