The on Wednesday night in the teams home opener against the New England Patriots.
Backup quarterback Drew Lock filled in for Darnold, but his spotty play does make you wonder what happens if Darnold misses significant time... or, goodness forbid, the rest of the season. That would be bad for Seattle.
What could the Seahawks do at quarterback? Would the team swing a big trade? Is there a free agent available? It's very possible Darnold is fine, but you always need a backup plan.
Let's run through a few options for the Seahawks if Darnold misses meaningful time and Lock isn't the answer. The options aren't fantastic, but they rarely are when your starter goes down.