Sam Darnold expected to miss Week 2
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Sam DarnoldQB · SEAWhat was reported
Sourced report
NFL Network reports that Darnold is expected to miss Seattle's Week 2 game at Arizona after his hip injury in the opener; Mike Macdonald characterized the injury as a muscle issue.
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Fantasy impact
Plan for Darnold to be unavailable in Week 2 unless Seattle changes course; Drew Lock becomes the short-term starter in a two-quarterback or superflex contingency.
Original sources
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- Associated PressPrimary
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said initial tests ruled out a fracture after Sam Darnold exited the season opener with a hip injury. The extent of the injury and Darnold's Week 2 availability remain unresolved pending further testing.
- @RapSheet
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Thursday that Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is expected to miss Seattle's Week 2 game against Arizona. Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald described the injury as more of a muscle issue after the team ruled out a fracture following Darnold's Week 1 exit.