Seahawks receive alarming Sam Darnold practice injury news before divisional-round game

Darnold had a solid regular season during his first campaign with Seattle. He threw for 4,048 yards, 25 touchdowns and 14 interceptions, helping the Seahawks earn a 14-3 record, the best in the NFC.

Sam Darnold suffered an injury during practice

Per Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team, Darnold felt the injury during practice on Thursday.

"Seahawks QB Sam Darnold told reporters he felt something in his oblique during routes on air Thursday and didn’t want to push it, so he did rehab instead of a full practice; he fully intends to play but is listed as questionable," Meirov posted on X.

With Darnold being listed as questionable, it seems more likely than not that he will play on Saturday night. However, the injury could affect the quarterback's ability to consistently throw the football, as he could experience sharp pain when twisting his body.

With news of the injury, 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh would be wise to bring pressure against Darnold to force the quarterback to make sudden movements that would stress the oblique. Drew Lock is the Seahawks backup quarterback. He's appeared in five games this season, completing two passes for 15 yards.