The Seahawks pulled off a gritty 13-10 win against the New England Patriots on Wednesday night at Lumen Field, but the Emerald City is buzzing with one question: What’s up with Sam Darnold? Our starting QB went down with a hip injury early in the game, a gut punch that had every 12 holding their breath. But then, Drew Lock stepped onto the field and absolutely delivered, turning what could have been a disaster into a hard-fought victory.
Lock Showed Up, and the Stats Don’t Lie
When Darnold went out, the energy could have deflated. Instead, Lock came in and showed everyone what he’s made of. He carved up the Patriots’ defense, going 16-for-22 for 187 yards, averaging a solid 8.5 yards per attempt. He tossed one touchdown, kept the ball safe with zero interceptions, and finished with a fantastic 113.3 passer rating. Oh, and he added 13 rushing yards for good measure. He didn’t just manage the game, he *won* it for us. The guy came in cold and played like a seasoned starter, proving he’s more than just a backup. If Darnold misses significant time, and we’re all praying he doesn’t, this performance from Lock has to make the coaching staff seriously consider riding with him. He brought that fire we love to see.
QB Depth Questions and a Game-Sealing Play
Now, with Darnold’s status unclear, the chatter about our quarterback depth is already starting. Jalen Milroe is listed as QB2 behind Lock. Some folks out there are wondering if the Hawks might look for a “more proven” backup, with the Eagles even being floated as a potential trade partner for guys like Andy Dalton or Tanner McKee. Frankly, I’m not sure Seattle is “clamoring for one of those two.” Lock just put up a stellar outing, and the focus should be on how he builds on that, not bringing in another arm. This team has options, and Lock just proved he can be *the* option. Plus, let’s not forget how we sealed the deal: Josh Jobe, covering Mack Hollins, snagged a game-ending interception. That’s the kind of clutch play we expect from our defense, securing a crucial win on our home turf.
While we’re on the topic of the Patriots, their former Eagles wide receiver, A.J. Brown, logged three receptions for 26 yards before suffering an ankle injury that ruled him out. The severity is unknown, with worries of a high ankle sprain potentially sidelining him for 2-6 weeks. It’s a tough break for Brown, but for Eagles fans, it mostly matters for their 2027 fifth-round draft pick. For us, the important thing is that we got the W.
This win felt huge. We overcame adversity with Darnold going down and saw our backup step up big. What happens next with Darnold’s hip is the big question, but for now, the 12s can celebrate a victory and feel a whole lot better about Drew Lock at the helm. Let’s see what he can do next!
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Originally reported by Bleeding Green Nation.
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