Seahawks QB Drew Lock earns recognition as surprising standout
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 9:57 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
Drew Lock, the backup quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks, has been named the team's biggest surprise by Bleacher Report. Despite only playing in two games this season, Lock has completed 72.9% of his passes for 422 yards and four touchdowns. His performances have raised questions about the starting role amid struggles from starter Sam Darnold, who has thrown seven interceptions this season. As the Seahawks continue their campaign, Lock's reliability and production could lead to increased playing time later in the year.
- •Drew Lock has played in two games for Seattle this season.
- •He has a passer rating of 127.3 with four touchdowns and no interceptions.
- •Starter Sam Darnold has struggled with seven interceptions in five games.
- •Lock's performances could affect Darnold's job security moving forward.
- •Seattle's Week 6 loss raised questions about the quarterback situation.
- 9:57 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks QB Drew Lock earns special title this season
"Seahawks star Drew Lock was named by Bleacher Report as being the biggest surprise on the team this season.
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