Sam Darnold's first start back from a glute injury produced two interceptions, including a pick-six, in a game Jaxon Smith-Njigba's 10-catch, two-touchdown day couldn't save.

A first-half hamstring injury to a key young piece of Seattle's secondary raises a Week 4 availability question.

With starting safeties Julian Love and Ty Okada both ruled out, Seattle elevated S Maxen Hook and RB Velus Jones Jr. from the practice squad, with AJ Finley set to start alongside Rodney Thomas II.

QB Sam Darnold is set to return after an injury dating to the Sept. 9 season opener, reopening the quarterback picture after Drew Lock's league-leading passer-rating stretch filling in for the unbeaten Seahawks.

Seattle's quarterback, recovering from a glute injury, says a decision on his availability is coming as the unbeaten Seahawks prepare for Washington.

Seattle's offensive-line rotation stays in place for at least four more weeks after a starting guard was placed on injured reserve.

Seattle's receiver and a starting safety carry new injury designations into Sunday's game against Washington.

With starter Sam Darnold still out, Drew Lock threw for 235 yards and three touchdowns in a 31-7 win over Arizona, and Seattle's defense held the Cardinals to 151 total yards to move to 2-0.

Head coach Mike Macdonald said quarterback Sam Darnold, out with a glute injury since the season opener, is expected back at practice this week, though no firm return date has been set as Drew Lock continues to fill in.

Lock went 19-of-26 for 235 yards and 3 TDs, all to Jaxon Smith-Njigba, with a 139.1 passer rating, as Seattle improved to 2-0. The defense allowed just 151 total yards and forced an interception. Seahawks visit Washington next.

Darnold has been out with a glute injury since Week 1; no return timeline has been announced. Seattle's active win streak, including playoffs, reached 12 games, the longest in franchise history. HC Mike Macdonald: "Right now, the plan is for him to be out there in some capacity."

Making his first start since 2023 in place of injured Sam Darnold, Lock went 19-of-26 for 235 yards and 3 touchdowns as Seattle improved to 2-0 and first place in the NFC West.

Coach Mike Macdonald said Darnold's (glute) recovery has "shifted quite drastically" in a positive direction, with a practice return possible this week; rookie RB Jadarian Price's chest X-rays came back clean.