Drew Lock leads Seattle Seahawks to comeback win over New England Patriots
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 4:58 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026

The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 13-10 in the NFL season opener on Wednesday. Drew Lock replaced starting quarterback Sam Darnold after Darnold sustained a hip injury on the team's opening drive. Seattle trailed 10-0 in the third quarter before Lock orchestrated a scoring drive that ended in a field goal. Lock later connected with Jaxon Smith-Njigba for a 45-yard touchdown pass to tie the game in the fourth quarter. The Seahawks secured the victory following a late interception of a pass thrown by New England quarterback Drake Maye in the end zone. Lock finished the game 16-of-22 passing for 187 yards and one touchdown. The Seahawks are scheduled to play the Denver Broncos on October 15.
- •The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 13-10.
- •Drew Lock replaced injured starter Sam Darnold during the first quarter.
- •Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught a 45-yard touchdown pass from Lock.
- •Drake Maye threw three interceptions for the New England Patriots.
- •Seattle plays the Denver Broncos on October 15.
- 4:58 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Sent a blitz’: Jaxon Smith-Njigba speaks out after Drew Lock leads Seahawks to 13-10 win over Patriots
- 3:26 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-Broncos quarterback leads comeback win in NFL's season opener
"Jaxon Smith-Njigba has praised Drew Lock after the Seattle Seahawks overcame the New England Patriots 13-10 in their NFL season opener. Seattle lost starting quarterback Sam Darnold to injury during the opening series, leaving Lock to take over with the Seahawks trailing 10-3 heading into the fourth quarter.
"Former Broncos QB Drew Lock helped the Seahawks defeat the Patriots in the NFL's season opener on Wednesday night.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 4:58 AM‘Sent a blitz’: Jaxon Smith-Njigba speaks out after Drew Lock leads Seahawks to 13-10 win over Patriots
Jaxon Smith-Njigba has praised Drew Lock after the Seattle Seahawks overcame the New England Patriots 13-10 in their NFL season opener. Seattle lost starting quarterback Sam Darnold to injury during the opening series, leaving Lock to take over with the Seahawks trailing 10-3 heading into the fourth quarter.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 3:26 AMEx-Broncos quarterback leads comeback win in NFL's season opener
Former Broncos QB Drew Lock helped the Seahawks defeat the Patriots in the NFL's season opener on Wednesday night.
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