Sam Darnold

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• Seahawks' Sam Darnold: Expected back after Week 11 bye

  Rotowire Nov 9, 2026

  Darnold (quadriceps), who won't play this coming Sunday at Las Vegas, is expected to return in Week 12 at San Francisco on Sunday, Nov. 29 after a Week 11 bye, Gregg Bell of Sports Radio 93.3 KJR Seattle reports. Darnold is one week removed from suffering a quad injury and cracked ribs in a Week 8 loss to the Bears, which sidelined him Sunday against the Cardinals and will keep him in street clothes in Week 10. For as long as Darnold is sidelined, Drew Lock (oblique) is lined up to be the Seahawks' starting quarterback.

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• Seahawks' Sam Darnold: Not ready to return in Week 10

  Rotowire Nov 9, 2026

  Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said Monday that Darnold (quadriceps/ribs) won't be available for Sunday's game against the Raiders, John Boyle of the team's official site reports. Meanwhile, Macdonald noted that the Seahawks got a "good exam" for Drew Lock, who is nursing an oblique injury but is expected to be able to play through the issue and make a second straight start in Week 10. With a bye on tap for the Seahawks in Week 11, Darnold will benefit from some extended time to recover from his injuries and will turn his focus toward returning to action Nov. 29 versus the 49ers.

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• Seahawks' Sam Darnold: Could miss Week 10

  Rotowire Nov 8, 2026

  Darnold (quadriceps) may miss Seattle's Week 10 game at Las Vegas, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Darnold already has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Cardinals, and the combination of the quadriceps injury and cracked ribs he suffered last Monday against the Bears is threatening to sideline him for multiple weeks. The Seahawks have a Week 11 bye on the schedule, so getting him healthy for the stretch run from late November through early January may sway the team's decision-making. As long as Darnold is out, Drew Lock (right elbow) will direct Seattle's offense.

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• Seahawks' Sam Darnold: Considered week-to-week

  Rotowire Nov 5, 2026

  Darnold (quadriceps), who has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, is considered week-to-week, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports. Head coach Mike Macdonald labeled Darnold week-to-week Wednesday while adding that Darnold isn't expected to be placed on injured reserve due to his injury. Backup Drew Lock missed the previous two games due to an elbow injury but has a chance to return Sunday against the Cardinals and take over the starting role. If Lock isn't ready to suit up, 2025 third-round pick Jalen Milroe could be tabbed for the first regular-season start of the latter's NFL career.

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• Seahawks' Sam Darnold: Won't play in Week 9

  Rotowire Nov 4, 2026

  Head coach Mike Macdonald announced that Darnold won't play Sunday against the Cardinals due to a quadriceps injury, NFL reporter Andrew Siciliano reports. In addition to a quad issue that Darnold sustained late in Monday's loss to the Bears, Macdonald revealed that the quarterback suffered a rib injury early in that contest. The pair of health concerns may have played a part in Darnold's subpar performance, which included 188 yards, two touchdowns and one interception on 17-for-34 passing and two carries for 20 yards. With Darnold out for the first time since Week 2, backup QB Drew Lock will draw the Week 9 start under center for the Seahawks.

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• Seahawks' Sam Darnold: Middling numbers in Week 8 loss

  Rotowire Nov 3, 2026

  Darnold completed 17 of 34 passes for 188 yards with two touchdowns and one interception while adding two rushes for 20 yards in the Seahawks' 34-17 loss to the Bears on Monday night. Darnold averaged just 5.5 yards per attempt and took three sacks from a Bears defense that made an impact addition in Jeffery Simmons on Thursday via trade with the Titans. Darnold's 50.0 percent completion rate was a season low for him in non-injury-shortened games, and the veteran signal-caller also threw an interception for the sixth consecutive contest. Darnold did toss multiple touchdowns for the first time since Week 4, connecting with Jaxon Smith-Njigba (43 yards) and Cooper Kupp (seven yards) for his pair of scoring strikes. Darnold will take an unsightly 10:9 TD:INT heading into a Week 9 home matchup against the Cardinals on Sunday.

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• Seahawks' Sam Darnold: One TD, one INT in comfortable win

  Rotowire Oct 25, 2026

  Darnold completed 20 of 28 passes for 257 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Sunday's 20-3 win over the Chiefs. He added two rushing attempts for 17 yards. Darnold threw a 28-yard touchdown pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the second quarter to give the Seahawks a 10-0 lead, but Darnold's end-zone interception from the 3-yard line in the final minute of the first half allowed the Chiefs to stay within striking distance. Seattle's dominant defense made sure Darnold's eighth interception in five starts since returning from a glute injury wouldn't prove too costly. He has matched that interception total with eight touchdown passes over that span. Darnold and the 4-3 Seahawks will play at home in primetime again Week 8, hosting the Bears on MNF.

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• Seahawks' Sam Darnold: Key errors in OT loss

  Rotowire Oct 16, 2026

  Darnold completed 27 of 51 passes for 278 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions and rushed twice for 19 yards in the Seahawks' 17-14 overtime loss to the Broncos on Thursday. He also threw a two-point conversion pass. Darnold's final passing yardage total appears perfectly acceptable from a fantasy standpoint, but the veteran quarterback couldn't produce anywhere near enough scoring and also committed a pair of critical turnovers. While Darnold's first interception didn't lead to any points, it came at the Broncos' 31-yard line with 1:31 remaining and could have cost Seattle the game had the Seahawks not gotten another opportunity with the ball by subsequently forcing a three-and-out from Denver. Darnold's second pick did ultimately lead to the loss, as it came on the first drive of overtime at the Seahawks' 43-yard line to set the Broncos up on the edge of field-goal range. Darnold's yardage total was his second highest of the season, but he's been much more mistake-prone while throwing seven interceptions, half his 2025 total. Darnold may have a tough time atoning in Week 7 as well, as the Chiefs will pay a visit for a Sunday night showdown on Oct. 25.

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• Seahawks' Sam Darnold: QBs to Sit

  Rotowire Oct 14, 2026

  Darnold has struggled as a Fantasy quarterback in each of his past two games against the Chargers and 49ers with a combined 27.6 Fantasy points over that span. He's passed for less than 200 yards in each outing and has three total touchdowns and three interceptions. The Broncos are banged up defensively heading into Week 6, but Denver should be able to keep Darnold in check in what should be a low-scoring game with a projected total of 43.5 points. I would only start Darnold in Superflex and two-quarterback leagues.

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• Seahawks' Sam Darnold: One TD, two turnovers in loss

  Rotowire Oct 11, 2026

  Darnold completed 18 of 29 passes for 195 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in Sunday's 32-29 loss to the 49ers. He added one rushing attempt for five yards. Darnold threw another two interceptions, bringing him up to five in three full games this season after he had a league-worst 20 turnovers in the 2025 regular season. His lone touchdown pass was a 16-yarder to Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the third quarter, on which the star wide receiver did most of the work after the catch. Darnold is in no danger of losing the starting job ahead of Thursday's Week 6 home game against the Broncos considering he has earned a long leash coming off a Super Bowl title, but it's worth noting that backup Drew Lock completed 72.9 percent of his passes while playing turnover-free football to lead Seattle to a pair of wins while Darnold was sidelined by a glute injury earlier in the year.

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• Seahawks' Sam Darnold: Tosses another two TDs

  Rotowire Oct 4, 2026

  Darnold completed 13 of 22 passes for 168 yards, two touchdowns and one interception and rushed three times for six yards during Sunday's 30-23 victory against the Chargers. On a day in which the Seahawks rode the ground game to the tune of 33 carries, led by RB Emanuel Wilson's 21, Darnold didn't have to do much to keep the Chargers at bay. Darnold's two touchdown throws went for 23 (Wilson) and six yards (WR Tory Horton), bringing his total on the campaign to six in a little more than eight quarters of play. Darnold will be seeking to bounce back in terms of yardage, at least, next Sunday versus the 49ers.

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• Seahawks' Sam Darnold: Sleeper QBs

  Rotowire Oct 2, 2026

  Darnold looked great in Week 3 at Washington with 379 passing yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions, and he scored 35.7 Fantasy points. Seattle has now produced seven passing touchdowns with Darnold in Week 3 and Drew Lock in Week 2, and the passing game might have to carry the Seahawks, with the run game struggling. It won't be easy for Darnold this week against the Chargers, who have allowed just one quarterback to score more than 20 Fantasy points, but I like him as a low-end starter in all one-quarterback leagues.

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• Seahawks' Sam Darnold: Tosses four TDs in return to lineup

  Rotowire Sep 27, 2026

  Darnold completed 31 of 45 passes for 379 yards and four touchdowns with two interceptions in Sunday's 33-31 loss to the Commanders. He added five yards on his only carry. Making his return from a Week 1 soft-tissue injury, Darnold put up big numbers against a shaky Washington defense as he connected for two scores with Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and one each to Cooper Kupp and Eric Saubert. However, Darnold's two INTs both came in the second half and led directly to 14 points for the Commanders, including a 50-yard pick-six by third-string linebacker Kain Medrano that proved to be the game-winning score. Darnold will look to clean things up in a Week 4 home tilt against the Chargers.

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• Seahawks' Sam Darnold: Sleeper QBs

  Rotowire Sep 25, 2026

  Darnold is back for Week 3 at Washington after leaving Week 1 against New England with a hip injury and missing Week 2 at Arizona. Drew Lock filled in admirably, scoring 27.4 Fantasy points against the Cardinals, and Darnold will hopefully do something similar against the Commanders. He played at Washington in Week 9 last season and passed for 330 yards, four touchdowns and one interception and scored 35.2 Fantasy points. The Commanders are No. 2 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks coming into Week 3. Jalen Hurts and Dak Prescott combined for 482 passing yards, seven touchdowns and no interceptions, along with 11 carries for 72 yards in two games, and I like Darnold as a low-end starter in one-quarterback leagues and a must-start option in Superflex and two-quarterback formats.

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• Seahawks' Sam Darnold: 'Feeling good' during Week 3 prep

  Rotowire Sep 24, 2026

  Darnold (glute) said Thursday that he's "feeling good" and aiming to play Sunday at Washington, but the Seahawks are taking the situation "day by day," John Boyle of the team's official site reports. Darnold got back on the practice field Wednesday as a limited participant, splitting reps with No. 2 QB Drew Lock. Coach Mike Macdonald told Brady Henderson of ESPN.com that Darnold was "on a good track" to return to action for the first time since Seattle's first drive of the season Week 1. Darnold's activity level is expected to increase as the week goes on, but Thursday's injury report will reveal if he was limited again or upgraded to full participation.

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• Seahawks' Sam Darnold: On 'good track' for Sunday, per coach

  Rotowire Sep 24, 2026

  Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said after Wednesday's practice that Darnold (glute) is "on a good track" to play Sunday against the Commanders, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports. After suffering a right glute strain early in the Seahawks' season-opening win over the Patriots, Darnold sat out the team's Week 2 win in Arizona, but that could end up being the extent of his absence. Darnold returned to practice Wednesday as a limited participant, splitting first-team reps with Drew Lock. Macdonald noted that Darnold's workload will be ramped up as the week progresses, and if the 29-year-old responds well to the added reps, he could get the green light to start Sunday in Washington. The Seahawks are likely to wait until after Friday's practice concludes before formally deciding on a Week 3 starter.

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• Seahawks' Sam Darnold: Will practice Wednesday

  Rotowire Sep 22, 2026

  Darnold (glute) will practice Wednesday, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The Seahawks quarterback has been trending toward a quicker return than initially expected after coach Mike Macdonald said Sunday that Darnold was ahead of schedule in his recovery. With the QB set to get back on the practice field, he hasn't yet been ruled out for Week 3 against Washington. Darnold's level of practice participation during the week should provide more clarity on whether he's on track to return Sunday, or whether Drew Lock will be in line for another start.

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• Seahawks' Sam Darnold: Week 3 Waiver Priority List

  Rotowire Sep 22, 2026

  We'll see if Darnold (hip) can play in Week 3 at Washington after missing Week 2, and Darnold would be a decent streaming option in deeper leagues. The Commanders are No. 2 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks and lead the NFL with seven passing touchdowns allowed to Jalen Hurts and Dak Prescott. Darnold is worth adding for 1 percent of your remaining FAAB. If Darnold is out, then you can pivot to Drew Lock (9 percent rostered), who just had 235 passing yards and three touchdowns in Week 2 at Arizona. Lock is worth 1 percent of your remaining FAAB in one-quarterback leagues and 10 percent in Superflex and two-quarterback formats.

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• Seahawks' Sam Darnold: Ahead of schedule in recovery

  Rotowire Sep 20, 2026

  Darnold (glute) is ahead of schedule in his recovery and has a chance to practice ahead of Seattle's Week 3 road game against the Commanders, head coach Mike Macdonald said after Sunday's 31-7 victory over the Cardinals, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports. Macdonald added that "the timetable has shifted quite drastically" for Darnold's recovery. It sounds like Darnold has a chance to return as soon as next Sunday, though the Seahawks have little reason to rush his return with backup QB Drew Lock having led the team to a 2-0 record. Darnold's first step toward game action would be a return to practice, and his first chance to do so will come Wednesday.

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• Seahawks' Sam Darnold: Could practice this week

  Rotowire Sep 20, 2026

  Darnold (glute), who has been ruled out for Sunday's game in Arizona, is "recovering faster than anyone had anticipated" and has a "pretty good chance" of practicing at some point during Week 3, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Drew Lock will get the starting nod for Seattle in Week 2 while Darnold tends to the right glute injury he sustained in the Sept. 9 season-opening win over the Patriots, but Darnold looks like he'll be back under center for the Seahawks sooner rather than later. Rapoport relays it might be "a little bit of a stretch" for Darnold to play Week 3 against the Commanders, but the 29-year-old's outlook could change depending on how extensively he's able to practice leading up to that contest. At this time, the Seahawks' Week 4 matchup with the Chargers appears to be a likelier target for Darnold's return to the lineup.

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