Seahawks defeat Patriots 13-10 after A.J. Brown sustains ankle injury
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 5:08 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 13-10 on Wednesday in the NFL season opener. New England led early, but the offense stalled following an ankle injury to newly acquired wide receiver A.J. Brown in the third quarter. Brown, who recorded three catches for 26 yards, was ruled out for the remainder of the game after colliding with Seahawks cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett. Patriots quarterback Drake Maye finished the contest with 178 passing yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions, including a final turnover in the closing seconds. The Patriots now have an extended break before their next scheduled game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 20. Brown was spotted in a protective boot following the loss, though team members reported he remained in good spirits.
- •The Seattle Seahawks won 13-10 at home.
- •A.J. Brown sustained an ankle injury during the third quarter.
- •Drake Maye threw three interceptions in the loss.
- •New England faces the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 20.
- •Eli Raridon recorded a 2-yard touchdown catch for the Patriots.
- 5:08 PMYahoo Sports — AJ Brown gets official IR decision from Patriots after injury vs. Seahawks
- 4:53 PMYahoo Sports — A.J. Brown injury update as Patriots WR placed on injured reserve
- 12:07 AMYahoo Sports — A.J. Brown injury update provides Patriots with major WR setback
- 11:17 AMYahoo Sports — A.J. Brown’s injury exposes Patriots’ biggest offensive problem in crushing Seahawks loss
"The Patriots prized offseason acquisition suffered an ankle injury during the team's Week 1 loss to the Seahawks. Here's the latest.
"The Patriots will miss AJ Brown's presence on the field for some time after he suffered an ankle injury against the Seahawks.
"New England is facing a huge hurdle in Week 1 after their loss to the Seahawks.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 5:08 PMAJ Brown gets official IR decision from Patriots after injury vs. Seahawks
The Patriots will miss AJ Brown's presence on the field for some time after he suffered an ankle injury against the Seahawks.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 4:53 PMA.J. Brown injury update as Patriots WR placed on injured reserve
The Patriots prized offseason acquisition suffered an ankle injury during the team's Week 1 loss to the Seahawks. Here's the latest.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 12:07 AMA.J. Brown injury update provides Patriots with major WR setback
New England is facing a huge hurdle in Week 1 after their loss to the Seahawks.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 11:17 AMA.J. Brown’s injury exposes Patriots’ biggest offensive problem in crushing Seahawks loss
A.J. Brown's early exit left Drake Maye without his biggest weapon.
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