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The Seattle Seahawks are on a roll, and they will need to keep doing so if they want to stay competitive in the NFC West.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementSeattle did just that in Week 13, dominating a Minnesota Vikings team that was led by rookie quarterback Max Brosmer with a final score of 26-0.
However, franchise quarterback Sam Darnold appeared to have been dealing with an injury after going to the blue medical tent on multiple occasions in the win. More information has been revealed on the status of the Seahawks quarterback.
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Macdonald: QB Sam Darnold is dealing with a minor ankle injury
According to Gregg Bell of the Tacoma News Tribune, Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald revealed that Sam Darnold is dealing with an ankle issue, but "should be good to go."
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThis issue led to the quarterback going to the medical tent multiple times, but it appears to be nothing serious.
With this being said, Darnold will be monitored throughout the week, but shouldn't miss time due to the injury.
The Seahawks will look to take on the Atlanta Falcons (4-8) in Week 14 before a four-game stretch against teams that are currently above .500: the Indianapolis Colts (8-4) in Week 15, the Los Angeles Rams (9-3) in Week 16, the Carolina Panthers (7-6) in Week 17, and the San Francisco 49ers (9-4) in Week 18.
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