Drew Lock directed the Seattle Seahawks to a 17-3 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at Lumen Field, but a late oblique injury left his availability for Week 10 in question.
Seattle Defense Seals Victory
Seattle’s defense shut down the Arizona Cardinals to secure the win on Sunday at Lumen Field.
Lock completed 19 of 28 passes for 175 yards and a touchdown without throwing an interception. Head coach Mike Macdonald revealed postgame that Lock sustained an oblique injury during the third quarter.
Roster Faces Injury Strain
Sam Darnold missed the matchup due to a quad injury and a cracked rib sustained in a Monday night loss to the Chicago Bears. General manager John Schneider and the front office are evaluating how to handle the roster ahead of a road game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Seahawks QB Drew Lock has been battling severe tendinitis in his throwing elbow. But he looked good in limited practice reps and will start Sunday against Arizona in place of injured Sam Darnold, with free agency looming in March. More in The Sweep: https://t.co/2WjDotsn76 pic.twitter.com/shgYQc9NTO
Lock expressed optimism about playing next weekend despite his physical ailments. I was able to finish with it, but we’ll get it looked at and go from there, but not too bad,
Lock said.
Operating under first-year offensive coordinator Brian Fleury, the Seahawks leaned on short passes and a ground attack while missing several personnel.
Mike Macdonald says Drew Lock suffered an oblique injury and it’s up in the air if he’ll be available next week.
Alongside Darnold, Seattle played without five starters: a left guard dealing with a knee issue, left tackle Charles Cross sidelined by an ankle injury, receiver and kick returner Rashid Shaheed out with a knee injury, defensive lineman Leonard Williams managing a neck stinger, and outside linebacker Uchenna Nwosu absent due to an ankle problem.
Lock played through an elbow injury that had previously kept him inactive for two weeks. Macdonald praised both signal-callers following the contest, calling them tough as nails
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Lock was evaluated inside a medical tent during the third quarter for his oblique issue before returning to finish the game. When asked about managing the pain, Lock noted how adrenaline carried him through the final whistles before the soreness set in on the sideline.
With a 4-4 record, the Seahawks sit in the NFC West. Macdonald stated that the team would re-evaluate both Darnold and Lock early in the week before deciding on quarterback preparations for the upcoming trip to Las Vegas, which precedes Seattle’s scheduled bye week.
◽️ Defense was dominant. ◽️ Drew Lock was solid again in relief of Sam Darnold. ◽️ Nick Emmanwori came through on big downs. Read more » https://t.co/KwXZPi7Je4 pic.twitter.com/6F2mAeSTaN
Earlier coverage: Seahawks QB Drew Lock Reacts to Starting Sunday
News story on Drew Lock's quarterbacking the Seahawks to another win over Arizona — this time while dealing with a pair of injures — and what Mike Macdonald said about Sam Darnold's chances of returning this coming week: https://t.co/BF1qzofPzv
More on Drew Lock
Drew Lock went 19 of 28 for 175 yards and a TD vs. Arizona. He has no turnovers in three games filling in for Sam Darnold this season, all wins. Already playing through an elbow injury, Lock hurt his oblique today. He said he’s confident he can play next week if needed. pic.twitter.com/B8oCsvC4df