Drew Lock replaces injured Sam Darnold in Seahawks season opening victory

The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 13-10 on Wednesday night following a week one injury to starting quarterback Sam Darnold. Darnold sustained a right hip injury during the first possession of the game after a sack by Dre’Mont Jones. Backup quarterback Drew Lock entered the game for the second series and completed 16 of 22 passes for 187 yards and a touchdown. Jaxon Smith-Njigba recorded 122 receiving yards, including a 45-yard touchdown reception that tied the game in the second half. Seattle’s defense secured the win with three late-game interceptions against Patriots quarterback Drake Maye. Darnold will undergo an MRI to determine the extent of his injury, while the Seahawks prepare for a game against the Arizona Cardinals on September 20.

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