Seahawks defeat Patriots 13-10 after A.J. Brown sustains ankle injury

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.

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