Seahawks defeat Patriots 13-10 in season opener

The Seattle Seahawks earned a 13-10 victory over the New England Patriots in their season opener on September 10, 2026. After a scoreless first half, the Seahawks overcame a 10-point deficit by scoring 10 unanswered points in the final quarter. Quarterback Drew Lock connected with Jaxon Smith-Njigba for a 45-yard touchdown, while Jason Myers added the decisive field goal. Seattle starting quarterback Sam Darnold left the contest during the opening drive with a hip injury. Coach Mike Macdonald confirmed that initial tests ruled out a fracture, though further evaluation is pending. Seahawks owner Vinod Khosla acknowledged the team's narrow comeback after his recent acquisition of the franchise.

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