A nightmare scenario seems to be unfolding in Seattle.<\/p>\n
On Saturday, ESPN\u2019s Adam Schefter reported that Seahawks QB Sam Darnold\u2019s status for tonight\u2019s playoff game vs. the 49ers remains uncertain as he tends to an oblique injury. Former Giants<\/a> backup Drew Lock has taken first-team reps and could start if needed. <\/p>\n \u201cSeahawks QB Sam Darnold hasn\u2019t thrown a football since he hurt his oblique Thursday,\u201d Schefter wrote on X\/Twitter<\/a>. The Seahawks believe, but don\u2019t know, that he will be OK to start tonight\u2019s game vs. the 49ers. Backup QB Drew Lock took the reps the past two days and is ready if needed.”<\/p>\n Darnold was a surprise addition to the injury report after sustaining an oblique injury during practice on Thursday. The injury occurred during a \u201croutes on air\u201d drill, prompting the former Jets<\/a> quarterback to exit early as a precautionary measure and earn a \u201cquestionable\u201d designation. <\/p>\n Despite the strain, Darnold has remained confident, stating there is \u201ccloser to zero\u201d percent chance he misses the game. <\/p>\n While Lock took first-team reps on Friday to ensure readiness, both head coach Mike Macdonald and league insiders expect Darnold to start tonight, even though reports seem to point to the contrary.<\/p>\n In the last two seasons, Darnold has had a remarkable career turnaround, evolving from Jets bust to a two-time Pro Bowler. <\/p>\n