Sam Darnold will miss the Seattle Seahawks’ Week 2 game against the Arizona Cardinals, head coach Mike Macdonald confirmed on Wednesday. This comes after Darnold left the field early during the game against the New England Patriots, pushing Drew Lock into the spotlight.
The “Unique” Truth About Darnold’s Hip
Our guy Sam Darnold is dealing with a “very unique soft-tissue injury,” according to a team statement released Monday night. They did confirm his hip joint wasn’t affected, which is a small relief, but man, “unique” doesn’t exactly instill confidence, does it? The team is calling it a short-term issue, but of course, there’s no definitive timeline for his return. Talk about a gut punch this early in the season when we’re trying to find our rhythm!
Lock’s Clutch Performance Against the Patriots
Thankfully, Drew Lock stepped in against the Patriots and showed us what he’s got, leading the Hawks to a tight 13-10 victory! He went 16-for-22, racking up 187 passing yards and throwing for one touchdown. That’s a solid performance under pressure, especially when you’re suddenly thrust into the game.
Now, with Darnold sidelined for Week 2, Lock gets the nod against the Cardinals. This is his chance to prove he can keep this team rolling and build on that Patriots win. Let’s see what he brings to Lumen Field this Sunday, 12s!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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