The Seattle Seahawks confirmed that, for the second consecutive day, Sam Darnold was limited in practice ahead of the NFC Championship game against the Los Angeles Rams.
The star quarterback has an oblique injury that has been bothering him since last week. Darnold was limited on Thursday and Wednesday, and the team’s head coach, Mike Macdonald, admitted that they expect he will be able to make some throws in Friday’s practice.
Sam Darnold had a very modest performance in the Divisional Round against the 49ers: 12 of 17 for 123 yards and one touchdown. The Seahawks leaned on the running game and their strong defense to get within just one win of the Super Bowl.
Is Sam Darnold out for Seahawks to face Rams?
No. Sam Darnold is expected to play for the Seattle Seahawks against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship game. However, it is unclear whether his oblique injury could be a serious issue in clutch moments.
Seahawks are favorites against Rams
Despite Sam Darnold’s injury and the confirmed absence of running back Zach Charbonnet, the Seahawks are 2.5-point favorites for the matchup against the Rams. This is the third time both teams have faced each other this season.