Sam Darnold misses Week 2 game for Seahawks due to muscle strain
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 11:04 AM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Sam Darnold will not be part of the Seattle Seahawks' trip to Arizona for their Week 2 game due to an unusual muscle strain. He currently ranks 36th among quarterbacks in PFN’s Week 2 rankings. Darnold has been playing every game for the past two seasons, though his performance has been modest. The Seahawks did not place him on injured reserve, indicating a potential return by the end of the month. His absence is not expected to significantly impact most single-QB leagues.
- •Darnold ranks 36th among quarterbacks in Week 2 rankings.
- •He will miss the game against Arizona due to a muscle strain.
- •Seattle did not place him on injured reserve, indicating a quicker return.
- •Darnold has played every game in the last two seasons.
- •His performance last season included seven top-15 finishes.
- 11:04 AMYahoo Sports — Devaughn Vele Fantasy Week 2 Start or Sit: Flex Him Until Tyson’s Back
- 9:36 AMYahoo Sports — Sam Darnold Fantasy Week 2 Start or Sit: Hold Him, He Is Coming Back
"Darnold sits 36th among quarterbacks in PFN’s Week 2 rankings because he is going to miss this trip to Arizona with an unusual muscle strain. Seattle didn’t put much thought into injured reserve, so I expect him back sooner than later, possibly by the end of the month.
"Vele was the waiver add of the week, available in more than 85% of ESPN leagues entering Week 1, and this 6-foot-5 weapon made the most of a favorable spot. He lands 40th among wide receivers in PFN’s Week 2 rankings for the trip to Baltimore.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 11:04 AMDevaughn Vele Fantasy Week 2 Start or Sit: Flex Him Until Tyson’s Back
Vele was the waiver add of the week, available in more than 85% of ESPN leagues entering Week 1, and this 6-foot-5 weapon made the most of a favorable spot. He lands 40th among wide receivers in PFN’s Week 2 rankings for the trip to Baltimore.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 9:36 AMSam Darnold Fantasy Week 2 Start or Sit: Hold Him, He Is Coming Back
Darnold sits 36th among quarterbacks in PFN’s Week 2 rankings because he is going to miss this trip to Arizona with an unusual muscle strain. Seattle didn’t put much thought into injured reserve, so I expect him back sooner than later, possibly by the end of the month.
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