Last time we saw QB Drew Lock starting for the Seahawks came in Week 2 at Arizona. He went 19-of-26 passing for 235 yards and 3 TDs in that contest. The rematch turned out quite different. Lock completed 19 of his 28 throws in Sunday's win over the Cardinals -- a solid 67.9% -- but amassed just 175 yards and 1 TD. That's 6.3 yards per attempt vs. the 9.0 of Week 2. The big difference? Lock found Jaxon Smith-Njigba for an 82-yard TD early in the first meeting. His long play in the rematch consumed just 18 yards. Lock found TE AJ Barner from 7 yards out for his only score.
What They're Saying
Although Lock didn't deliver fantasy numbers in Week 9, he remained efficient. Seattle's backup actually leads all QBs in expected points added per play (minimum 75 dropbacks):
Here’s what it looks like when min snaps is 75. Yes, that is Drew Lock leading the NFL in epa/play after three games. https://t.co/e4fd7B4Xsc
— Brian Nemhauser (@hawkblogger) November 9, 2026
2026 Fantasy Football Impact: Injuries Force Patience
Unfortunately for Lock, a late-game oblique injury challenges his Week 10 status. If Lock can be ready, he might get another shot to start in place of Sam Darnold (quad and rib injuries).
Whoever lines up behind center for the Seahawks will get an upside spot at Las Vegas. The Raiders present the eighth-best scoring matchup for QBs on the season, according to our adjusted fantasy points allowed.
That means not only superflex appeal but even some deeper-league streaming potential for the Seattle QB in Week 9, which will find Caleb Williams, Bo Nix, and Baker Mayfield on bye.
We're betting Darnold will be ready to return after the Week 11 bye (if he's not ready by this coming Sunday).
