Field Gulls on Sam Darnold

ArticleSeahawks Week 2 power rankings: Seahawks stay on top, Rams slip from national g...September 16, 2026

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Or will the loss of Sam Darnold to a glute injury show them slip in the rankings?

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Darnold sidelined by glute injury; threatens Seahawks' top ranking.

Starting quarterback out with glute injury entering Week 2; directly impacts Seahawks' power ranking outlook and team continuity after Super Bowl-winning season. The source frames his absence as a key variable in whether Seattle maintains top ranking despite Week 1 victory over Patriots.