What happened: CBS Sports analyst Pete Prisco stated that Sam Darnold should remain the starting quarterback in Seattle, emphasizing that he must elevate his play. The assessment follows scrutiny over turnovers during Seattle's recent stretch.
Why it matters: Seattle sits at 5-4 through 9 games and holds the eighth seed in the NFC playoff race. With Darnold sidelined by a quadriceps injury, Drew Lock is in line to start, testing the offense's depth down the stretch.
By the numbers: Darnold has completed 127 of 211 passes for 1,478 yards with 10 touchdowns and 9 interceptions in 2026 through 7 games.
What to watch: Drew Lock is on track to start against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 10 while Darnold recovers from a quadriceps injury.