Drew Lock

Lock will step in as the starter again as Seattle takes on the Raiders, and he should profile as a reasonable superflex QB2. He was limited in all three practices this week, ceding some practice snaps to let Jalen Milroe run the show. The re-injury risk here does not quite appear to be zero.

Lock reportedly resumed throwing today, which is good to hear. He told reporters that the oblique injury is on the right side of his body, on the back of the muscle, which he thinks makes it easier to throw the football than when he had an oblique injury on the left side of his body two years ago. Lock is a QB2 this week against the Cardinals.

Lock was a limited practice participant through Week 9 practices before starting on game day. We expect that to be the case again this week. Fellow backup QB Jalen Milroe will take some first-team reps to help preserve Lock for the Seahawks’ Week 10 game against the Raiders. Given the injuries, Lock is likely just a mid-to-low QB2 despite the soft matchup.

Speaking on Monday, Macdonald said that tests on Lock’s oblique injury were “good” and that they believe his injury is something the team can manage. Lock has been solid in three games for the Seahawks this season, throwing for 597-5-0 while completing 71.1 percent of his passes. He draws a favorable Week 10 matchup against the Raiders and could be on the radar as a mid to low-end QB2 that may have some stream appeal in 2QB/Superflex leagues.

Macdonald also said that he does not know whether Sam Darnold (quad/ribs) will be healthy enough to play. Lock has also been dealing with tendinitis in his throwing-arm elbow. If both Lock and Darnold are ruled out, it will be Jalen Milroe who leads the Seahawks’ offense against the Raiders next week. Milroe would warrant starting consideration in two-quarterback leagues thanks to his rushing abilities.

Lock appeared to suffer discomfort in the third quarter following an incomplete pass attempt, holding his side or oblique and grimacing in pain as he made his way to sideline. He would get checked in the medical tent but returned without missing a down. Lock looked poised in the pocket and in control of the offense throughout, leaning on his alpha wide receiver in Jaxon Smith-Njigba early before the team went into preservation mode with a sizable lead in the second half. Lock could be looking at another start or two, pending the length of recovery from a cracked rib for Sam Darnold. The team passed an update on Lock’s oblique injury following the game, indicating that the veteran journeyman would undergo follow-on testing but that his status for Week 10 could be in doubt. He’ll be nothing more than a deep-league potential streamer against the Raiders, if active.

Pelissero reiterated that Lock looked good in practice and will start against the Cardinals in Week 9. Still, Lock has been dealing with this since earlier this season and at one point wasn’t able to throw because of it. Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald said earlier this week he didn’t know how much Lock will be able to throw. Despite his play in relief of Sam Darnold (quad/ribs) earlier this year, Lock isn’t a priority in 1QB leagues. Jalen Milroe could even be worth stashing in deeper formats given that Lock’s tendonitis could flare up at anytime.

Lock has dealt with an injury in his throwing-arm elbow for multiple weeks. He was limited at each Week 9 practice, but told reporters that he was feeling good late on Wednesday. It is tough to say whether this will impact him on game day, but he warrants QB2 treatment against the Cardinals’ soft defense.

Lock has been dealing with an injury in his throwing arm since Week 7, but he told reporters that he is feeling good now. Lock played very well as Sam Darnold’s replacement earlier this year. As long as the elbow holds up, Lock should be expected to do so again. He is a viable QB2.

“It’s doing good. I’m excited to be back out there,” Lock said. “Felt great to get under center, rip some balls yesterday. Feels good.” Lock noted that he’ll go through a normal week of practice, and assuming there’s no setbacks, he’ll be under center in place of Sam Darnold (rib/quad) for Week 9 against the Cardinals. If Lock can’t go, it’ll be Jalen Milroe.

Despite being listed as limited with a right elbow injury, Lock is expected to start in place of Sam Darnold (quad/ribs) in Week 9 against the Cardinals. Lock has been dealing with the elbow injury for a couple weeks and was the emergency third quarterback in Week 8 as a result. Fantasy managers can still expect Lock to start, but if the injury is not healed, Jalen Milroe is the next quarterback up for the Seahawks.

Sam Darnold is considered week-to-week with a quad injury. Lock himself is only barely healthy, having been relegated to emergency QB3 duties because of an eblow issue for the past two games. He’s clearly close enough to full strength if Mike Macdonald is willing to name him the starter on Wednesday. He did note that Jalen Milroe will also get some reps in practice this week. Lock threw for 422 yards and four touchdowns in a little under two full games earlier in the year. Facing a weak Arizona defense, Lock is in the QB2 mix for Week 9.

The Seahawks’ backup quarterback is dealing with an injury in his throwing arm, so any calls for Sam Darnold’s benching will have to quiet down. Seahawks S Nick Emmanwori (hip), LB DeMarcus Lawrence (knee) and LB Uchenna Nwosu (hip) are questionable. The Seahawks ruled out Chazz Surratt (calf) and LB DrakeThomas (ankle).

Lock looks great, and the Seahawks aren’t asking too much of him. The fill-in starter got things going with a perfectly placed 82-yard touchdown pass to WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba to cap the first drive. He linked up with Smith-Njigba for two more scores as the game progressed. At one point, Lock willingly took a hard hit as he stood tall against pressure before completing a pass to his No. 1 wide receiver along the sideline, which led to a successful field goal a few plays later. The Seahawks could get QB Sam Darnold (glute) back next week, but Lock warrants streaming QB1 consideration against the Commanders if he remains the starter.

Lock took over for Sam Darnold after he suffered a hip injury at the end of Seattle’s opening drive. Darnold was initially listed as questionable to return but was ruled out for good just before halftime. Lock acquitted himself well, averaging 8.5 yards per attempt with just one sack. He also added two carries for 13 yards on the ground. Jaxon Smith-Njigba did most of the work for him with a 45-yard touchdown grab in the fourth quarter. All but four of the yards came after the catch. Still, Lock took care of the ball, peppered his best receiver with targets, and came away with the win. If Darnold is out for an extended period, Lock would be near the back of the QB2 mix for fantasy purposes. Superflex managers will want to take a flyer on him unless we get good news about Darnold over the next few days.

The six-year veteran signal caller, who was previously a member of the Seahawks for two seasons from 2022-2023, returns as a backup to starter Sam Darnold. Lock was a key component in the trade which brought quarterback Russell Wilson to Denver in 2022. Last season, Lock went 1-4 in five starts with the Giants. The 28-year-old spent his first three NFL seasons with the Broncos and has passed for 6,354 yards in 36 career NFL games (28 starts).

To be clear, Duggan specifically says it “would be a surprise if either side is interested in continuing the relationship.” That kind of trust-building does happen when your supposed QB2 is benched for Tommy DeVito. Lock will be entering his age-29 season and is probably a low-end QB2 at best, but there are plenty of openings around the league. Backup-needy teams will probably look into Lock given his relatively young age and what his arm talent can show on his best days.

Locks’ day would have looked much worse if it wasn’t for a desperation throw to Malik Nabers in the fourth quarter that turned into a 45-yard touchdown. Lock ends the season with 1,071 passing yards, six touchdowns, and five interceptions while completing 59.1 percent of his passes. His season highlight came in Week 17 when he inexplicably threw for 309-4-0 in an upset win over the Colts, but most of what we saw from Lock this season was par for the course. Now set to hit free agency this offseason, Lock will undoubtedly get a chance to compete for a backup job in camp, but any hopes of him one day emerging as an NFL starter can officially be laid to rest.

It goes without saying the five touchdowns were a career high, while the 309 yards passing were tied for Lock’s third most. His 155.3 QB rating was easily a new personal best. All this against a Colts pass defense that had entered Week 17 playing surprisingly well. Lock’s two biggest plays were Malik Nabers 31- and 59-yard touchdown catch-and-runs that featured admittedly awful Indy tackling. Lock still did plenty on his own, routinely extending plays and passing for first downs after being flushed from the pocket. Lock took zero sacks and committed zero turnovers as he simply outplayed Joe Flacco. Lock gets one more audition to be someone else’s No. 2 next season when the Giants visit the likely-to-be-starter-resting Eagles in Week 18.

Lock is expected to start against the Cowboys in Week 17, and this injury report shouldn’t scare away fantasy managers. What should scare fantasy managers away is that he’s Drew Lock.