Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold avoids broken hip in opening win

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold avoided a hip fracture during Wednesday's season-opening 13-10 victory over the New England Patriots. Darnold sustained the injury on the game's opening possession after being sacked by Patriots defensive end Dre'Mont Jones. The quarterback exited the contest early, completing one of two pass attempts for 13 yards before heading to a local hospital for evaluation. Head coach Mike Macdonald confirmed that initial tests ruled out a fracture, though Darnold requires further medical examination. Backup quarterback Drew Lock filled the role for the remainder of the game, completing 16 of 22 passes for 187 yards and a touchdown. The Seahawks are scheduled to play their next game against the Arizona Cardinals on September 20 in Glendale, Arizona.

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