Patriots lead Seahawks 7-0 in the second quarter of regular season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 1:12 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026

The New England Patriots hold a 7-0 lead over the Seattle Seahawks midway through the second quarter of their season opener. Rookie tight end Eli Rairdon caught a 2-yard touchdown pass from Drake Maye to cap a 10-play, 77-yard drive. The scoring opportunity was set up by a pass interference penalty drawn by AJ Brown against Josh Jobe. Maye has completed 7-of-8 passes for 44 yards and added 20 rushing yards on four carries. Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold is currently questionable to return to the game after sustaining a hip injury on the team's opening possession. Backup quarterback Drew Lock has entered the contest in Darnold's place as the game remains in progress.
- •Eli Rairdon caught a 2-yard touchdown pass to give the Patriots a 7-0 lead.
- •Drake Maye has completed 7-of-8 passes for 44 yards through the middle of the second quarter.
- •Sam Darnold is questionable to return with a hip injury.
- •Drew Lock has replaced Darnold at quarterback for the Seahawks.
- •AJ Brown recorded two catches for 12 yards in his Patriots debut.
- 1:12 AMYahoo Sports — Patriots take 7-0 lead on Drake Maye 2-yard touchdown pass
"The Patriots have scored the first touchdown of the 2026 season.
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