In the lead-up to the Super Bowl, the Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold has been facing challenges due to a left oblique injury that surfaced during practice on January 15. Over the week leading up to the game, Darnold participated in limited practices, with his performance noted to be unaffected during the playoff games. As the Seahawks prepared for the championship, several players reported varying injury statuses, adding a layer of complexity to the team's preparation.