Darnold Returns to Practice
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold returns to practice ahead of Washington game.
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Drew Lock posted a Total QBR of 88.8 in Seattle’s 31-7 win over Arizona, the third-best mark of his career, while ranking fourth among all quarterbacks through two games.
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Macdonald said Darnold’s return decision is not being driven primarily by Lock’s strong performance, but by whether Darnold “feel[s] good enough to play” without an unusual risk of aggravating the injury.
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Nick Emmanwori played only nine snaps in his Week 2 season debut after missing the opener following July ankle surgery; he was also listed with a hip injury the previous week.
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Jadarian Price had 13 carries for 52 yards and one reception for eight yards against Arizona. He has been sharing work while Zach Charbonnet continues recovering from a torn ACL, with Emanuel Wilson leading Seattle’s rushing attack Sunday with 92 yards on 21 carries.
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Jaxon Smith-Njigba has produced 277 yards and four touchdowns through two games, underscoring the strength of Seattle’s offense during Drew Lock’s stint as starter.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold returned to practice Wednesday after a glute injury sidelined him early in the season opener. Coach Mike Macdonald said Darnold will start with limited work and gradually increase his load, with a final decision on Sunday's game against Washington expected by Friday Sporting News.
The Seahawks are 2-0 behind backup Drew Lock, who has completed 35 of 48 passes for 422 yards and four touchdowns. Macdonald said Darnold's return depends primarily on whether the quarterback feels healthy enough to play without risking further injury Seahawks Official.
Drew Lock Keeps Winning While Darnold Recovers
Drew Lock has been exceptional filling in for Darnold. In Week 2's 31-7 win over Arizona, Lock posted an 88.8 Total QBR, the third-best mark of his career and fourth among all quarterbacks through two games Heavy. The backup has thrown no interceptions while orchestrating an explosive offense.
Wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba has been a primary beneficiary of Lock's play, producing 277 yards and four touchdowns in just two games. Running back Emanuel Wilson rushed for 92 yards on 21 carries in Week 2 as Seattle's offense continues to operate at peak efficiency AOL.
Darnold Focuses on Feeling Good, Not Losing His Job
Darnold said he felt good after Wednesday's practice and is "striving" to play Sunday, but he's taking the situation "day by day" Seahawks Official. The quarterback emphasized he doesn't want to "jinx" his recovery by rushing back. Macdonald stressed the decision isn't about Lock's strong performance, but whether Darnold can safely return.
The Seahawks are ranking No. 1 in recent power rankings, suggesting the team is in no panic to bring back Darnold if he's not fully ready USA Today. Getting the franchise quarterback healthy matters more than seizing back the starting job immediately from a winning backup.
Supporting Cast Returns With Cautious Optimism
Safety Nick Emmanwori is expected to get significant playing time after returning from July ankle surgery. He played just nine snaps in Week 2 despite being cleared to return, but figures to see expanded role Sunday Seahawks Official. Running back Jadarian Price suffered a shoulder injury against Arizona that Macdonald said was not serious.
Price had 13 carries for 52 yards and one reception for eight yards before getting hurt. He has been splitting workload while Zach Charbonnet continues recovering from a torn ACL. Macdonald expects Price to be available for the Commanders game without major limitations Heavy.
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