What happened: Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is week-to-week with a quad injury sustained late in Monday's game, head coach Mike Macdonald announced Wednesday. Macdonald confirmed Darnold is ruled out for Sunday but will not be placed on injured reserve.

Why it matters: Avoiding injured reserve keeps Darnold eligible to return without a mandatory four-game absence. The setback forces Seattle to adjust under center following a 17-34 defeat against the Chicago Bears on Monday.

What to watch: Seattle will prepare for Sunday's matchup without Darnold while monitoring his recovery timeline ahead of Week 10.