Seahawks defeat Patriots in NFL season opener as quarterback power rankings debut

The 2026 NFL season began Wednesday with the Seattle Seahawks recording a 13-10 victory over the New England Patriots in a rematch of Super Bowl XLIX. Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold exited the contest with a hip injury, prompting Drew Lock to lead the team to 13 unanswered points after trailing 10-0 in the third quarter. New England quarterback Drake Maye finished the game with three interceptions, including a crucial turnover in the final seconds that ended a potential tying drive. Alongside the start of game play, CBS Sports released initial quarterback power rankings, placing Matthew Stafford at the top and Jayden Daniels at number 15. The Eagles, Texans, and Lions were among the teams identified as early contenders for the championship in independent weekly assessments.

• 1:09 PMYahoo Sports — Super Bowl power rankings NFL Week 1
• 11:04 AMYahoo Sports — NFL Week 1 QB power rankings: Where is Jayden Daniels?