Sam Darnold played through oblique injury during Seattle Seahawks postseason run

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Sam Darnold played through oblique injury during Seattle Seahawks postseason run
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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold managed a Grade 1 external oblique strain throughout the team's championship run, including the Super Bowl LX victory against the New England Patriots. Reports indicate the injury appeared two days before the divisional-round matchup against the San Francisco 49ers, forcing the Seahawks to prepare backup Drew Lock to start. Darnold did not participate in pregame warmups for that playoff opener but ultimately started all remaining games, recording five touchdown passes and no interceptions during the postseason. Despite the championship win, Darnold noted his frustration with his individual performance against New England. Both Darnold and New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, who also dealt with a shoulder injury during the playoffs, are expected to be healthy for the upcoming season opener. The teams meet for a rematch Wednesday at 5:20 p.m. PT.

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  • •Sam Darnold sustained a Grade 1 external oblique strain before the divisional playoff game.
  • •The Seattle Seahawks prepared Drew Lock to start in place of an injured Darnold.
  • •Darnold finished the postseason with five touchdown passes and zero interceptions.
  • •Drake Maye played through a shoulder injury during the AFC championship game.
  • •The teams face each other in a Super Bowl rematch this Wednesday at 5:20 p.m. PT.
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The Seattle Seahawks were reportedly preparing to turn to Drew Lock during their Super Bowl run after Sam Darnold suffered a significant oblique injury ahead of their divisional-round matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero revealed new details about Darnold’s injury Wednesday in his Substack newsletter, “The Sweep,” […] The post Seahawks rumors: Sam Darnold's playoff injury had Seattle ready for Drew Lock emergency appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Seattle Seahawks raised their Super Bowl LX banner on Wednesday night. Then, they took on the New England Patriots in a rematch of the big game. Quarterback Sam Darnold exited with an injury in this game. But backup Drew Lock was ready to answer the challenge. Lock entered the game in the first quarter, and he went to work. He finished the game […] The post Seahawks news: Drew Lock speaks up on unexpected night amid Sam Darnold injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Seattle Seahawks backup quarterback Drew Lock entered the season opener versus the New England Patriots after Sam Darnold suffered an injury in the first quarter. The post Seahawks’ Drew Lock Gets Potential Golden Opportunity With Sam Darnold Injury appeared first on HEAVY.

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