Seahawks rule out Darnold (hip) before halftime
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Key Points:
- Sam Darnold suffered a hip injury in the first quarter of Seattle’s Week 1 win over New England, with season-ending fracture ruled out; further testing is scheduled to assess the extent of the injury, and Drew Lock will start in his absence.
- Drew Lock performed well in relief, throwing for 187 yards and a touchdown while maintaining ball security, but remains a lower-tier fantasy quarterback unless Darnold’s absence extends.
- The Seahawks plan to utilize tight ends AJ Barner and Elijah Arroyo more dynamically this season through shifts and motion, potentially benefiting the overall offense and fantasy scoring.
- Wide receiver Shaheed is expected to receive more short-to-intermediate routes in addition to his field-stretching role, which could improve his fantasy consistency compared to previous seasons.
- Seattle will begin the season with a Super Bowl rematch against the Patriots on NBC, with Darnold aiming to build on his strong comeback performance from last season despite some roster changes on both teams.
