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Seahawks defeat Patriots 13-10 in season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 6:46 AM

Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Seahawks defeat Patriots 13-10 in season opener

Summary

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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•Seattle Seahawks defeated New England Patriots 13-10 in the season opener.
•Jaxon Smith-Njigba recorded 122 receiving yards and one touchdown on eight catches.
•Sam Darnold sustained a hip injury on the first drive of the game.
•Drew Lock completed 16 of 22 passes for 187 yards and a touchdown in relief.
•New England Patriots remained scoreless during the fourth quarter.

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6:46 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Going to get a cardiac test’: Seahawks owner Vinod Khosla reacts to wild Patriots comeback

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Seattle Seahawks owner Vinod Khosla admitted he may need a cardiac test after watching his team produce a dramatic comeback against the New England Patriots in their season opener. The Seahawks trailed for most of the game before scoring 10 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to complete a 13-10 victory over the Patriots in a rematch of last season’s Super Bowl.
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