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Seahawks QB Drew Lock Feeling Good, ‘Really Excited’ About Another Opportunity To Start in Week 9

Drew Lock, who will start in place of an injured Sam Darnold on Sunday, said his elbow injury is getting better and won’t limit him this week as he gets ready to face the Cardinals.

By John Boyle · Seahawks

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 12:19 AM

Key Things to Know

Drew Lock will start at quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 9.
Lock is replacing injured starting quarterback Sam Darnold.
Lock stated that a recent elbow injury has improved and will not restrict him during the game.

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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock is preparing to start in Week 9 against the Arizona Cardinals in place of the injured Sam Darnold. Lock stated he feels healthy and ready after being limited by an elbow injury that sidelined him as an emergency third quarterback for the previous two games.

Lock previously started against the Cardinals in Week 2, completing 73.1 percent of his passes for 235 yards and three touchdowns. Offensive coordinator Brian Fleury and teammates expressed strong confidence in Lock's abilities and familiarity with the offensive system.

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