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Lock starting for Seahawks but remains a backup-caliber QB.
Lock is starting for the Seahawks in Week 2 as a backup quarterback. Despite a solid Week 1 performance with no turnovers, the source emphasizes Lock is a backup for a reason, suggesting limited confidence in his ability to sustain success in a divisional road matchup against the Cardinals.
Lock is Seahawks starter with Darnold sidelined.
Drew Lock is now the starting quarterback for the Seahawks due to Sam Darnold's hip injury, taking over for the upcoming weeks until Darnold potentially returns around Week 5.
Lock takes over as starter; mixed media outlook on sustainability.
Backup quarterback now starting for Seahawks after Darnold's glute injury. CBS Sports shows optimism Seattle can keep winning with Lock at the helm; PFT questions how long the team can sustain success with him. Bleacher Report notes the team's Week 1 victory with Lock at quarterback demonstrates how dominant they are. Despite the uncertainty, Seattle is still likely to be favored against Arizona Cardinals in Week 2.
Lock takes over as Seahawks starter after Darnold's injury.
Drew Lock assumes the starting QB role for the Seahawks following Sam Darnold's injury, with the source noting the transition as a straightforward next-man-up situation.
Lock's 22-of-24 efficiency (187 yards, 1 TD) secures him as Week 2+ starter.
Played every snap the rest of the way after Darnold's injury, finishing 22-of-24 for 187 yards, 1 touchdown and 0 interceptions. Lock is the Week 2-and-beyond starter pending another injury or a colossal implosion.
Lock's strong fill-in performance and Cardinals' weak defense support upgrade with Macdonald's road edge.
Lock was more than serviceable as an in-game injury fill-in in Week 1 (72.7% completion rate, 9.4 AY/A) for starter Sam Darnold (hip), who is doubtful for Week 2. Coming off the season opener, Lock has a four-day rest-and-preparation edge against the Cardinals, who were No. 32 in defensive dropback SR (52.7%) last year and might be without CB Garrett Williams (Achilles). HC Mike Macdonald historically has his team ready to play off a win (14-7-1 ATS, 26.7% ROI) and on the road (12-4-1 ATS, 41.2% ROI).
Lock likely starts Week 2 vs. Cardinals with Darnold sidelined.
Drew Lock is most likely the starter for the Seattle Seahawks' Week 2 divisional showdown with the Arizona Cardinals, replacing the injured Sam Darnold.
Drew Lock set to start Week 2 for Seahawks with Darnold sidelined
Drew Lock is the most likely starter for the Seahawks in Week 2 against the Arizona Cardinals, replacing the injured Sam Darnold.
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Lock's nice Week 1 throws limited by run-friendly game script vs. Arizona.
Lock put nice throws on tape in Week 1 leading the Seahawks back against the Patriots; his role is to get the snap and get the ball to JSN (Jaxon Smith-Njigba), but facing Arizona in Week 2 in a matchup where the Seahawks should play with a run-friendly lead limits fantasy upside.
Lock on standby if Darnold misses time with muscle strain.
Lock came into the game in relief of the injured Sam Darnold in Week 1 and would be in line to start should Darnold miss time due to his short-term muscle strain.
Lock to start if Darnold misses time with hip strain.
Lock came into the game in relief of the injured Sam Darnold in Week 1 and would be in line to start should Darnold miss time due to his hip strain.
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Lock takes over for injured Darnold, led Seahawks to Week 1 win.
Drew Lock stepped in for Sam Darnold and quarterbacked the Seahawks to a 13-10 win over the Patriots in Week 1; he is in line to make his first start since 2024 in Week 2 at Arizona.
Lock gets first start since 2024 after Darnold injury.
Lock stepped in for the injured Darnold and quarterbacked the Seahawks to a 13-10 win over the Patriots in Week 1; he is in line to make his first start since 2024 in Week 2 against Arizona.
Lock is the Seahawks' likely starter with Darnold sidelined by glute injury.
With Darnold sidelined, Drew Lock is likely the Seahawks' best option to start in his absence, positioning Lock as the primary starter if Darnold's injury extends.
Lock is the Seahawks' likely starter with Darnold sidelined.
Drew Lock is identified as the Seahawks' likely best option to start in Darnold's absence, positioning him as the primary starter during the injury window.
Cardinals face backup QB Lock but aren't a strong defense to target.
The source notes the Cardinals are facing backup quarterback Drew Lock, which puts them on the deep league radar for defenses but acknowledges the Cardinals are not a strong defense to target.
Cardinals face backup QB Lock but source doesn't trust their defensive strength.
The source places the Cardinals on the deep league radar because they are facing backup quarterback Drew Lock, but notes that the Cardinals are not a defense the source is really excited to target because they don't think the Cardinals are actually a strong defense.
Lock starts for Seahawks while Darnold recovers from hip injury.
Drew Lock will start for the Seahawks in Week 2 as Sam Darnold recovers from a hip injury. Lock takes over the starting role while Darnold is sidelined.
Lock starts for Seahawks while Darnold recovers from hip injury.
Drew Lock will start for the Seahawks in Week 2 against the Cardinals while Sam Darnold recovers from a hip injury.
Lock starts for Seahawks but carries limited fantasy ceiling.
Drew Lock will take over for Sam Darnold as the Seattle Seahawks' starting quarterback while Darnold recovers from a glute tendon injury. However, Lock's fantasy ceiling is limited.
Seahawks can win with Drew Lock as starter, but durability is a question.
The Seahawks can win with Drew Lock as their starting quarterback, though the duration of his tenure is uncertain due to injury risk or depth chart competition.
Lock is a fallback 2-QB option with limited upside but serviceable floor.
Drew Lock offers less upside than Carson Wentz but can sling it and isn't the worst option out there if you need a replacement for Murray or Darnold in a 2-QB league.
Lock's 12.8 points solid, but only add if QB situation is dire.
Lock completed 72.7% of his pass attempts for 187 yards, a touchdown and 12.8 fantasy points filling in for Darnold in Week 1, and has a solid two-game schedule coming up. However, the source would only add him off waivers if quarterback situation was rough, given Sam Darnold's injury appears minor and the team isn't planning to place him on IR.
Lock adequate fill-in; low-end Superflex start with rough start then decent finish.
With Sam Darnold out, Drew Lock is the next man up at quarterback. He was adequate against the Patriots, getting off to a rough start but finishing decently enough. He's a low-end start in Superflex formats for those in need of a play.
Lock takes over at QB with Seahawks' defense carrying the load.
Drew Lock is at quarterback for the Seahawks in place of injured Sam Darnold; the source questions whether Lock's performance will be enough to carry the team as long as Seattle's excellent defense continues.
Lock takes over at QB; defense may need to carry Seahawks.
Drew Lock is the backup quarterback for the Seahawks while Sam Darnold recovers from injury; the source questions whether Lock's performance will be enough to carry the team given the Seahawks' excellent defense.
Lock starts Week 2 with Darnold sidelined; led team to Week 1 win.
Lock will start Week 2 against Arizona in place of the injured Darnold; he led the Seahawks to a win in Week 1 against New England despite Darnold playing only five snaps.
Backup QB starting Week 2 against Cardinals
Seahawks backup quarterback will be under center for at least next week's game in Arizona against the Cardinals, who won their Week 1 matchup against the Chargers.