Seahawks QB Sam Darnold to miss Week 9: How many games could injury keep him out?

Darnold ruled out for Week 9

The Seahawks ruled him out against Arizona at Lumen Field in Week 9. The decision came quickly, prompting questions about whether he might miss more than one game.

A possible break before Week 12

Seattle has one more game before its Week 11 bye: a road matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders, led by former Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak. The team could choose to keep Darnold out for that game as well.

If he sits against the Raiders, the bye would provide three full weeks of recovery before Seattle’s Week 12 game against the first-place San Francisco 49ers. The Seahawks have not confirmed that plan.

Earlier injury and return

The article raises the possibility of a multi-week absence this time, but does not give a confirmed timetable. It says Seattle wants Darnold as healthy as possible for the season’s home stretch.

Lock could get another chance

Drew Lock performed well during Darnold’s earlier absence, including a previous start against the Cardinals. A strong showing could create a discussion about the starting job, though Lock would need to impress the coaching staff.

Seattle’s results with Darnold have also prompted questions about its options. The article says the team has won two games with him starting: a 20-3 victory over Kansas City, where the defense dominated, and a Week 4 win against the winless Los Angeles Chargers.