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Lock, who is in his eighth NFL season, calmly faked a handoff on fourth-and-1, jutted to his left and located Smith-Njigba, who did the rest with his legs.

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Lock steps in competently; orchestrates game-tying TD pass to Smith-Njigba on fourth-and-1.

Drew Lock entered the game after Sam Darnold's hip injury and calmly managed the offense in his eighth NFL season. Lock demonstrated poise in critical moments, including a key fourth-and-1 play where he faked a handoff, moved left, and located Jaxon Smith-Njigba for a game-tying 45-yard touchdown reception. Coach Macdonald expressed confidence in Lock's ability to run the offense if Darnold remains sidelined for an extended period.