Drew Lock reacts to replacing Sam Darnold after Seahawks game

Drew Lock helped the Seattle Seahawks to an opening day win against the New England Patriots following Sam Darnold's injury.

NFL news, live updates: Sam Darnold could hit short-term IR, Brock Bowers to miss 'a game or 2' after undergoing knee procedure Tuesday

Sam Darnold entered his first NFL season as a defending Super Bowl champion. The Seattle Seahawks quarterback faced the very team he helped beat, the New England Patriots, to kick off the 2026 campaign .

Seahawks' Sam Darnold injures hip in win over Patriots, fracture ruled out

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold went to the locker room after suffering a hip injury on a sack taken on Seattle's first drive of the season. Drew Lock entered the game for Seattle's second drive, and Darnold was officially listed as questionable to return.

Mike Macdonald: Sam Darnold did not suffer hip fracture, more tests to come

The Seahawks received some positive news on quarterback Sam Darnold, but the extent of his hip injury is still unclear.

‘Dust Off the Cleats, We Need You,’ ‘You Available Next Sunday?’ — Seahawks Fans Desperately Call on 10-Time Pro Bowler After Sam Darnold’s Injury

The Seattle Seahawks had to turn to backup quarterback Drew Lock early in Wednesday’s season opener after Sam Darnold suffered a right hip injury during the opening drive against the New England Patriots.

Patriots vs. Seahawks score, live updates: Smith-Njigba TD ties game 10-10 after A.J. Brown, Sam Darnold ruled out with injuries

The Seahawks are consensus 3.5-point favorites in tonight's game, which is slightly more than the typical spread given to home teams, all else being equal. Seattle is -175 on the moneyline, while the Patriots are +145. The over/under is set at 44.5.