Patriots defensive grades evaluated following 13-10 loss to Seahawks

The New England Patriots opened their season with a 13-10 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Both teams faced injuries during the contest, with A.J. Brown sidelined for New England and Sam Darnold exiting early for Seattle. Edge rushers Dre’Mont Jones and Gabe Jacas each recorded a sack, and cornerback Christian Gonzalez limited production in the secondary. However, Seattle defensive players Uchenna Nwosu, Drake Thomas, and Josh Jobe stifled the Patriots' offense to secure the win. Pro Football Focus released its defensive performance evaluations following the game, highlighting both the highest and lowest-graded players on the roster. Christian Gonzalez led the team with an 87.4 grade, while Christian Elliss and Leonard Taylor III received the lowest defensive marks of the game.

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