Seahawks defeat Patriots after Leonard Williams and Uchenna Nwosu lead defense

The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots on Wednesday night following an early injury to Sam Darnold. Darnold departed the game during the first quarter, forcing the team to rely on its defensive unit to secure the win. Leonard Williams anchored the line, finishing with four tackles and one sack while limiting Rhamondre Stevenson to 2.8 yards per carry. Uchenna Nwosu added five tackles and one pass deflection, recording two tackles for a loss throughout the contest. Both players, formerly of USC, disrupted the offensive rhythm of Drake Maye to prevent a potential loss after the quarterback's exit. The defensive effort allowed Seattle to overcome a difficult start to the matchup.

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