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Lock will step in as the starter again as Seattle takes on the Raiders, and he should profile as a reasonable superflex QB2. He was limited in all three practices this week, ceding some practice snaps to let Jalen Milroe run the show. The re-injury risk here does not quite appear to be zero.

Lock reportedly resumed throwing today, which is good to hear. He told reporters that the oblique injury is on the right side of his body, on the back of the muscle, which he thinks makes it easier to throw the football than when he had an oblique injury on the left side of his body two years ago. Lock is a QB2 this week against the Cardinals.

Lock was a limited practice participant through Week 9 practices before starting on game day. We expect that to be the case again this week. Fellow backup QB Jalen Milroe will take some first-team reps to help preserve Lock for the Seahawks’ Week 10 game against the Raiders. Given the injuries, Lock is likely just a mid-to-low QB2 despite the soft matchup.

Speaking on Monday, Macdonald said that tests on Lock’s oblique injury were “good” and that they believe his injury is something the team can manage. Lock has been solid in three games for the Seahawks this season, throwing for 597-5-0 while completing 71.1 percent of his passes. He draws a favorable Week 10 matchup against the Raiders and could be on the radar as a mid to low-end QB2 that may have some stream appeal in 2QB/Superflex leagues.

Macdonald also said that he does not know whether Sam Darnold (quad/ribs) will be healthy enough to play. Lock has also been dealing with tendinitis in his throwing-arm elbow. If both Lock and Darnold are ruled out, it will be Jalen Milroe who leads the Seahawks’ offense against the Raiders next week. Milroe would warrant starting consideration in two-quarterback leagues thanks to his rushing abilities.

Lock appeared to suffer discomfort in the third quarter following an incomplete pass attempt, holding his side or oblique and grimacing in pain as he made his way to sideline. He would get checked in the medical tent but returned without missing a down. Lock looked poised in the pocket and in control of the offense throughout, leaning on his alpha wide receiver in Jaxon Smith-Njigba early before the team went into preservation mode with a sizable lead in the second half. Lock could be looking at another start or two, pending the length of recovery from a cracked rib for Sam Darnold. The team passed an update on Lock’s oblique injury following the game, indicating that the veteran journeyman would undergo follow-on testing but that his status for Week 10 could be in doubt. He’ll be nothing more than a deep-league potential streamer against the Raiders, if active.

Garafolo added that Darnold is dealing with a cracked rib, though it sounds like the quad issue is what’s preventing him from playing. Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald called Darnold “week to week” on Wednesday. They get their bye in Week 11, so holding him out for one more game to get an extended break makes the most sense. Fantasy managers should plan on Darnold missing Week 10 in addition to today’s game against Arizona. Drew Lock will start today. As long as his elbow issue doesn’t flare up, he will be in line to start next week as well.

Pelissero reiterated that Lock looked good in practice and will start against the Cardinals in Week 9. Still, Lock has been dealing with this since earlier this season and at one point wasn’t able to throw because of it. Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald said earlier this week he didn’t know how much Lock will be able to throw. Despite his play in relief of Sam Darnold (quad/ribs) earlier this year, Lock isn’t a priority in 1QB leagues. Jalen Milroe could even be worth stashing in deeper formats given that Lock’s tendonitis could flare up at anytime.

Lock has dealt with an injury in his throwing-arm elbow for multiple weeks. He was limited at each Week 9 practice, but told reporters that he was feeling good late on Wednesday. It is tough to say whether this will impact him on game day, but he warrants QB2 treatment against the Cardinals’ soft defense.

Lock has been dealing with an injury in his throwing arm since Week 7, but he told reporters that he is feeling good now. Lock played very well as Sam Darnold’s replacement earlier this year. As long as the elbow holds up, Lock should be expected to do so again. He is a viable QB2.