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NegativeRoleAug 1, 2026
Veteran Drew Lock was brought back as the No. 2 quarterback for Seattle behind Sam Darnold.PositiveRoleNo date
Veteran Drew Lock is in line to start Seattle's Week 2 game against the Cardinals if Darnold is unable to play. Lock went 16 of 22 for 187 yards with one touchdown in relief of Darnold against New England in the Kickoff Game.PositiveRoleNo date
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.NegativeRoleNo date
Drew Lock will serve as the Seahawks' spot starter in Week 2 against Arizona if Darnold's hip injury keeps him sidelined for one or two weeks as expected.PositiveRoleNo date
Drew Lock stepped in as Sam Darnold's backup and delivered exactly what a team wants from a backup quarterback: he avoided risky throws, took checkdowns frequently, used his legs to keep drives moving, and finished 16 of 22 for 187 yards, one touchdown, and a 113.3 passer rating. Lock led three second-half scoring drives that took advantage of good starting field position, calmly managing the offense and giving the Seahawks a fighting chance despite not lighting up New England's defense.NegativeRoleNo date
Drew Lock entered the game in relief of Sam Darnold after Darnold's hip injury forced him to leave the field during Seattle's first drive of the season opener against the Patriots.PositiveProjectionNo date
Lock led the Seahawks' second-string offense on a smooth seven-play, 79-yard touchdown drive to open the game and had a terrific preseason outing overall. He hit on his first 11 attempts and led Seattle to points on three straight drives. On the opening march, Lock was perfect 4 for 4 for 63 yards, including a 36-yard play-action strike to Elijah Arroyo for a touchdown. The source notes he "flexed his trademark strong arm, did well under pressure" and "looked every bit like the trusty backup/starter-in-a-pinch that a contender wants on the roster."