Seahawks rule out Darnold vs. Raiders; Lock expected to start

SEATTLE, CO - OCTOBER 15: Sam Darnold #14 of the Seattle Seahawks drops back to pass against the Denver Broncos during an NFL football game at Empower Field at Mile High on October 15, 2026 in Seattle, Colorado.
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Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald ruled out quarterback Sam Darnold for the team's Week 10 game against the Las Vegas Raiders, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Darnold missed Sunday's win over the Arizona Cardinals, while Drew Lock got the start. Lock injured his oblique in the third quarter, but Macdonald said tests on the backup quarterback were "good" and that the team believes he can start against the Raiders.

Darnold sustained a quad injury late in the Seahawks' loss to the Chicago Bears the week prior. His next opportunity to return will be after the team's Week 11 bye.

Lock appeared to sustain his injury while making a throw in third quarter Sunday. He moved gingerly for the remainder of the drive and went to the medical tent afterward, but he didn't miss an offensive snap.

Lock said his oblique felt "not too bad" after the game, according to ESPN's Brady Henderson.

Lock completed 19 of 28 passes for 175 yards and a touchdown in his second start of the season.

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