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QBSEA40 insightsLatest Oct 31, 2026

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NegativeInjuryOct 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Right elbow injury; practiced in limited capacity on Friday; his status will be worth monitoring leading up to kickoff against Chicago.

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NegativeInjuryOct 31, 2026Field Gulls

Right elbow injury; practiced in limited capacity on Friday; status to monitor leading up to kickoff.

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PositiveProjectionOct 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Lock has 'severely outplayed' Darnold this season for the Seahawks, suggesting he could be a viable option if Darnold's performance doesn't improve.

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PositiveProjectionOct 27, 2026Windy City Gridiron

The source notes that backup quarterback Drew Lock 'has severely outplayed Darnold this season,' suggesting Lock has been a bright spot for the Seahawks despite Darnold's struggles.

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NegativeInjuryOct 25, 2026Field Gulls

Seahawks backup QB sidelined with ongoing right elbow injury; serving as emergency third quarterback for Week 7 matchup against Kansas City Chiefs.

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NegativeInjuryOct 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Drew Lock is sidelined with a right elbow injury and will serve as emergency third quarterback for the Seahawks against Kansas City; his absence leaves Seattle's backup quarterback position vulnerable heading into a matchup against the undefeated Chiefs.

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NegativeRoleOct 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Former Missouri Tiger Drew Lock has been named Seattle's third quarterback for Sunday night against Kansas City. Lock was listed as questionable for the game with a right elbow injury.

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NegativeRoleOct 25, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Former Missouri Tiger Drew Lock has been named Seattle's third quarterback for Sunday night. Lock was listed as questionable for the game with a right elbow injury and will serve as the emergency third quarterback.

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NegativeInjuryOct 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Drew Lock is inactive due to a right elbow injury; he will dress as the emergency third quarterback behind Sam Darnold and Jalen Milroe.

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NegativeRoleOct 24, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Drew Lock's health status is uncertain heading into the Seahawks' Sunday Night Football game against Kansas City; depending on his availability, Jalen Milroe could serve as the backup quarterback with Lock potentially slotted into the emergency quarterback role.

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NegativeInjuryOct 24, 2026Footballguys

Drew Lock is listed as QUESTIONABLE with a right elbow injury and an uncertain outlook for Week 7 against Kansas City.

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NegativeInjuryOct 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Seahawks QB Drew Lock listed as questionable for Week 7 with right elbow injury; has practiced in limited capacity for past two weeks navigating ongoing throwing elbow issue, though he was active for Week 6 game against Denver.

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NegativeInjuryOct 23, 2026Field Gulls

QB listed questionable with right elbow injury for Week 7. Lock has practiced in limited capacity for the past two weeks navigating an ongoing throwing elbow injury. While concerning given Sam Darnold's recent turnover issues, Lock was active for last week's game against Denver.

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NegativeInjuryOct 23, 2026The Seattle Times Seahawks

Backup quarterback Drew Lock is listed as questionable with a right elbow injury. Lock first appeared on the injury report last week with a right-forearm injury, which was later changed to a right elbow injury. He was listed as limited in practice all week and did not appear to throw any passes during the open media period.

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NegativeInjuryOct 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Backup quarterback to Sam Darnold was a limited participant in practice on both Wednesday and Thursday with a right elbow injury.

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PositiveRoleOct 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Drew Lock is regarded as more than a capable backup and the sentiment around the Seahawks organization is that they are lucky to have what they believe is the best backup in the NFL; however, the source does not expect Lock to replace Darnold as the starter.

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NegativeRoleOct 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Drew Lock came in with no first-team reps in Week 1, which was one of only two games where the Seahawks scored less than 29 points this season, indicating limited offensive production in his limited action.

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NegativeInjuryOct 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Backup quarterback Drew Lock (right elbow) was a limited participant in practice on both Wednesday and Thursday, indicating an elbow issue that is being managed but not preventing his participation.

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PositiveProjectionOct 22, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Drew Lock was looking better than Sam Darnold is right now; the source suggests Lock offers a superior alternative and questions when Seattle will make the switch, implying upside potential if given the starting role.

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NegativeInjuryOct 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Quarterback Drew Lock was limited with a right elbow injury on Wednesday. His condition may be worth monitoring given fan calls for him to start over Sam Darnold due to Darnold's turnover woes.

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NegativeInjuryOct 22, 2026Field Gulls

Quarterback Drew Lock was limited with a right elbow injury; his condition may be worth monitoring as fans have called for him to start over Sam Darnold due to Darnold's turnover woes, though Lock's elbow status could impact his availability or performance.

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NegativeInjuryOct 21, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Former Missouri quarterback Drew Lock was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

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NegativeDepth ChartOct 20, 2026Footballguys

Drew Lock played mostly clean, if unspectacular football when Darnold was sidelined in Weeks 1 and 2; he remains a backup option but would need 2-3 consecutive Darnold meltdowns to get a real opportunity.

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NegativeInjuryOct 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Drew Lock (right elbow) listed as questionable for Week 7.

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NegativeInjuryOct 19, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Drew Lock listed as questionable with a right elbow injury for Week 7.

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NegativeInjuryOct 19, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Drew Lock listed as questionable with right elbow injury, creating uncertainty around the Seahawks quarterback's Week 7 availability.

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NegativeInjuryOct 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The Seattle Seahawks quarterback is questionable for Week 7 with a right elbow injury.

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PositiveProjectionOct 17, 2026Hogs Haven

Seahawks backup Drew Lock posted the league's fourth-best QBR (84.7) over the first two weeks and did not turn the ball over while filling in, providing a strong alternative to struggling starter Sam Darnold and demonstrating efficient performance in limited action.

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PositiveRoleOct 17, 2026Field Gulls

Backup QB performing well in limited action; started against Arizona Cardinals with no turnovers through essentially two games played. Head coach Mike Macdonald praised him as a 'tremendous quarterback' and 'starting-level quarterback,' but ruled out an immediate pivot to Lock despite the contrast with Darnold's turnover issues. The source frames the QB decision as less about Lock being a franchise QB and more about whether he would be less of a liability than Darnold if Darnold continues to struggle.

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PositiveRoleOct 17, 2026NFL: The Insiders

Seahawks' backup quarterback. Mike McDonald noted that Drew is a tremendous, starting-level quarterback and that the team did not turn the ball over when he played. This suggests confidence in Lock as a contingency option.

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NegativeProjectionOct 17, 2026Field Gulls

Drew Lock's performance against the Arizona Cardinals is cited as the likely reason the Seahawks rank 18th in EPA/pass despite their overall offensive struggles. The source notes that this ranking is 'almost certainly propped up by Drew Lock's showing against the Arizona Cardinals.' Lock had 86-, 80-, and 70-yard touchdown drives in his start, demonstrating more explosive offensive execution than Darnold has managed in recent games.

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NegativeProjectionOct 17, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Drew Lock started against the Arizona Cardinals and had a strong showing that propped up the Seahawks' 18th-ranked EPA/pass. He had 86-, 80-, and 70-yard touchdown drives, demonstrating more explosive offensive execution than Darnold has shown recently.

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PositiveRoleOct 16, 2026Reddit /r/fantasyfootball

Backup QB emerging as fantasy/real-life alternative in community discourse. Had one strong game vs. Arizona (described as 'good game against sorry ass Cards defense'). Community divided: some argue Lock is 'close' to Darnold in caliber and 'better for the Seahawks'; others dismiss as 'backup for a reason' and note he 'only throws to JSN because he isn't good enough to do anything else.' Meme-heavy support ('Drew Lock and his aura') suggests weak underlying conviction. One comment: 'career backup Drew Lock is 100% better than QB that led them to 14-3 and Super Bowl? This sub never ceases to amaze me.'

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PositiveProjectionOct 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Backup Drew Lock has impressed in limited action with four touchdowns and zero interceptions across two appearances while completing over 70% of his passes; he led the Seahawks to their best offensive performance of the season in Week 2 with a 31-7 blowout win over the Cardinals, creating potential competition for the starting role.

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NegativeRoleOct 16, 2026Turf Show Times

Lock is the backup QB to Sam Darnold. The source raises the question of whether the Rams will face Darnold, Lock, or someone entirely different when they play the Seahawks twice in the final three weeks of the season, indicating Lock is a potential starter if Darnold is benched.

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PositiveProjectionOct 16, 2026Turf Show Times

Lock has thrown 4 TDs with 0 INTs in his 2 games this season, making him more efficient than Darnold in 2026. The source notes that while Lock is probably not better than Darnold overall, he has been more efficient in 2026. Seahawks fans are calling to see Lock when Seattle faces the Chiefs next Sunday night, given Darnold's interception issues.

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PositiveNewsOct 16, 2026Ian Hartitz

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Quarterback interceptions + dropped interceptions + fumbles + sacks per game in 2026 (TruMedia, min. 50 dropbacks) QBs making the most mistakes: Justin Herbert, Baker Mayfield, Deshaun Watson QBs making the least mistakes: Brock Purdy, Marcus Mariota, Drew Lock

Quarterback interceptions + dropped interceptions + fumbles + sacks per game in 2026 (TruMedia, min. 50 dropbacks) QBs making the most mistakes: Justin Herbert, Baker Mayfield, Deshaun Watson QBs making the least mistakes: Brock Purdy, Marcus Mariota, Drew Lock

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PositiveNewsOct 16, 2026Ted Nguyen

Drew Lock is not the answer. Best you can hope for is getting Darnold to being streaky Sam that hits the high ends to below average range rather than awful. [Quoted](

Drew Lock is not the answer. Best you can hope for is getting Darnold to being streaky Sam that hits the high ends to below average range rather than awful. [Quoted](

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NegativeProjectionOct 16, 2026The Seattle Times Seahawks

Drew Lock filled in for Darnold in two games (Week 1 win over New England and Week 2 win at Arizona) and did not throw an interception while tossing four touchdowns and completing 72.9% of his passes. However, Macdonald cautioned against making a direct one-for-one comparison between Lock and Darnold, noting that the game-calling, play-calling approach, and catering to Lock's skill set were different factors that contributed to Lock's performance and should not be isolated as evidence of superiority.

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NegativeRoleOct 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Drew Lock is a quarterback for Seattle and frequently works his way back to JSN as a primary option, contributing to JSN's massive target share and role in the offense.

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