According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Cooks is signing with the 49ers’ practice squad, initially to get up to speed for games. The agreement comes less than two weeks after the 49ers handed the Rams a 27-7 loss in the season opener in Melbourne, Australia.

For Rams fans, the name comes with memories. Cooks was once the field-stretching piece in one of the most productive Los Angeles offenses under Sean McVay. Without a doubt, it could prove to be a great move on a contract of lower value than what Tyreek Hill would have commanded.

Cooks’ stint with the Rams

The Rams acquired Cooks from the New England Patriots in 2018, adding a receiver who could threaten defenses downfield alongside Robert Woods. He rewarded that decision with 80 catches for a career-high 1,204 yards and five touchdowns in his first season with Los Angeles.

Los Angeles went on to reach the Super Bowl, with Cooks playing a prominent role in the passing game that helped carry them there. His Rams stint was brief, but that first NFL season left a clear mark, as he made an already dangerous offense harder to defend across the full width and length of the field. The numbers fell in 2019.

The Rams traded him to the Houston Texans in April 2020 after Cooks had totaled 122 catches, 1,787 yards, and seven touchdowns over his two Rams seasons. That made his second-year line 42 catches for 583 yards and two scores. The Rams ended up sending a 2022 fourth-round pick to Houston and received a second-round selection in the deal.

Why are the 49ers pursuing Cooks?

The San Francisco Chronicle reported that Demarcus Robinson sustained a high ankle sprain in the 49ers‘ Week 2 win over the Miami Dolphins. Robinson had taken on a larger role after injuries to Ricky Pearsall and De’Zhaun Stribling. Mike Evans also left the Miami game with a hip issue, although coach Kyle Shanahan said he could have returned if the game had been closer.

That leaves an opening for an experienced receiver to learn the offense and potentially help Brock Purdy later. That is where the interest and agreement with Cooks come in, as he can serve as Demarcus Robinson’s replacement in hopes that he reclaims the form seen during that stellar year with the Rams.

Although Dart’s initial diagnosis was positive for the Giants after the QB’s scary injury, and even general manager Joe Schoen expressed optimism about Dart during the Monday Night Football game in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season, the MRI results completely turned the tables.

Now, the G-Men are preparing for anything, and a season-ending injury hasn’t been ruled out yet. If that turns out to be New York’s reality, not only will it change the team’s outlook this season, but it would also put into question many of the things the Giants took for certain looking toward the future.

“The injury to Jaxson Dart, if it proves to be season-ending, has so many layers. Including this: He’ll head into Year 3 a massive question mark. Can he stay healthy? Is he a franchise QB? The Giants will need to come to that decision. This upcoming draft is loaded with quarterbacks,” Connor Hughes of SNY stated.

Dart is missing one thing to be called a franchise QB

There are no doubts about Dart’s game. He proved his worth during his rookie season in the NFL and did it again in the small sample size he was able to put together in 2026. Against the Rams, Dart started the game off in great form. So much so that he delivered a great throw, which was dropped by TE Theo Johnson, even during the play that he was injured on.

Based on his attributes, his decision-making, how he carries himself as a young star in New York, the maturity he’s shown in turning away from the things that were putting him in danger throughout his rookie year, and even his charisma and how he’s treated by the fanbase, there’s not a single element about Dart that doesn’t scream franchise quarterback.

However, Dart has had some trouble staying healthy, and as cliché as it sounds, availability is indeed the best ability. No franchise quarterback can keep that status if he’s missing games every couple of weeks or has yet to play a full season.

NY Giants could try again in 2027 NFL Draft

As noted by Hughes, with such a plethora of young, talented quarterbacks set to declare for the 2027 NFL Draft, it makes you wonder if the Giants won’t take a chance on another signal-caller of the future. Of course, it would all be in vain if the team doesn’t address the offensive line. That’s the root of the problem and why young quarterbacks like Dart must deal with the buzz around their health. The real conversation should be that they are being failed by their organizations.

Obviously, there are plays that lead to injuries in which it comes down to the quarterback to protect himself, but it’d be unfair to blame Dart’s ability to stay healthy and overlook every other young quarterback who’s been injured as much as, or more than, he has early in their careers. Joe Burrow, Jayden Daniels, Tua Tagovailoa, and many others have battled injuries in their careers, and they all have a common denominator: a subpar offensive line.

That’s often the price quarterbacks who go high in the draft must pay, but it shouldn’t always be like that. Teams should start focusing on building franchise offensive lines and preaching smart football rather than asking their quarterback/saviors to play hero ball on every crucial down.

Dart’s injury raises alarms in New York

As for the debate around Dart, it remains to be seen just how much time he will miss. For the time being, any timeline is only conjecture. By the time Dart returns, whenever that may be, New York will have to do a much better job of protecting him.

At the end of the day, the franchise in East Rutherford boasts a three-headed monster in the shape of Dart, Malik Nabers, and Cam Skattebo, but can’t exploit it. Perhaps it’s the Mandela effect, but most fans rate Dart and Nabers as one of the best QB-WR duos in the NFL, but that partnership has only shared the field for a full game once in two years.

While debating whether Dart is New York’s franchise quarterback or not has some logic, perhaps a better debate must be whether the Giants can actually enjoy a franchise quarterback or if their own issues limit them and end up coming back to bite them. So far, the answer seems obvious, even if it pains Big Blue to admit it.

Key takeaways

• Jaxson Dart’s knee MRI revealed damage worse than the team initially expected.
• The upcoming 2027 NFL Draft is loaded with quarterbacks.
• Malik Nabers and Jaxson Darthave only played one full game together.

Giants beat writer Gary Myers floated an off-the-board take, suggesting the Giants trade for J.J. McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings. Myers noted that Joe Schoen considered him with the 6th overall pick in 2024 when they took Malik Nabers. McCarthy also helped Jim Harbaugh win a national championship in 2023, and Harbaugh loves McCarthy.

Therefore, McCarthy’s arrival does not sound far-fetched, considering Harbaugh knows him and he represents a young option. Dart, of course, sustained a potentially serious knee injury in the Giants’ 28-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night. What was initially believed to be a sprained MCL turned out to be more serious, and Dart may need season-ending surgery, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.

A move for McCarthy could prove complicated

First, it is necessary to understand McCarthy‘s current situation with the Vikings. McCarthy’s value has certainly shifted since draft night. The Vikings named Kyler Murray as their starter this summer and later placed Carson Wentz ahead of McCarthy on the depth chart. Since then, Murray has cleared concussion protocol and is expected to return for Week 3, once again relegating McCarthy to the third-string quarterback role.

Minnesota has not publicly indicated plans to trade McCarthy, though his future has already generated considerable speculation. He is just 23 years old and under contract through 2027, with Minnesota holding a fifth-year option for the 2028 NFL season.

His first two NFL seasons also explain why his current price tag would differ significantly from what Minnesota paid in 2024. McCarthy missed his entire rookie season following knee surgery and, last season, recorded 1,632 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions in 10 starts.

For their part, New York would consider McCarthy precisely because their young starter has performed at a high level. The Giants passed on McCarthy at the time because Nabers was available. Two years later, they have a franchise quarterback they truly believe in, yet they could still end up inquiring about McCarthy — the kind of roster-building plot twist no one foresees in April.

Key takeaways

• Trading for J.J. McCarthy was suggested by beat writer Gary Myers.
• Season-ending surgery may be required after the initial knee injury proved more severe.
• 1,632 yards and 11 touchdowns were recorded in 10 starts last season.

Taking to social media on his official X account, Beckham shared a message of support, noting that handling these types of situations is far from easy. “Prayers up for my brother 6. Seeing the news is one thing, but it’s harder until u actually see it.” Beckham added.

Everything points to a worse situation than initially expected following a recent injury update reported by Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo. The report indicated that Dart could miss the rest of the season after tests showed that the Giants quarterback’s knee injury is more severe than initially anticipated.

What happened to Dart?

The Giants lost Dart on their seventh snap of the game when he was hit on his right side by Rams linebacker Byron Young. That hit sent Dart into linebacker Josaiah Stewart, who undercut the quarterback’s legs, resulting in a hard fall.

Dart immediately grabbed his left knee and went to the blue medical tent. He walked with a limp to the locker room and was initially listed as questionable to return to the game before officially being ruled out early in the third quarter.

Harbaugh confides in Winston

Harbaugh also expressed confidence in backup quarterback Jameis Winston‘s ability to step in for however long Dart is sidelined. Winston struggled in place of Dart, completing 11 of 27 passes for 111 yards and an interception, so while he continues to play for Dart, he needs that confidence to perform in the NFL.

“We’ve learned a lot more [about Dart’s knee],” Harbaugh said. “When we know what direction we’re going to have to go or whatever it might be, we’ll announce that. But we don’t have that yet, so I don’t want to get out over our skis on that.”

Beyond Winston, the Giants have quarterback Jake Haener on their practice squad. But with Dart expected to miss an extended period, Harbaugh and the Giants will lean on Winston, who signed a two-year, $13 million contract extension earlier this month.

Key takeaways

• “Prayers up for my brother 6” was posted on X by Odell Beckham Jr.
• Missing the rest of the season is possible for Jaxson Dart after further tests.
• 11 of 27 passes for 111 yards were completed by backup Jameis Winston.

“I’m hopeful that he’ll play,” McVay said, via Gary Klein of the L.A. Times. “If he’s ready to go, great. If not, then we’ll continue to roll.” Nacua was listed as questionable for Monday Night Football and was ultimately inactive for the matchup.

“You have to redirect your whole kind of plans, and you almost have to operate where it’s like, ‘All right, if [Nacua] plays it’s a bonus, but we can’t count on him playing even though we were hopeful that there might be a chance,” the coach also added. “It really just boiled down to … when you have soft tissue injuries with guys like that, that are skill players, you’re going to err on the side of caution.”

Nacua’s absence in Week 2 was more than adequately covered by Davante Adams at SoFi Stadium. However, if McVay can have his two biggest aerial weapons on the field in Denver, Sean Payton will undoubtedly have plenty of reasons to worry.

What injury is Nacua dealing with?

Puka Nacua‘s status took a turn late in the week when a hip and groin issue popped up, ultimately ruling him inactive for Week 2 against the Giants. After making five catches for 74 yards in the season opener against San Francisco, Nacua had been dealing with psoas soreness through August and didn’t feel quite right during Thursday’s practice.

When he held out on Friday and Saturday with compounding hip and groin tightness, Sean McVay and the medical staff decided to play it safe rather than push him out there on Monday Night Football. It left Matthew Stafford leaning heavily on Davante Adams in the passing game, though early signs point to the move being a precautionary measure to prevent a nagging lower-body injury from lingering deeper into the season.

What lies beyond the Broncos?

The Rams are heading into a pretty grueling stretch of games over the next month. It all kicks off with a trip into the high altitude to take on the Denver Broncos on Sunday, September 27 at Empower Field at Mile High. Right after that road test, they stay on the highway for another tough matchup when they visit the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, October 4 at Lincoln Financial Field.

Once those back-to-back road trips are out of the way, they finally return home to Inglewood. First up at SoFi Stadium is a heavy-hitting prime-time clash against the Buffalo Bills on Monday, October 12. To wrap up this four-game stretch, they stay right there at home to host their division rival, the Arizona Cardinals, on Sunday, October 18.

Key takeaways

• Sean McVay expressed hope that his receiver will return against Denver.
• A hip and groin issue sidelined the wideout following five catches in Week 1.
• Los Angeles visits the Broncos on September 27 at Empower Field at Mile High.

“Jaxson Dart suffered a knee injury last night that was worse than anticipated, after the MRI. He’s out an extended period of time, possibly the season,” Ian Rapoport reported on his X account.

As things stand, Jameis Winston is the only other quarterback on the active roster. Jake Haener is on the practice squad and may be called up, but neither is a solid answer for the Giants, who went from Super Bowl hopefuls after their Week 1 win to the same old pessimistic G-Men after the rough Week 2 outing in Los Angeles. Whether it’s before Week 3 against the Tennessee Titans or afterward, it’s clear New York will have to make changes to its QB room.

During Week 2 at SoFi Stadium, the Giants didn’t have a third, emergency quarterback, meaning if Winston caught as much as a cold inside the air-conditioned venue, New York would’ve had to improvise. Such a close-call experience must serve as a lesson for Harbaugh not to put the team in such a spot again.

Winston struggled after Dart went down

After Dart exited the Week 2 Monday Night Football matchup against the Rams, Giants GM Joe Schoen showed optimism, but it may have been in vain. According to reports, Dart wanted to jump right back into the action, but it’s now clear that would’ve been a terrible mistake. The NFL regular season waits for nobody, though, and the show must go on. Even if it’s an act fans in New York would rather look away from.

For the time being, it will be the Winston Show in East Rutherford, and that’s always a one-of-a-kind experience, with great highs but abysmal lows. Against Los Angeles, Winston was unable to get anything going on offense and made a couple of ill-advised throws, including a virtually game-sealing interception inside the red zone in the second quarter.

There was a lot of football left to be played, but that play, when New York was in scoring position, really took the air out of the team’s sails. Or what little was left after the Giants’ woes continued following Dart’s injury, as Malik Nabers momentarily left the game, too.

NY Giants could make changes

Unless Harbaugh and the G-Men want to sign up for a potentially season-long ride on the Winston experience, they must evaluate their options and make changes to their quarterback room. However, the Super Bowl-winning head coach has steered away from confirming the extent of Dart’s injury.

According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, Harbaugh made it clear that “evaluations are ongoing” and no final decision has been made, but the Giants have learned more about where they stand with Dart. Needless to say, it’s not encouraging whatsoever, but it may not be catastrophic. At least for now, New York will hold on to a sliver of hope. It’s not looking good, though.

Giants’ QB depth without Dart

With Dart sidelined—for the long term or short term remains to be confirmed—the Giants only have one active quarterback on the 53-man roster: Winston. That could easily change by activating Jake Haener from the practice squad, and reports also point to Brandon Allen, who was with the team throughout training camp but was released in favor of sticking with Haener.

Allen wouldn’t be a total stranger to Matt Nagy’s offensive playbook and could make sense. However, the Giants could also go after a potential starting quarterback if they’ve had enough of Winston.

Available free agents include Jimmy Garoppolo, Jake Browning and Bailey Zappe, among others. The trade route is another option for the Giants, though that will come at a bigger cost. Still, winning in the NFL always does, and New York is tired of settling for pennies.

Key takeaways

• Jaxson Dart’s knee MRI revealed worse-than-expected damage, potentially sidelining him for the season.
• Backup quarterback Jameis Winston remains the only other passer on the active 53-man roster.
• New York faces the Tennessee Titans in Week 3 while evaluating available quarterback options.

Swift attended Week 2’s Sunday Night Football between the Chiefs and Indianapolis Colts at Arrowhead Stadium, just like she did in Week 1 when Kansas City hosted another primetime game against the Denver Broncos. She was a privileged spectator to a dominant performance by her husband, Kelce. Following the Chiefs’ buzzer-beater win over the Colts in overtime, Reid made a sincere statement about Kelce’s wife’s role in his recent success.

“[Kelce] worked his tail off, that’s the bottom line. He likes his surrounding cast that’s around him, too. It sure helps. It takes a lot of pride in that. Everybody questioned with the wedding and honeymoon, would he be out of shape? He works his rear end off. I think Taylor [Swift], you’re putting on four-hour shows, you’ve gotta work hard, too. I’m sure she kicks him in the butt a little bit there, too,” Reid said during an interview on KSHB 41 News.

Iron sharpens iron. Since the couple got together, there were concerns about whether Swift would be a distraction to Kelce on gameday as the spotlight shifted onto the Kelce family suite at Arrowhead Stadium. That couldn’t have been any further from the truth, and since the two superstars wed in the summer in New York City, they’ve only been off to a great start, which is best exemplified by Kelce’s numbers in the 2026 NFL season.

Kelce’s red-hot start to 2026

While Reid faces a challenge in balancing Kenneth Walker III and Emmett Johnson’s touches in the backfield, it’s clear he has no worries when it comes to the tight-end position. Not as long as Kelce is playing the way he’s done so far in the 2026 NFL season.

After dealing with retirement rumors all offseason long and coming off a disheartening 2025 campaign in which he finished with a third-career-worst 76 receptions, second-worst 851 yards and five touchdowns, something has clicked for Kelce. Reid has reasons to believe it has to do with his wedding, held on July 3 at Madison Square Garden.

Indeed, the sample size remains small, but Kelce’s first two outings of the season are more than encouraging. So far, Kelce has caught 12 passes for 172 yards and a touchdown. At this pace, he’s projected to finish the season with 102 catches, 1,462 receiving yards and eight touchdowns.

It goes without saying, but those would be impressive numbers for a 36-year-old (turns 37 on Oct. 5) many believe is playing his last season in the NFL. If he finishes the year with these numbers, however, it won’t take long before fans in Kansas City, and Reid included, grow convinced there’s still a lot left in the tank.

The Chiefs are back

There will be time for that conversation later. For the time being, Reid and the Chiefs will enjoy this reborn version of Kelce, which Swift may deserve a lot of credit for. In perfect “Love Story” fashion, there is a new prince and princess in The City of Fountains, and that’s just what the Chiefs Kingdom needed.

Patrick Mahomes is healthy, Andy Reid is still Andy Reid, and Travis Kelce is back to his old ways. The sky is the limit for Kansas City, and the NFL must take cover before the sky is painted red.

Key takeaways

• Andy Reid credited Taylor Swift’s work ethic for motivating her husband’s strong season start.
• Travis Kelce caught 12 passes for 172 yards and a touchdown through two games.
• The couple officially married on July 3 at Madison Square Garden in New York.

This could be Keenum‘s first NFL game since December 24, 2023, when he started for the Houston Texans against the Cleveland Browns in Week 16 of the 2023 season.

In that game, he completed 11 of 17 passes for 62 yards and two interceptions before being replaced by Davis Mills in a 36–22 defeat. Now, he could make a long-awaited and unexpected return to the field, this time as the Bears’ starting quarterback.

Keenum’s experience in the league

Keenum is the ultimate NFL journeyman who turned an undrafted free-agent shot into an absolute survival clinic of a career. After entering the league with the Houston Texans in 2012, he bounced around as a reliable starter and elite backup across stops with the Rams (both in St. Louis and L.A.), Minnesota Vikings, Denver Broncos, Washington Commanders, Cleveland Browns, Buffalo Bills, back to Houston, and finally the Chicago Bears.

While his signature peak came in 2017—leading the Vikings on a magical run punctuated by the iconic “Minneapolis Miracle”—he’s built a super respectable career stat line along the way: 15,175 passing yards, 79 touchdowns, 51 interceptions, and a 62.3% completion rate.

He forged a reputation as a quarterback who can step in, command a huddle, and win you a game on short notice. However, it’s been a while since he last saw NFL action, which is why Bears fans have a reason to be concerned.

Caleb Williams’ current status

Bears fans held their breath on Sunday when Caleb Williams went down clutching his right leg late in the fourth quarter against the Vikings. It looked absolute worst-case scenario at first—he was screaming in pain and had to be carted to the locker room with a towel over his head—leading everyone to fear a season-ending knee or Achilles tear. Luckily, tests confirmed it’s just a right hamstring injury and head coach Ben Johnson officially classified him as week-to-week.

Key takeaways

• Case Keenum may start against Philadelphia with Tyson Bagent in concussion protocol.
• His last start occurred on December 24, 2023, with the Houston Texans.
• A right hamstring injury sidelined Caleb Williams.

“I was thinking about this, they’re gonna have to bring someone in,” Shasky said. “It’s probably too early for trades, though I do believe there are some trades that are gonna go down … Let me give you some of the free agents the Niners could sign this week given the Demarcus Robinson injury. Tyreek Hill? No, they’re not gonna do it. This team’s not bringing him in. I’m just gonna tell everyone right now: the Chiefs will, [the Niners] won’t.”

Hill’s history with Chiefs Kingdom could bring him back to Andy Reid’s team, although he would need to be at 100% physically to reach an agreement. For now, it appears that Kyle Shanahan’s 49ers will not have Cheetah’s services.

Hill looks to get back to full strength

Tyreek Hill is working his way back from a horrific left knee injury—including a knee dislocation and multiple torn ligaments like his ACL—suffered last September while still with the Dolphins. After undergoing two surgeries, being released by Miami in February, and navigating a long rehab process where doctors initially worried he might never run the same, the 32-year-old speedster is currently unsigned.

While Hill recently admitted he’s still rebuilding power in that left leg, his agent Drew Rosenhaus noted that medical staff are eyeing a potential return to action around October—meaning once he gets full medical clearance, a contending team will likely scoop him up mid-season for a playoff push.

Hill’s time with the Chiefs

Tyreek Hill’s six-year run with Kansas City from 2016 to 2021 was nothing short of electric, establishing him as the ultimate big-play threat in Andy Reid’s offense. Over 91 regular-season games in KC, Cheetah caught 479 passes for 6,630 receiving yards and 56 receiving TDs, while adding another 712 rushing yards and 6 TDs on the ground.

He made the Pro Bowl in all six of his seasons with the Chiefs, earned three First-Team All-Pro selections, and played a massive role in reaching back-to-back Super Bowls—including bringing home the ring in Super Bowl LIV. He truly transformed the way defenses had to cover Kansas City before being traded to Miami in 2022.

Key takeaways

• Free agent wide receiver Tyreek Hill is reportedly expected to sign with Kansas City rather than San Francisco.
• A target return window around October remains set following two knee surgeries.
• During six seasons with KC, he recorded 479 receptions for 6,630 receiving yards.

“Well, I think the way I look at it is … that’s part of the equation, but the other part is allowing Emmett to grow,” Reid said in his Monday video conference. “And so, I think Emmett will continue to get more snaps and then it’ll take a little bit of load, off Kenny, but he wants that ball.

“He wants a ball every play, Ken does, and he’s not asking to be relieved or anything else. But I think as it goes on, you get a nice balance with those two in there and then it keeps them even more fresh as the season goes on.”

The Chiefs opened the season 2-0, with their rushing attack emerging as one of their biggest strengths. Reid is loaded with talent in his backfield, and as the weeks go by, it will be interesting to see whether he continues to keep Walker on the field while giving Johnson more opportunities.

Walker and Johnson’s impact this season

Through the first two games of the season, Kansas City’s revamped backfield is clearly being led by Kenneth Walker, who has taken full control of the primary workload. Walker has posted 47 carries for 290 rushing yards (a massive 6.2 yards per carry) and 1 rushing TD, while adding 9 receptions for 79 receiving yards and 1 receiving TD.

Meanwhile, fifth-round rookie Emmett Johnson is stepping nicely into that clear RB2 change-of-pace role, logging 8 carries for 24 rushing yards alongside 2 catches for 44 yards. Walker is handling the heavy lifting and explosive plays, but Johnson is giving Andy Reid a reliable, versatile backup option to spell him when needed.

Chiefs’ next challenges

The Chiefs are gearing up for a tricky stretch ahead: first, they head down to South Florida to take on the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, September 27 at Hard Rock Stadium, and right after that, they stay on the road for a division clash against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, October 4 at Allegiant Stadium.

Then, after taking an early Bye Week in Week 5, they return home to Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, October 18 to host the Los Angeles Chargers. Chiefs Kingdom are looking to keep moving forward as they quickly seek to reclaim their status as contenders.

Key takeaways

• Andy Reid aims to balance backfield workloads between his primary and backup running backs.
• Primary back Kenneth Walker posted 290 rushing yards across the first two regular-season games.
• Kansas City travels to South Florida to play Miami on September 27.

“Right now the plan is for him to be out there in some capacity, and we’ll go from there,” Macdonald said, via the team’s website. “How much? We’ll see from here to Wednesday what that number is, but right now that’s the goal.”

Fortunately for the coach, Drew Lock stepped up and performed very well. The Seahawks opened the season 2-0, and their pursuit of back-to-back titles is looking stronger than ever.

A bitter debut for Darnold

Sam Darnold‘s season opener with the Seahawks ended almost as soon as it started. Just five snaps into Seattle’s opening drive against the Patriots, he took a heavy hit on a third-down sack by Dre’Mont Jones and ended up with a right hip/glute injury as his leg took the brunt of the turf impact.

He limped straight off the field, headed into the blue tent, and was ultimately ruled out for the rest of the night after completing just 1 of 2 passes for 13 yards. Drew Lock had to step in and steady the ship to secure a tight win, but seeing the QB1 forced to the locker room on drive number one definitely sent a quick shockwave through the Seattle faithful.

Lock rises to the occasion

Drew Lock has been remarkably solid guiding the Seahawks to a 2-0 start. Over his first two appearances, he’s completed 35 of 48 passes (a sharp 72.9% completion rate) for 422 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions, posting a stellar passer rating.

After game-managing a tight 13-10 win over New England with 187 yards and 1 TD, he popped off in Week 2 against Arizona Cardinals, slinging 235 yards and 3 scores in a 31-7 blowout. He hasn’t turned the ball over once, keeping Seattle’s offense steady and moving while QB1 recovers.

What’s next for Seattle?

The Seahawks hit the road on Sunday, September 27 to take on the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium. After that east-coast trip, they head right back to Seattle for a two-game home stand, first hosting the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, October 4 at Lumen Field, followed by a massive divisional clash against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, October 11, also at Lumen Field.

Key takeaways

• Sam Darnold will return to practice in some capacity on Wednesday.
• The quarterback suffered a right hip/glute injury on his fifth snap against New England.
• Replacement passer Drew Lock recorded 422 passing yards and four touchdowns across two victories.