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Seahawks defeat Patriots 13-10 behind late defensive effort

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 9:37 PM

Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Seahawks defeat Patriots 13-10 behind late defensive effort

Summary

The Seattle Seahawks overcame a 10-point deficit to defeat the New England Patriots 13-10 in Wednesday's season opener. Starting quarterback Sam Darnold exited the game during the opening drive with a muscle injury in his hip, leaving backup Drew Lock to lead the offense. Lock connected with Jaxon Smith-Njigba for a 45-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter to tie the score. The Seattle defense recorded three interceptions and three sacks in the final period, including a decisive toe-tapping interception by Josh Jobe in the closing minute to seal the win. The Seahawks, who committed no turnovers, continue their schedule against Arizona on September 20. Coach Mike Macdonald remains uncertain regarding the duration of Darnold's absence.

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•Seattle defeated New England 13-10 on Wednesday night.
•Sam Darnold left the game with a hip injury during the opening drive.
•The Seahawks recorded three fourth-quarter interceptions against Drake Maye.
•Jaxon Smith-Njigba led Seattle with 122 receiving yards.
•The team travels to play the Arizona Cardinals on September 20.

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9:37 PMYahoo Sports — Dark Side defense helps Seahawks overcome an injury to Sam Darnold to win the opener

What they're saying

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The Seattle Seahawks showed that no matter who they have at quarterback, their Dark Side defense gives them a chance to win. "When you think about Seattle, we want you to think about our defense, and what we are going to bring each and every day,” linebacker Ernest Jones IV said.
— Yahoo Sportsby JOSH DUBOW

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