Lock to remain Seahawks' QB1 vs. Raiders, giving Darnold more time to heal

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Nov 9, 2026, 12:54 PM ET

The Seahawks plan to start quarterback Drew Lock on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders, giving Sam Darnold another week to recover from his injuries going into Seattle's Week 11 bye, coach Mike Macdonald said Monday on Seattle Sports 710.

Lock suffered an oblique injury in the third quarter of Sunday's 17-3 victory over the Arizona Cardinals but had said after the game he was confident he'd be able to play against the Raiders if needed.

On Monday, Macdonald said that Lock's new oblique injury looks like something the team can manage throughout this week.

Darnold has been sidelined by a quad injury and cracked rib, suffered in a Week 8 Monday night loss to the Chicago Bears.

Seattle's offensive production has not dropped off when Lock has replaced Darnold, who has had to endure his fair share of injuries this season.

Lock was 19-of-28 passing for 175 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's win. While filling in for Darnold for two full games and most of a third this season, Lock has yet to turn the ball over, and Seattle has won all three times.

ESPN's Brady Henderson contributed to this report.