Okay, the Emerald City is still buzzing after our Seahawks took down the Patriots on Wednesday night, right? What a way to kick off the season! But honestly, the celebration was on hold, everyone holding their breath waiting for the latest on Sam Darnold. Good news, 12s, because the MRI results for our starting QB are back and they’re positive, ruling out any major structural damage to his hip! Phew.
Darnold Dodges a Bullet, Lock Steps Up Big
Sam Darnold took an early sack against New England and had to leave the game. We all saw it, and it was a gut punch in the moment. The initial worry was real, but ESPN reported those MRI results confirmed no major structural damage. That is huge, man. Like, seriously huge. The Ringer did say his timetable is still to be determined, so we don’t know exactly when he’s back on the field. But not having major damage? That’s the best possible news we could get after seeing him go down.
And let’s not forget the absolute grit Drew Lock showed when he stepped in! Our dude rallied the Hawks from a 10-point deficit to secure that win. Talk about coming in clutch when the team needed it most. He proved he can lead the charge if Darnold needs more time. The team is preparing to navigate the next few weeks with some questions at quarterback, but knowing Lock can handle it? That’s comforting.
Injuries Hit Hard Around the League
While we were holding our breath over Darnold, other teams got hit with tough news too. Over in Atlanta, Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa’s Week 1 status for their game against the Pittsburgh Steelers is now questionable. He suffered discomfort during individual throwing drills on Thursday, reportedly an oblique issue, and NFL Network says he’s day-to-day. If he can’t go, Cooper Rush is next in line to start for the Falcons. Rush even took first-team reps on Thursday, so he’s ready. Remember him from his time with the Dallas Cowboys and even starting for the Baltimore Ravens last season? He’s got 42 career appearances under his belt, 3,766 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions. Michael Penix Jr. is still not cleared for full-contact drills, just an FYI for Falcons fans.
Meanwhile, that guy who left our game early, Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown, also appears to have avoided a major injury. NFL Network reported he’s got a high ankle sprain, but no fracture in his right ankle. His ankle just got rolled up on a slant route in the third quarter of our Wednesday game, and he was struggling to walk afterwards. Saw him leaving the stadium in a walking boot, so he’s gonna be out for a bit, but good to hear it wasn’t a season-ender for him.
So, what’s next for our Hawks? We’re heading to Arizona to face the Cardinals in Week 2, and all eyes are on that quarterback situation. We know Sam Darnold avoided the worst, but we’ll need to see how his recovery goes. Either way, we’ve got a team that fights, and Drew Lock proved he’s ready to lead if called upon. Let’s keep that energy from Wednesday night going! Go Hawks!
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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