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The Seattle Seahawks could be down to their third-string quarterback next weekend.
With Sam Darnold sidelined, Drew Lock led the Seahawks to a 17-3 win over the Arizona Cardinals. The understudy also got hurt, creating even more uncertainty about their Week 10 starter.
Head coach Mike Macdonald revealed after the game, per Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times, that Lock injured his oblique. His availability is unclear for next Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
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ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Sunday morning that Darnold could also miss another game to get extra rest before Seattle's Week 11 bye.
Lock still finished Sunday's game, completing 19 of 28 passes for 175 yards and a touchdown. He told reporters that the oblique injury didn't affect him much.
"I mean, you feel it, but it's nothing that was gonna keep me on the sideline," Lock said, per 93.3 KJR's Gregg Bell.
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Lock has now led the Seahawks to two victories over the Cardinals and finished a Week 1 win against the New England Patriots. The former second-round pick has completed 71.1% of his passes for 597 yards, five touchdowns, and zero interceptions in place of Darnold this season.
Darnold has posted a 79.5 quarterback rating, so more strong play from Lock could spark a quarterback controversy. The 5-4 Seahawks may now simply hope one is available for their next game as they fight for positioning in a heated NFC playoff picture.
If Darnold and Lock can't play, Jalen Milroe would presumably make his first career NFL start. Last year's third-round choice has yet to attempt a pass.
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