Why Seahawks pulled Sam Darnold for Drew Lock at QB vs. 49ers after injury concern

In the end, Drew Lock got into the football game for the Seattle Seahawks.

Sam Darnold headed into Saturday night questionable with an oblique injury, but he started.

Darnold didn't finish the game, but there's no reason to be concerned.

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Why did the Seahawks pull Sam Darnold for Drew Lock?

The Seahawks pulled Darnold because of the scoreboard.

They had a 41-6 lead midway through the fourth quarter when Darnold stayed on the sideline and Lock went in.

It was a chance to keep Darnold healthy for the NFC Championship Game.

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It also doesn't hurt to get the backup Lock a few reps in case Darnold's health gets worse.

The 49ers also made a change with the big deficit, pulling Brock Purdy for Mac Jones.

There were a lot of second-stringers on the field to end the game.

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