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Seahawks’ Drew Lock Opens Up With Vulnerable Message After Beating Cardinals

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock opened up on his personal growth after leading his team to a victory against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.

Published: Monday, 21 September 2026 at 1:05 AM
Seahawks’ Drew Lock Opens Up With Vulnerable Message After Beating Cardinals
Key Things to Know
  • Drew Lock spoke candidly about his off-field emotional maturity after leading Seattle to a 31-7 win over Arizona.
  • Lock completed 19 of 26 passes for 235 yards and three touchdowns in place of starter Sam Darnold.
  • The victory marked Lock's first win as an NFL starting quarterback since Week 16 of the 2024 season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Seattle Seahawks backup quarterback Drew Lock reflected on his emotional maturity and personal growth after guiding his team to a 31-7 road victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 2. Starting in place of the absent Sam Darnold, Lock completed 19 of 26 passes for 235 yards and three touchdowns, securing his first win as an NFL starter since Week 16 of the 2024 season.

Speaking to reporters, Lock attributed his improved play to growing off the field as a husband and father, while also acknowledging the personal loss of his father over the past year. Across two games this season, the 29-year-old quarterback has thrown for 422 yards, four touchdowns, and zero interceptions to keep Seattle undefeated at 2-0.

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