Drew Lock appears comfortable in his new role as Seattle’s starter. On his first throw Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, he fired an 82-yard touchdown to All-Pro receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, giving the Seahawks an immediate 7-0 lead at State Farm Stadium.
The score was the longest touchdown catch of Smith-Njigba’s career, as Arizona left him wide open along the right sideline. A quick juke sent him past cornerback Will Johnson and safety Budda Baker into open field for the easy score. It’s Smith-Njigba’s second touchdown of the season; he previously hauled in a 45-yard TD from Lock in the fourth quarter of Seattle’s 13-10 comeback win over New England in Week 1.
Lock stepped in after Sam Darnold suffered a hip-related injury. The team described Darnold’s issue as an unusual soft-tissue problem and said they don’t expect a lengthy absence; he was inactive against Arizona and coach Mike Macdonald indicated they don’t anticipate placing him on injured reserve. No exact timeline for Darnold’s return has been provided, but Lock is handling the offense well in the meantime.
Fan Take: This matters because it underscores Seattle’s receiving firepower and the team’s depth at quarterback—both key factors for playoff hopes. If Lock keeps delivering big plays, it could force tough roster and lineup decisions for the Seahawks and influence how teams evaluate quarterback depth league-wide.
Source: sports.yahoo.com
