Seattle’s postgame update indicates Darnold’s recovery from his glute injury is progressing faster than expected. He may return to practice this week, and Week 3 remains possible. Mike Macdonald has also made it clear that if Darnold is able to play, he will start.

Do not assume Drew Lock owns the Week 3 job. Superflex managers should continue tracking both quarterbacks, but Darnold has re-entered the short-term fantasy conversation much sooner than expected.

Seattle’s postgame update indicates Darnold’s recovery from his glute injury is progressing faster than expected.

This is not a declaration that Darnold will start Week 3. It is an important status swing that puts him back on the board faster than previously projected.