What happened: Sam Darnold is off the final injury report and will start Sunday against the Washington Commanders. He missed nearly all of the Week 1 loss to the New England Patriots and all of Week 2 against the Arizona Cardinals with a glute injury. Julian Love will sit after his calf tightened in practice, and Ty Okada remains out with a hamstring injury.
Why it matters: Love opened 2026 with interceptions in both games after missing half of last regular season. Drew Lock reverts to backup after two starts, with Jalen Milroe listed as the emergency third quarterback.
By the numbers: Love: interception in each of first 2 games. Darnold: missed most of Week 1 plus all of Week 2. Rodney Thomas II leads Seattle in defensive snaps this season.
What to watch: Seattle is expected to elevate Maxen Hook or D'Anthony Bell from the practice squad Saturday. Nose tackle Brandon Pili is questionable with concussion and neck injuries.