Seahawks defeat Patriots 13-10 in Week 1 season opener

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Seahawks defeat Patriots 13-10 in Week 1 season opener
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The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 13-10 on Wednesday at Lumen Field. Cornerback Josh Jobe secured the victory with an interception against the Patriots with 21 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter. Wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba contributed a 45-yard touchdown, while kicker Jason Myers successfully converted the game-winning 26-yard field goal. During the game, Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold exited the contest due to a hip injury. Owner Vinod Khosla, who recently purchased the franchise for $9.6 billion, attended his first regular-season game in that capacity. Coach Mike Macdonald stated the team maintained its offensive plan despite the injury to Darnold. The Seahawks are scheduled to face the Arizona Cardinals in Week 2.

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  • •Seattle Seahawks defeated New England Patriots 13-10 at Lumen Field on Wednesday.
  • •Josh Jobe recorded a game-winning interception with 21 seconds left in the fourth quarter.
  • •Jaxon Smith-Njigba scored a 45-yard touchdown and Jason Myers kicked a 26-yard field goal.
  • •Quarterback Sam Darnold left the game with a hip injury.
  • •The Seahawks next play the Arizona Cardinals in Week 2.
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If there was one person who probably ran out of fingernails to bite during the battle between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots at Lumen Field on Wednesday, it was team owner Vinod Khosla. The new boss of the Seahawks was treated to a down-to-the-wire affair in Week 1. Fortunately, his team came out on top, 13-10, with cornerback […] The post Seahawks news: New Seattle owner in total shock after Week 1 win vs. Patriots appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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