The Seahawks left Sunday with a win over Arizona, but they may have picked up another problem in the process.
Seattle’s quarterback situation is already thin with Sam Darnold out because of a quad injury and cracked rib, and Drew Lock took the field in his place against the Cardinals. Lock was also dealing with “severe tendinitis” in his throwing elbow, according to NFL insider Tom Pelissero, and then absorbed another hit to his health during the 17-3 victory. Head coach Mike Macdonald said Lock suffered an oblique injury in the game, putting his status for Week 10 against the Las Vegas Raiders in doubt.
That leaves the Seahawks in a tricky spot. Darnold’s availability for the Raiders game is also uncertain, so Seattle could be forced to dig even deeper at quarterback if Lock can’t answer the bell.
Lock, though, sounded optimistic after the game. Asked about his condition in the postgame press conference, he said he feels confident he will be ready for next week.
On the field, Lock kept things steady in his usual style and helped Seattle stay unbeaten when he starts. The former Mizzou standout finished 19-of-28 for 175 yards and a touchdown.
The numbers weren’t flashy, but they were enough to keep the offense on schedule and capitalize on the Dark Side’s dominance. Most importantly for Seattle, Lock protected the football and the offense played a clean game.
If Lock can’t go, the attention shifts to second-year quarterback Jalen Milroe.
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