Sam Darnold to start for Seahawks in Week 3
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After suffering a hip injury in Week 1, Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is hoping to start in Week 3. Darnold said today that he doesn’t know for sure whether he’ll play against the Commanders in Washington on Sunday, but that’s the goal. “I’m really striving for that. I’m just taking it day by day, don’t want to jinx anything,” Darnold said.
Lock was thrust into action in Week 1 after Darnold suffered a glute injury on Seattle’s opening drive against the New England Patriots. The 29-year-old responded by throwing for 187 yards and a touchdown, helping the Seahawks secure a 13-10 victory in a rematch of last year’s Super Bowl.
Jaxson Smith-Njigba accidentally spoiled Sam Darnold’s return from injury, and NFL fans are having some fun at his expense over it. The Seattle Seahawks have started their 2026-27 NFL campaign with two wins.
SAM Darnold has provided an optimistic timeline on his return from injury for the Seattle Seahawks. The quarterback, 29, suffered an injury just five plays into the season opener against the New