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Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold leaves game with right hip injury
Drew Lock replaces injured starter as Seattle secures 13-10 win over New England
Latest update: Initial tests showed Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold did not suffer a hip fracture after leaving Wednesday's game against New England.
The short version
- Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold exited Wednesday's game against the New England Patriots after suffering an injury to his right hip.[NBC News]
- Backup quarterback Drew Lock took over the offense as Seattle defeated the Patriots 13-10.[The Guardian · NBC News]
- Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald stated that initial medical tests indicated Darnold did not suffer a hip fracture.[BBC News]
- The Seahawks have not established a timetable for Darnold's return to the field.[NBC News]
Key facts
- Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold exited the game after injuring his right hip.[NBC News]
- Backup quarterback Drew Lock replaced Darnold under center.[NBC News]
- Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said initial tests indicated Darnold had not fractured his hip.[BBC News]
- The Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 13-10.[The Guardian]
What remains uncertain
- The duration of Darnold's absence remains unknown, with the team noting there is no timetable for his return.[NBC News]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.
- Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold leaves game with a hip injury in NFL openerNBC News - Top Stories
- Champions Seahawks beat Patriots in season openerBBC News - Top Stories
- Seahawks pick off Patriots’ Maye three times to stage comeback in Super Bowl rematchThe Guardian - US