# Darnold Out, Lock Starts vs Raiders

> Seahawks' Sam Darnold ruled out for Week 10; Drew Lock expected to start against Raiders.
- Title: Darnold Out, Lock Starts vs Raiders · FOX 13 Seattle
- Summary: Seahawks' Sam Darnold ruled out for Week 10; Drew Lock expected to start against Raiders.
- Keywords: seahawks, drew lock, sam darnold, las vegas raiders, week 10, quadriceps injury, oblique injury, seattle sports, seattle, FOX 13 Seattle
- Source: FOX 13 Seattle — https://fox13seattle.com/news/darnold-ruled-out-seahawks-raiders
- Author: Aydian Ahmad
- Published: 2026-11-09T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: seahawks, drew lock, sam darnold, las vegas raiders, week 10, quadriceps injury, oblique injury, seattle sports, seattle, sports
## Darnold ruled out
Starting quarterback Sam Darnold will miss Sunday's matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders as he continues to recover from quadriceps and rib injuries.
## Lock expected to start
Backup quarterback Drew Lock is on track to start his second consecutive game with head coach Mike Macdonald confirming Lock's oblique exam was positive.
## Lock's injury status
Lock has an oblique injury but said he can manage playing the game, having previously thrown in 19 passes for 175 yards with one touchdown against the Cardinals.
## Lock's confidence
Lock stated his arm felt fresh and he is confident about playing against the Raiders in Week 10 after a week of focused preparation.
## Darnold's injury history
Darnold missed Week 2 against the Cardinals after a hip injury and returned in Week 3, but has thrown at least one interception in every game started.
## Backup plan
If Lock's injury worsens, backup quarterback Jalen Milroe will start, with the team signing Adrian Martinez to the practice squad for depth.
## Key takeaway

Seahawks' Sam Darnold misses Week 10 game against Raiders as Drew Lock starts after positive oblique exam.