Seahawks unsure if star QB Sam Darnold will play vs 49ers after he sustained injury in practice: report

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TheSeattle Seahawksenter their NFC divisional round matchup against the San Francisco 49ers with a major question mark — the health of star quarterback Sam Darnold.

Darnold said he felt something in his oblique while throwing passes during Thursday’s practice and stopped throwing.The 28-year-old has not thrown a football since, and the Seahawks believe — but don’t know — that he will be ready to start Saturday’s game, accordingto ESPN.

Backup quarterbackDrew Locktook Darnold’s place and received the first-team reps the last two days and will start if Darnold can’t go.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold warms up before a game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Dec.28, 2025.(Jim Dedmon/Imagn Images)

“Didn’t want to push it,” Darnold said Thursday.“Wasn’t the day to push it.That was it.Just came inside, got some rehab.Feel like I’ll be ready to go for Saturday.”

Darnold said it was the first time he has dealt with an oblique issue and that he would be getting treatment on it heading into the game.He remained confident he would play.

When asked about his chances of sitting out, Darnold said, “Very low percentage.Probably closer to zero.”

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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold passes during the first half against the Washington Commanders in Landover, Md., Nov.2, 2025.(AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Darnold has been great for the Seahawks in his first season with the team, leading them to a 14-3 record, an NFC West title and the No.1 seed in the NFC.In 17 games, Darnold has completed 67.7% of his passes for 4,048 yards with 25 touchdowns and 14 interceptions, earning his second straight Pro Bowl selection.

If Darnold cannot play againstthe 49ers, it would be a major blow.Lock has appeared in five games this season, throwing just three passes.

Lock started five games for theNew York Giantslast season, going 1-4 with a 59.1% completion percentage and throwing for 1,071 yards with six touchdowns and five interceptions.He has started 28 games in his career, going 10-18.

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“Drew’s been really impressive throughout OTAs and training camp and in his role,” offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak said.“A lot of confidence in Drew.Brought him here for a reason.”

The top-seeded Seahawks play the No.6-seeded 49ers at 8 p.m.ET Saturday.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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