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ArticleFantasy Football Injury Report & Updates: Week 2 (2026)
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Sam Darnold's night ended less than 10 minutes into the first quarter abruptly after a hard sack sent him straight to the blue medical tent. Initial fears centered around a potentially serious injury, but subsequent X‑rays, a CT scan and an MRI ruled out any fracture or structural damage to the hip. The injury is primarily muscular, allowing him to avoid a lengthy stint on injured reserve (IR). Even so, Darnold is expected to miss Seattle's Week 2 divisional matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. Drew Lock is expected to make the start in his place.
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Darnold out Week 2 with muscular hip injury; Drew Lock to start.

Darnold suffered a hip injury from a hard sack in the first quarter of Week 1 that sent him to the medical tent. X-rays, CT scan, and MRI ruled out fracture or structural damage; the injury is primarily muscular. He is expected to miss Seattle's Week 2 divisional matchup against Arizona, with Drew Lock expected to start in his place.

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