Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald confirmed Drew Lock will remain the starting quarterback for the team's upcoming game against the Las Vegas Raiders, providing Sam Darnold additional time to recover from injuries. Lock, who stepped in for the injured Darnold, led Seattle to a 17-3 victory over the Arizona Cardinals last Sunday. Macdonald stated Lock is managing an oblique injury but is fit to play, while Darnold remains sidelined with quad and rib issues.
Darnold suffered the rib injury in Seattle's loss to the Chicago Bears and has not practiced since. Lock has performed well in his three starts this season, throwing five touchdowns with zero turnovers and a 90.0 Total QBR in the win over Arizona. The Seahawks, currently 5-4, will face the Raiders before their bye week in Week 11.
Macdonald noted veteran guard Quenton Nelson, acquired in a trade with the Indianapolis Colts, will also miss the Raiders game while recovering from a knee procedure. Several other starters, including left tackle Charles Cross and defensive tackle Leonard Williams, were inactive against Arizona.
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