Seahawks QB Sam Darnold has 'very unique soft-tissue' injury

Sep 15, 2026

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is dealing with what the team described as a "very unique soft-tissue" injury that is not expected to sideline him long term.

Related players: Drew Lock, Jalen Milroe

Fantasy Impact:

The story said the Seahawks released a statement to local reporters Monday explaining that Darnold's hip joint is unaffected. The team called it a "short-term injury," but said there is no firm timeline for Darnold's return. The story added sources previously told ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport that Darnold is expected to at least miss Week 2 at the Arizona. Perhaps another sign the injury is short-term is the team hasn't brought in another QB, and it looks like Lock will start with Milroe as the backup if Darnold does have to miss Week 2.

yesterday

Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love (ankle) not on snap count

Darren Urban on X

yesterday · 7:00 PM EDT

LaFleur said Jeremiyah Love wasn’t really on a snap count off his ankle injury on Sunday; the usage between he and Tyler Allgeier was more game flow.

Fantasy Impact:

It's hard to imagine the Cardinals not at least trying to keep an eye on Love's usage in Week 1 coming off an ankle injury that left everyone unsure if he was even going to suit up Week 1. But the other factor is Allgeier is a pretty good running back too. Allgeier had 17 carries to Love's 11 in Week 1. Until there is a trend more one way or the other, both backs will come with risks and look to be more flex options in your lineup. The Cards will play the Seahawks in Week 2, which make both backs especially risky for lineups.

Ravens WR Ja'Kobi Lane (wrist) could miss time

Sam Cohn on X

yesterday · 6:08 PM EDT

Ja'Kobi Lane may be out a bit longer with a fractured wrist.

Fantasy Impact:

Lane and the Ravens are getting second and third opinions this week, according to the post, so there is no official timetable at this point. Lane played on about 40% of the offensive snaps and was targeted three times, including once in the end zone. He finished with a catch for 11 yards. Lane was a popular pick in dynasty drafts after having a strong camp.

Lions RB Isiah Pacheco had back surgery, to miss significant time

Pro Football Talk

yesterday · 6:02 PM EDT

Lions running back Isiah Pacheco started the season on injured reserve, and he won’t be on the field any time soon.

Pacheco had back surgery and is out for the foreseeable future, Lions head coach Dan Campbell said today.

“It’s gonna be a while. It’s gonna be a while. I really can’t — it’ll be a significant amount of time,” Campbell said of Pacheco’s recovery.

Related players: Jacob Saylors, Jahmyr Gibbs, Sione Vaki

Fantasy Impact:

Ian Rapoport reported that Pacheco could be back in December, the story said. It's safe to say the Lions will be looking for RB help as the they want to be sure to keep Gibbs fresh and healthy this season. The story added Vaki struggled in pass protection on Sunday, and Campbell described him as “inconsistent.” Saylors did not get any offensive snaps. The Lions making a move for another back could have some fantasy impact, so be sure to follow the situation.