Overview
- The Seahawks announced Drew Lock as an inactive emergency third quarterback and will carry Jalen Milroe as the active No. 2 behind starter Sam Darnold for Sunday Night Football.
- Kansas City released its inactives with wide receiver Rashee Rice out and Garrett Nussmeier listed as the Chiefs’ emergency quarterback on the inactive list.
- Seattle activated several players who had been listed as questionable, including safety Nick Emmanwori and linebackers Uchenna Nwosu and DeMarcus Lawrence, while linebackers Drake Thomas and Chazz Surratt and running back Zach Charbonnet were already ruled out on Friday’s injury report.
- Under the NFL emergency‑third‑quarterback rule, an inactive emergency QB like Lock may enter the game only if both the starter and the primary backup are unable to continue, so Lock’s status is a contingency rather than an immediate option.
- The inactives alter each team’s depth and game plans by limiting available weapons for Kansas City and forcing Seattle to rely on Milroe as the immediate backup, a change that could affect playcalling and roster substitutions if injuries occur.