Seahawks prepare for Drew Lock start as Sam Darnold recovers from hip injury

Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold is expected to miss the Week 2 game against Arizona after suffering a hip injury during the season opener. Darnold exited the game after five snaps, leaving Drew Lock to manage the offense for the remainder of the contest. Despite the quarterback change, the Seahawks secured a win against New England. Lock completed 16 of 22 passes for 187 yards and a touchdown while the team defense forced three fourth-quarter turnovers. Tests have ruled out a fracture for Darnold, whose injury is classified as muscular. Historical data indicates that while teams often struggle after losing a starting quarterback, those able to limit the absence to three games or fewer maintain a significantly higher probability of reaching the playoffs.

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