Jalen Milroe

Sam Darnold is expected to miss next week's game, but he should be back sooner, rather than later, sources say. Could be just a few weeks.

With 17 days from Wed. until their Week 3 game against the Commanders, Darnold gets a schedule break, as well.

Related Players: Drew Lock, Jalen Milroe, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Rashid Shaheed, Cooper Kupp, AJ Barner, Jadarian Price

Lock is positioned to start Week 2 and becomes relevant in two-quarterback and superflex formats. Darnold’s apparent avoidance of a major injury reduces the likelihood that Lock develops into a long-term waiver option.

Smith-Njigba remains a strong weekly start after Lock successfully funneled the passing game through him Wednesday night. The quarterback change creates more concern for Seattle’s secondary pass-catchers and could allow opponents to devote additional attention to the running game.