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The Seattle Seahawks' Sam Darnold suffered a glute injury against the New England Patriots, and just like that, Drew Lock was leading the defending Super Bowl champs to a comeback victory on Opening Night.

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Darnold's glute injury on opening night sidelines the Seahawks' starter.

Suffered a glute injury against the New England Patriots five plays into the 2026 NFL season on Opening Night, forcing the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks to turn to backup Drew Lock.