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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

Patriots lead Seahawks 7-0 in the second quarter of regular season opener
Summary

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.

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  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 2:29 AMYahoo Sports — Patriots news: Drake Maye finds Eli Raridon for 1st touchdown of 2026
  • 1:12 AMYahoo Sports — Patriots take 7-0 lead on Drake Maye 2-yard touchdown pass
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The first touchdown of the 2026 NFL season belongs to the New England Patriots. The reigning AFC champions broke a scoreless tie in the second period of their Super Bowl rematch against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field in Seattle Wednesday night, with quarterback Drake Maye finding rookie tight end Eli Raridon on a 1st-and-goal situation. […] The post Patriots news: Drake Maye finds Eli Raridon for 1st touchdown of 2026 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Patriots have scored the first touchdown of the 2026 season.

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