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Seahawks QB Sam Darnold set to return Sunday against Commanders

Backup Drew Lock leads Seattle to a 2-0 start while Sam Darnold recovers from a hip injury, with the team ruling out safeties Julian Love and Ty Okada for the upcoming game.

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The odds

How the odds moved · Sam Darnold: 2+
0%50%100%99%24 Sept, 15:16 UTCnowwww.espn.com: QB Darnold back Sunday, but Seahawks down two safeties · 25 Sept, 22:21 UTCwww.espn.com: Darnold aiming for Sunday return after briefly fearing for football future · 24 Sept, 22:21 UTCSI Feed: Seahawks QB Sam Darnold Laments 'Bad Decision' on Pick-6 vs. Commanders · 27 Sept, 22:36 UTCCBS Sports Headlines: Last-minute best bets for NFL Week 3: Seahawks cruise in Sam Darnold's return, Raiders suffer first loss · 27 Sept, 02:00 UTCSI Feed: Seahawks Week 3 Injury Report: Sam Darnold Returns, Two Key Defenders Out · 26 Sept, 01:16 UTCfeeds.bleacherreport.com: Sam Darnold Injury Return Hyped as 'Medical Miracle' by Seahawks HC After Initial Timetable · 25 Sept, 23:36 UTCCBS Sports Headlines: NFL Week 3 best bets: Seahawks win big in Sam Darnold's return, plus three player props to target · 25 Sept, 15:19 UTCSI Feed: Seahawks Get Good Injury News, Sam Darnold, Ernest Jones, Many More · 24 Sept, 23:51 UTC

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The story so far

7 publishers have covered this in 74 articles since 10 Sept 2026. SI Feed published first, on 10 September at 00:42 UTC; feeds.bleacherreport.com followed 1 min later. The most recent article, from SI Feed, appeared on 27 September at 22:36 UTC.

Outlets reporting it: www.espn.com (major outlet), The Guardian US (major outlet), SI Feed, feeds.bleacherreport.com, CBS Sports Headlines, SkySports, Latest articles.

3 prediction markets price this story:

  • Sam Darnold: 2+ — resolved “Yes” on 27 Sept 2026. The outcome is Yes if Sam Darnold throws two or more passing touchdowns in the Seattle versus Washington game originally scheduled for September 27, 2026. The outcome is No if he throws fewer than two passing touchdowns in that specific game. Readers often mistake the return to play as sufficient; only the touchdown count matters.
  • Sam Darnold: 1+ — resolved “No” on 27 Sept 2026. The market resolves to Yes if Sam Darnold scores at least one touchdown in the Seattle versus Washington game on September 27, 2026. It resolves to No if he does not score a touchdown or if the game does not take place as scheduled. Readers often mistake the resolution source for general NFL statistics rather than this specific official game result.
  • Sam Darnold: 300+ — resolved “Yes” on 27 Sept 2026. The market resolves to Yes if Sam Darnold throws for at least 300 passing yards in the Seattle versus Washington game originally scheduled for September 27, 2026. It resolves to No if he fails to reach that yardage total or does not play. Readers often mistake the original scheduled date for a flexible deadline, but the resolution depends strictly on that specific game.

Odds are the market's probability that the outcome happens, updated every few minutes. They are information about what traders expect, not a forecast we make and not investment advice.

How it unfolded

Every source in the order it published, with the odds on Sam Darnold: 2+ at that moment. A dash means the source published before we started tracking prices.

  1. SI FeedSam Darnold Injury Update: Seahawks QB Limps Off Field in First Quarter—
  2. feeds.bleacherreport.comSam Darnold Injured, Latest News on Seahawks QB's Status After Exiting vs. Patriots in Season Opener—
  3. feeds.bleacherreport.comSam Darnold Injured, Latest News on Seahawks QB After Exiting vs. Patriots in NFL Season Opener—
  4. SI FeedFantasy Football Impact: Sam Darnold Heads to the Locker Room Against Patriots—
  5. CBS Sports HeadlinesSam Darnold (hip) exits Seahawks-Patriots season opener, questionable to return; Drew Lock in for Seattle—
  6. SI FeedSeahawks' Drew Lock Gets First Meaningful Snap vs. Patriots in Over a Year—
  7. feeds.bleacherreport.comDavid Andrews Calls Out Potential Drew Lock Narrative After Sam Darnold Injury in Patriots-Seahawks—
  8. SI Feed3 Quarterbacks Seahawks Can Target via Trade Following Sam Darnold Injury—
  9. www.espn.comSeahawks' D sparks opening win over Pats after Darnold injury—
  10. The Guardian USSeahawks pick off Patriots’ Maye three times to stage comeback in Super Bowl rematch—
  11. Show 64 later sources
    1. SI FeedSeahawks HC Mike Macdonald Delivers 'Great News' on Sam Darnold Injury—
    2. www.espn.comSeahawks QB Darnold set for MRI but 'great news' so far on hip injury—
    3. SI FeedDrew Lock Deserves to Be the Seahawks' Starting Quarterback After Patriots Win—
    4. SkySportsSeahawks beat Patriots in NFL opener but suffer Darnold blow—
    5. SI FeedSam Darnold’s Injury May Finally Show Us How Valuable He Is to the Seahawks—
    6. Latest articlesSeahawks rally to beat Patriots in season-opening Super Bowl rematch—
    7. SI FeedSteelers Can View Sam Darnold Injury One of Two Ways—
    8. feeds.bleacherreport.comDrew Lock Hyped As NFL's Best QB2 by Seahawks' Julian Love After Win vs. Drake Maye, Patriots—
    9. CBS Sports HeadlinesSeahawks edge Patriots in Super Bowl rematch, but Sam Darnold injured; Texas vs. Ohio State preview—
    10. feeds.bleacherreport.comSam Darnold Has 'Unusual' Injury, Latest News and Rumors on Seahawks QB After Exiting vs. Patriots—
    11. SI FeedSam Darnold Injury Update and Top 5 Waiver Wire QB Replacements—
    12. SI FeedSam Darnold Injury News Completely Changes Seahawks vs Cardinals—
    13. www.espn.comSeahawks' Darnold gets 'really good news' about hip, expected to miss W2—
    14. SI FeedThe Latest Sam Darnold Injury Update Is Good News For Jaxon Smith-Njigba's Long-Term Fantasy Football Value—
    15. SI FeedSeattle Seahawks Reportedly ’Dodged a Bullet’ With Sam Darnold Injury—
    16. feeds.bleacherreport.comSam Darnold Injury Status Updated by Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald After Early Exit vs. Patriots—
    17. SI FeedSeahawks Updated QB Depth Chart: Drew Lock to Lead Seattle Amid Sam Darnold Injury—
    18. CBS Sports HeadlinesSeahawks can keep winning with Drew Lock, but history offers one big warning—
    19. SI FeedHanich Panic: Is Sam Darnold Needed for Seahawks’ Week 2 at Cardinals?—
    20. www.espn.comCan Drew Lock keep the Seahawks' offense afloat if Sam Darnold remains out?—
    21. SI Feed3 Seahawks Who Must Step up While Sam Darnold Is Out—
    22. feeds.bleacherreport.comSam Darnold 'Hurt His Butt,' Rapoport Says as New Injury Update Revealed in Seahawks Rumors—
    23. SI FeedSam Darnold Gets New Injury Diagnosis but Timeline Remains Unknown—
    24. SI FeedSeahawks and Rams' Injury Woes May Have Upended NFC West After Week 1—
    25. www.espn.comSeahawks say Darnold has 'unique soft-tissue' injury, not out long term—
    26. SI FeedSeahawks Line Opens at -10 Against Major Underdog Cardinals, Should it Be That High?—
    27. SI FeedThe Games Seahawks QB Sam Darnold Could Miss Due to Injury—
    28. SI FeedSam Darnold Injury Update and Fantasy Football Impact: Jaxon Smith-Njigba's Stock Takes a Minor Hit—
    29. SI FeedSam Darnold Injury Shows Exactly Why Seahawks Signed Drew Lock—
    30. feeds.bleacherreport.comSam Darnold Injury Timeline Updated in New Rumors amid 'Unique' Issue for Seahawks QB—
    31. SI FeedJalen Milroe Could See the Field in Week 2 vs. Cardinals With Sam Darnold Out—
    32. feeds.bleacherreport.comSam Darnold Out vs. Cardinals with Glute Injury, Latest News on Timeline to Return to Seahawks—
    33. SI FeedSam Darnold Injury Update: Seahawks Rule Out QB vs. Cardinals—
    34. www.espn.comSeahawks rule QB Darnold (glute) out vs. Cardinals on Sunday—
    35. SI FeedNFL Week 2 Injury Tracker: Sam Darnold Officially Ruled Out vs. Cardinals—
    36. CBS Sports HeadlinesSeahawks rule out Sam Darnold for Week 2, but potential timetable for return emerges—
    37. SI FeedFantasy Football Injury Impact: Seahawks Rule Out Sam Darnold, Bringing Volatility To Jaxon Smith-Njigba In Week 2—
    38. SI FeedProjecting the Seahawks' Record for Sam Darnold Injury Timeline—
    39. SI FeedSeahawks Provide Injury Update on Nick Emmanwori, Tory Horton, and More—
    40. SI FeedShould Seahawks Sign QB to Practice Squad After Sam Darnold Injury?—
    41. SI FeedPros and Cons of Seahawks Trading for a Quarterback After Sam Darnold Injury—
    42. www.espn.comLock prioritizing no turnovers, finding Seahawks' weapons with Darnold out—
    43. feeds.bleacherreport.comSam Darnold Injury Update Given By Mike Macdonald Ahead of NFL Week 2 Amid Glute Issue—
    44. SI FeedSeahawks Get More Good News on Sam Darnold's Availability and Return—
    45. www.espn.comLock, Smith-Njigba have Seahawks 2-0 with Darnold ahead of schedule—
    46. SI FeedSeahawks Are 'Optimistic' Sam Darnold Could Return Soon—
    47. www.espn.comDarnold set to return to Seahawks practice Wednesday, Macdonald says—
    48. SI FeedWhy Drew Lock is Thriving as the Seahawks' Starting Quarterback—
    49. SI FeedWeek 3 NFL Power Rankings Roundup: Seahawks Hold Strong With Drew Lock—
    50. SI FeedWhy Seahawks Should (and Shouldn't) Start Sam Darnold vs. Commanders—
    51. feeds.bleacherreport.comSam Darnold Injury Update, Latest Rumors on Seahawks QB's Return Timeline Amid Glute Issue—
    52. feeds.bleacherreport.comNew Sam Darnold Injury Update, Timeline to Return amid Seahawks QB's 'Ramp Up' Period—
    53. www.espn.comSeahawks' Darnold 'on a good track' to play Sunday, Macdonald says—
    54. SI FeedSeahawks Give Sam Darnold, Jadarian Price, Ty Okada Injury Updates, Plus More—
    55. CBS Sports HeadlinesMike Macdonald says Sam Darnold is 'on a good track' to return from his glute injury—
    56. SI FeedMike Macdonald's Comments Give Seahawks Hint in Sam Darnold Injury Status—
    57. www.espn.comDarnold aiming for Sunday return after briefly fearing for football future0%
    58. SI FeedSeahawks Get Good Injury News, Sam Darnold, Ernest Jones, Many More0%
    59. CBS Sports HeadlinesNFL Week 3 best bets: Seahawks win big in Sam Darnold's return, plus three player props to target0%
    60. www.espn.comQB Darnold back Sunday, but Seahawks down two safeties47%▲47 points since the previous source
    61. feeds.bleacherreport.comSam Darnold Injury Return Hyped as 'Medical Miracle' by Seahawks HC After Initial Timetable45%▼2 points since the previous source
    62. SI FeedSeahawks Week 3 Injury Report: Sam Darnold Returns, Two Key Defenders Out45%▲1 points since the previous source
    63. CBS Sports HeadlinesLast-minute best bets for NFL Week 3: Seahawks cruise in Sam Darnold's return, Raiders suffer first loss47%▲2 points since the previous source
    64. SI FeedSeahawks QB Sam Darnold Laments 'Bad Decision' on Pick-6 vs. Commanders95%▲49 points since the previous source
  12. Market resolved: Yes

Sources

Every article we clustered into this story. Headlines link to the publisher.

  1. QB Darnold back Sunday, but Seahawks down two safeties www.espn.com ·
  2. Darnold aiming for Sunday return after briefly fearing for football future www.espn.com ·
  3. Seahawks' Darnold 'on a good track' to play Sunday, Macdonald says www.espn.com ·
  4. Darnold set to return to Seahawks practice Wednesday, Macdonald says www.espn.com ·
  5. Lock, Smith-Njigba have Seahawks 2-0 with Darnold ahead of schedule www.espn.com ·
  6. Lock prioritizing no turnovers, finding Seahawks' weapons with Darnold out www.espn.com ·
Show 68 more sources
  1. Seahawks rule QB Darnold (glute) out vs. Cardinals on Sunday www.espn.com ·
  2. Seahawks say Darnold has 'unique soft-tissue' injury, not out long term www.espn.com ·
  3. Can Drew Lock keep the Seahawks' offense afloat if Sam Darnold remains out? www.espn.com ·
  4. Seahawks' Darnold gets 'really good news' about hip, expected to miss W2 www.espn.com ·
  5. Seahawks QB Darnold set for MRI but 'great news' so far on hip injury www.espn.com ·
  6. Seahawks pick off Patriots’ Maye three times to stage comeback in Super Bowl rematch The Guardian US ·
  7. Seahawks' D sparks opening win over Pats after Darnold injury www.espn.com ·
  8. Seahawks QB Sam Darnold Laments 'Bad Decision' on Pick-6 vs. Commanders SI Feed
  9. Last-minute best bets for NFL Week 3: Seahawks cruise in Sam Darnold's return, Raiders suffer first loss CBS Sports Headlines
  10. Seahawks Week 3 Injury Report: Sam Darnold Returns, Two Key Defenders Out SI Feed
  11. Sam Darnold Injury Return Hyped as 'Medical Miracle' by Seahawks HC After Initial Timetable feeds.bleacherreport.com
  12. NFL Week 3 best bets: Seahawks win big in Sam Darnold's return, plus three player props to target CBS Sports Headlines
  13. Seahawks Get Good Injury News, Sam Darnold, Ernest Jones, Many More SI Feed
  14. Mike Macdonald's Comments Give Seahawks Hint in Sam Darnold Injury Status SI Feed
  15. Mike Macdonald says Sam Darnold is 'on a good track' to return from his glute injury CBS Sports Headlines
  16. Seahawks Give Sam Darnold, Jadarian Price, Ty Okada Injury Updates, Plus More SI Feed
  17. New Sam Darnold Injury Update, Timeline to Return amid Seahawks QB's 'Ramp Up' Period feeds.bleacherreport.com
  18. Sam Darnold Injury Update, Latest Rumors on Seahawks QB's Return Timeline Amid Glute Issue feeds.bleacherreport.com
  19. Why Seahawks Should (and Shouldn't) Start Sam Darnold vs. Commanders SI Feed
  20. Week 3 NFL Power Rankings Roundup: Seahawks Hold Strong With Drew Lock SI Feed
  21. Why Drew Lock is Thriving as the Seahawks' Starting Quarterback SI Feed
  22. Seahawks Are 'Optimistic' Sam Darnold Could Return Soon SI Feed
  23. Seahawks Get More Good News on Sam Darnold's Availability and Return SI Feed
  24. Sam Darnold Injury Update Given By Mike Macdonald Ahead of NFL Week 2 Amid Glute Issue feeds.bleacherreport.com
  25. Pros and Cons of Seahawks Trading for a Quarterback After Sam Darnold Injury SI Feed
  26. Should Seahawks Sign QB to Practice Squad After Sam Darnold Injury? SI Feed
  27. Seahawks Provide Injury Update on Nick Emmanwori, Tory Horton, and More SI Feed
  28. Projecting the Seahawks' Record for Sam Darnold Injury Timeline SI Feed
  29. Fantasy Football Injury Impact: Seahawks Rule Out Sam Darnold, Bringing Volatility To Jaxon Smith-Njigba In Week 2 SI Feed
  30. Seahawks rule out Sam Darnold for Week 2, but potential timetable for return emerges CBS Sports Headlines
  31. NFL Week 2 Injury Tracker: Sam Darnold Officially Ruled Out vs. Cardinals SI Feed
  32. Sam Darnold Injury Update: Seahawks Rule Out QB vs. Cardinals SI Feed
  33. Sam Darnold Out vs. Cardinals with Glute Injury, Latest News on Timeline to Return to Seahawks feeds.bleacherreport.com
  34. Jalen Milroe Could See the Field in Week 2 vs. Cardinals With Sam Darnold Out SI Feed
  35. Sam Darnold Injury Timeline Updated in New Rumors amid 'Unique' Issue for Seahawks QB feeds.bleacherreport.com
  36. Sam Darnold Injury Shows Exactly Why Seahawks Signed Drew Lock SI Feed
  37. Sam Darnold Injury Update and Fantasy Football Impact: Jaxon Smith-Njigba's Stock Takes a Minor Hit SI Feed
  38. The Games Seahawks QB Sam Darnold Could Miss Due to Injury SI Feed
  39. Seahawks Line Opens at -10 Against Major Underdog Cardinals, Should it Be That High? SI Feed
  40. Seahawks and Rams' Injury Woes May Have Upended NFC West After Week 1 SI Feed
  41. Sam Darnold Gets New Injury Diagnosis but Timeline Remains Unknown SI Feed
  42. Sam Darnold 'Hurt His Butt,' Rapoport Says as New Injury Update Revealed in Seahawks Rumors feeds.bleacherreport.com
  43. 3 Seahawks Who Must Step up While Sam Darnold Is Out SI Feed
  44. Hanich Panic: Is Sam Darnold Needed for Seahawks’ Week 2 at Cardinals? SI Feed
  45. Seahawks can keep winning with Drew Lock, but history offers one big warning CBS Sports Headlines
  46. Seahawks Updated QB Depth Chart: Drew Lock to Lead Seattle Amid Sam Darnold Injury SI Feed
  47. Sam Darnold Injury Status Updated by Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald After Early Exit vs. Patriots feeds.bleacherreport.com
  48. Seattle Seahawks Reportedly ’Dodged a Bullet’ With Sam Darnold Injury SI Feed
  49. The Latest Sam Darnold Injury Update Is Good News For Jaxon Smith-Njigba's Long-Term Fantasy Football Value SI Feed
  50. Sam Darnold Injury News Completely Changes Seahawks vs Cardinals SI Feed
  51. Sam Darnold Injury Update and Top 5 Waiver Wire QB Replacements SI Feed
  52. Sam Darnold Has 'Unusual' Injury, Latest News and Rumors on Seahawks QB After Exiting vs. Patriots feeds.bleacherreport.com
  53. Seahawks edge Patriots in Super Bowl rematch, but Sam Darnold injured; Texas vs. Ohio State preview CBS Sports Headlines
  54. Drew Lock Hyped As NFL's Best QB2 by Seahawks' Julian Love After Win vs. Drake Maye, Patriots feeds.bleacherreport.com
  55. Steelers Can View Sam Darnold Injury One of Two Ways SI Feed
  56. Seahawks rally to beat Patriots in season-opening Super Bowl rematch Latest articles
  57. Sam Darnold’s Injury May Finally Show Us How Valuable He Is to the Seahawks SI Feed
  58. Seahawks beat Patriots in NFL opener but suffer Darnold blow SkySports
  59. Drew Lock Deserves to Be the Seahawks' Starting Quarterback After Patriots Win SI Feed
  60. Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald Delivers 'Great News' on Sam Darnold Injury SI Feed
  61. 3 Quarterbacks Seahawks Can Target via Trade Following Sam Darnold Injury SI Feed
  62. David Andrews Calls Out Potential Drew Lock Narrative After Sam Darnold Injury in Patriots-Seahawks feeds.bleacherreport.com
  63. Seahawks' Drew Lock Gets First Meaningful Snap vs. Patriots in Over a Year SI Feed
  64. Sam Darnold (hip) exits Seahawks-Patriots season opener, questionable to return; Drew Lock in for Seattle CBS Sports Headlines
  65. Fantasy Football Impact: Sam Darnold Heads to the Locker Room Against Patriots SI Feed
  66. Sam Darnold Injured, Latest News on Seahawks QB's Status After Exiting vs. Patriots in Season Opener feeds.bleacherreport.com
  67. Sam Darnold Injured, Latest News on Seahawks QB After Exiting vs. Patriots in NFL Season Opener feeds.bleacherreport.com
  68. Sam Darnold Injury Update: Seahawks QB Limps Off Field in First Quarter SI Feed

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