Seahawks defeat Patriots 13-10 after spectator altercation at Lumen Field
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Last updated Sep 12, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 13-10 in their 2026 season opener at Lumen Field on September 9. During the contest, a physical brawl erupted in the stands, leading to a dangerous situation where a fan nearly fell from a railing before being pulled to safety by bystanders. On the field, Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold exited the game in the first quarter with a hip injury. Drew Lock replaced him, leading a comeback from a 10-0 deficit by connecting with Jaxon Smith-Njigba for a 45-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. Jason Myers secured the lead with a 26-yard field goal, and Josh Jobe intercepted Patriots quarterback Drake Maye in the final seconds to seal the victory. Maye finished the night with three interceptions in the fourth quarter.
- •Seattle Seahawks defeated New England Patriots 13-10 on September 9.
- •Quarterback Sam Darnold left the game with a hip injury.
- •Drew Lock threw for 187 yards and a touchdown in relief.
- •A fan brawl in the stands resulted in a near-fall from a stadium railing.
- •Josh Jobe recorded a game-sealing interception in the final seconds.
- 7:05 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Embarrassing,’ ‘Lawsuit Gonna Go Crazy’ — NFL Community Outraged As Patriots Fan Gets Jumped by Seahawks Crowd in Week 1 Opener
- 5:55 PMFox News — New video shows what led up to Patriots fan fighting multiple Seahawks fans at NFL opener - foxnews.com
- 3:51 AMYahoo Sports — Terrifying Footage Captures Chaotic Seahawks Opener Brawl as Spectator Nearly Plummets Off Railing
"On the night of the Seattle Seahawks’ 2026 season opener against the New England Patriots at Lumen Field, the electric atmosphere of opening night took a dangerous turn in the stands. With nearly 69,000 fans packed into the stadium, emotions ran high as supporters cheered on their team. Unfortunately, that intensity escalated negatively and the […] The post Terrifying Footage Captures Chaotic Seahawks Opener Brawl as Spectator Nearly Plummets Off Railing appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
"The Seattle Seahawks’ season opener against the New England Patriots was supposed to focus on a Super Bowl rematch at Lumen Field. Instead, a confrontation in the stands became one of the biggest talking points from the game.
"A massive brawl erupted at Lumen Field after a Patriots fan allegedly refused to move from wrong seats, leading to a multi-person fight Wednesday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 7:05 AM‘Embarrassing,’ ‘Lawsuit Gonna Go Crazy’ — NFL Community Outraged As Patriots Fan Gets Jumped by Seahawks Crowd in Week 1 Opener
The Seattle Seahawks’ season opener against the New England Patriots was supposed to focus on a Super Bowl rematch at Lumen Field. Instead, a confrontation in the stands became one of the biggest talking points from the game.
- Fox NewsSep 11, 2026, 5:55 PMNew video shows what led up to Patriots fan fighting multiple Seahawks fans at NFL opener - foxnews.com
A massive brawl erupted at Lumen Field after a Patriots fan allegedly refused to move from wrong seats, leading to a multi-person fight Wednesday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 3:51 AMTerrifying Footage Captures Chaotic Seahawks Opener Brawl as Spectator Nearly Plummets Off Railing
On the night of the Seattle Seahawks’ 2026 season opener against the New England Patriots at Lumen Field, the electric atmosphere of opening night took a dangerous turn in the stands. With nearly 69,000 fans packed into the stadium, emotions ran high as supporters cheered on their team. Unfortunately, that intensity escalated negatively and the […] The post Terrifying Footage Captures Chaotic Seahawks Opener Brawl as Spectator Nearly Plummets Off Railing appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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