What happened: Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is improving quicker than anticipated. Meanwhile, Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers could return next week from a knee injury. The updates were reported via @RapSheet on NFL GameDay Morning.

Why it matters: The accelerated timeline is positive news for Seattle after previous reports indicated Darnold was undergoing a hip MRI and would likely miss time. For Las Vegas, regaining Bowers will restore a key piece to the offense.

What to watch: Watch for official practice participation reports from Seattle and Las Vegas this coming week.