Seahawks unsure if star QB Sam Darnold will play vs 49ers after he sustained injury in practice: report

Sam Darnold is expected to play vs. the 49ers despite having an oblique injury. Jason McIntyre asks if Darnold can lead the 49ers to a victory despite his injury.

The Seattle Seahawks enter their NFC divisional round matchup against the San Francisco 49ers with a major question mark — the health of star quarterback Sam Darnold.

Darnold said he felt something in his oblique while throwing passes during Thursday’s practice and stopped throwing. The 28-year-old has not thrown a football since, and the Seahawks believe — but don’t know — that he will be ready to start Saturday’s game, according to ESPN.

Backup quarterback Drew Lock took Darnold’s place and received the first-team reps the last two days and will start if Darnold can’t go.

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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold warms up before a game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Dec. 28, 2025. (Jim Dedmon/Imagn Images)

"Didn’t want to push it," Darnold said Thursday. "Wasn’t the day to push it. That was it. Just came inside, got some rehab. Feel like I’ll be ready to go for Saturday."

Darnold said it was the first time he has dealt with an oblique issue and that he would be getting treatment on it heading into the game. He remained confident he would play.

When asked about his chances of sitting out, Darnold said, "Very low percentage. Probably closer to zero."

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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold passes during the first half against the Washington Commanders in Landover, Md., Nov. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Darnold has been great for the Seahawks in his first season with the team,